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Happy birthday to my sweet daughter, Ashley.
Stayed cool at Naylor's Beach, today with Ashley. 
This is Snooze Landing , the wonderful beach house in Kill Devil Hills, on the waterfront.
I love the Outer Banks of NC and look forward to once again, walk the beaches.
Last time I was at the Outer Banks. Long overdue for my trip, this month. My children were so young
is feeling extra love for Nick and Jodi. I get to see them, today!
Happy Anniversary Ashley and David! 11 years! Woo hoo!
Fuchsia, like I grew as a child. Colorful, almost dancing blooms, full of magic and joy.
If I were to be a Fuchsia, blue and white would be my my ballgown, with a sash of magenta.
Who wouldn't be attracted to these graceful blossoms? Sweet nectar, wisps of petals in the breeze.
is fluffing up the towel and getting ready for a day at the river with Ashley.
Ashley and I finished off August with a fun girl's night at my place.
Less than two weeks until our Out of the Darkness Walk.
Candle lit for my Kenny, tonight for World Suicide Prevention day.
Kenny's Walking Warriors will participating in the Richmond Out of the Darkness Community Walk, this Saturday!
Kenny's Walking Warriors will be participating in the Richmond Community Out of the Darkness Walk, this Saturday!
My son Kenny, with his Uncle Marshall.
They both died by suicide. We walk to honor both of them.
I wear white beads for losing a child to suicide.Other colors for family members, & those struggling
We will be wearing our buttons at this years, walk, October 14th.
Kenny always had a way with animals.Peaches is a member of Kenny's Walking Warriors.
Every 40 seconds someone dies by suicide. Help bring awareness and end the stigma.
Nicholas and Ashley, joined me as part of Kenny's Walking warriors for the third year.
Thank you, friends for always supporting with our Out of the Darkness Walks. End the stigma!
First day of Autumn! My favorite time of year!
Enjoyed my visit with Spark friend Shirley and her hubby, John.
Happy October! Oktoberfest is in full swing, so I will share a photo from long ago, when I wore my dirndl in Germany. Good times.
Ready to take on 2017!
Pier next to the beach house. Still hopeful.
The beach house is still standing and the trip is on! 
is back from the beach!
Cool, windy and wonderful sunrise by the ocean, in October, with my sister, Betsy.
Path from our deck.
Still feeling relaxed.
Happy birthday to Mama. A young 92!
Look at this little baby that was tugging at my heart strings. If I could, I would.
Kenny's garden is starting to have a Fall, feel, to it.
Happy Halloween!
Welcome to November. My favorite month!


Ashley and I had such a lovely time at Gardenfest of Lights.
We are all beautiful decorations on the tree of life. Share your sparkle, today!
Encouragement from my favorite Cardinal this December.
Love this photo with Mama, last Christmas. She is also doing very well, this year and enjoying her goodies.
Christmas coffee with my sparkfriends.
Remembering when Ashley and I would go walking at Bryan Park. Hoping to start doing that again.
Hopping on Mama's bike will be a regular part of my visits, this year.
This wasn't that long ago. I can get back to this and I will!
It's snowing! hahaha
My brother-in-law Marshall died 20 yrs. ago, My Kenny 3 yrs. This is why we walk to fight suicide.
Happy Valentine's day, my friends.


is ready to go to the Virginia Horse Festival! Lots of walking, today. 

Coffee with a friend across the country, brings me to my happy place.
Remembering my son Kenny today, three years since he entered Heaven.
is
Happy Father's day to my Papa in Heaven.

Happy birthday in Heaven, to my kind and caring Kenny. 
Happy birthday to my Ashley. Turns 30 today! 


is having coffee across the country with a Spark friend.
One of the beautiful places, I am walking at, as I train for the Out of the Darkness Walk.
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Another view, as I continue training.
Going places and seeing things as I train for the 5K walk.
Enjoyed the eclipse with my colander, while sitting in Kenny's memorial garden.
My son Nick, daughter, Ashley and I at the 2016 Richmond Out of the Darkness Walk to honor our Kenny
is excited about the Fall Challenge with the Fit and Fab Fuchsias.


