Dear Family,
Gratitude is in my heart this morning...I feel blessed to be part of the wild Lennon clan and all the associated loved ones. During the past year, I have especially come to appreciate each and every one of you. Each note of concern or visit or donation or phone call or email....that we exchanged over the last year carried doses of love and support that helped me feel the real meaning of Family. Yes, we are each a LITTLE nuts...but we are also BIG on love. Thank you for that!
Today, I hope each and every sibling and their loved ones experience a Blessed and Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving Day!
Much love,
Peg
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Wild and Crazy Week!!!!
Hi Lennons!
What the Hell??? I just have to say it..
...sooooooo in the last week, Kathe has been hospitalized..release is tomorrow following a lung condition now we find was caused by her CPAP,
Tom had complications from his hernia surgery, Julie has been told she will live in Chicago for her upcoming every 3 weeks therapy so we were attempting to GE our ducks in a row for that,
LaylaRae was taken by ambulance due to a febrile seizure re occurrence, Norb and Alicia were both afflicted also by the flu, Roseanne will be having a procedure this Friday following an emergency last week (she prefers to share details on her own)....thanks to Mike and Mary and Ed and Mary Jo and Pat (by the way, at same time MJ thought she had another tumor (it is NOT) amidst all of this who gave us support and offers to help out ...Mike will be contacting our family about that....sooooo Happy New Frigging Year everyone!
Tonight I look forward to a healthier year for all of you and all of us here and send my love tonight, the last night of 2013. I will sit by the fireplace, watch the snow fall, drink my merlot and remain grateful for being part of this wild crazy and fab family!!! LOVE. Peggy
What the Hell??? I just have to say it..
...sooooooo in the last week, Kathe has been hospitalized..release is tomorrow following a lung condition now we find was caused by her CPAP,
Tom had complications from his hernia surgery, Julie has been told she will live in Chicago for her upcoming every 3 weeks therapy so we were attempting to GE our ducks in a row for that,
LaylaRae was taken by ambulance due to a febrile seizure re occurrence, Norb and Alicia were both afflicted also by the flu, Roseanne will be having a procedure this Friday following an emergency last week (she prefers to share details on her own)....thanks to Mike and Mary and Ed and Mary Jo and Pat (by the way, at same time MJ thought she had another tumor (it is NOT) amidst all of this who gave us support and offers to help out ...Mike will be contacting our family about that....sooooo Happy New Frigging Year everyone!
Tonight I look forward to a healthier year for all of you and all of us here and send my love tonight, the last night of 2013. I will sit by the fireplace, watch the snow fall, drink my merlot and remain grateful for being part of this wild crazy and fab family!!! LOVE. Peggy
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Merry Christmas to All!!!!
Dear Family
Since I am The Blogger, I have the opportunity to send all of my family, in laws and outlaws a big warm mushy loving MERRY CHRISTMAS greeting all at once. I saw Mike's lovely greeting and I wanted to pass along my love to all of you as well. I am grateful for my improving health the past six months and that is the ONLY gift by grace I wanted!! I am thrilled.
Kathe has been quite ill with bronchitis so I have been with her yesterday and today as her MDs checked on her ...so NO fun parties for us but she turned a corner today and will not be going into the hospital so grateful for that!
Julie is working and hopefully will be with her two sons (Kevin is in town) tonight and tomorrow. She begins her chemo soon and she always seems so up to that task...think I know what she wants for Christmas this year😊 Roseanne is staying in town and I am going downtown tomorrow to stay with her; Kathe's children are dropping by to see her at her home...she is feeling up to getting pretty for that today... Pat and Mary Jo just texted that they are nearing Madison to visit their girls and grandchild....
We are bracing against the frigid temps here and await hearing from each and every one of you.
God Bless to You All. Love. Peggy🎅🎄
Since I am The Blogger, I have the opportunity to send all of my family, in laws and outlaws a big warm mushy loving MERRY CHRISTMAS greeting all at once. I saw Mike's lovely greeting and I wanted to pass along my love to all of you as well. I am grateful for my improving health the past six months and that is the ONLY gift by grace I wanted!! I am thrilled.
Kathe has been quite ill with bronchitis so I have been with her yesterday and today as her MDs checked on her ...so NO fun parties for us but she turned a corner today and will not be going into the hospital so grateful for that!
Julie is working and hopefully will be with her two sons (Kevin is in town) tonight and tomorrow. She begins her chemo soon and she always seems so up to that task...think I know what she wants for Christmas this year😊 Roseanne is staying in town and I am going downtown tomorrow to stay with her; Kathe's children are dropping by to see her at her home...she is feeling up to getting pretty for that today... Pat and Mary Jo just texted that they are nearing Madison to visit their girls and grandchild....
We are bracing against the frigid temps here and await hearing from each and every one of you.
