GODMOTHER

My health issues prevented me from being there...
so I sent this to be read...to show my care.
Although, I wanted to post in Sept. '07 when she passed...
my feelings were raw and were invaded at best.

Kawasaki's Disease...do you know what it is?
Neither did I 'til my baby presented with this.
The emergency began as I wrote about before...
but so soon I had no time to rewrite my Jan's poem to her.
There's one thing I know and feel comfort at best...
Jan knows how I loved her and appreciate all the rest.

GODMOTHER

Jan, I will remember as long as I live,

from sunrise to sunset as far as it is.

My memories are strong as vivid as sun,

as I recount the good times, visits, travel and fun.

Security, compassion, reliability and care...

there is nothing in life that could even compare.

The laughter, the love and the joy she brought forth...

was contagious, irresistible and beneficial of course.

She brought hope, knowledge and kindness to all...

and although sometimes nervous she let down the wall.

To bring light and love to all whom she'd meet...

is not something everyone could have at their feet.

A Godmother is someone different to all ...

but someone who has been chosen specifically to call.

Someone you can trust with your most precious of gifts,

your child, your wishes, your dreams and your best.

As a child I remember the bland and the best...

from a day at the office to Disneyland with no rest!

To San Diego, the boardwalk, the trolleys and the rest...

but San Fran in the 80's...Pacific Princess...in PORT...the BEST!

The LOVE Jan and Ray have given me to this day...

has been monumental in many ways.

The day that Christian came into their lives,

was the day Jan had waited a lifetime for...

and the happiness she could not hide!

The smile, the happiness, the fulfillment and joy...

of their new precious baby boy.

She will be remembered, loved, admired and missed by all...

but mostly I'll always hear and miss, that laugh roaring like a bouncing ball!

In 2003, on the way down the aisle...

I couldn't resist the sight of Jan's smile.

Tradition aside, instinctively so...

I stopped and kissed her last before my wedding was to go.

Maybe questionable to all; I have no regrets....

it seemed fitting, obvious and lucky at best.

I will miss Janet Lee LaFlamme all the way to the end...

as a godmother, a confidant but mostly my friend!

I will miss Jan deeply as will her family and everyone else whose lives she touched and brightened.

Thanks, Jan

Love,

Tan

PEACE BEACH II

Enjoy!

PEACE from the BEACH

Hello There!

Seeing as I'll be on break from my writings for a while, while I contemplate my next surgery; so here is a little PEACE from the BEACH which always clarifies my space. FOCUS!!

One must enter upon surgery mentally prepared if at all possible. If not, sometimes it's almost better on the emergency note because you don't have time to get worked up...you just have to deal. If it's that bad, one just want's to feel better and doesn't have time to worry about any sound decisions...just to get better.

I myself, prefer to try to make sound surgical decisions and prepare for any and all possibilities so that way I still have some control over the illness. You know what I mean?!? Planning is good...for anything...if you can!

However; on the flip side, I also tend to procrastinate on certain aspects of the process because not only is it mentally and physically exhausting, it's hard to swallow some realities. I find it especially hard to handle the medical reality of what has transpired and what is to come.

Things could always be worse...so that's how I see it!

DREAM, BELIEVE, LIVE, LOVE, PROSPER, CHERISH, STRIVE, RELAX and ENJOY the little things in LIFE!

Probs w/ vid...wl load later...bye

LIVE

NO Sir?!

Cut it out!

QUIT it and STOP it!

The first time I catch Ro LIVE on the blog...

it would seem she left it on 'cause when you click on it...

it says she's on break! Damn it!

Oh well, it was still thrilling and just changed my negatively, pain filled, overly tired self...

into a satisfied, not annoyed state (as I was before) and ready for night night.

Thanks and PEACE...

All Stars II

Movie attempt II...better...needs music...didn't have anything cool, or appropriate...workin' on that...!

Still such a fossil I love tapes! Although, they don't convert or sound well, I am just now adjusting to the Jetson way.

I'm with Regis who is a moderately meager user of the techno gadgets, however; one must overcome and adapt just as Queen Elizabeth has managed. She just began a YOU TUBE website to deliver her annual Holiday Greeting...and update on the Royal Family...how lovely.

So...stay tuned...and you know it!

Enjoy the few clips!

All Stars

Here's another amature attempt at a homemade, one minute movie...
starring the EH All Stars!

Family 2007

Here a little movie of some of the family!

2007

Enjoy!

Maybe we can plan a family gathering this summer to unite all extentions of the family!

I am considering planning a Kawasaki Disease Fundraiser this summer, in honor of...

Cannon Bay Tyrrell...which may be a good time to unite!

Please visit the website for more information... www.kdf.org Please feel free to sign in and leave comments and answer the questions and polls...as well as check back in for new content.

We would LOVE it!

PEACE

Well wishing all you bloggers a wonderful and healthy New Year!

Unfortunately I am unable to upload my peace tee to Rblog so here it is!

My inspiration for this year is Rosie. She has inspired and advised on subjects of interest to me. She is brave and really real. I have since began this blog and have been 'FLIPpin'" over the new cam!!

Stay tuned for an ever evolving blog with something to say about how I see it!

PS after being asked if I wrote all these posts the answer is yes. I am currently awaiting some type of copyrights...but in the meantime...this is ME and don't PLAgiarize yourself!

Trouble

In light of Britney's latest drama...the word of the day is "Depression"!

She probably doesn't understand that it means more than just feeling down. The manic aspect may play a role in her continous shopping combined with her erratic ups and downs. The paparazzi adds to the madness both negatively and positively depending on her mood and need for attention.

When will there be a law stating that paparazzi must stay a certain distance away? That seems reasonable. Understandably, they can shoot anyone or thing out in public...but the dangerous car chasing and in your face photog press is not reasonable.

Anyone? Anyone? Ferris?

Friends

Friends are yours for many different reasons...
some are regular and some certain seasons.
They all bring something of their own...
attractive to you; although often unknown.
Unknown in the sense you're unsure what it is...
but it's something positive unlikely to fizz.
Often, in life we make lots of friends...
but those who remain are rare to the end.
Sometimes there are differences in life and in path...
but good friendship if realized, expressed and respected will last.
We live, we learn, we feel and we deal...
but the enrichment of a good friend is irreplaceably real.

Friends and Family

Have a wonderful, prosperous, outstanding, fantastic, loving, happy, knowledgeable, and progressive year to come!

Test video...just checking!

This has been a message from T-sight...and you know I SEE you!