Hello -

As always, Uncle John and I are always sending good vibes your way.

luv, aunt darcy
 

What if, Darcy, the coolest person on the planet didn't know they were the coolest person on the planet? Just because of a few self doubts, a few trace fears, or the occasional twang of inadequacy. Or because they somehow thought fame, or wealth, or popularity mattered. Or because they just didn't know the effect they had on others.

It would be a pity, huh? An absolute travesty. And of course, telling them wouldn't achieve much because they'd never believe you. Never. They'd be too modest to accept it. Too naïve to believe it. And too cool to think it mattered.

Hi Jeff and Anne. Just a quick note to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers daily! Take care! Andrea~

Take care and enjoy this MN weather.

We were sorry to read that your struggles  continue to worsen.  Larry and I are truly amazed by your strength and courage in the face of so many obstacles.   You are all an inspiration to everyone who's aware of your situation.

We wish we lived closer so we could offer some physical support, but we want you to know you are always in our thoughts and hope that messages from friends and family brighten your days.

Love to all,

Helen and Larry 

Renee

It was great seeing you.  You Minnesotans can keep that -20 degree weather.

Your house looks so nice and festive for the holidays.  Glad you have a Jeff tree in the basement.  It's obvious you're all enjoying having Nick around.  He sure is a tremendous help.  Looks like the two of you get some good laughs in throughout the day.  Watching the Hangover doesn't hurt.  I'm sure you're ready for the bowl games to begin as much as I am.  Nick should have a blast at the Orange Bowl while learning what South Beach is all about.  Oh yah, tell TK to hit the weights and have a great season of basketball.  If he doesnt he'll grow up having golfer pipes like his Uncle E. 

Have a Merry Christmas with mom, dad and your family.  Love ya

   

Hey Pete,


Love the new picture. Hope you and your family have a good holiday, and I hope to see you soon.

Howie

May your home be filled with the warmth of love, the smell of turkey, the roar of football, lots of smiles, laughs and lots to be thankful for.  You guys are an amazing family and truly an inspiration to all who know you. 

Wishing you a Blessed Thanksgiving! 

Jim and i decided to look you up to see how things are going-  We have been talking about heading your way to spend a day and see if we can be of any help-    Jim just got back from an iowa game-   seems he had a lot of fun, he's already asleep as i write this-   Good God!   
Well, as i have told you in the past, my little people and i send guardian angels your way every morning-  they never forget as they send them out on their way after prayers-  recently, they have gotten smarter and send them my way when i'm cranky, and often say they're keeping  one for themselves.    I can't say i blame them-   Life is BEAUTiFULLY hard sometimes- 
Your picture still domnates the front window sill-  and we think and pray for you often-  all our love-  ajude

Happy Birthday, Jeff!  Hello, Anne!  When the years turn into decades, you know it's been a long ass time since we last saw each other.  Hopefully you don't have to blow the dust off the yearbook to remember me.  You have an incredible website here.  One thing's for certain, you have never ending love and support.  You and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers.  I hope you have a great birthday.

Take Care, Buddy.  Love you guys!

Nut

GO HAWKS!!  2 point victory over Michigan to go 6-0.  History repeats itself.  I enjoyed watchin the 2nd half and celebratin a win with ya!

The colorful autumn greeting is lovely--as is the new picture of Jeff and Harley.

I have been reading some of Meister Eckhart's meditations (edited by Matthew Fox).  Here is a lovely one that fits Jeff and Harley's picture.

How we love our dogs--and they love us!
Peace and much love to all of you,
Donna and Annie
***********
 

from Donna--so be it.  I would like a child or a dog, too. 
 

Hi Jeff, Anne, Nick, Stephanie and Tyler,

Larry and I had so much fun at the golf event last weekend.  It was so inspiring to observe the generousity of your Pipeline friends are and how deeply they care for you.  It was a beautiful day, the golf course was fabulous and the entire event was amazingly well organized.  Larry won the bid on a Taylor Made driver, tried it out on the range today, and he was very happy! 

