tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62412226101968043012024-03-12T22:58:12.183-04:00Living R Lives Together"The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy." Psalms 126:3Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.comBlogger158125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-50403194770323895662015-12-18T17:22:00.000-05:002015-12-18T17:22:08.815-05:00Christmas 2015We want to take this time to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Blessed and Joyful New Year. <br />
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</span>As we look back over the year in preparation for writing this letter, 2014
reminds us again how much we are truly blessed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></b><br />
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cheering and jeering the Phillies and Eagles; enjoy the University of Delaware
football games as season ticket holders; as well as shows offered by the <a href="http://duponttheatre.com/">DuPont Theater</a> </span></span></b><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">and </span></span></b><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://delawaretheatre.org/">Delaware Theater Company</a></span></span></b><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">. <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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to get to NYC to enjoy some Broadway shows. We also enjoyed family vacation
time at a favorite spot in Millsboro, as well as a week in Rehoboth Beach and
our annual trip to Florida. Jim and Matt were able to go on a work/vacation
week to Hawaii, which was a huge highlight for them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In June, Jim threw a HUGE 50-something surprise party for
Tina at our home. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He “enlisted” our kids
and our grandson to help and Tina was definitely surprised! It was a great day
of celebration and seeing friends from all stages of our lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our grandson, Jackson</span></b><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">’</span></b><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">s birthday was on
October 10<sup>th</sup> and we celebrated with extended family and his friends
as his parents threw a great party for this special 4-year old!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also had our traditional family party at
Mimi and Grumps</span></b><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">’</span></b><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> house with the request of “breakfast for dinner”. Jackson
began Preschool-PreK-3-year-old program, which he loves and has made several
friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This year, we have been able to better understand some
of the challenges of recent years and as a result, participated in several
opportunities to </span></b><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">“</span></b><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">give back</span></b><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">”</span></b><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, we have engaged in the battle to
more effectively diagnose and end pancreatic cancer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Following Matt’s lead, we supported the
<a href="http://www.pancan.org/section_get_involved/volunteer/affiliate_details.php?id=114">Delaware Affiliate Pancreatic Cancer 5K Walk/Run</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tina has also joined the “core team” of
volunteers with the <a href="http://www.pancan.org/section_get_involved/volunteer/affiliate_details.php?id=114">Delaware Pancreatic Cancer Action Network</a> (PANCAN) as a
PurpleLight Chair-Volunteer.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Matt celebrated 3 years being cancer free and serves as the
Advocacy Chair-Volunteer for the <a href="http://www.pancan.org/section_get_involved/volunteer/affiliate_details.php?id=114">Delaware PANCAN Affiliate</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has been instrumental in obtaining
numerous resolutions supportive of pancreatic cancer research including one
from Governor Markell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He spoke on
behalf of the Affiliation in Washington, D.C. and was awarded the Randy Pausch
Award (The Last Lecture) at the annual Pancreatic Cancer Action Network meeting
in Los Angeles!</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The end of September brought the family down to the
beach as Jim and Megan participated with the Wilmington University Team for the
</span></b><b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">“</span></i></b><b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bike to the Bay for MS"</span></i></b><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - a 75-mile, one day bike ride in support of Multiple
Sclerosis. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also assisted The <a href="http://donate.kidney.org/site/TR?fr_id=6831&pg=entry">7thAnnual Wilmington Kidney 5K Walk</a> in October.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Tina, once again, led our team to top honors and served on the logistic
committee and Delaware Walk Committee. Jim also has had the opportunity to go
to DC to ask congress for support for Kidney Disease research.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jim is also a spokesperson in our area for
kidney awareness and continues to serve as Treasurer on the National Kidney Chapter
Board.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Megan completed her Master’s Degree in June (she will
walk this January), at </span></span></b><a href="http://www.wilmu.edu/"><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wilmington University</span></span></b></a><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> and is now
teaching on the college-level as an adjunct.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As a result, she is able to return to teaching which is a passion, has more
time to spend with Jackson and to volunteer with school activities. Megan is an
amazing momma and she definitely enjoys her role as wife and mother. <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lindsay continues to enjoy his work, (Assessment
Coordinator) as well as an adjunct faculty teaching at <a href="http://www.wilmu.edu/">Wilmington University</a>. He
is a wonderful daddy and husband.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is
a good provider for his family and a wonderful son-in-love!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are so blessed to have such amazing
children. </span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jim and Tina enjoy time together as well as working on individual
hobbies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jim continues to enjoy his work
as Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Wilmington University and his health
is very good (3 years post kidney transplant)! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tina continues to define her best “gig” as
being able to run the home fulltime and be a Wife/Mom/Mimi.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her Mimi & Me (Jackson) days are highlights
of her week. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also dabbles in her
quilting and music when time allows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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most important and to share the talents we are given.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are reminded to see our days through the
eyes of our 4-year-old grandson: days with honesty, eagerness, and hope.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our center continues to be the One that is
always constant in an ever-changing word. </span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aldhabi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-12905347096923903982014-12-03T22:27:00.004-05:002014-12-03T22:27:54.862-05:00It's coming soon!<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Our 2014 End-of-the-year "newsie" letter is coming in the next week or two! PLEASE check back to read the highlights of our family's year.</span> ~TinaTinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-78528752143879870652014-11-17T22:36:00.002-05:002014-11-17T22:36:55.002-05:00A little late, but special all the sameTomorrow will be exactly 1-month since our daughter, Megan celebrated her 29th birthday! I'm finally getting around to posting some thoughts about this wonderful life changing moment in our lives. There is a song that we had sung at our wedding and a song that I sang at several weddings throughout the years entitled, "Turn Around", that says how one day she was a babe and now has her own. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTL-fwRsEdc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTL-fwRsEdc</a><br />