Cape Charles VA
Remembering 9/11
Enjoyed my visit to Cape Charles, with Nick and Jodi.
Less than a month until our Out of the Darkness Walk!
Kenny's light will always shine.
Thinking of coffee buddy on this national coffee day. 
Our Out of the Darkness walk is getting closer. We are making a difference to....
I have always loved this simple statue of Columbus, here in my hometown.
I am so very proud of my Ashley for being such an amazing team captain for Kenny's Walking Warriors.
It's thank you Thursday. Thank you to all who have supported Kenny's Walking Warriors. You are making a difference to #stopsuicide. Kenny's Light continues to shine.
Meet Kenny's Walking Warriors! 
Wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness and in memory of my friend, Lori.
The family enjoyed celebrating my mother's 93rd birthday.
Happy Halloween!



is enjoying all the beautiful of November.
Stratford Hall
day 1075 of my streak for "Log in and spin the SparkPoints wheel" earned 11/17/2017



Thank you for all of your birthday wishes, yesterday. You made turning 60 a good thing. 

Kenny is always with us.
Coffee time is one of my favorite things.
Here I am with Ashley, Nick and his wife Jodi. Where is Ashley's David? ;)
Happy St. Nicholas day! Did you remember to put your shoes out?
My former brother-in- law and his dog peaches having some Christmas fun.
Merry Christmas my friends.
Happy birthday my Nicholas!
Ready to start my new year right.
Beautiful Amaryllis!


Part of my healthy eating plan. My green smoothies may not always look green, but they are delicious

Happy birthday in Heaven, Papa. 103! Thank you for all the wonderful memories, the short time I had you.
My sister and I enjoyed our trip to the botanical gardens, on Sunday. A wet day, but still plenty to see.
Kenny. Love goes on forever.
Papa, my first Valentine.
Nick and his wife, Jodi. Love birds.
Ashley and David have been together for a long time. I have known David since he was born! Valentines forever.
Ashley and David. Sweethearts. 

day 1175 of my streak for "Log in and spin the SparkPoints wheel" earned 2/25/2018

St. Patrick's day scarf from a spark friend. I am always ready to have coffee time, too.



Welcome to my garden, or at least a small portion of it.
day 1225 of my streak for "Log in and spin the SparkPoints wheel" earned 4/16/2018




is remembering her good Papa today, on Father's day.
Happy birthday in Heaven, Kenny! 
Stay hydrated and make it fun!
On another hot day, I love to think back on my visit to Longwood Gardens, last week and how glorious it all was. Looking forward to a cooler weekend and walking in our local botanical gardens.
Happy birthday to my beautiful Ashley.
Spending the day with Ashley by the river. Walking, swimming, daughter time. Doesn't get any better.
day 1325 of my streak for "Log in and spin the SparkPoints wheel" earned 7/25/2018
40 DAYS UNTIL OUR OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK TO HONOR KENNY!
One month until our walk!

is having fun making pear butter for Christmas gifts.
Less than two weeks until our Out of the Darkness Walk, in honor of my son Kenny. His light continues to shine.
My son, daughter and niece all suffer with depression and anxiety and walk for my other son that died by suicide from his. We walk to make a difference and help save lives.

Our Richmond Out of the Darkness Walk has been postponed until October 27th due the the bad weather from hurricane Florence. Those of you walking, please take note and all stay safe.
day 1375 of my streak for "Log in and spin the SparkPoints wheel" earned 9/13/2018
I only have 25 pounds to go!
We all know how I love a good cup of coffee, with friends, family & memories.
I survived.
Fun times at Oktoberfest St Benedict 2018

day 1400 of my streak for "Log in and spin the SparkPoints wheel" earned 10/8/2018
Two days until our Out of the Darkness Walk. Betsy will be staying with mama this year and getting ready for her 94th birthday party! It will be a full day.
Missing our #1 supporter, this year, but Mama will be walking with Kenny, in spirit.
Ashley and I got an early start at the Out of the Darkness Walk, yesterday. Thank you to everyone who walked, donated or gave moral support.
Happy Halloween!
Thank you, friends, for all the birthday wishes.
Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends here on Sparkpeople. 


Thinking of some healthy ways to have Christmas fun!
Ashley and I got a double treat at the Botanical Gardens. The Japanese maples, and then the lights as it got darker! 
11.5 inches of snow in Richmond.

Happy birthday to my son Nicholas!


A Winter walk at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. 2019


Tigger has now joined Kenny in Heaven, where his is enjoying snuggling in his arms. I will miss my little friend.
Getting ready for another May trip to Virginia Beach, with Ashley. So excited!
We are going on what will be the fifth anniversary of Kenny entering Heaven. He is always with us.
Nick may not be going on this trip, but for sure, he, will be planning another fun trip with me. :)
Fort Monroe Virginia, where Papa was stationed and on the way to Virginia Beach.
is looking forward to May and a trip to Virginia Beach.