We're so glad that you could spend some time with all your friends and family following all the golf.  I hope you weren't too tired after that long day.  We wish we could do more--somehow make the ALS all go away.  You are an inspiration to everyone.

Love you,

Helen and Larry 
 

You don't know me, and I'm not sure how I found this site, but I did grow up in Dubuque and went to school with your Aunt Helen and knew your mom and Uncle Bob also.
I just want you to know that I will be praying for you in my daily prayers.  From what I have read here, you and your family are remarkable, strong and loving people, truly blessed to have each other, as well as a multitude of friends, in your lives. 
 

Hey Jeff,

I'm very sorry it has taken me so long to get on here and send you some love from Detroit.  My parents and Eric have been keeping up to speed on you and your family.  While there is no excuse for my being a stranger, I wanted to let you know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers.  I'm so happy that you have such wonderful support around you.  I'm sure you are very proud of your beautiful family.  I promise to be in touch more often. 

Love,

Ryan

 

Have been thinknig of you a lot lately and finally checked your website.  You are one tough dude and you have my utmost respect.  Sending good thoughts and prayers your way. Keep up the good fight! 

Happy Birthday Anne!
Sending birthday wishes with love & hugs!  I can't believe it has been 41 years now.  I was a scared 18 year old on stand by trying to get to Dayton so I could be there for your baptism and having the honor to be your godmother.  I was so happy to see you and hold you for the first time.  You captured my heart right then and always.  Gary & I look forward to our time together in August.  Gary is also waiting for a "rain" day so he can run up and see you two.  I wanted to come up today but I had to work.  Take care.
Love, Cheryl

Jeff and Anne,

I just have to tell you how wonderful it was seeing you two today.  You both have a healthy summer glow about you and your smiles made my heart sing.  I am glad to see that things are going better lately , except for the wash machine and your car :( and other dumb worldly things.  It's the love and laughter that really matters.
Until we meet again........................

Janet - Anne is so strong and resilient because she comes from tough stock (you and Joe) and from a loving upbringing (you and Joe).

luv, darcy

Date:   Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Hi Anne' jeff andtyler     we are back in k.c. for matt kanes graduation last sunday.  sarah will graduate from 8th grade thursday eve.  sorry to read about your fall.  we keep all of you in our prayers. every time i wake at night i think of you.  wishing i could you all hugs.  always wish i could be of some help.  happy to hear you are getting a new van. we love you very much. our love to anne and tyler also.  love an prayers jim and marge.

Date:   Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Just a note to everyone out there.  I am grateful that Don is able to spend most of the summer with Anne, Jeff and Tyler, and that Ben will be joining them for a month after Don leaves in August to come back and teach in Chicago.

Last night was a prime example of why Anne can't go it alone these days.  Jeff took another fall and received a very bad cut to his chin. 

He needed to be helped from the floor and  into the car by a neighbor and Don in order to get him to the emergency room--thank God Anne is getting her van today.

Don stayed with Tyler (who was also upset) and the neighbor stayed with Anne until 2:00 in the morning.  Jeff lay in the emergency room for two hours before getting help because they were so busy--and the bleeding didn't stop.  Jeff was instructed to keep his wound dry so it will be difficult to brush his teeth and wash his hair.  He is very, very sore from the fall.

As you can imagine it was a pretty difficult for Anne with Jeff bleeding, upset, and uncomfortable because of the ALS.   Anne said having someone at home to help and to stay with Tyler made the entire stressful experience easier to handle.

Anne also tells me Jeff had some very serious body spasms when the hospital emergency room gave him an injection before stitching him up.  Blood work also revealed he is anemic and dehydrated. She thinks that maybe his body is not absorbing fuids and nutrients as it should.

They go to the Jeff's internist for an appointment on Thursday with their new van and Don is assisting with the transport.

There are days when my heart is broken for them--I cannot believe how strong Anne is and how good she is --not just medically, but with the very complex financial and logistic problems they face every minute of every day--from getting the lift in place, to making sure the ramp and lift can accommodate his electric wheelchair, to finding the right ALS wheelchair--and to a myriad of other things that always absorb her day. 