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Tears of joy often flow from my heart and down my cheeks. I have always loved each stage of parenthood and now grand-parenting. We are blessed to have our adult children live within 15 minutes of us and we don't take that lightly. We enjoy time together and are thankful for our close-knit family relationship. <br />
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Megan is not only a great mother/wife/daughter/sister/aunt/daughter-in-law/grand-daughter/friend, she is one of my best friends. We are now at a stage of not only mother/daughter, but friend/friend. What a gift! What a treasure!<br />
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May this year be a year of great joy for you. May you have a year of peace, great health, bounties of blessings and lots of laughter. We love you-Megan!<br />
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Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-59161287242310778962014-11-17T21:59:00.001-05:002014-11-17T21:59:40.230-05:00The Journey of Our Amazing Gift and who would ever think a kidney stone would be a blessing!: Three year mark!<a href="http://thejourneyofouramazinggift.blogspot.com/2014/11/three-year-mark.html?spref=bl">The Journey of Our Amazing Gift and who would ever think a kidney stone would be a blessing!: Three year mark!</a>: On November15, 2014 it was three years since our son had Pancreatic Cancer surgery, at the age of 29! He is a survivor! November 15th he st...Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-50969754905155933942014-09-27T14:08:00.000-04:002014-09-27T14:08:00.060-04:00Anniversary Day 2014
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Three years ago today! Not a
day goes by that we aren’t grateful for the unconditional gift we were given on
Sept 27, 2011! Today three years, Stephanie Moglia (AKA- “our angel”)
laid down her life for Jim, so he could continue to have a long, healthy
extended life! After three years, “THANK YOU” still doesn’t seem adequate. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ANNIVERSARY!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jim continues to do well and he continues to
be described as “boring, by his nephrologists and transplant team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We both know how truly “non-boring” his story
is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many that are dealing with kidney
failure do not have a donor in place or even a remote possible donor. Those
dealing with kidney failure are mostly likely surviving through dialysis treatments,
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to work on staying healthy, sharing his story through personal testimonies as
well as both of us working with the NKF, and other community health awareness
groups. That’s the best way we know how to put our “THANK YOU” into an active
state.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This gift is not taken lightly in
our family; it is a daily blessing! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As last year, Jim,
along with our daughter and a group from <a href="http://www.wilmu.edu/">Wilmington University</a> participated in
the Bike-to-the-bay for MS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also participated
in the <a href="http://purplestride.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1086367">Pancreatic Walk/5K for Wilmington</a>, and on October 12th of this year we, once again as a family will be participating
in the <a href="http://donate.kidney.org/site/TR?fr_id=6831&pg=entry">Wilmington Kidney Walk/5K</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our hearts are to serve and make a
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chances are to be used for the good and may this active use continue to be a way of
saying, “THANK YOU”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Happy 3<sup>rd</sup> Anniversary Jim and Stephanie! The gift of one of her
strong healthy kidneys to replace Jim’s very weakened kidney is still humbling,
amazing and incredible to us. Stephanie’s “gift”, without hesitation still
leaves my mind searching for more words to show and say THANK YOU STEPHANIE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-18565117352071152022014-09-22T17:55:00.001-04:002014-09-22T17:55:52.964-04:002014 Wilmington Walk: Tina and Jim Wilson - National Kidney FoundationJoin us by donating to our personal goal for the upcoming Kidney Walk! A perfect donation be a donation of $30.00. The meaning behind this amount is that on the 27th of September it will be 3 years since Jim received his kidney for his live donor! He and Stephanie are doing wonderfully. Be a part of our team, donate today! Thank you<br /><br />
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<a href="http://donate.kidney.org/site/TR/Walk/DelawareValley?px=1003661&pg=personal&fr_id=6831">2014 Wilmington Walk: Tina and Jim Wilson - National Kidney Foundation</a>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-32792466779667280872014-04-30T16:17:00.000-04:002014-04-30T16:17:51.539-04:00<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Renovations: Lately, we've been doing renovations. As a homeowner renovations are part of the privilege to be a homeowner, right? We just complete a major renovation in our small, yet never-been-touched-before-now master bathroom. You would think with the size of this project, it be done in a moments notice. The actually renovations took several months, with the physical part being approximately two weeks. There was much planning, from picking the tile to down to the toothbrush holder changing the patterns and colors, etc. The hardest decision was the size of the vanity considering we didn't want to special order, but I also wanted plenty of storage space since it is such a small space. As you will see below, I think we made great selections and we are enjoying the new upgrades.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As we were undertaking this newest physical project (In February), I was also having a spiritual renovation upgrading working on my heart about starting a small group Bible study in our home. I had been missing my involvement with leading women since I stepped down several years ago and thought with my present schedule what way could I serve women that I love to do, grow in my own spiritual walk, and also be inspired to encourage others and be encouraged at the same time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I decided to "throw" the idea out to several ladies ages ranging from the early 20's to the late 60's and see if an indepth study would be of any interest. The response was overwhelming! Though some ladies weren't able to commit at this time, they continue to support the group through receiving updates on our closed Facebook page as well as hopefully being able to participate in the future. This Monday will be our 3rd week together (we meet bi-weekly) in this 5-week study series. I am so blessed and encouraged by these ladies and their support and especially their love for the Lord. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was a perfect timing to begin this spiritual renovation. Through this event of dual-renovations I have seen many similarities in our physical bathroom renovation and my personal spiritual renovation: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In preparation for our bathroom renovation it had to be stripped down to the bare studs. All things were removed and stronger, more efficient as well as updated objects were used to replace the old. In preparation for the spiritual renovation I needed to lay it all out before God and ask Him to direct me to where I can best serve Him now and to the best of my ability. I had to also make myself, open our lovely home to others that I may not have opened to as soon if not for this study. I had to be more diligent in the Word then before, which is making me be more wise with my time throughout the day. I frankly needed to upgrade my spiritual quite time and this study "forced" me to get back on track! I love how God works through others to provide clear eyesight to the one that is struggle with seeing clearly! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Romans 12:2 reads: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the "renewing" of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--His good, pleasing and perfect will." Change is not always bad, especially when it is to do better in one's personal walk with our Lord. Change is not easy, it usually takes giving up something to make the difference (change). It may even mean you must work a bit harder to achieve the change. Though we are in the process of the renovation of change, we might have a "leak in a pipe" that makes the process go a bit longer then you were expecting it to take, but in our renovation of renewal, God's timing is perfect and the end result will be the outcome of His perfection for the renovation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The study that we are becoming renewed through these 5 weeks is Entitled, "A Dare to LIVE FULLY Right Where You Are"~ One Thousand Gifts, by <a href="http://wwww.annvoskamp.com/">Ann Voskamp</a>. It is a study that stretches your personal walk in ways that you sometimes feel guilty even thinking, but then in the next moment it motivates you to want to keep seeing life through the many gifts that He provides in every day and <u>in every circumstance</u> or renovation that we come in contact with in our day-to-day happenings.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Aww Renovations; beginning or finished are a gift. (Another addition to my list of 1000 gifts!) I also hope to become more consistent in my blogging again. I am not a perfect writer, but I have a heart to encourage others through my experiences, whether it be a happy moment, or one of great sorrow. Sharing through blogging is not only good for the "author", but in this case, the author prayers it is good for the reader (with grammatical errors and all).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have a great week and try to see the beauty in every day no matter how great or how small. </span><br />
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the year in preparation for writing this letter, 2013 we once again are
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and jeering the Phillies and Eagles; enjoy the University of Delaware football
games as season ticket holders; as well as shows offered by the </strong></span><a href="http://duponttheatre.com/"><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>DuPont Theatre</strong></span></a><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and </strong></span><a href="http://delawaretheatre.org/"><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>Delaware Theater Company</strong></span></a><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong> where Jim is a Board member (imagine that-all of you that know how artsy Jim
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the beach were enjoyed this year as well as our annual trip to Florida.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our family spent a week together at an
adorable cottage within walking distance of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://www.knoebels.com/">Kneobels Grove</a></i> amusement park in early summer, and a week in the Outer Banks at Nags Head in the fall. We also made local day trips to several places like </strong></span><a href="http://longwoodgardens.org/"><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>Longwood Gardens</strong></span></a><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>, including their fireworks display, and The </strong></span><a href="http://www.delawarechildrensmuseum.org/"><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>Delaware Children's Museum</strong></span></a><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Virginia.</strong></span></span></div>
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Broadway, which was a first for both Mom and Megan!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Matt and Jim spent the same weekend taking in
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Our grandson,
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brings to our lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His party was <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Fire Truck</i> themed and Jackson and his </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">guests</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">”</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">
enjoyed a private visit by the local fire company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also had our traditional family party at
Mimi and Grumps</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">’</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"> house and the 3-year-old wanted to </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">make-your-own-pizzas</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">”</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a successful and fun evening. </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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a bit to a few causes we support. A first for Jim and Megan was their
participation with the Wilmington University Team for the </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Bike
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- a 75-mile, one day bike ride!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For many
reasons this was an amazing feat, but especially that Jim is now 2-year-post op
his kidney transplant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was a great
dad - daughter event and the rest of the family supported them as they reached
the finish line!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The 6<sup>th</sup>
Annual <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://www.kidneywalk.org/">Wilmington Kidney Walk</a> </i>was
held in the fall and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>our family is very
involved in the organization of the Walk</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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cause.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was the first walk and was
extremely successful. Matt, as well as Jim are using their experiences to </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">get
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year has been a full and exciting! He continues to feel great and he is
healthier then he has ever been!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is
now 2-years post-op and all indicators are very good! Matt is ABD status for
his doctorate and should graduate sometime in 2014.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is doing very well in his work as a
Department Chair at Wilmington University and enjoys. Last year he was accepted
into an elite leadership group called <a href="http://ww.leadershipdelaware.com/">Leadership Delaware</a> where </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">he has learned and grown through
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able to be home with Jackson. She also has added graduate classes to her
already full schedule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She misses many
aspects of teaching and hopes to use her teaching skills again in the near
future. Megan is a fantastic mommy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
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enjoy his full-time work in his new position (Assessment Coordinator) as well
as his adjunct faculty teaching opportunities at Wilmington University, as well
as continuing to steadily work on his doctoral degree!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is a wonderful daddy and husband.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is a good provider for his family and a
wonderful addition to our family!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
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as Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Wilmington University and his health
is very good. He completed a year-long program for new chief academic officers
and serves on a number of non-profit boards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Tina knows how blessed she is to have the </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">gig</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">”</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">
she has: Mimi-Days are the best! She continues to do volunteer work as well as
some small bible studies and opportunities to mentor with young woman (singled
and married).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both Jim and Tina would
