Friday, September 30, 2011

Oh say can you sing!

Andrew (would you look at the way that kid has grown up!) is taking chorus this year at Wesleyan. Tom sent this video of him singing with the acappella chorus at last week's football game. One of my joys in life is to see and share what the fabulous nine are up to!

Wesleyan Chorus sings Natl Anthem 9.23.11 from Tom Sabonis-Chafee on Vimeo.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

September moments of love extraordinaire...

And exactly where it comes from is where it's going to...

...

Alan sent me this picture of Kristin and himself in the first grade at Westminster.

and one more...

P. S. I miss the Regas family, sending love extraordinaire your way! (I know you have been really, really busy; football, cheer leading, golf, work, school...just know we are thinking of you!)

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Goodbye Mattie

To: Mimiof9@yahoo.com

From: Kim@regasinteriors.com

Mattie was put down just a few minutes ago.
I'll tell you more when it's not so painful.
i love you

I don’t mean to expose Kimberly’s broken heart, here on the walls of Chatterbox, but I hope through these walls we can remember, commiserate, share, love and put to rest the life of Mattie, the Sab-Cha Cat.

It is natural to expect that we will comfort each other when we lose a person near and dear to us, but we are not allowed to grieve as such when it is our pets. I remember when Nava died and feeling the sadness within the Regas family and Michael’s touching tribute. I so wanted to let them know that I understood.

Mattie has been with Kim and Tom from shortly after they began their lives together 20 years ago. Mattie warmed the hearth of their first home and taught them how wonderful it was to expand their love for each other. Seeing that love to fruition, Tom and Kim laid Mattie to rest today. She had stopped eating, was labored in her breathing and after the veterinarian did all he could this weekend, they bravely went back this morning and on his advice took Mattie out of her misery. Make no mistake, this is such a kind, loving and terribly hard thing to do.

Pretty soon the family will smile instead of cry at the thought of Mattie, who gave so much pleasure and so little displeasure; but today we will all mourn her loss and feel sad about the pain in the hearts of Tom, Kim, Andrew, Emily and William. If you need to talk about Mattie, you can put it here on Chatterbox, we would love to listen.

This is to Mattie, the Sab-Cha Cat, thanks be to God for the Gift!

(A strong genetic background for longevity can't be discounted. Given proper care, nutrition, and regular veterinary visits, a cat kept indoors can live as long as 21 years or more. (The average age of cats is 12-15 years) This is, of course, barring any serious medical conditions or untimely accidents…You gave Mattie a good life!)

Weekend at Northcroft...

Trying to figure out what to do about down trees on Egypt.

I don't to let it go.

Fascinated by the beauty at the waterhole.

Orange bracket fungus

Grass of Parnassus at creekside.

Sweet time alone, feeding the fish and talking to God.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Bragging Rights

Houck, Ilardi & Regas LLC - Trial Lawyers

Partner Mike Regas, Immediate Past President of the Buckhead Lions Club, presents a check to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in the amount of $35,000 from the proceeds of the Lions Club Annual Golf Tournament held at Druid Hills Golf Club.

Okay, so I took it straight from the pages of facebook; a mother's got a right to brag!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

It's official...our first...

...and Mimi is sending the safe driving angels to fly in Ford's tailwinds!

Way-To-Go, Grandson!

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Joyfully more candles to light...9/19/11

Thank you for loving me, sharing your family with me and being my rock when I need truth...

I was nineteen, had a year old baby I was already clinging to, how was I to know that I needed you so much...but God did.

Happy Birthday, Kim Berly (and I write that with a smile).

You are one of my finest hours and every Mother's dream for her little girl.

Happy Birthday!

Monday, September 05, 2011

In a word...Isabelle!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR LITTLE ONE...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

9/5/00

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Lord hear my prayer...

Tonight the house is back in perfect order. The television in the basement is silent. Terr is upstairs in his office and I in the Kitchen/Den. My mother just sent an inspiring forward. The performers on American’s Got Talent sing and dance. It’s Tuesday night, Kate and Simon moved on today... westward, to see New Orleans, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona...I miss their essence in the house.

Eddie, the painter, calls from Northcroft to report his progress on the cabin…Stonehenge gray. Kimberly called to share another “God” moment with me. Shannon thinks we are on the same flight to San Francisco this week end where we will go in love and support of Bethann and Adrienne as they celebrate their commitment to each other .

Mike just sent a text message saying good night with a salutation of love that touched my heart…

God, I pray I am doing right by your gifts. I am so grateful for all you have given me. Please, protect my dear family and make Your presence known in their lives, for only You are worthy of praise. May I love fully and without condition, just as you love me. Thank you.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Birthday Celebrations

Happy Birthday to my first born, Michael...

and to Aidan who shares this special day.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Kate the Painter!

Last week our Kate went from painting signs on Little Corn Island, Nicaragua, to redecorating the garage for her mother, in Atlanta! Of course she had a little help from her friend...

Simon, a British friend of Kate's who came to check out the U. S. after being on Little Corn teaching scuba diving for three years. They decided to do something nice at the Heath while staying here so they took everything out of the garage, scrubbed and power washed the oil stained, concrete floor, painted the walls and wainscoting, then put it all back together again! Now Terr and I have a nice fresh, clean garage to drive our cars into. :)

Thanks Kate and Simon, you did an excellent job!

This is to honor and mark the passing of Mary's mother, Marlene Lockwood on August 8, 2011.
Marlene gave us Mary and we were grandparents together.
Over the years Marlene joined us for all special occasions and became family to all of us.
Mary, Joe and Isabelle spoke eloquently at her memorial service on August 24th, 2011. She would have been so proud.
Marlene will be missed.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

First day of school 2011

I enjoyed seeing the bright, beautiful faces of some of my grandchildren as they headed off for their day of school. I pray all of you have good teachers, interesting curriculum, and a successful year in the extra activities you participate in. We are so fortunate to be blessed with such smart children and access to good education.