I am so proud of her and love Jeff, Tyler and Nick dearly--this time is incredibly hard for them all.

WOW!!!  What an amazing golf score--congratulations, Tyler.  You must be quite the golfer to have had a hole-in-one, and you're only 14.  I wonder how many your grandpa Kuennen has had? (hee-hee)

So glad to hear that you're getting a wheel chair accessible vehicle, Jeff.  It'll be great for getting out and about more easily.

I was talking to our aunt (Kay Smith) last evening.  She always asks about you and  your family.  Her son Joe's wife's brother was just diagnosed with ALS.   We have known so many people with ALS, and yet it is supposed to be such a rare disease.   

We think of you every day and our friends always about you.  Hope the warm weather relieves some of your discomfort.

LYL (my kids tell me that means love you lots in texting lingo)

Helen and Larry

I am supposing that March 18 is really April 18!  And I am so sorry that Jeff fell--poor Harley, as well.  He must have tucked his tail in!  Glad you are all back home and resting.

As always, you are all in my mind and heart!  Anne, I repeat, if you are coming to DBQ for Ben's Art Show around June 15th, you all have a place to stay with me and WELCOME.  Ben, too.  Even Harley.  He and Annie are fine together.

I am heading out to Chapel Hill with Marlene Pinzka and Annie on May 2 and returning to DBQ around May 10.  Looking forward.
lots of love and care,
donna and annie

Hi Anne, Jeff & Tyler!
Anne, your aunt is right on the money.  I completely agree that positive thinking is the best energy we can send out to ourselves and everyone around us.  My thoughts for al of you is that you have plenty of good days with smiles and laughter and love continues to come through from your family and friends.  Looking forward in seeing all of you next Thursday.  Gary and I send the very best to all you.
Love, Cheryl

Greetings Ann and Jeff,
Annie, I am so glad you called today!  I have been thinking about you several times a day since we met for lunch this past Saturday (ESPN maybe?).  We will have to sit next to each other next time we have our girls morning out.  We didn't get to chat much :{  I am glad you indtroduced me to Jeff's website so we can keep abreast as to how you guys are doing.  Jeff, hang in there, buddy.  It sounds like you have family coming in this weekend which will be nice for you, Annie and Tyler.  Happy Friday to you.  We will chat soon.

Hi Jeff,

It was fun watching basketball and the antics of harley with you Friday.  I remember the times when Len and you would kid each other about your prowess (or lack thereof) in your golf games.  Love you much,

Ginny

Hi Jeff, Ann,Tyler, Stephanie and Nick,

Happy Birthay Nick.  You must nearly finished with your college career.  Tyler, you are an amazing athlete--22 points!!!  That's great.  I'm really happy for you and your team.  I seem to remember that you are quite the baseball player as well.  Do you get all that talent from your mom???  Just kidding Jeff.

I'm sure you're all enjoying the longer, sunny days.  Spring and warm weather aren't so far away, and I know Jeff that you feel so much  better in the summertime.  Hope you're getting some relief from those massages.  

Hey, since you're an expert by now, maybe you could recommend some movies.  We subscribe to Netflix, and Larry has fired me as the chooser.  Have to admit I've picked some pretty bad films.  I swear they send movies that aren't in our que.  Why would I ever pick a foreign film that neither of us can understand.

Think of you every day and pray that it's a good one.

Big hugs to all,

One of your favorite aunts, Helen

January 5, 2009

Time Magazine Recognizes ALS Stem Cell
Research as No. 1 Medical Breakthrough in 2008

Time magazine has named the creation of motor neurons using ordinary skins cells from people with ALS as the No. 1 medical breakthrough in 2008. The research was reported last summer by The ALS Association.

“Researchers at Harvard and Columbia reported a milestone experiment in July, using a new method — one that doesn't require embryos at all — to generate the first motor neurons from stem cells in two elderly women with Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS,” wrote Alice Park in the magazines Top 10 Everything of 2008 issue published in December.

