Family and Friends
Thank you to all of our family, friends, and colleagues for supporting our efforts from fundraising to excusing us from holiday obligations for this once in a lifetime experience. We miss you and think of you each day. Please send us your words of encouragement and support. Don't forget to send us your humorous Turkey Day stories as well!
Posted at Nov 18/2007 04:48PM:
Gail Collins: Wishing all of you a safe 17 hour trip!
Posted at Nov 18/2007 07:05PM:
jamie osinski: Mary, Linds, and the rest of the crew... Have a great time down in New Orleans!!
Posted at Nov 18/2007 07:06PM:
jamie osinski: (and JUSTIN!!)
Posted at Nov 18/2007 07:12PM:
jamie osinski: (and Taryn!!!)
Posted at Nov 18/2007 07:44PM:
Tim Stephani: Have a safe trip and a good time ALL. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Posted at Nov 18/2007 08:05PM:
Christie Mortara: Linds, so proud of you! Good luck and have fun!
Posted at Nov 18/2007 08:06PM:
Christie Mortara: Miss you Nicole Torrence! fhb4life Good luck! I will be thinking about you guys!
Posted at Nov 18/2007 08:18PM:
Kelly Seeman: I love you Courtney Needel and I'm so proud of you!!! Have a safe trip everyone, you are all amazing!!!!
Posted at Nov 18/2007 08:44PM:
I love you so much my baby sister .....so proud of you... GOOD LUCK..BE SAFE...LOVE YOU ALWAYS
Posted at Nov 18/2007 08:56PM:
konstantine: Without Red Vines, I don't see how you can endure the 17 hours! mwaaa
Posted at Nov 18/2007 08:57PM:
konstantine: don't forget to go anywhere without a first aid bag!!
Posted at Nov 18/2007 08:59PM:
MJM: Jeanne, we are praying for a safe trip and a wonderful week. All of you are going on a wonderful mission to help those, who have been in such a disastrous situation. Love you.
Posted at Nov 18/2007 10:03PM:
MICHELE NEEDEL: Courtney, You are about to embark on an amazing journey. Dad and I are so very proud of you........actually, in awe of you and those with you.........what a selfless act you are all doing! Please be safe and have a wonderful week. I can't wait to hear from you. I love you so much! Mom
Posted at Nov 18/2007 11:31PM:
Yeimi's Familia: hey yall, enjoy the trip... you are all doing a great thing! :)
Posted at Nov 19/2007 12:04AM:
Annie Layman: I hope everyone has a great trip! I'll be thinking of you all :)
Posted at Nov 19/2007 05:30AM:
Dave Vanderpool: Nick, have an awesome time. I'm so very proud of you! I hope my kids end up like you! Thinking and praying for you and the entire 108!
Posted at Nov 19/2007 06:58AM:
Brenda B: Jeanne - have a wonderful trip. Stay safe, stay well. I promise not to steal any of your jewelry while you're gone. ;-)
Posted at Nov 19/2007 06:58AM:
Brenda B: I promise I WILL visit with your kitties, though!
Posted at Nov 19/2007 07:31AM:
Treasa Johnson: Steven, I am so proud of you. I always knew that you were destined to do great things. I wish you and the entire group all the best for a safe trip and the best Thanksgiving ever. Love ya!!! Mom
Posted at Nov 19/2007 08:14AM:
Carly: Courtney I am so proud of you! I hope you have an amazing trip and I cant wait to hear all about it. I love you so much! Booey told me to tell you that she looks up to her big sister :)....Love you courty!
Posted at Nov 19/2007 08:16AM:
PAULA ALDRIDGE: We will miss you Hannah. I guess we will watch "It's a Wonderful Life" later!! Love ya!!
Posted at Nov 19/2007 08:58AM:
Bridgette: Hey Nick! What an awesome experience for you and your crew. This will be something you will never forget. I'm so proud of you. Take care and be safe :)
Posted at Nov 19/2007 09:07AM:
Margaret Parker: I hope you all have a safe trip and a wonderful week. You are doing so much good to help others. Be safe, stay healthy and we'll look forward to pictures and reports soon. Taryn, we miss you already. Take care and have a super week!!!!
Posted at Nov 19/2007 09:45AM:
steve purcell: I hope you have a safe and productive week. Please keep up the great work; your work is making a difference in the lives of those you touch this week!
Posted at Nov 19/2007 09:58AM:
JoAnne Flagg: Jennifer, Thinking of you. Have a great trip
Posted at Nov 19/2007 11:19AM:
Cait Fiocchi:
Dear Katrina Relief IV,
We are the fifth graders at Hybla Valley Elementary School. We just watched the DVD from last year's trip! Thank you for helping clean inside the houses. Thank you for making the world a better place. Thank you for making sure the people of New Orleans have a better place to stay. Now they won't have to live in those houses! We appreciate you supporting people who need to be helped. We appreciate that you are helping other people who had to live through Hurricane Katrina. We wish you good luck for a successful trip to New Orleans!
Thank you,
Hybla Valley Fifth Graders
(Ms. Fiocchi's, Ms. Eckhause's, Ms. Able's, & Ms. O'Brien's classes)
Posted at Nov 19/2007 11:48AM:
KEN:Hey Nick, Have a great time, you sure make a father proud!
Posted at Nov 19/2007 12:36PM:
Angie Palmer: Mary, so happy to see you are heading up this wonderful mission to New Orleans again. I will be thinking of you and praying for you and your team everyday. I will post often and follow your travels. Have a safe trip. Love Ya, Angie
Posted at Nov 19/2007 12:36PM:
Cait Fiocchi:
Hi Katrina IV!
I just showed the DVD to my fifth graders. I had students volunteer sentences to add to our post! :) Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you! Going on the trip to NOLA was one of the most amazing experiences of my life! It will definitely change you! I was very excited to hear that you all will be rebuilding this year. My students are eager to see pictures as you post throughout the week! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!
Mary, thanks for your endless hardwork and dedication! A special shout out to my old team members from last year! Slota and Maria, I know you'll be awesome team leaders! Rory, I'm so psyched that you are on the trip! Have an amazing time! :)
Cait
Posted at Nov 19/2007 12:53PM:
konstantine: i wonder if you'll watch the whole season of Office!!
you've arrive you've arrived!!!!!!!! you made it to NO
Posted at Nov 19/2007 12:54PM:
MARIEsMOM:
Hi Honey. I'm so proud of you and your bus buddies for giving up your vacation to work for other people. I got your Knoxville message. Driving is so much more interesting than flying, isn't it? Say Hi to Emily for me. I love you. Mom
Posted at Nov 19/2007 12:58PM:
Phil Settle: Kevin, wishing you and the entire group a safe trip. I'll see you in Va. at x-mas.
Posted at Nov 19/2007 01:08PM:
JMU: Good Luck Pank!! Have fun and take it all in! This is a great life experience! Love you lots!
Posted at Nov 19/2007 01:25PM:
John Lock: Hello Michelle. Pastor John here. We are praying for you and your trip!
