~ . ~ . Michele's Bragging Board . ~ . ~

Thanks Michele. I appreciate the kind words. I must tell you that it always breaks my heart when I hear of a young person getting let go from the Navy. For some, it's a dream come true and then to have that dream shattered.
So I take it that Wes has landed on both feet and is doing well?

Glad to see you're still hanging around!

Michele,
Sorry to hear about Wes being discharged from the Navy! Was a bit of shock to hear that. I was wondering what was up with you as had not heard from you at all. college courses can keep you busy especially when your trying to raise kids too!! well we will have to get together sometime. howie is working up there near you in Statesville at Randy Moss Motorsports across from the airport. He is on the #81 truck team. its been really busy here in Welcome today with RCR having their big fan Appreciation , Pit stop chanllenges, autographs sessions and even a kissing Booth with Kevin Harvick!! UGH!! He would have to pay me!! LOL So I had a yard sale and a very good one today and so having another tomorrow with RCR and barbecue festival going on this weekend its going to be crazy around here!!

I'd give you a gift but I don't have enough credits! Didn't realize this 'gifting' went from site to site. Take care of yourself and trust, with all you have, that things will work out for the best...God's best. =)

Your Welcome Michele,

thanks for the gift! I've pretty much been absent on here lately because of work and such but just saw your post on Paul's page. Tell Wes to keep his head up. No matter the length of his service, he stood up to the challenge when so many wouldn't and served his country. Tell him to keep that pride with him for life and to take that on to his next journey. I wish you, him, and the new baby girl the best. Like Paul said, drop in on us from time to time and let us know how it's going.

Best Wishes, EG

sorry to hear about Wes....things happen! You're part of the family Michele, so drop by and let us know how you are doing!!

Michele! I really haven't been ignoring you and it's so nice to hear from you again! I've been down with a 2 day headache. I was finally able to make it into my brother's clinic for an adjustment this morning. The headache's finally left, however, my neck's getting tight again and my head's startin to hurt. You're my last response of the night. Let's see. Morgan does look good doesn't he! I am a little bias though. His orders are to stay there in CP. He's assigned to an infantry unit, he just doesn't know which group yet. Won't know that until the end of July, first part of August.

I'm holding up ok. Got to see Morgan a month ago as we went to Cali for his FMTB graduation. I've never gone back to work. It's tough and we're having to redo the budget again, but I feel better when I'm not working. If I have to, I'll go back to work part time. I was hoping to find a job I could do from home, but it's really hard to find. I want a data entry from home job. Done way too many years of answering the phone to continue doing that from home. I haven't talked to Cora in a long time. Kelson's doing really well. Just finished his sophmore year. He played on the varsity tennis team again this year. Made it to state again playing doubles and went farther into the tourny with this partner than last years. Martin's hanging in there. He's not liking working for the state, but it is a job and they are finally recognizing that he's worth the title of project manager. Hopefully, the pay increase will come but we're not sure as there's a salary freeze in effect. He's gone back to practicing his martial arts and is really enjoying that. I had to quit playing soccer last winter. It was getting harder for me to play with my back the way it is. Sides the fact that we were always playing against young gals in their 20's! I found out they have two different levels of 30+ all women's teams. I may check into that. I don't know. I'm really not missing it so I guess I won't! I have been considering going to school myself. Just can't seem to get past the finance issues though. Hate to put us more in debt.

You never did tell me what kind of surgery Wes had. Is he finally well enough now that he can start c school or did he have to wait this long to class up? Man, I bet he's ready to be done with school and start his Navy career. I know Morgan is. I got those pics of your daughter. How is it knowing you have two kids out of school now? Graduated last Thursday? Wow. All of our high school graduations were the last week of May, first week of Jun. What university is WCU? What does she want to major in? I'm so happy you have new pics of your grandbaby! Have you been able to spend any time with her? Is Wes and mom still together? What does Wes think of his daughter? I bet your girls are looking forward to having you to themselves. Hey, what about the boys in the house? What are they up to? I would've been so far past the saturation point it wouldn't even be funny had I taken all the courses you have. Good thing you're giving you brain a break!

Morgan has a 'block leave' the 26th thru 7/6. He's flying home on the 27th. His girlfriend is driving down from Seattle on the 30th, then they'll head back to Seattle on 7/2. She's really more than a girlfriend, but I don't know if I can say fiance yet. Don't ask me how I feel about it. I'm not really sure.

Well, my friend, just looked at the time and it's time for me to put this head on a pillow. We're going to take my niece to the Emmett Cherry Festival tomorrow. I have to be up earlier than usual on a Saturday...only for my Cherry Grace! She's 31/2.

It really is nice to have you back 'on board'!

Hey Michelle, looks like we've both been busy. Any updates on Wes and his family? Keep in touch, Kevin

Wes was going to have surgery?! Update please girlfriend. You have no idea how good I feel about quitting my job. Martin and I sat down and redid our budget. If we're very careful and tight, I won't have to go back to work. I think I'll still look for an at home job, the extra income would still come in handy. God's hand is in this, I know it. Regarding going back to school, you are much braver than I am. I have not heard of Western Governors University as Utah is next to me. I'm in Idaho....potatoes, 2009 World Special Olympics just finished in Boise....that's me! I'm so glad you liked the text msg. the gal that does my hair sent that to me. I've been going to her for 20 yrs. She's a good friend now. Isn't it amazing how babies can be? Kelson, 10 wks early, was picking up his head in NICU and banging his forehead on the mattress. The nurses couldn't believe it. Ya know what, he says he still does it sometimes....it's relaxing. Cookies? What cookies? The only ones left are the ones I'm sending to Morgan. If I knew your address I might send some your way. I did enjoy making them. I'm so happy for you going back to school, your excitement oozes thru your note! I really would like an update on what's been happening with Wes.