“The technique, developed by Kyoto University scientist Shinya Yamanaka in 2006, involves reprogramming a patient's ordinary skin cells to behave like stem cells, then coaxing them into the desired tissue-specific cells,” continued Park. “Using the motor neurons created from ALS patients, scientists can now study the progress of the disease as the affected cells develop, degenerate and die in a dish — something researchers could never do before for such slow-moving conditions. Once scientists understand the development of ALS, they may be able to create more effective treatments, or perhaps even a cure.”

"The recognition by a major news organization of the importance of this research is gratifying," said Dr. Lucie Bruijn, science director and vice president of The ALS Association. "Advances such as this make it possible to achieve a more detailed understanding of the ALS disease process, which we need in order to design therapies."

In an article dated August 1, The Association described how stem cells had been generated from individual patients with ALS, and that the accomplishment was likely to lead to development of new models of ALS and new understanding of disease mechanisms. “They will also provide a potential resource for drug discovery and the development of new treatments for ALS,” Bruijn said at the time.

“Model systems to date have focused on the SOD1 mutations linked to 2 percent of ALS. These findings enable the development of cell lines from ALS patients, even those for which the specific causative genes remain unknown,” continued Bruijn. “The ability to generate human motor neurons from ALS patients carrying genes linked to the disease is a very exciting accomplishment building on novel technology and the work of several groups.”  Motor neurons are the nerve cells that die in ALS.

In the study recognized by Time magazine, researchers at Harvard University and Columbia University took skin cells from patients with a genetic form of ALS, caused by mutation in the superoxide dismutase (SOD1) gene. The skin cells were treated with a small set of genes that scientists have recently learned will reprogram adult cells to become stem cells capable of developing into many cell types.

The researchers showed that the genes “deprogrammed” the skin cells, reverting them to an earlier stage in their development, turning them into stem cells. Stem cells, which are formed normally during human development, have the ability to become many different kinds of cells. The researchers showed the new stem cells could transform into motor neurons.

Parallel Efforts Underway by The ALS Association

One important next step will be to make sure the motor neurons can mature, since it is mature motor neurons that are affected by ALS. Such cells could then be examined to determine what factors make them susceptible to the disease process. These studies will need to be done in cells derived from many different patients in the current work, but also in cells derived from other patients, to make sure the results are widely applicable. Another important step will be to generate stem cells from patients with non-genetic (sporadic) forms of the disease. Motor neurons derived from ALS patients will be compared with those derived from people that do not have ALS. These studies are currently underway in parallel efforts funded by The Association.  See http://www.alsa.org/research/grants.cfm?grant_id=192 

Mature motor neurons would likely be useful for drug discovery, looking for compounds that improve their survival. While much publicity has surrounded the possible use of stem cells to replace dying motor neurons in ALS, the potential of such a treatment is unknown and was not attempted in the study highlighted by Time magazine.


http://www.alsa.org/news/article.cfm?id=1392

Happy New Year to you and your whole family.
We'll trade holiday stories over a couple of beers when you are feeling better.
Take Care,
MB

 Jeff, I hope you & Anne and your family have a special Christmas and Holiday season. You are a constant reminder and inspiration of what is really important in life, Thank you!  All my best & MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! BURGY 

Hi Jeff !  Thinking of you, reading your diary and praying for you and your family!
    We live in Iowa City and have for a year and a half now. Mostly for the great hospital for me with my lung disease. In January I will complete the neccesary tests and paperwork to be put on the transplant list . I think of you daily with your pain, struggles and frustrations. I pray for your strength, peace and  comfort both in body and mind.
    Marla was just here yesterday for a visit. She hasn't changed a bit and is always great for my spirits for love, friendship and great laughs! Even though shes close by in Dubuque, I never get to see her. So it was a great time!!
    Blessings and prayers sent from my family to yours on this Thanksgiving holiday!
    
Friendship & Luv-------  Lisa 

Hi Jeff!

I am so sorry to read the problems you are having recently.  You know you, Anne and Tyler are always in my prayers and thoughts.  