Posted at Nov 19/2007 02:30PM:
Phil Wishon: Mary, you and your group leaders are awesome: in your very capable hands, this great troop of volunteers are going to soar! Please, no matter how much she cries and begs, do not let Emily drive the bus-- at least not in reverse. Marie, you and all the other first-timers are in for a memorable experience, and I know that it will be all the more exciting and poignant because of your energy and enthusiasm. Emily, please don't worry about your torn pillowcase-- a small strip of duct tape will have it looking as good as it looked the day you shoplifted it. Best to all for a wonderfully eventful journey!
Posted at Nov 19/2007 02:33PM:
Maria Knapik: Hi Julie!! Hope you had a good trip down to N.O., did you bring your comfy seat cushion? We're all so glad you are going on this service trip, and we're praying you stay well and have an awesome time. Can't wait to see pictures...Love you always, Mom & Dad & Marissa and Gregory
Posted at Nov 19/2007 03:49PM:
Joe Capano: Hey Jesi, hope you have safe and fun bus ride today. We are all so proud of you and the group for reaching out to help those in need...Love, Dad
Posted at Nov 19/2007 04:23PM:
Linda Harris:
Hannah, I'm so glad you are getting to go on this trip. I'll be praying for you as you work and experience new things! I'm proud of you for investing your Thanksgiving time in this; you are making memories!
Posted at Nov 19/2007 05:30PM:
Lauren Broughman: Hi Justin, it's your baby sister =) Have fun in New Orleans! Too bad you're missing Thanksgiving here though. Lindsay is coming down here on Thursday; hopefully that goes good. Mom and Dad have a way of being extremely embarrassing whenever he's here. Like Dad came downstairs one day in a t-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoes with these practically knee-high black socks in an attempt to humiliate me. I was about to cry I was so embarrassed. That's one bad thing about you not being here-all their attention is on me and all their embarrassing actions are directed toward me. Hopefully they do stuff to you on Christmas though, hehe. Oh and I got your text when I was in Yearbook. You were in CHAGANOOGA! That's great. Okay, this post is way longer than I intended it to be. It's also a bit pointless. Oh well. Have a good Thanksgiving!
Love, Lauren
Posted at Nov 19/2007 05:38PM:
Leslie Hoover: My first attempted disappeared so:
Ashley and Brad--We thought about you guys all day! Hope you slept lots on the bus.
We're proud of the young adults you have become, very aware of the world around you. Love, Mom and Dad Hoover, Adam, Granny and the dogs
Posted at Nov 19/2007 06:05PM:
Colleen: Hope you all had a great trip. Nick, glad your not driving?!?! Loved the pics of your meetings. Looking forward to seeing some awesome pics. Be safe & God Bless! Love MoM & Mutlee
Posted at Nov 19/2007 06:37PM:
Beth Vanderpool: NICK! Proud of you! Have an awesome time - you have so much to be thankful for and it is so wonderful that you are sharing that with those in need. Much love! :)
Posted at Nov 19/2007 06:37PM:
Co (aka JoJo):
I'm so jealous you all are on your way down there! Mary I hope that the trip is going well..I am sure it is with all of the work you have put in to it. I miss you lots (come to charlotte soon)...i'll text or call later to see how its going! Tell Jenn I say hello too and that I miss her too
Maria and Slota--I'm sure you two are amazing leaders, and that your new team will try their best to live up to team amazing :)
Everyone else have an amazing time, and know this experience will be one you will definitely remember
Posted at Nov 19/2007 06:44PM:
Courtney Perrine: Hey everyone!!! I can't believe this will be my 1st Thanksgiving away from the trip -- for the past 2 years I embarked on an amazing journey to help those in the Gulf Coast. My experiences were life-changing and made me so thankful for everything that I have. You will be worked hard, both physically and emotionally, but it will all be worth it. I am proud of all of you for what you are doing -- even though Katrina happened in 2005 you are still volunteering your time to help people that so many have forgotten about. Have a wonderful week and enjoy it!!!
Posted at Nov 19/2007 06:47PM:
Courtney Perrine: Jacques and Cranberry Juice!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!! Have an amazing time with your team (even though they're not gonna be as cool as us)!!! Stay sober on Bourbon Street and please preface EVERYTHING with the word "TEAM!!!" Just to bring back memories of our annoyingness last year!! Enjoy and stop by Charlotte on your way home to visit Jojo and me!!
Love you,
Pepa
Posted at Nov 19/2007 06:52PM:
Courtney Perrine: Mary: I wanted to thank you for volunteering your time and leading another trip to the Gulf Coast! The time and effort you put in is amazing and appreciated by many. Have a great time and don't get too stressed out -- give Co and I a call to vent if you need to talk!!! We miss you -- come back to Charlotte soon!!! :)
Jenn: I hope your internship with NRN is going well and your first adventure with the gang of JMU goes well!!! Good luck and have a great time -- you are going to be fantastic!! Oh, and if there's a rug that you can't pull out of a house just roll it like a taco or a burrito -- that seemed to work for us last year!!!
Posted at Nov 19/2007 07:03PM:
Josh: I love you Michelle. I hope you enjoy your week in NOLA. I miss you.
Posted at Nov 19/2007 07:26PM:
MICHELE NEEDEL: Hey Courty, How's it going? It was good to talk to you this afternoon. I'm glad you're getting some sleep. I hope the rest of the bus ride goes well. Can't wait to hear from you again. Booey's still annoying. I've got mahj tonite. I love you, Mom
Posted at Nov 19/2007 07:31PM:
Gloria Cox: Hello Dr. Slade............have a great time and take care of yourself and all of those wonderful JMU students! I am very proud of you and your devotion to this relief effort - call when you have an opportunity! Love, Gloria and Raymond
Posted at Nov 19/2007 07:39PM:
susan berkheimer: hey max, hope your pre-trip " all-nighter" strategy worked and the trip south went smoothly! have a great first day tomorrow! (monday night and no PB ...what will i do.) love you, mom
Posted at Nov 19/2007 07:45PM:
Anna Carta: jess jess barnes...i am so proud of you! miss your face pumpkin head! hope you're having a blast.....
Posted at Nov 19/2007 08:03PM:
Juny: Luna baby girl I LOVE YOU!!! Be safe and have fun in NOLA....JME miss u lotz, take care...Sara, Jme, Vicky, and Ingrid have fun and be safe!!!
Posted at Nov 19/2007 10:07PM:
Jojo: hey sister bear - i hope you're having a lovely bus ride - 17 hours sounds great!!! ...sike..!!! buuut it'll be worth it when you get to new orleans!! did you really get red vines? i love red vines. hey guess what - i'm seeing you in 25 days!!! whoo hoo!! party on wayne!! i'll be posting later....signing off.
Posted at Nov 19/2007 10:16PM:
Robin Kendall: Hi to my daughter Kim Lowder from Parentville, California p.s. don't eat red vines on long bus rides, trust me, miss you, proud of you
Posted at Nov 19/2007 11:02PM:
MARIEsMOM: Hope you're feeling good, Sweetie. You know what I mean. I loves ya. Mom
Posted at Nov 19/2007 11:47PM:
J.Masters: Hey Mel, hope you have a safe trip, but fun trip! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!! I'm proud of you! love ya!
Posted at Nov 20/2007 06:51AM:
Brenda B: Jeanne - got your messages - sorry I missed you. Hopefully, you are sleeping right now. Skittles and "Monkey" say hello. Have a great day!