like to spend more time on their hobbies and fit them in when they can.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Life is good and we are so very blessed!</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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losses and unexpected events throughout this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have grieved and we have been changed in
the process, but we have also grown from these experiences. We seek to look at
each day, as our grandson does, with anticipation, excitement, curiosity and
hope.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We all have a safety net in the One
who is always with us; through the good events and the not-so-good. </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-58217763442589848682013-10-18T07:32:00.000-04:002013-10-18T07:35:43.674-04:00Happy Birthday Megan<div class="s4" style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="s3" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Today is your 28th birthday! In many ways it seems like yesterday you were deciding which "Polly Pockets" you were going to play with and where your big brother placed your Barbie doll parts!</i></span></div>
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<span class="s3" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Today is a celebration of YOU:the amazing daughter, sister, friend, wife, exceptional mother, and woman of integrity that you have become! You have grown into a beautiful woman, who relies on her faith to guide her days. You wear your "many hats" day in and day out without negativity and give your best whether it be a not-so-good day for yourself personally. You put others first;honestly sometimes to your own detriment.You care so much about others.</i></span></div>
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<span class="s3" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>On this special day, may you know how loved you are by those that truly know you! We are honored to be your mom and dad! I'm so thankful that we have such special relationship: I not only call you my daughter, but one of my closest friends. We look forward to see what God has planned for your life and your precious families' lives in the years to come.</i></span></div>
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Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-72214526566893633612013-09-26T20:54:00.002-04:002013-09-26T20:54:13.544-04:00Happy 2nd Anniversary
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<span><em><strong>“We know what true love looks like because of Jesus. He gave His life for us, and He calls us to give our lives for our brothers and sisters</strong></em><em><strong>.” 1John 3:16.</strong> <o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Though we are grateful
each day for the unconditional gift we were given on Sept 27, 2011, the actual
day each year is one that we will proclaim and celebrate. Today marks exactly two
years since Stephanie Moglia laid down her life for my husband, so he could
continue to have a long, healthy extended life! Even now, two years later, expressing
just how thankful our family is to the Brown-Moglia Family is hard to put into
words. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Happy 2<sup>nd</sup>-
Anniversary!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jim is doing phenomenally! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is stronger and healthier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He continues to be extremely compliant with
his medications that he will be on for life, and his stamina is at a level that
he would not have been able to experience without this unconditional gift! In
fact, he just recently did a 75-mile bike-to-the-bay event to benefit MS here
in Delaware with our daughter and the <a href="http://www.wilmu.edu/">Wilmington University</a> team!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only word for that: AMAZING!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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continues to be the label that Jim’s <a href="http://www.christianacare.org/kidneytransplant">transplant team</a> and Nephrologist use to
describe him! After two years we continue to realize what a blessing every day
is that we are given. We don’t take our days here on earth for granted. We
continue to be amazed at the gift “our angel” provided. The gift of one of her
strong healthy kidneys to replace Jim’s very weakened kidney. Stephanie’s
donation was without any hesitation. Her support from her amazing husband and their
families was not only a strength to her but for us. Remembering this
life-changing event on this anniversary date is still humbling, amazing, and
incredible to us. Every day is a day of thankfulness, and it is all because of
a servant heart of one special giving individual!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-57458160819390751462012-11-27T17:51:00.006-05:002012-11-27T17:58:25.519-05:002012 Newsletter From The Wilsons<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"><o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">We brought in the New Year quietly, but feeling very blessed! Our
son Matt was able to return to his home after recovery from his major
surgery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We began getting our lives back
to a normal routine. Jim was doing remarkably well from his kidney transplant
and returned to work fulltime. We celebrated Matt’s 30<sup>th</sup> birthday
with a night of great food, family and several of his friends/coworkers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a memorable milestone indeed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">We continued to enjoy a mild winter but that didn’t change our
annual trek south to Longboat Key, FL. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jim had his 6-month "routine" kidney
biopsy from his September transplant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Our donor-angel, Stephanie returned to Delaware for her checkup and
surgical discharge (<a href="http://www.christianacare.org/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.christianacare.org</span></a>
/).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We attended the National Kidney
Foundation Black Tie Ball/Gala (<a href="http://www.kidney.org/site/112/ball.cfm?ch=112"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.kidney.org/site/112/ball.cfm?ch=112</span></a>
) which was held in Philly. We took advantage of the location and spent the
weekend in Philadelphia. Jim serves on the board for this cause. We also
celebrated Jim’s birthday with our traditional family celebrations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">The mild winter resulted in some early summer blooms (many spring
bulbs seemed very confused and began sprouting in late January).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were even able to begin planting a few
items in our little garden area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
week of spring break combined with the nice weather made for a great time to
visit St. Michael`s Maryland, on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay. We
made many trips to numerous hospitals as several dear friends and family
members were either recovering from surgery or having surgery or testing.
Graduations and weddings seemed to occupy a significant portion of the end of
spring and provided opportunities to catch up with numerous friends and family members.
We enjoyed our “annual” Memorial Day weekend getaway with Matt, Megan, Lindsay
and Jackson.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wedding anniversary and combined a working trip to DC with an early anniversary
celebration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We took the train and
enjoyed the perks that Amtrak has to offer. We had an opportunity to go to Cape
May for a long weekend near Tina’s birthday and spent time with some long-time
friends from our Glen Rock years. Dad had his heart valve replacement surgery
early June and with dad’s recovery not going as well as we expected, we continued
to go back and forth to Pennsylvania to sit with dad and to be with mom through
the rest of the month. We celebrated Tina’s 49<sup>th</sup> birthday (this is
the 3<sup>rd</sup> year now) with our family’s traditional celebration!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Mid-July Dad passed away at home with the assistance of hospice
care. We were all blessed to be able to be with him those last few days. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He will continue to be missed and we are so
thankful for the years that we were blessed to have him so active in our lives.
