Those Were The Days..

Those Were The Days..
In Phoenix, Arizona

Our Wedding Day

Our Wedding Day
March 7, 1981

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Happy Birthday, Baby

God made you for me today,
July 27 is your special day,
My precious, loving, beautiful baby,
Is now 27, years old today.
Happy Birthday Baby,
I love you,
Mommy

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Happy 1st Birthday to Jacob

This Friday, July 9, marks the first birthday of the cutest baby in the whole state of Texas. His name is Jacob Westin Golz. I thank God for blessing me with a family and for giving me blessings of grandchildren.
I am looking forward to someday being near with my grandchildren to being able to hug and hold and take care of them.
For now I would like to at least remember the sweet memories of when Jacob was born, of when I first held him in my arms, smelled and kissed and hugged him one year ago today.

Happy Birthday sweet Jakey. Lola loves you very much.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Happy Fathers Day, 2010

Happy Fathers Day to all my favorite guys in the family. My husband, Brian Dennis McKusick
My Father-in-law, Paul Stephen McKusick, My son, Joshua Nathan McKusick, My son-in-law, Matthew David Golz, my brother-in-law, Orly Cay, my brother in-law, Boyd Wickizer, husbands of my nieces,cousins and to all my friends who are dads. Enjoy your special day.

A very special Fathers Day celebration in heaven for the two special fathers in my life who have been called already by their Heavenly Father to celebrate this eternal day of celebration.

My Beloved Daddy, Samson Moralde Guran and my beloved brother-in-law, Manuel G. Arabejo.

There Is A Reason....

There is a reason why, at 29, God led me to a blessed life here in America. There is a reason for my marriage to my very first friend here in America and the cute little boy who was the very first child to ever call me mom. There is a reason for the two adoring, beautiful daughters who have given me excitement, the weariness, and the happiness of motherhood. There is a reason for God taking my parents home to be with Him. There is a reason I became a teacher rather than a banker. There is a reason that I was given a church family, a school family, and a large group of friends. There is a reason that I have been given grandchildren. There is a reason that Lindy has been sent to share our home.
The Lord giveth.. The Lord taketh!!! There is a reason why, at 21 years, my teaching days came to an end. I thank God for allowing me to enjoy these years of being with my kinder kids and meeting new friends through having these children. In all of these, I am convinced that God, in His awesomeness, will lead my life again to yet another greatest adventure which is yet to be discovered.
In Ecclesiastes 3:1- "There is an appointed time for everything, and there is a time for every event under heaven."

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Janice Nadine

The Biblical Meaning of:

JANICE- GOD IS GRACIOUS

NADINE- GOD IS OUR HOPE

Happy Birthday, Janice

Dear Janice,

Twenty eight years ago today (March 25th) God was gracious to bless us with your long awaited presence. Since then, you have been a part of my best memories here in U. S.
Because of you, I did not have to miss and long for my old home. I AM HOME! Because of you, I did not have to struggle much in adopting a new culture. I just had to incorporate the old to the new. Because of you, I learned to be strong, brave, and flexible. Because of you, my presence here was worth it!
While at times, it was hard to adjust being a new mom, in a new country, in a new place, because of you, I have learned to overcome!
Happy Birthday my darling Janice, my daughter, my "ewok", my friend. I love you...

FOREVER,
Mom (Dad too)

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Happy Anniversary

Today, March 7th marks my 29th wedding anniversary. Since my arrival in America (November 1980), the years have gone by fast. Every year since then, I have had exciting happenings in my life. Every year, my presence here has been blessed.

Presently, I have lived in U.S. longer than I lived in my old country, used my married name more than my maiden name, have three adult children, and have 4 adorable grandchildren who mean a lot to me.

As I look back over the last thirty years of my life, I am thankful that God led me here to enjoy the wonderful blessings that have resulted from my presence in the United States.
I am thankful for the wonderful familyand awesome friends that God has given me.