Posted at Nov 20/2007 08:26AM:
ROXANNE HOSTETTER: Erica and Cherry, we are so proud of you both, we are going to miss you over the holidays and will be thinking of you. Have fun and stay safe.
Posted at Nov 20/2007 08:33AM:
Hi Heather!!! We are glad you arrived safely, and love seeing the pictures on this post! Have a great day in N.O. and we love you soooo much!! Mom
Schwarz Family:
Posted at Nov 20/2007 08:37AM:
Cait Fiocchi:
I accidentally posted on the wrong page. Danny, I didn't know you were going on the trip as well! Have an amazing time! Very proud of you boys for going on the trip! :)
Posted at Nov 20/2007 08:54AM:
Courtney Perrine:
Here is a note for you all that my class just wrote. Enjoy and thank you....
Dear Helpers,
Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for helping the people in New Orleans. Ms. P just showed us the pictures from the past 2 years and it made us feel sad. We are thankful you are helping everyone down there. Have a good week and a very Happy Thanksgiving.
From,
Jim, Rosa, Dorian, Dawn, Cory, Denise, Ronald, Erin, Mr. Nunn and Ms. Perrine
Posted at Nov 20/2007 09:09AM:
MJM: Hi Jeanne. It's snowing and snowing here in Lake George NY. Glad to know everyone arrived safely. God Bless everyone and Love you, Mother
Posted at Nov 20/2007 10:53AM:
Kathleen Theisen:
Hi Erin and all you terrific people!
Happy to know you got to the destination!
We've got a lot of snow flurries coming down now - a bit surprising -
We'll be sharing a special moment for all of you at our dinner on Thursday -
May you find joy in the work you're undertaking...
luvya kiddo! MOM
Posted at Nov 20/2007 11:08AM:
MARIEsMOM: Hi Honey, Have a good day slaving in the rain. You and your buds are all heroes. Mom
Posted at Nov 20/2007 11:25AM:
Robin Seay: So glad that you got to New Orleans safely. Good luck with your first day! Love, MOM
Posted at Nov 20/2007 11:44AM:
Robin Haas: Hi Leigh. Glad to hear that you all arrived safely. This website is an awesome idea. It is so nice to be able to keep in touch and see all the good things that JMU is doing in LA. We'll will miss you Thanksgiving day but know that you are enjoying yourself and what a wonderful way to spend Thanksgiving.....helping others. We will keep you in our prayers.
I am so proud of you. Enjoy this trip to LA as much as you did the trip in May. I'll post again later.
Love you!!!
Mom
Posted at Nov 20/2007 11:46AM:
Leslie Hoover: Granny working the computer love to you both hope its lots of fun and Adam says hi.
Posted at Nov 20/2007 12:09PM:
Proud Aunt Patty: Heather S!! I just wanted to let you know how PROUD I am for all the great things you do. You inspire me... Be safe, happy gobble gobble day, and see you at Xmas...muahhzz!
Posted at Nov 20/2007 12:28PM:
PANKY: How are things going today??? Give me a call when you can.. thinking of you Pank love you lots!!!! Hope you are having a good day!! You are a ROCKSTAR!!
Posted at Nov 20/2007 12:49PM:
Maggie: I'll be away from a computer (hard to believe) over the next 5 days but I wish each of you well - Keep collecting those pebbles and let your hands transform them into diamonds.
Posted at Nov 20/2007 01:12PM:
Anastasia K: Have a safe , lots of fun and good luck. I LOVE YOU MARIA BARTZ!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted at Nov 20/2007 01:43PM:
susan berkheimer: hi max, grandma called this morning to see how you were doing. she and grandpa send lots of love. grandma said to tell you how proud of you they are. hope you day is going great! love you
Posted at Nov 20/2007 02:41PM:
Andy Noyes:
Leigh,
We are so proud of you, have a safe trip. We will miss you at Thanksgiving. Dont worry I'll save your spot around the bar at xmas break so you can regale us with your wonderfull stories of accomplishment. Think of the WVU football team as well during this time period because as you know next to the relief work that you are doing, WVU football needs the same amount of reclamation...Love and kisses Uncle Andy
Posted at Nov 20/2007 03:18PM:
Andi: Hi Rachel Michelle-
Hope day #1 went well and that you are feeling ok. You all are doing such a wonderful thing for the folks down there.
I'll let you know how things go in Coshocton...ugh:-/
xxx,
~M
Posted at Nov 20/2007 04:02PM:
MARIEsMOM: Second day, let's see some pix, hear your comments. You're in my thoughts all day long. Mom
Posted at Nov 20/2007 04:28PM:
Sue Nadeau: Hi Brad and Ashley - This is my second try....hope this message works! We're missing you as we just finished our Thanksgiving grocery shopping. Grandma and Papa arrived safe and sound this morning. We very proud of the entire Katrina Group. Hope you're feeling well. Tomorrow is Papa's birthday. Love, Mom, Dad, Michael, Meggie, Grandma and Papa
Posted at Nov 20/2007 04:41PM:
Jill York Maddox: Hi Katie! We are so proud of you and all you are doing! We miss you and love you and can't wait to see you when you return from this WONDERFUL deed you are participating in! Love, Jill & John & Matthew
Posted at Nov 20/2007 06:37PM:
Colleen: Hey Nick, How did your 1st day go? Couldn't pick you out in any of the pics. Are you behind the camera? Hope you are feeling better. Keep gargling with Dr. Jay's poison:-) You are on my mind always. Take care of yourself, work hard and have fun! Love & miss you bunches. MoM & Mutlee (taking Mutlee to vet on Fri.)
Posted at Nov 20/2007 07:00PM:
Juny: Hey girls hope everything is going well and that your having fun. Take care. Miss U Lotz Luna...Luv U!!!
Posted at Nov 20/2007 07:05PM:
Jeffrey: numba1, you make me so proud doing all you do--leading that small group, giving up the week, and daring to make a change. You have a lot to give. You are amazing.
Posted at Nov 20/2007 07:10PM:
Kathy Broughman: Hi Justin, I woke up at 0137 and figured you were there and hopefully going to bed to start this day. I don't even have to brag on how proud I am for all you have accomplished and given to others this past year and now you are giving more!! You are truly a special, caring person and the residents of New Orleans are blessed to have you there to help them again this year. I wish you and Kara a safe and happy week and that all who attend this realize how blessed they are to have happy and healthy lives. Talk to ya soon, I love you!! Mom
Posted at Nov 20/2007 07:12PM:
Kathy Broughman: Hi Justin, of course I did the computer thing wrong and Lauren had to fix it so the previous message was written at 7:30am and it's late, just like I always am!!! Love, Ma
Posted at Nov 20/2007 07:55PM:
Yeimi's Familia Nani I miss you and I hope your doin alright c u later I love u Take care over there in New Orleans Peace
Posted at Nov 20/2007 08:16PM:
KATY: Hi Michelle, Glad to know you had a safe trip. You are so brave to make this trip. I'm praying for you. Tammy says hey. Have a great week!