Once again we have another “new normal”. Mom is one of the strongest, Christian
women we have every known and though her heart is still breaking, she knows
that dad is truly home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We managed to
fit in a family birthday celebration for our son-in-love, Lindsay and several
additional trips to Pennsylvania.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">We also enjoyed trips to Longwood Gardens (<a href="http://longwoodgardens.org/"><span style="color: blue;">http://longwoodgardens.org/</span></a> ) , The
Delaware Children’s Museum (<a href="http://www.delawarechildrensmuseum.org/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.delawarechildrensmuseum.org/</span></a>
) , and day trips around the area. Our family spent a week together at a resort
in Southern Delaware and had a wonderful time relaxing time. We had our second
event at enjoying Longwood Gardens- special fireworks orchestrated to classical
music.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have never experienced
this, it is very worth the cost of admission. Our schedules were getting back
to more of a routine. Tina and two friends from church spent the day in NYC
seeing a show and doing some shopping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The Canal Street Experience was something Tina was looking forward to
almost as much as the musical and she wasn’t disappointed in either! The end of
September brought Jim’s one-year kidney transplant celebration and all was
fine. It is still such an amazing blessing to think about Jim’s gift from
Stephanie. We also went to several concerts throughout the year, including Neil Diamond (for Jim) and Barbara Streisand (for Tina).</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Our grandson, Jackson turned 2 on October 10<sup>th</sup> and we
were able to celebrate with family and friends as his parents threw a great party
for this special 2-year old!. What joy this little “man” brings to our
lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grumps and Mimi can’t think or
talk about him without a huge smile appearing on our faces!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Besides his big party, we also had our
traditional family dinner, which for Jackson consisted of Mimi’s homemade mac n
cheese, chicken tenders, a veggie and homemade applesauce, with cupcakes and
ice cream for dessert, Yum, Yum! Grandparenting is the best!!! Jackson also participated in swim classes, music classes and his first time playing soccer. He loves all his extra activities. Jackson’s momma’s
birthday was also this month, and we celebrated Megan’s birthday with her
choice of restaurants for her special meal as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">The fall brought opportunities for us to “give back” a bit to a
few causes we support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The 5<sup>th</sup>
Annual Wilmington Kidney Walk was held mid-month and was another huge
success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our family is very involved in
the dynamics and workings of the Wilmington Kidney Walk. Team Wilson/Wilmington
University raised over $6,000.00 ( <a href="http://www.kidneywalk.org/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.kidneywalk.org</span></a>
)! Tina and Megan were able to participate in a 5K Walk/Run in Wilmington for
our very close friend, who continues to fight her battle of breast cancer. It
was an honor to participate with Team Bower Power (<a href="http://morebirthdays.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://morebirthdays.com</span></a> ). We also
supported through donations only to the Pancreatic Cancer 5K Walk/Run that was
held in Philadelphia (<a href="http://www.purplestride.org/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.purplestride.org</span></a>
), we had planned to participate but we had a conflict on our schedules. We are
looking forward to our Thanksgiving and Christmas break to be with family
enjoying a meal or two, making memories and remembering those that have blessed
our lives so richly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Our son Matt’s year has been very different in some aspects. Matt’s
3-month check-ups continue to be normal and he will have his 1-year post-op
visit in the next few weeks Through all the recovery, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Matt reached ABD status for his doctoral
degree (<a href="http://www.waldenu.edu/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.waldenu.edu</span></a> )! He is
doing very well in his work positions and enjoys his responsibilities and
teaching schedule (<a href="http://www.wilmu.edu/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.wilmu.edu</span></a>) .
He continues to work in community outreach services and he also has achieved
some recognitions :<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He recently was
accepted into an elite leadership group (<a href="http://www.leadershipdelaware.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.Leadershipdelaware.com</span></a>
), and he also received “Young Alumnus of the Year” award through Ohio Valley
University (<a href="http://www.ovu.edu/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.ovu.edu/</span></a> ).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Our daughter, Megan and Son-in-love, Lindsay, have been amazing
through all the events of this past year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>While both Jim and Matt were in recovery status, Tina knew that Lindsay
would be there for anything she needed, at any time, even though his plate is
very full. Lindsay continues to enjoy his full-time work and teaching
opportunities at Wilmington University (<a href="http://www.wilmu.edu/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.wilmu.edu/</span></a>
). He also made a great decision to begin his doctoral work through Walden
University (<a href="http://www.waldenu.edu/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.waldenu.edu</span></a> ).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is doing well and continues to keep the
balance between his work load and his family life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is a wonderful dada and husband.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is a good provider for his family and a
wonderful addition to our family! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is
just a blessing to all of us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Megan,
continues to work half-time at (<a href="http://www.wilmu.edu/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.wilmu.edu/</span></a>)
, and is very thankful that she is able to be home with Jackson.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The days that she works Jackson is with Tina
(Mimi-days).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Megan is a fantastic momma!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She definitely enjoys her role as wife and
mother.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She too, has been “right there”
throughout all the events of this past year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We are so blessed to have such amazing children. Megan and Lindsay
celebrated their 4<sup>th</sup> anniversary in early November!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">Though we have had some serious events this year, we have been
blessed through all the experiences.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
don’t take things for granted and see that each day is a gift in its self.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are thankful that Jim loves his work as
Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Wilmington University (<a href="http://www.wilmu.edu/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.wilmu.edu/</span></a>) and his health is very
good. Tina knows how blessed she is to have the “gig” she has: Mimi-Days are
the best! She continues to do volunteer work as well as some small bible
studies and mentoring times with young woman (singled and married).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both Jim and Tina would like to spend more
time on their hobbies, but they fit them in when they can.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Life is good!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">While we look forward to 2013, the events of this year remind us
that we all need to cherish the “little-things”-moments in our everyday lives.