I think you know that Gary and I have always had a special love for your wife (my niece and godchild).  When you came into her life, it was the double the love.  We are so proud of all of you for the courage and endurance that you have shown.  I cannot believe all the lives you have touched.

We are looking forward in seeing everyone at Jake & Kathy's for Thanksgiving.  I know most if not all our kids and grandkids will be there as well.  

When you are having a bad day, remember that Gary and I are so proud of you and love you and your family beyond words.

Hugs and kisses - Cheryl

(I hope I'm able to play some cribbage with Tyler on Thanksgiving!)

Jeff,

I just couldn’t let this day go by without wishing you HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!  On this great day…your 42^nd Birthday…my birthday wish for you is that everyone that knows and loves you will join you in CELEBRATING your GREAT LIFE!  I will most definitely have a Milwaukee’s Best and say a toast to you!

I just read your diary page (love to get the updates and see your pics) but I detected a bit of frustration and that needs to be put aside—at least for today.  So I thought I would try and help put things in perspective, so we can get on with the celebrating…

It was not your choice to get ALS and ALS SUCKS!  It is a sad thing to happen to you and your family but please forgive yourself because you didn’t ask for this. Everyone can see you are doing your best to be strong. Do not think that you are being a burden to them because you are not. Everyday with you is worth it to your family and friends.  Don’t think about what you will miss think about what you have given them by living.  I know it seems hard to believe but children are resilient.  You have taught Tyler so much about how to LIVE from taking his first steps, to running down the basketball court, to swinging a golf club (hopefully, you spared him the throwing the golf club after you shanked your tee shot lesson). You have led by example showing him how to be a loving husband even though you weren’t always perfect (what husband is?) and Tyler is watching his mom love his dad everyday by taking care of him even when it is hard.  You have showed him how to be a great friend-- just look at the out pouring of love and support by so many.  You taught him how to be an awesome son- which he is (again leading by example- I am sure Russ would agree) and you have showed him how to be an amazing DAD (again, not always perfect-- but who is?).  Through all of this you have been able to teach him about love…that there is nothing more important than the love shared with your family and those closest to your heart.  Not a new pair of Air Jordan’s or an iPhone or a new xbox game or a big house or a fat bank account.  In the end, nothing is more important than the relationship with those you love.  You are teaching not only Tyler, but all of us…never leave anything unsaid, each day is a gift—appreciate it and be thankful, and it is better to hear these words of love for yourself rather than the words being spoken during your funeral where you cannot hear it.    

Wow—big lessons that many people never truly get.  You are teaching Tyler and all of us that everyone’s life is going to end one day- use your remaining time to the fullest. You made a list of things you wanted to do- great idea for all of us to do. When the going gets tough…you ask for help, because it is ok to ask for help (also ok to ask for directions when you are lost—don’t forget to tell Tyler this one). And most important, is to be thankful for the things you have accomplished.  Just look at Anne and Tyler and Stephanie and Nick.  Look at the relationships you have with your brothers and your dear mom and dad.  Look at all of your friends old and new (and those you never knew you had).  Look at all you have done in 42 years:  Dubuque to Mason City to Iowa City to Arizona-(without this move you wouldn’t have Stephanie) to Minnesota and many stops in between and since.  Look at all of the people you have met: your family (and it is a big one w/all of the Marxin's) –me when we were only months old, Resurrection buddies- who can forget Manders and Tom Houselog, Mary Kay Houselog and Julie McGrath, Tim Steffen and Mark Kapler (I just had to throw them in the mix-LOL).  The “dirt pile crew” (Arneson’s, Grauman, Dale Bartles, & Tammy Fleege- just to name a few--with little brothers and sisters in tow) on Admiral Street playing “kick the can” or “truth or dare”, and jammin’ to Kiss and ACDC. WHS days with your “Crue” and you all were a “Motley” crew--Hirsch, Jay, Feigen, Beaves, Wachtel, Pat O’Toole, Butch, Jamie Kelly, and we can’t forget Nut! Eventful first 20 years.  And Just look at all of the friends you have accumulated in the last 20 years.  Don't worry, I won’t mention all of the fine young chicks you charmed along the way—too many to count, but only one landed you for life—Anne.  How you won her over is truly an accomplishment—well done!  And, in case I have failed to properly express my sincere appreciation…thanks for all of the rides to school, waiting each morning for me then driving at death defying speeds to avoid us being late- truly an accomplishment! 

