2010 Garrard Family Reunion

Hi family. When I was in Tampa last weekend with the softball tournament, I called Jeanette. I wish I could have seen her, but it was still hours away and we didn't have it in our schedule. I asked Jeanette about the cruise plans for the reunion. She said that her sister-in-law has not forgotten about it and is working it - soon if not already. I told Jeanette that the family was asking about it. Hopefully we will hear more soon. I asked her if she was able to keep up with the blog and emails, and she was getting a new cable or something for her computer, so she has been offline for a little while.

Kristina's baby is due in 3 weeks (4 weeks when I talked to Jern), so I guess that will be the next baby in the family. Angela is due in May. She said everyone was doing fine.

Remember This?

This was at the Peoria/Nauvoo reunion. All the cousins look like they're having fun except Michael. Jeanette, if you are getting this...could you give us some more details yet about our next reunion?
Linda, you looked great on your Nuar video. It's a little fuzzy and your voice sounds raspy but what an improvement from the ICU! That was not a good way to lose weight.
Ron, you are amazing and we laughed so hard at your Nuar family! How in the world do you make all those weird looks?
Love to you all, Jeri

"Take me to your leader"

We (Deana, mom and I) are sitting here at Deana's house having our weekly Wednesday visits. We are so happy to have her with us again. Mom wanted to express her gratitude for all of the balloons, cards, flowers, and prayers from everyone. (Yes, she did receive your card and cd Jeri)
She wanted to tell Grandma and Grandpa thank you for the valentine's and that she loves you. I read all of the posts to her and we laughed and cried. She says, "Thank you!!!" She also said, "All of my tubular descrepancies (sp?) have been resolved!" (Ronnie, she thinks that she looks like Nuar the Wacky Alien.) She thinks she has lost about 60 pounds. She is really weak and lays on the couch but still is able to joke, laugh and cry. Her voice is still not 100% but we are just so happy that she can talk to us.
We (I am speaking for all of the Conway kids) would like to thank everyone for being so supportive and for your prayers, pictures, and love.

Would love an update

Linda has been home 3 days now. How is she progressing? Is her strength getting back? Does she need anything? We would love to hear an update.

Happy Birthday to Kristina, Courtney, and Ben this month. Jeanette, I hope you read the blog. How are the two expecting mothers, Kristina and Angela? When are they due? How is expecting mother, Lora? Are there any others I forgot about? I find it hard to keep up with our family sometimes. I love the blogs and am finally getting back to them more often.

Just a Note

Its's great Linda could go home. I've tried to call her but a recording just says that she is away from her phone and can't be reached. I would love to hear her voice and know how she felt about everything going on with her. Maybe her voice isn't up to talking and it's best to let her rest. And how did her brain scan turn out? Beth your blog won't let me make comments on it. Love, Jeri

Thank you, all who are there to help Linda

The ones we need to thank are all of you, THERE and close by, that could be there to encourage Linda's recovery. It meant so much to Linda and Rashadd. It would have been insurmountable without YOUR presence. We are so grateful for you. June and I were commenting that we are grateful also that Linda did not need any cutting operations, although it did prick her vanity, for sure. Knowing Linda's personality. But that is what makes Linda. She has always been very sensitive to her pride and position reletivity. We can't take that away from her, unless you want a fight. As her daddy, that has been my observation. Regardless, Linda honey, we love you very much and accept you for every little thing that makes you LINDA. We don't want you to change, we love you like you are. That is your daddy's little secret and now everyone knows. We are so thankful that you have returned home where you are happy and comfortable with your good husband Rashadd. Thankyou Rashadd for being there.
Susan, thank you for your comments and insights. You are probably right about Deana holding Stacey in the picture. Kim is not there then and somehow we missed her. We tried to phone also and we used each phone# that we have, but to no avail. Hope you have better luck than us-nnn. Ron your impression of the wacky alien is funny. I like the one where you asked, "when are we going to grow down to a baby?" Sounds like a good idea, ha. That may not be so far fetched, because were we not adults in the first estate before becoming mortal in the second estate? Think about it.
Well...I would surmise that copies of these BLOG events eventually reach our sweet Linda, so let us all say adeux for now, then add that we love you all very much. Mom & Dad, G&G

What a Miracle!

Having Linda home now is a testimony to the power of prayer! Her recovery is such a miracle in every way! I would call Linda but I don't think she could speak too well yet. I'll give her some time to get her voice back before I call. I hope the hospital sends you my card and Kathy's flowers, and whatever else was sent to her. I can hardly wait to see Linda again and give her such a big hug and kiss!

I remember when that picture "Younger Days" was taken near the boats. We decided to go for a ride and see a new resort/restaurant in Alabama. I can't remember if we took a picnic or not, but we had fun looking around at the boats and touring inside the restaurant. Shane and Kelly are wearing their soccer team outfits. Deana is holding Stacey and that's Beth who's wearing boy clothes (hand me downs from her brothers). Cute.

I hope you all had a nice Valentines Day with your sweetie. I know Linda and Rashadd are so relieved to happier days ahead. We love you so much. Susan