Posted at Nov 20/2007 09:27PM:
Jill York Maddox: Katie, We just got back from dinner with Dennis, and since you know how computer illiterate he is, he asked me to send you a short message saying how proud he is of you and all your accomplishments! He wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving, and says he loves you and is praying for you. We all love you and can't wait to see you next month! Love, Jill, John, Dennis, & the whole family
Posted at Nov 20/2007 09:47PM:
Mara Bellino: Hi Jesi!!! I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you as well as remind you to "Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead Take care and I can’t wait to hear all about your adventure!! xoxo
Posted at Nov 20/2007 09:56PM:
Schwarz Family: Hey heather S...this is your bro from down low! JK...your DONE and last touch!!! lol
Posted at Nov 20/2007 10:07PM:
konstantine: I'm glad day one went so well. Hope you soak up NO tonight and hope you have another smooth day tomorrow. Maria maria maria. Hi
Posted at Nov 20/2007 10:07PM:
konstantine: Fun fact about New Orleans: The official drink of the French Quarter is Banana Nesquik!!
Posted at Nov 20/2007 10:08PM:
konstantine: Scratch that -- the official drink is BRISK.
Posted at Nov 20/2007 10:17PM:
Paula Aldridge: Hey Hannah, I hope your first day went okay. I have been following all of the updates. I love you.
Posted at Nov 20/2007 11:40PM:
Meghan M: NICK!! I hope you're having an amazing time! You have such a big heart and I know that it is going to make a difference in the lives of those people down in NOLA.
xoxo,
Megs :)
Posted at Nov 21/2007 01:55AM:
MACFARMA: j. flagg darling :) i hope you are having a wonderful time in NOLA. you are amazing and i miss you here in PA! cant wait to be back at JMU. hope you are wearing my clothes and keeping that smile on :) keep on making all those people happy, im proud of you honeyyy. love you!!!
Posted at Nov 21/2007 02:18AM:
Heather's Auntie Theresa: Hey Heather S!!! Hope you are having a great time in N.O. I think it's a wondeful thing you guys are doing down there,,,so proud of you! Can't wait to see you at X-Mas! Luv You Bunches!
Posted at Nov 21/2007 02:42AM:
Justine: Kim, I'm so proud of you and I hope you are having a wonderful experience! miss you lots!! <3
Posted at Nov 21/2007 06:11AM:
Vivienne & Hannah Craft:
Melissa Atchley......WE love you and commend you all for what you are doing. Just want you to remember that your church family New Harvest Family Church is behind you 100%. You are making a difference in peoples lives.
We love ya.....
Posted at Nov 21/2007 07:38AM:
Vickie Capano: Hi Jesi. Happy Thanksgiving Eve! While you are greatly missed during this holiday I am so proud of what you are doing instead. It is a great thing you guys are doing! Keep me posted on the happenings... Love, Mom
Posted at Nov 21/2007 07:59AM:
Linda Cunningham: Hi Lauren Taylor- It is wonderful all that you all are doing and experiencing first hand!!Thank uou for going and seeing what thanksgiving is all about!Be SAFE!WITH LOVE AND HUGS- MOM
Posted at Nov 21/2007 08:21AM:
Jill Coene: Hi Laura Keimig! I think you are amazing - I hope my children turn out as lovely and giving as you are! Have an AWESOME trip - I'm watching as the week goes by! LOVE YOU!
Posted at Nov 21/2007 08:31AM:
Jill Coene: Laura! Is that you in the orange t-shirt and hard hat in Day Two Messy Work???
Posted at Nov 21/2007 08:33AM:
Robin Seay: Matthew, what wonderful pictures on the website!!! Your are doing an amazing job. I hope you have a good day . We are all thinking about all of you and what a wonderful thing that you are doing in giving up your Thanksgiving Holiday at home! We love you. Mom , aunt K, and the rest of the family
Posted at Nov 21/2007 08:41AM:
Patricia Dougherty:
Hello Heather. This web site is great. I look forward to seeing future pictures.
You will be missed at Mrs. Heights. I sugested that we postpone Thanksgiving until you get back, but you know how she enjoys to cook for everyone. Love you lots.
Posted at Nov 21/2007 09:30AM:
Pam Schwartz: Hi Jen! We miss you tons - but I am glad you're there. I am always proud of the service work you do and this is no exception. Farmor and Grandpa will be here this afternoon adn Prag (sp??) will be here this morning. I am hoping he likes games so he can take your place at Boggle! Be careful - and have a good time. I love you and I miss you!!! Mom
Posted at Nov 21/2007 09:50AM:
Richard P: Steve, it's funny how the Wiz record heads "south" while you're up north, and heads north when you head south! Strange how their play immediately improved as soon as you left for this trip. Must be that they are inspired by all your humanitarian efforts. Keep up the great work. Love, Dad
Posted at Nov 21/2007 10:22AM:
Dan'sTXFam: DAN!!! Hope you're making memories! We can't wait to hear all about your trip and see pictures! We're thinking of you! Just think you're a little closer to home this week...even if you're not on TX soil :o) We love you!
God Bless & Be safe to all!
Nicole & Tim
Posted at Nov 21/2007 10:45AM:
Caroline Beazley: Hi Jesi!!!! I love you and miss you tons! I am very proud of you and hope your having a super time!!!!!! I love you!
Posted at Nov 21/2007 11:40AM:
Schwarz Family: Hi Heather!! Great talking to you yesterday.....putting up siding on a house could be a useful skill someday!! :) We are painting like crazy here....can't wait for you to see the finished product! Keep having an awesome time.....love you bunches!! Mom
Posted at Nov 21/2007 11:44AM:
Valerie Heruth: Katie and everyone else from T3 I am sooo proud of you and wish I could be there with you!!! Since I can't just remember to carry on the T3 tradition... karoke bar singin "Livin on a Prayer" and of course the good ol' "What Time is It????" -- TOOL TIME!!!!!! miss you and stay safe!!!!!!!
Posted at Nov 21/2007 11:46AM:
Martha:
TARYN!!!
Hey girlie just wanted to say hey and I hope you are working hard! I am heading out to Bristol I will try to post more while I am there. Miss Ya Mar
Posted at Nov 21/2007 11:48AM:
PANK: I just went through the photos, there are two of you!! Great Job, keep up the good work! Mom called me today..... I will be going by the house tonight, lets hope for good stuff.
Christen and Mike are putting together a flag football game for tomorrow morning. I think that Zach and I are going to play. All of Aunt Shauna’s brothers are going to be there too. I will crush them all with my mad skills!! We will be thinking about you tomorrow! Miss you lots! I hope that you have a great Turkey day and I will def call you. Love you Panky!! I am so proud of you!!
Posted at Nov 21/2007 01:06PM:
Sarah Carter: Jesi Capano!!!!!!!!! Well, first of all I love you and I got really excited when I saw in one of the pictures that you were having veggie patties for breakfast. yay! I hope that you are having an amazing time and I am so proud of you for what you are doing. You are changing lives through your work! I miss you tons, and I look forward to hearing all about your trip. Enjoy the day and wear your hat with confidence because it looks extremely wonderful on you! ;-)
Posted at Nov 21/2007 01:52PM:
Aunt Di: Lindsey (a.k.a. LeLe) Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I'll be thinking of you and your buds giving to others. The pictures are great! I love you...
