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.

 

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.

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!



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. 

More wedding pictures of Alan & Kiely

Chad, Becky, Kiely and Alan



Chad and Kiely - your mother was watching from above and smiling that big, beautiful smile!



My favorite picture - so happy!



Becky and Kiely









Becky (with glow ring) giving her toast as Matron of Honor - sorry about the lighting and the ever present paparazzi!



Mom and Pops



Fist pumping - we did it



Uncle Phil and 1st grandchild - waited along time for this one!

Alan and Kiely and Cake!

Some of the wedding party



Alan and Kiely - 1st dance as man and wife



Kiely and Chad dance in honor and memory of their Mom - Lori



So happy they are so close



Aunt Lois and 1st grandchild

Mom and Pops

Pops and Troy

Mom and Pops



Kiely tossing the bouquet



Alan retrieving the garter

Bachelors - not ready for you yet, Evan - give me a couple of years

Kiely and Evan

Kiely with Evan and Graham

Kiely and Graham

MONEY!!!!Dance

Kiely and her Uncle Troy - Kiely Erin, do you know how much we love you?

Uncle Troy handing off the bride for MORE MONEY!!!

Kiely and Jennifer - Lori's bestie!



Sage advice, I am sure!

Evan - cutting the rug



Kiely looking to Grandma Kay



Evan and Lisa - still getting down


Some I took and some that other people so graciously shared!