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Monday, October 12, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAT DIANNE!

(I do not understand why I am not able to make paragraphs in thbis blog. The others are OK, but this one will not cooperate with me. If anyone has I an idea, please let me know.) I’m going to take time today to introduce a member of my family: my sister Dianne. She is older than I (I will not say by how much). As all children do we have argued and had our disagreements as we grew up. Overall, we are pretty close, but not as much as I’d like. Of course it does not help with me living across the country from her. She and her husband Bob live in California. During their life together they have traveled to many places to live and even more to visit. They have two daughters Elaine and Annette who live near Baltimore and for the past two years the whole family has come to Granby, CT, for Thanksgiving. Sadly, this year they cannot come. Dianne is a caring and loving person. I can remember when I was in High School and was awarded a “letter” for music. She gave me a very expensive sweater to wear it on. I can also remember when we were at home together during the summer because we were both working; I made my first chocolate pie. I had no idea what I was doing so I cooked the filling, put it into a raw crust, made a lattice top crust and baked it for 45 minutes. The pie was awful – horrible tasting, rubbery and very hard to eat. But Dianne ate a piece without saying anything. After that, we both agreed not to make another chocolate pie, and I haven’t since then. We have tried to get together during the years as much as possible, but I was in Central America, or she was in South America, etc. Thinking back, I am not sure if I have told her how much I appreciate her and love her. If I have not, this is a good time to do it for all to see. I LOVE YOU DIANNE AND THANKS FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT SISTER!

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  1. What a nice post. Your sister Dianne seems like a wonderful woman. I might not have been so kind about the chocolate pie.

    Netsy

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    1. Dear Ames - I know you from way back when in California. I came across your blog here and have read quite a bit of it. I also know your wife Judy, as I met her a couple of times in passing. I think you are a fabulous person. You are such a loving family man, and a true lover of your calling as an episcopal priest. You two are a great pair. You have lived a very full and wonderful life, yet gave your time to the prisoners for many years. I hope I meet you in heaven. I have no doubt that you and your family will all be there. Love in Christ - Johanna

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    2. I have not seen any activity on your Facebook Page and wonder if you are still with us. Would love a response from you to know how things are. I did send a Friend Request on Facebook about a year ago. Johanna

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  2. Thank you Netsey. She is indeed, although I did not always realize it.

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