Posted at Nov 21/2007 01:54PM:
Wendy belcher: HI T'Airra and Kira
Wow? You girls are great. We are so proud of you. We miss you, but we realize it's time to let you grow. We know that we will hear play by play action when you return and we can't wait. Get some post cards or good pics to send to your supporters. Thanksgiving is all about what you are supporting. We don't hear much about the support the colleges are providing in the media. But know in your hearts that you are special, caring , loving individuals and Dad and I have your back. Oops, baby fingers.
Posted at Nov 21/2007 02:03PM:
Mom, Dad, Cele, Yipper, Precious and the boys: We love and miss you and are so very proud of you. We're looking forward to hearing about your life experience. We all have so much to be thankful for, but, especially you. Numnums on Sunday! All our Love and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted at Nov 21/2007 02:07PM:
Aunt Di on behalf of: >> Mom, Dad, Cele, Yipper, Precious and the boys: Lindsey, We love and miss you and are so very proud of you. We're looking forward to hearing about your life experience. We all have so much to be thankful for, but, especially you. Numnums on Sunday! All our Love and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted at Nov 21/2007 02:30PM:
Wendy belcher: Bright, you are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are grey. You'll never know dear how much we love you. Please don't let noting take our sunshine away. Have a great Thanksgiving and please welcome this
new transition to growing to be the most altruistic, sagacious person you are.
Posted at Nov 21/2007 03:18PM:
Brenda NICOLEs MOM Torrence: WOW! So happy to know that all of you made the long trip to the Naw-lens area peacefully & safely. You are to be commended for making such a big difference in the lives of others. Not only am I THANKFUL for you Nicole,but your friends, your faculty, staff and families, and for the loving spirits & hearts that you all share. Wish I could be there with you, but I know you will represent us all.
Looking forward to seeing more pics & words on this site as the days go by. Much LOVE to you Nikki T.
from Mommy & Troi & Tayler (your twin baby nieces) too!
Posted at Nov 21/2007 03:37PM:
Cindy Noftsinger (Josh's mom): Hi to Josh, Emily , Marie and All on the NOLA trip...so glad to hear you arrived safely and to see you have begun turning your good deeds! Have fun, Be safe and Happy thanxgiving! Blessings to you all for living out Madison's "BE THE CHANGE" Love ya! mom
Posted at Nov 21/2007 06:44PM:
Jill York Maddox: Hey Katie! Hope your day went well today! It got cold here in Texas...from 80 degrees yesterday to 40 degrees today!!! Yikes! We love you and miss you and in case I don't get a chance to sign on tomorrow, have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted at Nov 21/2007 06:47PM:
Linda Y. Frost: Linda Y. Frost (Katie Rippy's Mom!!!) Hi to Katie Rippy and all of the gang from JMU, James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia! We love you, we miss you and we are so proud of all the work you are doing! I wish I could be there to help as New Orleans is one of my most favorite cities that I have ever lived in. We will be thinking of you tomorrow! Have fun and be sure to work VERY hard!!! Love you!!
Posted at Nov 21/2007 06:59PM:
Lauren Caskey: Hey everybody! Looks like everything is going great for you all down there. Congrats to Mary, Justin, and all the other leaders and supporters and fundraisers for making this HUGE trip happen. I got a text message from my friend Adam at Habitat early Tuesday morning saying JMU just showed up, and he was excited to see you and all of your energy and enthusiasm. I wish I was there! I'd give up my favorite Thanksgiving foods just to taste Camp Hope Cuisine again... haha, just kidding!
You all are doing awesome work. Whether its gutting, moving debris (or goal posts), building playgrounds, or installing insulation and soffit, the work you are doing is very important, and even the smallest tasks mean so much. Thank you for everything you're doing this week.
Special shout outs to: Caroline Cleary, Carla Cox, Steven Geter, Stephany Herzog, Laura Keimig (you don't know me, but go SCOM!), Nick Meuller, Katie Reed, Andrew Robarge (ooh... the french tent!), Nora Rodriguez, Katie Schrecker, Jenn Schraw, Mary Slade, and Leigh Ulrich!!!! I'm proud of each one of you, and I expect to see lots of pictures.
PS
Posted at Nov 21/2007 07:22PM:
Leslie Hoover: Brad and Ashley are you sore yet???? ha!! Just had to ask. Adam and I spent the day waiting for rides and had to have the PT Cruiser towed home. It is overheating again, go figure. I am not sure that you guys are able to read these postings as I know there are lines for the computer. In the event you are, you know I would not miss out! Oh yes and Shay went to the vet for an ingrown toenail. She is on antibiotices but she is fine. Adam is on a date tonight, how about that!! We still miss you both but know your cause there is more important right now!!!! Love, Mom
Posted at Nov 21/2007 07:34PM:
Sarah Carter: Jason Myers!!! What you are doing is so amazing and I am so proud of you! I hope that you know how many lives you are changing each day that you are there. Whomever gets touched by your work and love is very special and very blessed. Enjoy the rest of your trip and I am looking forward to hearing about it once you return. Love Always!
Posted at Nov 21/2007 08:40PM:
Yeimi's Familia: Yei te extrano mucho cuidate y no le prestes atencion a los comentarios sin sentido te quiero mucho bye
Posted at Nov 21/2007 09:12PM:
ashley: HEY COURT......ITS YOUR BIG SISTER........ASHLEY....I MEAN ITS NOT LIKE YOU WILL SEE MY NAME LIKE EVERYONE ONE ELSE........WELL I AM GLAD YOUR DOING GOOD......I AM SO PROUD OF U.....JERMAINE ASKED ABOUT A GUITAR.....GONNA MISS U TOMMOROW.......I LOVE U.......HAPPY TURKEY DAY.........LOVE U ALWAYS
Posted at Nov 21/2007 09:24PM:
Juny: Hey Jme hope ur doin good corazon, quidate. Vicky n Ingrid hope ur havin fun. Now for the love of my life :) Sara amor te extrano mucho. TE AMO y quidate!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted at Nov 21/2007 09:59PM:
Paula Aldridge: Hi Hannah. Just thought I'd let you know the green beans are cooking. Love ya, Mom
Posted at Nov 21/2007 10:17PM:
Sarah Carter: Jesi!! I am watching our favorite show right now just for you and the celebrity judge and designer is SJP!! I got so excited and I just had to tell you. The designers are designing a piece for Bitten and the winning design will be in the collection for fall and winter!! Have a great night. I love you!
Posted at Nov 21/2007 10:30PM:
Colleen: Nick, another day done! I saw you...nice! You wrote a great reflection. I am so glad you are glad you went. It feels good to help out your neighbor, even if you don't know them. You'll miss "Black Friday" with Christa. But what an experience you are living through. We will miss you on turkey day, but you will be with us in spirit, in our hearts & in our prayers. Continue the great work, have fun and be safe. You are such a blessing! Love MoM & Mutlee.
Posted at Nov 21/2007 11:16PM:
Tammy Madagan: Hi Michelle, I hope you are getting along well. I have said prayers for you this week. What you are doing is a wonderful thing! You are a terrific girl! You'll be missed at the Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip. Looking forward to your stories you will soon tell! Love ya...
