I can't believe I finally found the video of the running with the bulls! This is the day that Andy ran, however, I can't find him out of all those other crazy people. I tried to locate me I am on the right hand side right before the arena beside the medical guys in the red hats! Run Andy Run!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Remembering September 11th, 2001
This was sent to me from my girlfriend this morning. Strange in the sense that this was the first email I opened and when the tragedy happened seven years ago, she was the first one to call me and wake me up that morning.
From my home to all my friends and family. I thank God every day for your love and for you being in my life, I am truly blessed.
Take a moment to read this incredible message and tell your special someone you are thankful for them and for their gift in your life.
During the next 60 seconds, stop whatever you are
Doing, and take this opportunity. (Literally it
Is only 1 minute.) All you have to do is the
Following:
Stop and think and appreciate God's power
In your life, for doing what you know is pleasing to
Him. If you are not ashamed to do this, follow the
Instructions. Jesus said, 'If you are ashamed of Me, I will be
Ashamed of you before My Father'
If you believe 'Yes, I love my God. He is my
Fountain of Life and My Savior. He Keeps me going day and
Night. Without Him, I am no one. But with Him, I can do
Everything. Christ is my strength.'
From my home to all my friends and family. I thank God every day for your love and for you being in my life, I am truly blessed.
Take a moment to read this incredible message and tell your special someone you are thankful for them and for their gift in your life.
'MEET ME IN THE STAIRWELL'
You say you will never forget where you were when
You heard the news On September 11, 2001.
Neither will I.
I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room
With a man who called his wife to say 'Good-Bye.' I
Held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the
Peace to say, 'Honey, I am not going to make it, but it
Is OK..I am ready to go.'
I was with his wife when he called as she fed
Breakfast to their children. I held her up as she
Tried to understand his words and as she realized
He wasn't coming home that night.
I was in the stairwell of the 23rd floor when a
Woman cried out to Me for help. 'I have been
Knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!' I said.
'Of course I will show you the way home - only
Believe in Me now.'
I was at the base of the building with the Priest
Ministering to the injured and devastated souls.
I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He
Heard my voice and answered.
I was on all four of those planes, in every seat,
With every prayer. I was with the crew as they
Were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the
Believers there, comforting and assuring them that their
Faith has saved them.
I was in Texas , Virginia , California , Michigan , Afghanistan .
I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news.
Did you sense Me?
I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew
Every name - though not all know Me. Some met Me
For the first time on the 86th floor.
Some sought Me with their last breath.
Some couldn't hear Me calling to them through the
Smoke and flames; 'Come to Me... This way... Take
My hand.' Some chose, for the final time, to ignore Me.
But, I was there.
I did not place you in the Tower that day. You
May not know why, but I do. However, if you were
There in that explosive moment in time, would you have
Reached for Me?
Sept. 11, 2001, was not the end of the journey
For you. But someday your journey will end. And I
Will be there for you as well. Seek Me now while I may
Be found. Then, at any moment, you know you are
'ready to go.'
I will be in the stairwell of your final moments. ...God
You say you will never forget where you were when
You heard the news On September 11, 2001.
Neither will I.
I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room
With a man who called his wife to say 'Good-Bye.' I
Held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the
Peace to say, 'Honey, I am not going to make it, but it
Is OK..I am ready to go.'
I was with his wife when he called as she fed
Breakfast to their children. I held her up as she
Tried to understand his words and as she realized
He wasn't coming home that night.
I was in the stairwell of the 23rd floor when a
Woman cried out to Me for help. 'I have been
Knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!' I said.
'Of course I will show you the way home - only
Believe in Me now.'
I was at the base of the building with the Priest
Ministering to the injured and devastated souls.
I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He
Heard my voice and answered.
I was on all four of those planes, in every seat,
With every prayer. I was with the crew as they
Were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the
Believers there, comforting and assuring them that their
Faith has saved them.
I was in Texas , Virginia , California , Michigan , Afghanistan .
I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news.
Did you sense Me?
I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew
Every name - though not all know Me. Some met Me
For the first time on the 86th floor.
Some sought Me with their last breath.
Some couldn't hear Me calling to them through the
Smoke and flames; 'Come to Me... This way... Take
My hand.' Some chose, for the final time, to ignore Me.
But, I was there.
I did not place you in the Tower that day. You
May not know why, but I do. However, if you were
There in that explosive moment in time, would you have
Reached for Me?
Sept. 11, 2001, was not the end of the journey
For you. But someday your journey will end. And I
Will be there for you as well. Seek Me now while I may
Be found. Then, at any moment, you know you are
'ready to go.'
I will be in the stairwell of your final moments. ...God
During the next 60 seconds, stop whatever you are
Doing, and take this opportunity. (Literally it
Is only 1 minute.) All you have to do is the
Following:
Stop and think and appreciate God's power
In your life, for doing what you know is pleasing to
Him. If you are not ashamed to do this, follow the
Instructions. Jesus said, 'If you are ashamed of Me, I will be
Ashamed of you before My Father'
If you believe 'Yes, I love my God. He is my
Fountain of Life and My Savior. He Keeps me going day and
Night. Without Him, I am no one. But with Him, I can do
Everything. Christ is my strength.'