God Bless to You All. Love. Peggy🎅🎄
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Julie's Letter, Upcoming Stuff for Chicago Kids,
Dear Family,
I take it each and every one of you received Julie's letter yesterday evening. At this point, I do not feel this is the place to pursue that topic as it is her health. Details of her situation and decision are hers alone to share with you…. I do know she would love to hear from each and every one of you as she goes on her journey…..I know that it can remain unsaid, but she will surely love every little prayer she can get. We left her in high spirits and she was feeling much hope, even though we shed a few tears during and after the day together.
On a Holiday Note, I welcome any comments about what our siblings are all doing at this time of the Christmas Season. Looks like Julie will return to work Monday and be unavailable for Christmas with us, but I am sure she will find a nice place to hang after she works that day…Roseanne is staying in town and has some downtime so I am going to make an effort to go see her, Kathe, whose home is now fully decorated and where I want to visit soon and stay over night..hint hint.. She and I are going to her daughter's Christmas Eve party with the Perrys and we will likely go to early Midnight Mass. She will be also with her children Christmas Day (they are doing a Movie together) and I am sure I will find something lovely and peaceful to do after a busy Christmas Eve. Pat and MJ are of course going to Madison to be with their two daughters (who BOTH live there now….cool) and of course spend precious time with Lily….who will have a new brother or sister soon.
This Sunday, Kathe and Alicia and Emily and Layla are spending Sunday making you guessed it, Spritz Cookies..!! WE WILL post a few pics….soon…of that event.
As for me, I have been tying up the final loose ends of my biz. I am actually doing very well health wise and am likely going to try to find some free lance fill in work this year. I hope to find 1 or 2 private patients to care for as well. Bending over a lot still aggravates my back, so I am come to accept that where I am is where I am supposed to be and I will need to limit my physicality. I still study notes, am learning a new technique and will keep my license and continue to find a volunteer spot here or there.
Kathe and I sing with a local group which is Christian based…the teacher is actually a composer and a nun who teaches us great loving and fun music….we hope to get back to our regular schedule now after Christmas as we missed several rehearsals with our worldly traveling (to Iowa) hahah..
Till perhaps next week, I send my love and best wishes for an abundant, healthy, calm and loving Christmas Season….XXXXX Peg
I take it each and every one of you received Julie's letter yesterday evening. At this point, I do not feel this is the place to pursue that topic as it is her health. Details of her situation and decision are hers alone to share with you…. I do know she would love to hear from each and every one of you as she goes on her journey…..I know that it can remain unsaid, but she will surely love every little prayer she can get. We left her in high spirits and she was feeling much hope, even though we shed a few tears during and after the day together.
On a Holiday Note, I welcome any comments about what our siblings are all doing at this time of the Christmas Season. Looks like Julie will return to work Monday and be unavailable for Christmas with us, but I am sure she will find a nice place to hang after she works that day…Roseanne is staying in town and has some downtime so I am going to make an effort to go see her, Kathe, whose home is now fully decorated and where I want to visit soon and stay over night..hint hint.. She and I are going to her daughter's Christmas Eve party with the Perrys and we will likely go to early Midnight Mass. She will be also with her children Christmas Day (they are doing a Movie together) and I am sure I will find something lovely and peaceful to do after a busy Christmas Eve. Pat and MJ are of course going to Madison to be with their two daughters (who BOTH live there now….cool) and of course spend precious time with Lily….who will have a new brother or sister soon.
This Sunday, Kathe and Alicia and Emily and Layla are spending Sunday making you guessed it, Spritz Cookies..!! WE WILL post a few pics….soon…of that event.
As for me, I have been tying up the final loose ends of my biz. I am actually doing very well health wise and am likely going to try to find some free lance fill in work this year. I hope to find 1 or 2 private patients to care for as well. Bending over a lot still aggravates my back, so I am come to accept that where I am is where I am supposed to be and I will need to limit my physicality. I still study notes, am learning a new technique and will keep my license and continue to find a volunteer spot here or there.
Kathe and I sing with a local group which is Christian based…the teacher is actually a composer and a nun who teaches us great loving and fun music….we hope to get back to our regular schedule now after Christmas as we missed several rehearsals with our worldly traveling (to Iowa) hahah..
Till perhaps next week, I send my love and best wishes for an abundant, healthy, calm and loving Christmas Season….XXXXX Peg
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving..and Old Family Treasure Photo
Roseanne has her son Christian an his wife with her today and we are all going to Emily and Serdj's home for a photo show of their European honeymoon, wine, cheese, deli goodies and coffee. Brett and Kathe and Alicia and Layla will be there….not sure if Norb is in town..
Mary Jo is in Minnesota this weekend with her children and they all have a shopping tradition they do each year and they are all excited. I just spoke with Pat and Kathe….they are doing some computer updating on her Apple stuff…..I await the arrival of my buddy Trish and will pick her up at the airport on Monday afternoon.
