The Hites

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

I know it's been forever....

But I just had to share....

My new great niece - Vera Lyn Garrett

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Went riding yesterday at Strawtown Koteewi Prairie Park with a friend. It has been over ten years since I have ridden and I was so out of shape and practice but my friend was very patient and helped me out so much. It gave me the "I want a horse" fever. But you know who (husband) said NO!. Oh well, maybe someday!

Monday, May 20, 2013

My poor baby.....

Winston had an accident last Thursday, May 16, 2013. He was either already laying under the truck or ran under the truck as Troy was backing up. He had a concussion (so we had to watch him carefully for 24 hours), a really bad scrape on his nose, a minor scrape on his forehead and a small piece of his ear was split. He is a very lucky dog. And his daddy is lucky that he was barely moving. We think that his lead got caught and he could not get out from under quick enough. But he has not learned his lesson as he was back under the truck yesterday. We sure have learned ours, though.

We will have to take pictures from this side for awhile. The vet said his hair on his nose will probably not grow back as the scrape was pretty deep. But we love him and are so grateful that he is alive. Thank you Jesus!

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

April 25th

I can't believe it has been seven years since you went home to be with Jesus! Sometimes it seems like yesterday (when I really need to talk to you and hear your voice in response) - other times it seems like forever (as I watch your beloved children grow into adults and all those special occassions that I know you are watching but wish you were here in person to share). But one thing is for sure - we all miss you terribly, Sis. And I will NEVER, EVER forget that smile that you always had, even at the end - that let me know that you saw how wonderful Heaven is and that you were fine. And that we were all going to be fine.

Love you and miss you Lori

Monday, April 22, 2013

Another Race for the Cure

It was a pretty day - but cold. Got together with a 1,000 of my sisters in pink. 29 years of survival and my 11th race.

Thirty year group - only about 6 of us. So good to meet up with these ladies every year.

That's me - second from the left - 4 layers of clothing, hood up, and still cold!

All that pink is so pretty and so moving!

For Boston and the US!

These two soldiers are getting ready to deploy.

God Bless them!

And about 20,000 runners and walkers!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Thought for Tuesday

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

April 1, 2013 - What to do on your birthday!

Have a party!

Read all of your wonderful cards from your MANY admirers!

Eat cupcakes!

OH! - and give birth to a beautiful colt!

Congrats Momma Zenyatta!

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Video attached...

Below is the link to the news station video of Chris' best friend Jack describing how he saved Chris' sister Kate (she was visiting from California) from the Ward house during the storm. Luckily, Chris' mother had been evacuated earlier before the storm hit.

http://videos.nj.com/star-ledger/2012/10/normandy_beach_man_describes_s.html

Prayer request for Jersey Shore

This is a picture of the street where my good friend Joelle's mother-in-law lived in Normandy Beach, New Jersey. Her house started crumpling and then two houses in front of her's slammed into it - it is totally destroyed. She is 83 years old and has lost everything - all those memories. I was there for Joelle and Chris' wedding in 2005. Chris passed away in 2007. Please pray for the Ward family. It is my understanding that Joelle's sister-in-law's house is also gone.

When I lived in New Jersey in the mid-seventies, we use to go "down the shore" to Seaside Heights every weekend in the summer. Most of it is gone now, also.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Happy Birthday Son

My son, Troy, turns 43 today. Love you, son!

It is so hard to believe, but time does march on. Thank you Jesus.

Monday, August 27, 2012

So very proud...

Our nephew Chad got his wings this past Friday. He gives most of the well deserved credit to his lovely wife Becky, who continues to make the necessary sacrifices of being a military wife. Love to you both!

Alan, Kiely, Becky and Chad

The Lord has blessed this family so many times this year, but we ask that he continue to keep these two special couples safe and happy.

Thank you Jesus!

Friday, August 10, 2012

The Callenders - August 12, 2006

Happy early 6th year anniversary to Chad and Becky!

Love you both,
Aunt Ellen and Uncle Troy

A Time to Remember

I gave this pin to my dear, sweet sister-in-law in a Longerberger basket full of pink things when she had her breast cancer surgery in 2002. I was so pleased that out of all of the pins that Lori received from so many caring and loving people, Kiely chose this one to put in her wedding bouquet. I am so happy that she still has it - as I am sure that she still has all of the pins her mother received. I know she probably picked it because the crystals matched her wedding jewelry - but I am happy all the same.

Lori, we all missed you so much on this special day - but I am sure that you were there with your beautiful daughter as you were with all of us, and that you are pleased that she chose Alan and that she is so very happy.