Have wonderful day. Love Jeanine
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Andy's Fishing Trip in Cabo August 21st Fishing for Marlin
Here are pics of Andy's Cabo Fishing trip with 20 other friends from Big Bear! What a wild trip!
The girl's families vacation in Big Bear
Three of us sisters (Bobbie, Rachelle, and Jeanine) with their families on vacation in Big Bear! What a wonderful time! Love my family!!!
Great Weekend in Rosarito Beach, Mexico
These pictures were taken a couple of weeks ago in Rosarito Mexico, WOW! What a great weekend! This is what life is all about!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
It's been a long time!
Wow haven't written in a long time! Life has been going to a CRAZY speed!
Since I have not taken time to keep everyone up to date, I thought I'd write to everyone (thank you for getting on me to get everyone up to date). So much has happened!
Stephanie moved down from Minnesota and have been having a blast with her! Two weeks after she got here we took her down to Roasarito for a great little vacation. I got some really cools pics of the dolphins swimming by the house, one way in the evening when we were having cocktails and the other way when we were having coffee in the morning, INCREDIBLE! Went to La Fonda for brunch and was sang to by a rooster! Momma and baby chicks were running around the restaurant and Poppa Rooster got up the stairs to the stage and let out the loudest Cockadoodledo I have ever heard.! Even trying to mimic him later that night,woke Andy up and straight out of bed! He said it sounded like a cat being killed, don't think so, in fact, I think I did a great imitation of a rooster if I may say so myself!
Stephanie and I entered the Chili Cook off in July for the Chili Verde, did we win? NOPE, but if we did what would be have to look forward to for next year! At least this year Andy didn't enter the Mr. Hot Sauce contest and take off his shirt! His arm hurt too bad! This is the story following:
Andy had a dirt bike accident on July 24Th! Pretty severe one, on his new motorcycle he got for himself for his birthday. First long ride out (should have been over 75 miles) he was in Angeles Oaks and dumped the bike, broke his collar bone, five broken ribs and collapsed his right lung. OK Bad enough, he drove home over 45 miles to get to the hospital. Courageous or stupid, don't know, I side on stupid. So for two months we have been trying to get life back to normal, I don't know what normal is!
He just got back last night from Cabo fishing with Rotary, he won the jackpot for the biggest fish! A 260 pound Marlin! All Right! I haven't downloaded the pictures but will sure to post the "prize".
They were in a tropical storm, shut down the road to Cabo (they were staying an hour away) and wasn't sure they were going to be able to get out on Monday. I think I was the one more nervous than they were! Been through too much this year to have a no big deal attitude. I don't want to take anything for granted. Life is too precious!
Been having fun on the boat this year, haven't been on it since Rachelle and Mark and the boys have been here, my goodness it's been a month! See, if you don't take time to enjoy life it will pass you by!
Here is article that the Big Bear Grizzly wrote about our chili team, we are know as the Western Devils Barn Burner Chili! :
Bob Collins never thought he would have to work for his son. That is exactly what Collins did at the Old Miners Chili Cook-off.
Collins and his wife, Susie, were part of the Western Devil Barn Burner Chili team. The night before the chili cook-off, Bob, Susie and the team assembled at the Calcutta Dinner at B’s Backyard Bar-B-Que. The dinner is fund-raiser where bidders try to buy chili teams. In return, the winning bidder splits the earnings if their team places at the cook off.
Mike Collins said bidding on his parents’ team was a safe bet. “They placed third last year,” he said. Mike had the highest bid at the Calcutta Dinner. “It’s a great fund-raiser and you have to get people excited,” he said.
Mike waited until Susie pushed the bid for the Western Devil Barn Burners to $125. Auctioneer Mark Gaines scanned the crowd and Mike yelled $130. Susie answered with a $140 bid. Mike raised the bar to $150 and Susie almost quit.
“I told her (Susie) to keep bidding to push the price up,” Mike said. The final bid was $170. Mike owned the team.
“They make incredible chili and I only get to eat it once a year,” Mike said about the Western Devil Barn Burners. Mike smiled and said he is happy to have his dad working for him.
“I never thought about it like that, but I guess I am working for my son,” Bob said.
The Western Devil Barn Burners team didn’t place at the cook-off, but the chili was still a hit, Bob said. “We went through six gallons by 1 p.m. The team was honored with the Merchant’s Perpetual trophy. “It was a fun weekend,” Bob said.
Article written by Brain Charles
What a Day!
Since I have not taken time to keep everyone up to date, I thought I'd write to everyone (thank you for getting on me to get everyone up to date). So much has happened!