We are still abuzz about what exactly is going on on Thursday for Thanksgiving Day. I hope you are all planning a day of relaxation and good food and family time. Pat and Mary Jo invited us to join Karen and Luke for Ham, Kathe is considering an at home thing hoping her kids may drop by, we are not sure if either Julie or Roseanne will be joining us….we will just wait and see.
Had a bumpy ride on the road so after an alignment and 4 new Audi tires…yes 4……!!!! I found it was still rough so a broken axle was determined. Between my cars and my teeth, …well OMG . Anyone have an inheritance I can have?? Ha Ha Ha….I am must grateful for no pain and the ability to drive to Clinton and back by myself. Could not have done that even a month ago.
Got the arctic clothes ready to roll, fire place supplies and stocking up on hot chocolate….so Bring It On Chicago!!!!
I hope all of you the best Thanksgiving filled with love, peace and abundance….Much love from moi….XXXX Peg
Monday, November 18, 2013
Tornado
Hi All,
Tom posted a query about the tornadoes that touched down near our area…Kathe was supposed to be in a city Sunday but decided not to go and guess the tornado did touch down near there sorry but I cannot recall the name….Nothing near Westmont nor near Oswego were affected but I did see on the news this am several smaller towns in our neck of the woods had some tough hits…..Yikes…..praying may be a good idea for those victimized by the nasty thing. An earthquake at 3.7 was recorded on Sunday for a epicenter suburb about a mile from me. I of course slept through it….a true Lennon when it comes to sleeping through anything…..
I will be with Julie Wed when we get the biopsy report. We will share her next phase of treatment protocol at that time. All we did know is that the lymph portion of the tests were clean. We await info on the actual nature of the tumor.
Pat and MJ and Kathe and I met in Maggianos on Sat for a luncheon birthday meal with Pat. Mary Jo had just returned from helping Karen and Luke move out from their home in Rockford…we await what home plans they have now that they BOTH work near Madison, Wisconsin….Karen will be near her sissy and little Lily so they are all excited.
Temps have turned wicked today…I went for a walk..and I had to have my arctic type jacket with hood on, gloves, boots, ear muffs….Yes, I am so happy to be able to do walks now and floor exercises.
Still enjoying my quiet retirement life…..will perhaps do look for some part time work in the new year.
Roseanne heard that Christian and Megan MAY come to Chicago this Friday thru Monday…she keeps her fingers crossed. I plan to make sure and see them at least for a few moments….then my pal Trish, who now lives in Fiji, and is from Auckland, New Zealand, also plans to be staying with me for 10 plus days starting next week. I had to go out and buy her a coat to fend off the cold with…think she may be in for a shock…..
Love to all my family….P Wish Julie and I good news on WEd am…Kathe has a neck pain that she is staying home to deal with so I am going solo….STAY TUNED
Tom posted a query about the tornadoes that touched down near our area…Kathe was supposed to be in a city Sunday but decided not to go and guess the tornado did touch down near there sorry but I cannot recall the name….Nothing near Westmont nor near Oswego were affected but I did see on the news this am several smaller towns in our neck of the woods had some tough hits…..Yikes…..praying may be a good idea for those victimized by the nasty thing. An earthquake at 3.7 was recorded on Sunday for a epicenter suburb about a mile from me. I of course slept through it….a true Lennon when it comes to sleeping through anything…..
I will be with Julie Wed when we get the biopsy report. We will share her next phase of treatment protocol at that time. All we did know is that the lymph portion of the tests were clean. We await info on the actual nature of the tumor.
Pat and MJ and Kathe and I met in Maggianos on Sat for a luncheon birthday meal with Pat. Mary Jo had just returned from helping Karen and Luke move out from their home in Rockford…we await what home plans they have now that they BOTH work near Madison, Wisconsin….Karen will be near her sissy and little Lily so they are all excited.
Temps have turned wicked today…I went for a walk..and I had to have my arctic type jacket with hood on, gloves, boots, ear muffs….Yes, I am so happy to be able to do walks now and floor exercises.
Still enjoying my quiet retirement life…..will perhaps do look for some part time work in the new year.
Roseanne heard that Christian and Megan MAY come to Chicago this Friday thru Monday…she keeps her fingers crossed. I plan to make sure and see them at least for a few moments….then my pal Trish, who now lives in Fiji, and is from Auckland, New Zealand, also plans to be staying with me for 10 plus days starting next week. I had to go out and buy her a coat to fend off the cold with…think she may be in for a shock…..
Love to all my family….P Wish Julie and I good news on WEd am…Kathe has a neck pain that she is staying home to deal with so I am going solo….STAY TUNED
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Happy Post Birthday Mike and of course Pat this Friday!!
Hope you both had and will have a great birthday week!! I understand Mike heard from a lot of his family and Bonnie said he looks great on the Skype!!
Wanted to Post a Few Photos
Kevin meditating while waiting for Julie
Julie channeled Mom with Iowa Choc Cake and Look at the amount of Whipped Cream was made!!!!!!!
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