Along with PT and OT, German cheesecake is making Mama stronger. Happy Mother's day to all and many thanks to those who have prayed for her.
Virginia Beach 2019
This is the view from the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse to the New Cape Henry Lighthouse, in Virginia.
Remembering Kenny at Virginia Beach.
5 years. How can that be?
Ashley and the sunrise. Virginia Beach 2019
Thank you for all who have reached out. My good Mama passed away yesterday morning. Greeting in Heaven by, Kenny, Papa and all of our loved ones. I look forward to seeing them all, again, one day.
A rainy day is perfect for coffee!
Happy Flag day in the USA
My Kenny would be 39 today.


is heading to the river!


Gearing up for Our Out of the Darkness Walk, on October 19th.
My son Kenny. Always in our hearts. You are closer than I think, and I will see you, again. xoxo
Last year it rained, but we had fun at our walk. This year, what will the weather be?
Today let us all pause and think of our Mental Health. What we can do to help ourselves, help others and ask for help, if needed.
The countdown begins! Five days until the Richmond Out of the Darkness Walk.
Three days to go!
Another successful walk for Kenny's Walking Warriors! 

I have had an overwhelming few months and it really got to me recently. I do want to say thank you to everyone praying for me, sending goodies, support, love, comments on my page or blogs, etc.
My favorite month!


Have a fit and fun December!






Gilad and Jack, two guys that get me going.
Time to get ready for my son Nick's birthday party! He will be 38 tomorrow, but we gather today, to celebrate this good man's big day.
A good time was had by all.





Must be getting close to Spring, here in Virginia.
These are always the first ones in my yard, to bloom, every year since 1981.
Kenny, my coffee buddy, is always close by.
My Brother- in- law, John, has passed away at age 59. A wild one with a kind heart, he will be missed.
We are on day 6 of the 15. Thank you everyone for doing your part. Stay well, my friends. 
My little family on the tree. Some gone on to Heaven, some here. Decorated for Easter. The hens and roosters were knitted by my Mama. First Spring and Easter without her. Comforting to me.
Spring has sprung.
One of my benches is near a bed of these beauties. Tulips are my favorite flower.
My Kenny watches over us always. 

A slice of my garden that brings me such joy.
Happy Easter!
A toast to a fresh start!
The start of Mother's day weekend and the first one without my Mama. I know she is here in spirit.

How can it be 6 years? I love you, I miss you, I will see you again.
We remember.
Last year we gathered around and said our goodbyes to Mama/Grami. The next morning her spirit soared to Heaven.
A good memory.
Happy June!
Happy birthday in Heaven Kenny. 40! 
You are not to old and it is not to late to keep Marching on down the spark trail .
Veggies of the day from the garden.
I see that I am motivator of the day. I understood it last time, but this time? I so appreciate the honor and the congratulations for the recognition. I will try to live up to it.
Meanwhile, let's drink some water.
Thursday was sister day for us. We had a lovely time at Chatham Manor then her place for conversation and food. 
In memory of my Kenny, my grandfather, my grandfather's sister, my brother-in-law, and at least two other family members that have died by suicide, I will be lighting a candle this evening. This is al
We remember 9/11 today. Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York.
Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers and well wishes for Mama's burial on Wednesday.
Kenny's Walking Warriors will be walking to remember all of our loved ones who died by suicide, on Oct. 3 in the Richmond Out of the Darkness Walk. We can make a difference together.
Kenny's Walking Warriors will be walking to remember all of our loved ones who died by suicide, on Oct. 3 in the Richmond Out of the Darkness Walk. We can make a difference together.
Thank you to everyone who walked with or donated to Kenny's Walking Warriors. Betsy and I walked for Kenny on our vacation and Ashley and I will walk in a favorite park of Kenny's soon.
Happy birthday to my good friend Ann!
Oscar and Yosef carve little Jack-O-Lanterns at our Halloween party.
My favorite month of all! 
Meet Samson! He chose me to be his new friend. :) 





Samson is ready for Christmas.
Christmas Eve 2020
Samson enjoyed the excitement of his first Christmas.

Looking forward to our special coffee time.
Happy Birthday to my Kenny in Heaven. Forever 33, but would have been 36 if he were still here.
Bye bye Spring, hello, Summer!
Remembering and missing Papa on Father's day. I know he is still watching over us. Thank you, Papa. 
enjoyed a day in the garden with Ashley. 



is remembering her Kenny . It is two years, today since he entered Heaven. I thank God for giving my my son and for the 33 years we had, together. I love you Kenny. 
Looking forward to going to Lewis Ginter again, soon. Come on Sunshine!
Loved the butterflies at Lewis Ginter!
Another great visit to the gardens with Mama and Betsy. 
Upper 80's this week! Feeling good.
Had a wonderful time, at Lewis Ginter Botanical gardens with my daughter Ashley.
Good times at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Having good times in April.
Nick and I are happy with the memorial brick we got for Kenny.
Ashley and I checking out Kenny's memorial brick, at the Redskins training camp.
Happy Fat Tuesday, everyone, or as they call it in Germany, Fastnacht.
Loving my snow days.
Nicholas at one of his favorite places.
Remembering Kenny, always.
Merry Christmas, everyone.
Tigger always loves Christmas.
Foggy morning in Richmond.