Look at each day, as our grandson does with anticipation, excitement, curiosity
and hope, knowing that he has a safety net whenever he needs it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We too have a safety net in the One who is
always with us; through the good events and the not-so-good events. He catches
us when we stumble and guides our walk when we are unsure. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ordinary, everyday things can be; they may in fact turn out to be
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Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-43190358037091538572012-11-16T10:57:00.004-05:002012-11-16T10:57:38.370-05:00It's coming soon!!<span style="color: #cc0000;">I'm sure you are all wondering when we will post our yearly newsletter...keep checking...it's coming soon.</span>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-73504378994750330122012-11-15T20:37:00.001-05:002012-11-15T20:37:06.038-05:00What a difference a Year MakesWhat a difference a year makes indeed. Around this time exactly one year ago, we were in ICU with our son Matt, at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. After 7 hours (more because the actual surgery was delayed several hours), the tumor, 20 lymph nodes, 1 1/2 organs were removed. By all indications the surgery was a complete success. Now the recovery begins. <br />
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Fast forward to today, November 15, 2012. Matt is continuing to choose healthy choices, he has regular check ups with his oncologist here in DE and he will be seeing his surgeon, the middle of next month. Matt continued working on his doctorate throughout his surgery and recovery and is now ABD!!! He has been back at "full throttle" for several months now and he is doing very well.<br />
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Today when I awoke, the first thing I thought of was where I was this time last year. Sitting with our son in the waiting area, praying with him and over him, as was his dad, sister and brother-in-law! Even today, 365 days later, I will never forget that feeling. So thankful that we have our hope in the Lord, because I don't know how I functioned the rest of that long, waiting day. Jim was only 6-weeks post-op (his kidney transplant) himself, but had permission to go to the hospital so we could all be there together.<br />
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Man, what an amazing journey. Today was another day of "pondering all these things in her heart." as Mary, the mother of Jesus often. My heart is overflowed with gratitude and thanksgiving, and as I've mentioned to Matt several times, God has great plans for him, that is obvious. Thankful doesn't describe it. These pictures say it all!<br />
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Friends and Family and fellow bloggers: We have less then 2 weeks until the 5th Annual DE Kidney Walk. We NEED your support in donations. Our team is VERY CLOSE to reaching our goal of $5,000.00! Our team members are doing a great job with their personal goals. We just need YOU to complete our goal. Will you help support TEAM WILSON/WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY? You have been so supportive to this cause the past 4 years. If you can come and walk we'd love to have you there as well. Just go to the website at <a href="http://www.kidneywalk.org/">www.kidneywalk.org</a> and find our team and make your tax deductible donation to our team or an individual team member. Thanks so much ♥<br />
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<em>“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” 1John 3:16. </em></div>
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Sept 27, 2011 will be a date that will not be forgotten in our family. That day was the day we were given an unconditional gift: Stephanie, with Bobby’s full support, literally laid down her life for my husband, so he could continue to have a long, healthy extended life. I’m still at a lack of words for how thankful our family is to the Brown-Moglia Family. </div>
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Happy one-year anniversary!!!! One year later and Jim continues to do remarkably well; in fact the transplant team labels him as “boring”…that’s a very good thing. One year later we see every day just how blessed we are for this gift. One year later we don’t take our days here on earth for granted. One year later we continue to be amazed at the gift “our angel” provided. The gift of one of her strong healthy kidneys to replace Jim’s very weakened kidney. One year later we are thankful for the lifetime medications that he takes for his new kidney to function at full capacity, which enables Jim to stay healthy and strong. One year later we are thankful for the stamina and energy, which was taken away for many years through his kidney disease is now been restored. And one year later the sacrificial donation without any hesitation still is humbling, amazing, and incredible to us. Every day is a day of thankfulness.</div>
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Stephanie, thank you for “laying your life” down for Jim!</div>
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Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-30065273208063284912012-04-27T21:20:00.002-04:002012-04-27T21:20:29.987-04:00April already!I can't believe the last post I made was several months ago. Life is moving quickly, but since all we have been through over the last year, each day brings with is blessings and special moments that I didn't always notice before. One major factor that has allowed me to "stop and smell the roses", has been our grandson, Jackson, who is an amazing 18 month old who is expanding and learning something every minute of the day. I'm privileged to have several Mimi days through the weeks and he has been my barometer of enjoying the blessings of daily living! May you see the gifts of everyday! The Lord's compassion is new every morning! Take the time to stop and enjoy...it is so worth it!<br />
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1. I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail. (Luke 22:32)<br />
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2. I pray to God that you will not do anything wrong. (2Cor. 13:7)<br />
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3. I give thanks for you. (Eph 1:16)<br />
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4. I keep asking that…the glorious Father may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. (Eph 1:17, 18, 19)<br />
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5. I pray that he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. (Eph 3:16, 17)<br />
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6. I have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And I pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God. (Col 1:9-10)<br />
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7. May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else. (1Thes 3:10-13)<br />
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8. I constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling…I pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you. (2Thes 1:11,12)<br />
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9. Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. (3 John 2).<br />
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10. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Rom 15:13)Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-78918830691125830602012-02-01T16:14:00.000-05:002012-02-01T16:14:15.547-05:00Simple and NormalNot much to share, but thankful for this time of "normalcy". I'm back to using my blog as a dairy or sorts for sharing and encouragement. My schedule is getting back to a routine, which isn't saying much because I don't have a set routine anymore with being "retired" from teaching. I'm blessed with SOME and the emphasis on some flexibility throughout my week.<br />