Posted at Nov 21/2007 11:29PM:
macfarrmaaaaa: j. flagg... hills update - heidi and spencer are back together. he just left for the night and then they came back and kissykissy made up. miss you girl, happy almost thanksgiving... hope everything is going well loooove you :)
Posted at Nov 21/2007 11:30PM:
Grandma Dorothy and Granddad Danny: Courtney Needel..we love you and we are soooo proud of what you are doing...keep up the good work..God bless you and good luck to all of you...Have a wonderful thanksgiving...love
Posted at Nov 22/2007 12:08AM:
Robarge Gang: Dear Andrew, Dewey, Wing#1, Barge etc, we love you so much and miss you tons!!! Hope you are having a blast down south. Don't get too in touch with those southern roots... Brooklyn hoodrats for lyf:) Wish you were here to beat everyone in plates of turkey but we know that you are working hard and making a difference down there. Happy Thanksgiving and cannot wait to hear all about your amazing trip. We love you and miss so much. God Bless and talk to you soon. Love, the fam
Posted at Nov 22/2007 12:11AM:
Robarge Fam: p.s. Andrew, if you get tired... try taking a swig of RAWBERRY, MANANA, OR SHOCKOLADE POWER JUICE...made with lightning... REAL LIGHTNING!!! hahaha Stephen just showed that to me... genius... love you!!!
Posted at Nov 22/2007 03:02AM:
minar: Steven G keep up the good work. Its good to see you out doing good instead of playing N all day, haha. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and the rest of the week goes great.
Posted at Nov 22/2007 07:54AM:
Robin Seay: Matthew "Happy Thanksgiving" We will miss you be with us today. I hope your day goes well . We will be thinking about you all day!!!!We are proud of you for all that you are doing! Love, Mom and family
Posted at Nov 22/2007 08:04AM:
Paula Aldridge: HAPPY THANKSGIVING HANNAH!! We will miss you today.
Posted at Nov 22/2007 08:24AM:
Paula Aldridge: This is Dad,just wanted you to know how proud I am of you,Its one thing to give money to help others,Its a whole other thing to give of one's self.We love you and miss you,Mom will fix another pot of green beans for you when you get back
Posted at Nov 22/2007 08:49AM:
GAIL COLLINS: GOBBLE! GOBBLE! to all of my HHS kids! This is going to sound sooooooo silly, but as I was viewing all the photos this Thanksgiving morning it brought tears to my eyes...to see all of you helping others who are so in need and appropriately during the week of Thanksgiving. All of you have grown into wonderful young adults ;) Love 'ya!
Posted at Nov 22/2007 09:16AM:
Daddy Heruth: KatieBug, We all miss you so much. I would say we wish you were here, but, Cape Canaveral, Florida is experiencing an unusual cold snap. We expect freezing temperatures and possibly snow today. Unfortunately the turkey is not thawed and the stores are all sold out. With the cold weather we can't even leave the turkey outside to thaw. There are peacocks in the neighborhood and although they are the same size as a turkey we are not sure they would taste as good. If anyone there has experience cooking peacocks, please send us their recipe. Hurry though, everyone is getting hungry. Jr flew into Orlando airport last night. He has gained back all of the weight he lost before going into the Navy and really should have gone to New York to be one of the Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons. He would be a good Pillsbury Doughboy. We had a hard time fitting him in the small car we drove to the airport last night. Fortunately, Valerie was with us and she deflated his ego which allowed us to fit him into the trunk. Everyone sends their love and we are all so proud of you. You will be in our prayers this Thanksgiving Day. Send us one of your wonderful smiles. G*H
Posted at Nov 22/2007 09:40AM:
Mara Bellino: Hey Jesi, Happy Thanksgiving!!! It was so great talking to you last night and I look forward to hearing more about your trip when we return to school!! p.s. I saw pictures of you online and it made me so happy! I miss you and certainly have no idea what I am going to do without you in the Spring. Keep up the great work and ill see you super soon!! xoxo
Posted at Nov 22/2007 10:39AM:
Jojo: heeey sister, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! i'm on my way to uncle nicky's house for the weekend - gonna fight my way to the sales on black friday - whoop whoop! just talked to the parents - they're driving to toledo with yiayia and graaaandpa - george is in the car with stinky feet kids. they're watching shaggy the dog - laaaame. just kidding. well - the rollers in my hair are about ready - i should get going. have a great day and i'll hit ya up later!! peace out sista!
Posted at Nov 22/2007 10:45AM:
Nickerson Family: hey Brad greetings from Blacksburg we have seen the work that you have doing and it seems you are making a difference.
Posted at Nov 22/2007 10:51AM:
Nickerson Family: Bradford!!! Happy Thanksgiving you crazy guy from
dad ,mom ,morgan ,Brian ,Beau ,Nicole ,drew ,mike, dawn, michael, nana grandaddy, sophie, bob, lisa ,max ,nick and jennifer . Also give our very best to our good buddy Paige.
Posted at Nov 22/2007 11:11AM:
Granddad: Hey Brad, We miss you today but are tremendously proud for what you are involved with. Glad you are serving up turkey so you can keep in practice. Your dad and I will soon go to get our turkeys...which we will help devour. Happy Thanksgiving to you, all your co-workers, and all the others involved. Love, Granddaddy
Posted at Nov 22/2007 11:12AM:
Brook Graybill: As we are sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner I am giving thanks for such a wonderful niece. Leigh, you are an inspiration to all of us. Can't wait to see your pics and hear your tales. See you soon!
Posted at Nov 22/2007 11:27AM:
Courtney Perrine: HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!! I am so thankful the trip to the Gulf has continued and you are all there helping! I hope everything is going well -- the pictures are amazing! Keep up the great work and enjoy the rest of the trip! :)
Posted at Nov 22/2007 11:54AM:
Lauren Caskey: Oops, my p.s. didn't quite make it last time! It was supposed to say, Happy Thanksgiving! I know you're all enjoying a wonderful day together.
Posted at Nov 22/2007 12:14PM:
Allison Whitener: Michelle, We are going to miss you today at our Thanksgiving table, but I want you to know how proud I am of you and how you have taken the time to help others. You are a super young woman and I hope you are having a wonderful week. I'm very thankful to call you my neice! Please tell everyone there that our family wishes them a very Happy Thanksgiving. Love, Aunt Allison
Posted at Nov 22/2007 12:31PM:
Rachel Guth: Max! I'm so proud of you cuz! What you're doing is amazing and something to be proud of. I'm sure your spirits are high, but nonetheless HAPPY THANKSGIVING and keep it up. I'll eat your portion of turkey for you;) Can't wait to see you at Christmas... Love, Rachel
Posted at Nov 22/2007 12:36PM:
macfarma: happy thanksgiving j. flagg :)
Posted at Nov 22/2007 12:37PM:
macfarma: happy thanksgiving j. flagg :)
Posted at Nov 22/2007 12:41PM:
Sarah Carter: Happy Thanksgiving Jesi and Jason!! Keep up the fantastic work! I miss you both so much.