They're not gray hairs. They're wisdom highlights. ~Author Unknown
Let us remember all who served with honor.
Enjoying time with my Nicholas.
Nick, Jodi and Tigger.
Happy Halloween!
Do you have your goals set for October? Let's see how far we can get by the 31st!
September has been a month to enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. Let's open our eyes, even more, going into October.
Welcome to Autumn! My favorite time of year!
Our walk, yesterday, was healing and went well. Thank you for your support, donations, well wishes and walks that some of you made, in honor of Kenny.
Today is our Out of the Darkness walk! Thank you all, for your support and friendship.
Out of the Darkness walk, just a few days away!
Happy Birthday to my niece, Melanie!
Getting closer to the Out of the Darkness walk, to honor Kenny and fight suicide, everyday.
One week to go, until the Out of the Darkness Walk!
A day with Ashley in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

New haircut. Gotta get used to it.
Cross the meadow and the stream and listen as the peaceful water brings peace upon your soul. Maximillian Degenerez
Heading to the mountains, again, in the "Hills are Alive" Challenge.
Feeling rejuvinated after spending the day with Ashley at Naylor's Beach.
is going to have fun, with Ashley at Naylor's beach!
Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley. Theodore Roethke 
Beachcomber 14, challenge gals, it is time for the luau! 
Ashley enjoyed, everything about her birthday party, yesterday.
Party day for Ashley!
Time for swabbing the deck and getting ready for Ashley's party, on Saturday!
Having a good time with my buddies on the beach.
another day of beachcomber fun!
Having fun, with my buddies on the Beachcomber 14!
Having coffee with my Spark friends!
In the rose garden
In the rose garden.
In the rose garden.
another view of the memorial garden. Prayers, memories, peace, togetherness and inspiration.
Sitting in Kenny's memorial garden. I love my time spent here.
is meal planning with veggies from the garden, working out with Gilad, gardening and walking through the Botanical Gardens, today!
Sending Birthday wishes to my Kenny, in Heaven, on what would be his 35th birthday. xoxox
Sending love to Papa, in Heaven, on Father's day. Thank you for always being there, even now.
Nick's new bride, just had her appendix taken out early this morning and is home, recovering.
Nicholas and Jodi's wedding was wonderful and no rain!
Catching the breeze in Yorktown
Ashley, enjoying the sun and salty air.
2012 Acorn Challenge!
May 2013 at Bryan Park
Enjoying the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia
Me with kale, in my garden.
Ashley and I walking through the Azaleas at Bryan Park.
Flowers for Papa and friends at Arlington Cemetery.
My oldest son Kenny is with me always.
Kenny at Christmas 2013. Such a good memory.
The 4 cousins.
Ashley, the birthday girl.
Ashley and her Grami, catching the summer breeze.
Kenny's Walking Warriors
November start.
Nick and Grami baking Hazelnut bars. :)
New reversable runner, Autumn/Christmas for my Kenny. :)
My Cardinal and Angel tree. :)
Happy birthday to my wonderful son Nicholas!
The steeper the mountain the harder the climb the better the view from the finishing line.
"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled." ~Plutarch
Oh what fun!
Nicholas enjoying the Grand Canyon.
Thank you for your prayers! Nicholas is now home, recouperating.
Spring is around the corner!
Day at the Va. Horse Festival
Happy April!
Happy Easter! Here I am with my big sister, on an Easter morning, long ago.
Remembering my Kenny. 6-24-80 5-18-14
is remembering my Papa and all those who have served our country.
My son Nicholas and I, checking out the site for his wedding on June 5th! So exciting!
Wedding by the river.
Ashley(bridesmaid) and her David
My new hair cut and a day at the park!
Nick and his Jodi at Nick's 30th birthday party!
Here I am with my Ashley!
Ashley and I are gearing up for some healthy baking!
Our Tigger!
Mama at 87!
My Ashley.
Uncle Bob and Kenny
Ashley enjoying the view!
Ashley on our River hike!
Enjoying the river with Ashley
Spending the day with Ashley at the Garden
Got me!
Mother's day at Ashley's
My sister Betsy turns 70 on April 26th. Love my Bebe!
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