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I am loving having my Mimi days throughout my weeks. Jackson has a great way of making all the routine events of a day extra-special. I have been able to look at our great world through the eyes of our almost 16-month-old grandson. He is pure joy indeed!! <br />
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It reminds me of the scripture where Jesus mentions that we must become like one of them (speaking of the children) to truly understand His Love: Matthew 19:12-15). The simplicity of Jesus is something that I am continually evolving in my personal walk. Jesus had his plan while on earth and he continues to have his plan through the use of my hands/feet/heart. His message for us is an active message, not one of only corporate worship. I like being able to serve as well as getting fed or served to through my time of large and small group gatherings.<br />
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I'm involved in two small group studies, one is about the ascent Psalms of the Bible, which leads to a greater experience in not only my corporate, but daily worship. My other small group study is about creating, polishing, molding, stretching, even changing my way of spiritual leadership and how I lead in every aspect of my life. My form of leadership is a form of spiritual one and that type of leadership is the best to cultivate in my professional, and personal life. I'm blessed to attend these studies, as I was on a bit of a sabbatical while my "hat" of caretaker was the priority for several months.<br />
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We are experiencing some lovely weather since it has been officially winter. I know that we have several more weeks of winter, but every day like the days we are having this week (upper 60's), is one less day of ice, sleet, snow, freezer temps.<br />
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I am thankful for the place that I am in my life and I can see that God's Plan is working as I continue to learn more through his Word, as well as sometimes waiting, being still, and/or being active in Him!<br />
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</tbody></table> <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The following is a note that I wrote for our son, Matthew James Wilson for his 30th birthday celebration on January 13, 2012. It is hard to imagine in may aspects that he is no longer a child. He has been a source of strength, pride, and having him as our son has only made us become better individuals. We are grateful for the relationship that we have with our children. We look forward many more times of celebration in the years to come! GIG</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Dear Son,</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Today is a great milestone in your life, your 30th birthday! What a blessing you have been even before you were born. May you realize what a special person you are and how having you in our lives and being your parents is one of the greatest gifts we could have ever received! You are blessed with a close relationship with your family and you are blessed with some very close and connected friends. There are many more special moments ahead for you. Today’s celebration is the continuation of special times that God has in store for you.</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This has been a momentous year for us and without any doubts we know that God has great plans for you and your life. May you continue to pursue your God-given goals and stretch your relationship and faith in Him. May your conviction and faith keep you strong as you pursue your interests and goals. Also, know that we are here for you whatever life may bring and we know that God has great plans for you as you hope in your future ideas and plans.</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It is a privilege and a blessing to not only be your parents, but to be your friend. </span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Happy 30th Birthday Matt!</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">MOM & DAD</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia;">1/13/12</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-small;">"It is one thing to show your child the way, and a harder thing to then stand out of it. " ~Robert Brault</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-68674184554603166602012-01-02T20:39:00.000-05:002012-01-02T20:39:10.103-05:00January 2, 2012<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hGbyJyU-ttM/TwJb_5jWomI/AAAAAAAAAlA/goLtz0WCYPs/s1600/happy_new_year.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" rea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hGbyJyU-ttM/TwJb_5jWomI/AAAAAAAAAlA/goLtz0WCYPs/s200/happy_new_year.jpg" width="173" /></a>Happy New Year! The freshness of a "new beginning" is always a time of renewal of not only setting new goals, but also a time of re-dedication to what is a priority on personal levels in so many individuals lives.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">This new year beginning for me personally is a time of getting back to "my normal". We have had several months of results, early detection discovery, compatibilities, self-less gift of a kidney, surgeries, healing, continuing recoveries with prayer-answered results. Through all of these months, I have been the care-giver. I'm so blessed to be able to do just that and could not have imagined anyone else serving in that capacity. BUT, it is a bit of an adjustment as the new year begins: Jim is almost 4 months post-op his kidney transplant and continues to do very well in his progress (he begins his new position and full-time schedule this week) and our son, Matt is doing remarkably well being only almost 2-months post-op pancreatic cancer surgery (he will be returning to work as well this week)!</div><br />
My resolution for 2012 is to be less intense with the "little incidences" that happen in life and continue to rely on His plan for me and those I love (as He has shown me ten-fold these especially these past several months). I have been forced in a sense, to wait on the Lord, and after all these months, I see how He always provides the needs that we have, even when I don't see it immediately, thus the waiting enters in again! My first change for the new year, is to work on getting back to a normal schedule that still surrounds my family, but not with the intensity of the past year has been. I also want to be a better, which to me means, less of me and more of Jesus being seen in me! I want to stretch my creative-side more this year and keep life in balance when wearing the several hats I love and continually wear! I have realized the older I become that when I take care of myself, I am much more able to serve in more areas, which is something I have a passion to do--serving others through many avenues as well as I'm able to better myself when I take time for ME in the process of personal growth.<br />
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2011 was a year of so much good and our family knows that things could have had such a different outcome, but it is good to move on to another new year! Our whole family has grown in our spiritual walk this past year and look forward to using this growth in our daily tasks in the months to come. 2012 has many opportunities for the Wilson Family and I look forward to all that God has in store for us. May you obtain your resolutions with the help of your source. I know that I will work towards my goals because my Source is the center of my existence-Jesus is Lord! <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><em> "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. ~Phil 3:12-14</em></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><br />