Posted at Nov 22/2007 12:41PM:
Leola and Donald: Steven, We are so so proud of you in your accomplishments and hard work. This will be the best Thanksgiving yet, because you are giving back. I'm very thankful to have had a student like you. You are amazing. I'm also glad that you attended my alumuni!!! Go Dukes!!! Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving to you and your group!!!! This is a very great thing that you are doing!! Love, Your second mom and dad, Leola and Donald
Posted at Nov 22/2007 12:53PM:
Angie Palmer: Mary, Happy Happy Thansgiving!!! We hope you have a great day!! I am so proud of all of the work you guys are doing. What a great leader you are!! Love Ya, Angie
Posted at Nov 22/2007 01:13PM:
Aunt Kathy and family: Happy Thanksgiving Matthew. We miss you but know you are doing something so worthwhile! We've been looking at all the photos- very cool. We all love you and are so proud of you, too. God bless you and your group !! Aunt K and family
Posted at Nov 22/2007 01:27PM:
PEGGY MARTINA: Hi Lauren, I do not see the post I made earlier so I was tell you what it said. Dad is up and it was 830am and he wanted to know when was dinner. Chuck is still sleeping ( is anyone surprised?). We all miss you but we are also so proud. I know how much family holidays mean to you, and I can understand why you want to share it with people that really need help. I hope you never give up that need to help people. You are a beautiful person .
Now my sesond message it is now 1:20 pm and dinner is almost done the turkey is the last to come out of the oven and the cheese sauce is almost done. I was setting the table and the door bell range, what a surprise Aunt Kathy sent me a beautiful flower arrangement for my table. I was so happy (you know how much I love flowers). Than my next surprise came I got a tex message with a picture of you and your friend. That was great. well it is still two hours till dinner Dad is (you know what) watching football and I am going to rest. Hope you are having a great day. love always Mom
Posted at Nov 22/2007 01:30PM:
PEGGY MARTINA:Lauren one more thing don't eat to much turkey I am bringing you a big dinner when you get back to JMU!!!!!!!!
Posted at Nov 22/2007 01:46PM:
PANK: Happy Thanksgiving PANK!! Gobble Gobble PANKY!!! Zach wanted me to write that! lol what a dork! hope everything is going well today! and that you dont burn the food that you are cooking. Did you have the Gumbo yet? is that today, i am so jealous! Well we will be thinking about you today! love you losts and take care! i will def call you later! Chance Made us Sisters Hearts Made us Friends!! Muah! Muah!! Zach misses you too!
Posted at Nov 22/2007 01:46PM:
Emmie, Mom, Dad: Heyyyyy KATE!!! We've been stalkin ya on the wiki and seeing your pretty face all over the place :) Hope you're having a fun time down there. It will be fun to hear all about it when you get home. The Vitalis', Tom, Danielle, and babies are coming in a few hours. I just slept for like three hours-- and I missed Santa :( The papade was kinda lame this year. All this high school musical crap. Any way- I prolly aughta go study for something called the GREs that I'm taking tomorrow. I know you're doing great down there... and don't worry, I'll eat your portion of thanksgiving dinner for you... and laugh extra hard at Kevin McCallister's antics. Also, I'll make sure to let David Vatalis know that you, also, do not know what you're doing with your life, so that I feel better about myself. MUAH. xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
oh- ps: mom and dad say, "hi and we're so proud of you"... and all that janx.
Posted at Nov 22/2007 01:49PM:
Phil Wishon: There's little that animates the spirit of Thanksgiving more than the work that all of you are doing in New Orleans. All of us back "home" in our comfort zones are bursting with admiration for all that you are doing to help those less fortunate. . . Happy Thanksgiving to you all. We're loving the photographs-- how spirited everyone is; high schoolers especially: you are all too cool! Emily, be sure to cut those shower rinses short, and make sure that Josh and Marie text home-- and eat their vegetables!
Posted at Nov 22/2007 01:50PM:
Lisa CHurch: Sweet Caroline,
Happy Thanksgiving! I saw your pink hat in the picture!! I knew it was you-working diligently. God Bless you and your beautiful spirit. God has graced you with a giving heart. I love you so much, as all of our family loves you...MIssing you on this day of Blessings and thanks for all of our fortunes in having each other. Love, Mom--p.s. I bet you thought I wouldn't figure this out!!!
Posted at Nov 22/2007 02:12PM:
Elaine Nauta: Happy Thanksgiving Jessica. We miss you but are so proud of you for giving up your holiday to help others. You are looking good in your hard hat and "pretty in pink" as usual. We will think about you often today, especially when we pass the cresent rolls. Sorry you will miss them. We love you so much!
Posted at Nov 22/2007 02:43PM:
Sue Nadeau: Brad and Ashley - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! We just finished our dinner and toasted you - we really missed you at dinner but are very happy with what you are doing. Be safe and happy - Love, Mom, Dad, Michael, Meggie and Grandparents Danna.
Posted at Nov 22/2007 02:53PM:
DATKINS: Happy Thanksgiving Britt!!! Miss having you home for the holiday. We are very proud of you for what you are doing. We enjoyed seeing the pictures of you working. Grandma and Marley say "Hi". Hope you get some turkey for dinner. Enjoy the rest of the trip and be safe. Love you bunches, Mom and Dad.
Posted at Nov 22/2007 03:22PM:
Mom, Granny Sandra, Papa, Julie, Kristen, Karen Lynn and Molly: Holly, Happy Thanksgiving!!! We miss you lots, but are so proud of you and what good things you all are doing. We pray for your safety and can't wait to hear all about your trip. Holly, your Mom cooked the turkey this year, we had to put it back in the oven. Molly said the gravy was the best ever, again we missed you being here with us. Kristen sends you lots of hugs..Love you lots, Your family!!!
Posted at Nov 22/2007 04:15PM:
Schwarz Family: Hey Heather S...this is michael speaking for the whole family! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Gobble, Gobble! I know it's cold down there right now, but you are all doing great things! You're in everyones thoughts. This should be a good learning experience that you'll never forget! ok...so..yes..that was all me...but now that i'm done with all the nice stuff...UR DONE..LAST TOUCH....
Posted at Nov 22/2007 04:32PM:
John Noftsinger:
Hey Josh.
we are at Mike and Kim's for thanksgiving. We are proud of you for all you are doing. Thanks for making a difference happy thanksgiving... Love ya. John
Posted at Nov 22/2007 04:40PM:
John Noftsinger: hey Josh It's your Mamaw. I'm at John's computer. Hope you are getting a little break today and having some fun. Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Hope you are well and not working too hard but working! Ha Ha. No, seriousley, I'm very proud of you and your team for the effort and sacrifice to do the good work for people who really need it. You are great, Love ya, Mamaw
Posted at Nov 22/2007 04:56PM:
John Noftsinger: IT'S REALLY ZACK ON DADDY'S COMPUTER: josh it is me Zack i hope you are having fun.and getting a break!and making new friends love ya,ZACK
Posted at Nov 22/2007 05:00PM:
John Noftsinger:HI josh...IT'S ME, JAKE! THANKS FOR HELPING THE PEOPLE AND KIDS IN NEW ORLEANS...HOPE YOU GET SOME TURKEY1 I LOVE YOU BIG BROTHER!
