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Brendalu

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Some updates
« on: March 11, 2010, 09:24:20 am »

Since I can breathe a little, I thought I would give you an update:
First, please continue to keep Todd Ingalls in your prayers, his good kidney is not doing what it needs to do and he has been in and out of the hospital, he desperately needs a new kidney, but has to be strong enough to receive it.  He gets transfused on a weekly basis now.
Second, we closed on the sale of our house this past Tuesday.  What a relief that was.......the loss...$70,000.  We have a rented a really nice apartment near the Kemah Boardwalk and love not having to mow and weed for right now.
 Third:David's business is growing in leaps and bounds.  We got to hire our daughter as the office manager, so that was a real plus.  We have also hired a part time tech and a part time installer.  They will both go full time the first of May.
Fourth: Daughter number two is having a girl...Peiton Emerson Andrews...(her Dad is a Peyton Manning fan and also PeiWei Chinese food fan!)  Emerson is in honor of my Mom.  Daughter number two is a paralegal for law firm in downtown Houston, but also goes to school full time and does our accounting and payroll.
 Fifth: Oldest grand daughter, Jensen, was accepted to Stephen F Austin with a full scholarship.  So far she has received six scholarships, so she is set for four years.  She plans to be an education major.
Sixth:  Grand daughter number two, Paxton, gets her driver's license the first of June.  This after going almost a year without a seizure!!  She also dances with  the Diamonds, the high school dance team.
Seven:  Dawson and Craig, grand sons extraordinaire, are typical kindergardener and first grader.  They never cease to amaze me.  The both love to fish in the stocked lake at our complex.
Life is good and we have gotten over the hurdles thrown in our way.  Not without all of your prayers.  We have started a new adventure and a new chapter in this book of life!
I hope wherever you are it is starting to look like spring...it is here.

Hugs to all,
Brenda
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Re: Some updates
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2010, 09:35:42 am »
Brenda~
So glad that everything is on the upswing for y'all - you have definitely had your share (&someone else's) of trouble.  However, you left out the most important thing in your update...that you are here and doing well and able to enjoy all these blessings!

K   ;D
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Re: Some updates
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2010, 10:10:56 am »
Fantastic news
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Re: Some updates
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2010, 10:11:22 am »
So true!!
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« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2010, 10:20:02 am »
Brenda .....

So glad things are turning around for you ...... you have been through some really dark and troubling times, but you are coming out stronger for it.  Your upbeat attitude has much to do with it!!

Congratulations on all the wonderful things you, your kids, and your grandkids are all doing!  What joys you and they are!

Best thoughts and continued prayers.

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« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2010, 02:36:50 pm »
Glad you have hit a turning point to better times ...
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« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2010, 04:05:16 pm »
Brenda ~

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Life is good and we have gotten over the hurdles thrown in our way.  Not without all of your prayers.  We have started a new adventure and a new chapter in this book of life!
I hope wherever you are it is starting to look like spring...it is here.

I was delighted to read your post and learn how things are looking up for you after you and your family had to endure some tough times.  I think that the many prayers said for you must have helped.  This is your time.  May your future continue to unfold in a positive way.  :)

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« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2010, 04:15:07 pm »
Like to hear good news . . . LOVE to hear lots of good news.

Keep it coming.

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Re: Some updates
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2010, 06:22:37 pm »
On ya Brenda,

Good news is too rare for most of us on this forum so whenever there is some, make the most of it.


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Re: Some updates
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2010, 07:15:15 am »
Brenda-lu! :)  Thanks SOOOO much for sharing these updates.... great news and what a time you are having!  Sending the infamous "puggle-hugglez" your way.... sorry I'm late for chiming in.... but know that I'm tickled that life is being good to you!  If anyone deserves it, it's certainly you!!!!

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« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2010, 08:50:09 am »
You sound so happy and strong!  I am thrilled to hear all the positive things going on in your life. Life is good and blessings abound!
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« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2010, 07:36:33 pm »
Hugs to YOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUU
Wench BrendaLUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: Some updates
« Reply #12 on: March 14, 2010, 11:24:37 am »
Thank you to all of you.  I have said it many times before I couldn't do it without you and all of your positive thoughts, wishes, and most importantly prayer.  Prayers have been answered I never thought possible.

It is 78 here so far today :~)
Hugs to all,
Brenda
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« Reply #13 on: March 14, 2010, 01:45:58 pm »
So happy things are turning around for you Brenda.  So much to look forward to with a new granddaughter on the way.  Life is good!

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