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</tbody></table> <span style="color: #274e13;"><strong><em>As we look back over the year in preparation for writing this letter, 2011 has been a rather typical year for the Wilson family with events such as birthdays and anniversary (31st) celebrations, our annual February vacation in Florida, cheering and jeering the Phillies and Eagles. However, this year has been very unusual for reasons which will be elaborated upon below.</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><strong><em>In April, Tina called Jim while he was on a business trip in San Antonio, Texas that Stephanie Moglia has been identified as a potential kidney donor. (For more information, go to <a href="http://www.dccmf.org/r_newsletters.html">http://www.dccmf.org/r_newsletters.html</a> and see the Fall, 2011 newsletter). At that time, little did we know that the transplant would later in the year, become nearly an all-consuming event.</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><strong><em>The summer months brought some mixed news as we celebrated regarding Lindsay gaining employment following several months of searching. At the same time, Megan had a disconcerting medical event which damped things a bit. We also enjoyed trips to Longwood and Winterthur Gardens as well as a marvelous fireworks and music display event with close friends. We all served as staff members at the week of Sr. High 1 session at Camp Manatawny. In August our family spent a week together at a resort in Southern Delaware and had a fantastic time!</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><strong><em>Late August, Matt was taken to the emergency room for what turned out to be a kidney stone and he needed to follow up on what appeared to be a shadow on his pancreas. It was later learned that Matt had a malignant tumor in his pancreas which is extremely rare for someone his age. In November he had the tumor removed and we are rejoicing that his prognosis is very good, he is cancer-free and that he will only need to have follow-up exams yearly for the next 5 years as his ongoing treatment. As he has said a number of times, "thank God for the Kidney stone!”</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><strong><em>In September, two significant events occurred. Jim was promoted to the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs at Wilmington University and he had a very successful kidney transplant! Interesting timing one might say! </em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><strong><em>A milestone was reached in October when our grandson, Jackson turned one year old! This brought some much needed joy for all!</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><strong><em>Now it is December and as we write this letter, both Matt and Jim are doing well. Jim is working half days and Matt is recovering at our home. Tina has been very busy serving as nurse, social worker and main care giver for the last 4 months and looks forward to giving up such intense roles in the coming New Year!</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><strong><em>While we look forward to a less stressful 2012, the events of this year remind us that we are so blessed and thankful! Our family, friends, neighbors, brothers and sisters in Christ, and coworkers who have showered us with much love and support, as well as loving individuals such as Stephanie, Bobby and their families who provided care and encouragement for them as she gave such a wonderful gift to our family through her donation of her kidney. Our list could go on!</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><strong><em>May you and your family find much happiness and joy during this holiday season and the coming year!</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><strong><em>The Wilsons ~ </em></strong></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong><em>Jim and Tina</em></strong></span>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-91325767771004259372011-12-01T20:46:00.000-05:002011-12-01T20:46:10.396-05:00It's coming soon<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>Very soon, I will be posting our annual "end-of-the-year" newsletter on this blog! I'm sure you all can hardly wait! </em></span><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">~Tina </span></em>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-16578149904975864762011-10-27T13:47:00.000-04:002011-10-27T13:47:44.214-04:00I'm still blogging!It's been since August that I last posted on this particular blog. Life has been full and every changing, but we are thankful for the God we serve, who is never changing and always there for us! I have been doing blogging on another <a href="http://thejourneyofouramazinggift.blogspot.com/">blog</a>. Please stop by and see what is going on in The Wilson household right now. We are enjoying the daily blessings that are provided and are thankful for the results that our "life events" continue to take. Stop by and see what's going on! I plan to keep this blog going in time, so don't give up on me yet, just need a few months on my other blog. Check back on this one from time to time...I may drop a few lines of my personal babble as well. GISG<br />
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<a href="http://thejourneyofouramazinggift.blogspot.com/">http://thejourneyofouramazinggift.blogspot.com/</a>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241222610196804301.post-58649101099285831712011-08-02T10:00:00.002-04:002011-08-02T10:10:28.543-04:00It's been a LONG timeI can't believe that it has been since February that I wrote anything on my blog! Life is full and I'm blessed. I don't know where to begin since my last posting. <br />
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The best news has been that we have been blessed with a live donor for Jim. We give God all the glory for this occurring. Lord willing, the transplant will be the end of September! We are filled with many emotions and saying we are so grateful and thankful doesn't seem like enough. Continue to keep this process in your prayers as we approach the day. It has been wonderful to see God's hand in this chapter in our lives. GIG<br />
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The greatest personal opportunity began around the time I last posted. I am blessed to watch our first (only at this time) grandchild on a very half-time basis, while his mommy and daddy work throughout the week. This "gift" has been nothing short of pure joy. How blessed I am to be home and be able to enjoy him several days a week. It is hard to believe that he will be 10 months old the 10th of this month! This year is flying by!!<br />
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Throughout the last several months we have been able to visit with friends, family, go for weekend getaways, as well as just enjoy being home from time to time. We have celebrated special days of happiness, and days of sadness within our circle of family and friends. This summer and song by Laura Story has touched my heart and I must say is one of my all-time favorite songs and messages! Enjoy: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOOFAaUGfRE">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOOFAaUGfRE</a><br />
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Hopefully it won't be as long the next time I share my babblings and thoughts. I know that I've grown this year in my spiritual walk as alot of the events of this year I have not been able to be the one in control: God has shown me that only He truly is the one in control and I am thankful that I have, for the most part, been able to "let go and LET GOD". The fullness of our lives hasn't been as high pressured or filled with as many anxious ways of thinking for me as past full years and I owe that God and allowing Him to work through my day through me rather than me trying to do it alone!<br />
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Life is full. Life is good. Life is a blessing and I'm thankful for the everyday blessings that are more and more apparent to me! Ps. 118:24<br />
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~TinaTinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417351721112304479noreply@blogger.com0