Stephanie moved down from Minnesota and have been having a blast with her! Two weeks after she got here we took her down to Roasarito for a great little vacation. I got some really cools pics of the dolphins swimming by the house, one way in the evening when we were having cocktails and the other way when we were having coffee in the morning, INCREDIBLE! Went to La Fonda for brunch and was sang to by a rooster! Momma and baby chicks were running around the restaurant and Poppa Rooster got up the stairs to the stage and let out the loudest Cockadoodledo I have ever heard.! Even trying to mimic him later that night,woke Andy up and straight out of bed! He said it sounded like a cat being killed, don't think so, in fact, I think I did a great imitation of a rooster if I may say so myself!
Stephanie and I entered the Chili Cook off in July for the Chili Verde, did we win? NOPE, but if we did what would be have to look forward to for next year! At least this year Andy didn't enter the Mr. Hot Sauce contest and take off his shirt! His arm hurt too bad! This is the story following:
Andy had a dirt bike accident on July 24Th! Pretty severe one, on his new motorcycle he got for himself for his birthday. First long ride out (should have been over 75 miles) he was in Angeles Oaks and dumped the bike, broke his collar bone, five broken ribs and collapsed his right lung. OK Bad enough, he drove home over 45 miles to get to the hospital. Courageous or stupid, don't know, I side on stupid. So for two months we have been trying to get life back to normal, I don't know what normal is!
He just got back last night from Cabo fishing with Rotary, he won the jackpot for the biggest fish! A 260 pound Marlin! All Right! I haven't downloaded the pictures but will sure to post the "prize".
They were in a tropical storm, shut down the road to Cabo (they were staying an hour away) and wasn't sure they were going to be able to get out on Monday. I think I was the one more nervous than they were! Been through too much this year to have a no big deal attitude. I don't want to take anything for granted. Life is too precious!
Been having fun on the boat this year, haven't been on it since Rachelle and Mark and the boys have been here, my goodness it's been a month! See, if you don't take time to enjoy life it will pass you by!
Here is article that the Big Bear Grizzly wrote about our chili team, we are know as the Western Devils Barn Burner Chili! :
Bob Collins never thought he would have to work for his son. That is exactly what Collins did at the Old Miners Chili Cook-off.
Collins and his wife, Susie, were part of the Western Devil Barn Burner Chili team. The night before the chili cook-off, Bob, Susie and the team assembled at the Calcutta Dinner at B’s Backyard Bar-B-Que. The dinner is fund-raiser where bidders try to buy chili teams. In return, the winning bidder splits the earnings if their team places at the cook off.
Mike Collins said bidding on his parents’ team was a safe bet. “They placed third last year,” he said. Mike had the highest bid at the Calcutta Dinner. “It’s a great fund-raiser and you have to get people excited,” he said.
Mike waited until Susie pushed the bid for the Western Devil Barn Burners to $125. Auctioneer Mark Gaines scanned the crowd and Mike yelled $130. Susie answered with a $140 bid. Mike raised the bar to $150 and Susie almost quit.
“I told her (Susie) to keep bidding to push the price up,” Mike said. The final bid was $170. Mike owned the team.
“They make incredible chili and I only get to eat it once a year,” Mike said about the Western Devil Barn Burners. Mike smiled and said he is happy to have his dad working for him.
“I never thought about it like that, but I guess I am working for my son,” Bob said.
The Western Devil Barn Burners team didn’t place at the cook-off, but the chili was still a hit, Bob said. “We went through six gallons by 1 p.m. The team was honored with the Merchant’s Perpetual trophy. “It was a fun weekend,” Bob said.
Article written by Brain Charles
What a Day!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
PhotoWorks: Share - View slideshow
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This is from the Golden Ball on April 13th, 2008. Company was Fantastic! Food was Great! The Platters and the Coasters were AWESOME! My feet still hurt from dancing!
This is from the Golden Ball on April 13th, 2008. Company was Fantastic! Food was Great! The Platters and the Coasters were AWESOME! My feet still hurt from dancing!
PhotoWorks: Share - View slideshow
PhotoWorks: Share - View slideshow
Family after the show at the Performaning Arts Center. Great fun, great family!
Family after the show at the Performaning Arts Center. Great fun, great family!
Friday, April 4, 2008
Well the week is done
I haven't written in a couple of weeks. This week has been crazy...I sold both horses. Snickers left on Saturday to a lucky person from San Diego and Journey left on Tuesday to a friend who lives here in Big Bear. Was I sorry that they are gone? Well let's just say, the new owners will give them what they need. Now since I have a hernia I can't even lift the saddle. Tears when they went but thankful that I had them for the time I had.
A great weekend is planned. We are putting our garage together, Saturday evening going to Band about Town, and going to a play at the Performing Arts Center on Sunday afternoon. Life is good.
Well hope everyone is great, thanks for the great comments on the blog. Love to all!
A great weekend is planned. We are putting our garage together, Saturday evening going to Band about Town, and going to a play at the Performing Arts Center on Sunday afternoon. Life is good.
Well hope everyone is great, thanks for the great comments on the blog. Love to all!
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