Here is to CELEBRATING YOU and your GREAT LIFE…Happy 42^nd Birthday!!! 

Marla

Jeff - glad to read that you had a great time with family in DBQ!  I'm sure you kept J & E in-line.

My prayers are with you -

Hilby

Hey Jeffe,

GREAT NEWS........ I just got confirmation from ticket master that our AC DC tickets are in the mail.........I am so excited!!!  Have you been practicing your Angus Young guitar dance????

I need to set up a time to stop by your house so I can drop off a couple of XL  ALS SUCKS t-shirts for Murray Arbieter.  He said he will be over to do more work so he can pick them up from you & Anne.

I see your brother Jim is coming up to visit.  Glad to hear it.  Enjoy your time together & I hope you get to continue using that bonfire pit as much as possible before the snow flies (its pretty darn cool out there already).

I hope your having a great day. C Ya soon big bro!
Sis

Good Afternoon Jeff & the Kuennen - Marxen Family,

I wanted to send all of you a message to say that I had a wonderful day yesterday at the golf benefit & have heard many Pipeline employees say the same thing!  The weather was perfect, the golf course & the event went off with out a hitch, & everyone had a BLAST (some had too much fun....like Cindy driving the utility cart.. I have a bruise on my leg from holding on with a vulcan death grip while she tried to corner the cart down the path & around corners at mock ten...I tried to tell her that they do make breaks on those carts but she was hearing none of that)!

We are already talking about next years golf benefit.                                                                            

Jeff, I am glad you were able to spend as much time as you did & so happy that some of your family members & friends from out of state could make it.  You are one in a million & we all dearly love & miss having you here at Pipeline.

All my love, prayers & thoughts to each of the Kuennen / Marxen family members.  You have been so kind to let Jeff's friends & co-workers be apart of your family circle.  People have a difficult time letting outsiders in during sensitive family situations & we really do appreciate your willingness to let us in....Thank you so much!

Stay strong & God bless all of you.
  

Hey Jeff,
Your site looks great!  Sorry I haven't been on in a while.  The kids are finally back in school and on a schedule with all their respective  activities...mommy is a happy camper!  

We had such a great time this summer at the Benefit, and our mini family reunion at Eagle Point Park.  Took me back to those Delaney/Smith gatherings we used to have!  My kids (especially Will) were so amazed that they were part of "such a big family!"  We have pictures up on the fridge and talk about Tyler "the big kid".  Your family is terrific, Stephanie, Tyler and Nick seem like such great kids.  I wish we were all closer in proximity it would be fun for all of them to know each other  better.  We'll have to try to do it again next summer.

Last time I e-mailed you I think I mentioned this ALS Foundation here in Cleveland working in conjunction with the Cleveland Clinic, called "Bright Side of the Road".  They are having their big benefit this October at The House of Blues.  100% of the money raised goes directly to the group of Cleveland Clinic doctors who are only doing research on ALS.   Last year they raised $175,000 at this event!  One of my friends knows the founder.  He is a guy about your age and was diagnosed with ALS about the same time as you were.  This year a big group of us are going.  I'll send some pic's.

You, Anne and the kids are always in my daily thoughts and prayers!
Love you.
Kris

TThinking of you...
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxooooooooooooooooooooo

I'm sure every day you ask why me?

I was sitting in the kitchen the other night thinking about this ugly political battle, watching the Weather Channel get excited over the hurricane, catching an update on Georgia and Iraq, watching the Boone Pickens commercial for the 100th time, etc. 

Then, Delaney started practicing her reading at the kitchen table and it all stopped.  You definitely help each and every one of us to appreciate each day and say I love you a whole lot more.

I love you bro!

Hey
 Mom and I  enjoyed being with Tyler, he is really a good guy if I  may so. That means you and Anne are doing a great job. He was touring us around to differant places, and I THOUGHT HE REALLY KNOWS THE AREA. I found out later on he had  run mapquest on some spots I wanted to see.
 Happy to see you guys and happy to see you improve over a few days after surgery.
 Glad you could eat a little of that halibut,wow. We sure miss you goys we were still on highway 7 and we were trying to decide when we can see you again. I guess it will have to be at the golf event.
 We love you Jeff,and as witnessed by your Guest Book many other people do to. Lots of people say they would like to enter something,but do not know what to say. I just say he would get a kick out  of HEY AND SIGN YOUR NAME.  We love you Jeff and are always here for you. With lots of prayers and love mom and dad.

hey AB, glad you had a good trip to Rainey......i miss seein ya around, especially in stripes! hope your surgery went well. have a good weekend and let's have a cold one soon!   smitts

Jeff,
I just recently heard about your "situation".. God moves in mysetrious ways.  Your web site it amazing and your message inspiring. I love the pictures from your benefit.  You look great and  you have a beautiful wife and kids.  God Bless. You are in may thoughs and prayers.

When I looked at the pictures I could not figure out why Helen Cremer was in the pics but then figured it out.  Chris was a pal of mine as a kid

Jane Benda-Clawson

Hi Guys,
Just wanted to send some love your way!  I've probably been hiding from the webcam 'cause Eric always calls you at night and I usually look a fright!  J/K  What I really want to know is, Why does Eric call you Dick?  Sometimes that is what I want to call him!!  HeeHee.  Anyway, I love and miss you guys and think of you all the time.  Much love from FL!

Vanessa 

Arnie,

I hope you caught some fish and had a relaxing weekend with your family.  Have a excellent week and know you're always on my mind and in my prayers.  Keep the faith!  Vanessa, Delaney & Mylie send hugs and kisses.  They'll Skype you this week sometime.

The Dolphins need Favre if we're to have any hope.  Not much longer until the best time of the year "College Football and Gameday"!

Luv, Eric

Jeff,  Enjoy fishing, but remember if you catch a fish someone has to clean it.  I remember  when Will went fishing and we told him we had to clean the fish , but  his response was there clean they came out of the water!  Im sure Ann would love to clean the fish. Ran another Bix.  Talk to yah later.

Jeff and Anne,

So sorry I missed the fun at the DeMers on Sat. I wish so bad we could have joined you guys!!! Christian said it was really nice to see you both. We will plan to stop by with some dinner in the near future!! Jeff I am sorry to hear the ALS is begining to set in more...keep up the fight!!! Love to check out all your pics, it really looks like you guys have been having some fun times!!
Look forward to seeing you guys soon,
Love, Tina, Mara and the rest of the Norton clan.

Jeff,

I just wanted to touch base and let you know we will be thinking about you this weekend at my dad’s memorial golf outing and wishing you could be here for some fun.  Kristen and I will be playing together and we are hoping to score a few flag events and dominate our flight---Ha! Ha!  It was great to see you at the Benefit—what a great day!  Stephanie has grown into such a beautiful girl and Nick and Tyler have been blessed with their parent’s good looks as well!  Tyler looks like a mini-Eric—“ruh-roh” (I always loved your Scooby-doo imitation)!

Say “Hi” to Anne for me!  Love without limits… each day is a gift!

Marla

P.S.  I am still working on my “Book of Jeff” and will share with you soon.  So many memories…

Hi Jeff, Annie and Tyler.
Sorry it's been so long before you heard from me.  Things are hopping at work.  You know, the good weather brings out the bad people.  Janet got ahold of Darcy and told her the final results of the benefit.  HOLY CRAP, I wish I had half the friends you do.  I enjoyed the evening and everyone who participated in running it did an excelant job.  I could really feel the love and caring in the room.  Although I did not win any of the auction items, I did get a nice T-shirt and a free haircut.
We'll be thinking of you all.
Take care and talk with you later.

Uncle John