Posted at Nov 22/2007 05:03PM:
MARTINA: Hi Lauren, Dad, Chuck and I are sitting here watching the cowboys play football. Dinner was great we all missed you. Even Chuck kept talking about you and how we miss having you with us. Both of them were making fun of me because as usual I cooked too much food. I defened you every time they started to talk about how Dad spent $??? just to fill your car with gas, Thats OK he'll spend a lot more if you needed something I am very sure. I just wanted to keep you up on everything happeniung here today. We all miss you and love you, Mom
Posted at Nov 22/2007 05:04PM:
John Noftsinger: AUNT MARY K......
i'M USING JOHN'S LAPTOP LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE..."Hi and miss you , but will see you at Christmas...you're doing great stuff! Keep up the good work" We love ya, JOSH!
Posted at Nov 22/2007 05:08PM:
MARTINA: Hi Lauren it's Chuck on Mom's computer. I just wanted to remind you to put gas in your car !!!!!!!! Hope you are having fun. it really still looks bad down there, be safe happy thanksgiving.
Posted at Nov 22/2007 05:11PM:
John Noftsinger: JOSH SHAHEEN...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM MOM!
(is it obvious John's laptop is our mode for wishing you well while celebrating with family in the NOKE?) Sorry you missed Mike's amazing meal...melt in your mouth ribs included...you also missed Aunt Mary K. and Kim speculating whether or not Grandma Noftsinger was visiting us from the great beyond when a plate mysteriously fell off the hall table and then again when quick drafty breezes blew threw the house...the only thing missing was the creepy music and aparitions (HA<HA) God love 'em! We miss you this holiday,Son, but know you are doing a wonderful thing in the lives of the NOLA folks! We love you and will see ya Sunday!
Posted at Nov 22/2007 06:13PM:
Leslie Hoover: Happy Thanksgiving to you guys and all of your group there! Granny thinks the picture of the group making muscles at lunch has one of you?? I thought I saw your back leaving with a group with a backpack on, but basically none of us are sure! If Brad was near you in the lunch picture with the muscles, looks like he had the beginnings of a beard and a hat on so I couldn't tell?? Oh well! We will be able to straighten that out on Sunday! Brad I will be calling your Mom tomorrow to finalize our dinner plans for Sunday!! It is good to see all the good things you guys are doing!!! Much love,
Mom, Dad, Adam, Granny and everyone at Gran Betties today too
Posted at Nov 22/2007 06:30PM:
Colleen: Happy Thanksgiving Nick! Sure do miss you being here with us. I saved you some of the ham. I'll freeze it for you! Glad you got to call, enjoyed talking to you. You are doing some great stuff. I am so proud of you! Till tomorrow.
Love MoM & Mutlee
Posted at Nov 22/2007 06:35PM:
Colleen: Nick (Brandon), Glad to got there o.k. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving, sounded so from the phone call. Got to see your pics. Guess there is still a lot of work to be done there. I'm sure the residents there are glad you are there to help. Little by little New Orleans will be put back together again. And with all the hands helping, it will be sooner than everyone thinks. Work hard. Love you, Caroline
Posted at Nov 22/2007 06:43PM:
Juny: Happy Thanksgiving Jme, Sara, Vicky, and Ingrid...Hope all of youz are enjoying yourselves. Love you lotz Luna, te extrano mucho!!!
Posted at Nov 22/2007 07:42PM:
Jill York Maddox: Happy Thanksgiving, Katie! We ate some turkey and stuffing for you! We love you! Jill & John
Posted at Nov 22/2007 08:29PM:
PEGGY MARTINA:WELL IT'S BEEN A GREAT DAY, WE HAVE A LOT TO BE THANKFUL FOR. and of course my new skill, texing!!! Dad took my phone, I was going up stairs and he is watching football so I told him he can just tex me and I will answer if he needs me. He took my phone because he said he could be dead waiting for me to tex?????
Anyway I feel like you were with us all day, Thanks for the picture of your thanksgiving dinner:0), I think I would have waited till I got home to eat. Well I am thinking about getting up at 4AM to go to Kohl's for the big sale. I do not know yet, Any way thanks for a great Thanksgiving talk to you tomorrow keep up the good work, love always Mon
Posted at Nov 22/2007 08:33PM:
PEGGY MARTINA: Hey Munch! Wish you were here but what you're doing is important. Chuck and I ate all the turkey and didn't save you any :) See you Sunday. love you, dad.
Posted at Nov 22/2007 09:40PM:
MICHELE NEEDEL: Hey Court, we missed you at dinner. We played Catch Phrase and Jermaine and I killed Carly and Ashley. You guys are awesome! I'm so proud of all of you. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Love, Mom
Posted at Nov 22/2007 09:44PM:
deb wampler: Hey Lee, hope you had a good day today. Miss you lots and lots, but I'm glad you're there helping out. You guys are all great!!!
Posted at Nov 22/2007 09:51PM:
KEN: Hey Nick, looks like you're finally doing some work, although when I saw your picture you weren't very dirty. You aren't slacking off are you? I'll bet there's a lot of us back here that just don't have a clue as to the devastation. Keep up the good work, you make me proud. Loce, DAD
Posted at Nov 23/2007 03:09AM:
Mannie: Hey Kira , just wanted to let you know that I'm proud of your selflessness.
-can't wait until your back....
-I miss ya
-Mannie
Posted at Nov 23/2007 08:07AM:
Kai Orenic: Hello to all, and a special hello to Yuniel Vanega Silvera and Vicky Mendoza. I have been thinking of the difference a year makes in our lives! I was blessed to spend yesterday with family, eating the standard Thanksgiving food and chatting about rather mundane family events. Throughout the day I often found my mind wandering to a year ago and the people I met, the stories I heard, and the experiences I shared with others. I am very proud of each of you on this trip and hope you realize that you are not just building houses, you are also building community. You are all witnessing to each other, and to the people of the gulf coast. Your unity and effort are making a difference now and I know that in one year, each of you will be able to reflect on the good that this trip achieved; for the families along the gulf coast, for the families back home , and for the new family that is being formed through a challenging week of service learning.
May you all be safe and rest well on the return trip!
Kai Orenic
Posted at Nov 23/2007 12:08PM:
Sarah Carter: Jesi I just wanted to let you know that I'm going out on Black Friday. These people are crazy out here. I'm so proud of you for what you are doing...keep up the good work!
Posted at Nov 23/2007 02:34PM:
Robin Haas: Hi Leigh. Hope that you had a great Thanksgiving day!! We all missed you very much. Leanna asked where you were. Would have left a message yesterday but couldn't get on the site. The pictures that I have seen are amazing. So much to do. I am glad that you are helping out. If everyone could spend a few days helping out imagine how much could be accomplished. I just took Paige to work and she said to say 'hi'. LJ is out playing football with some friends. We're going to the Hershey football playoff game tonight. It is supposed to be 29 degrees tonight. Very cold here. Well, keep on working. Can't wait to see you.....MOM
Posted at Nov 23/2007 02:46PM:
Missy Roy:
To Taryn Goodwin: We miss you Taryn! I hope you got to enjoy Thanksgiving and got to take a break. Can't wait to see ya when you get back. Scott said as he was looking at the calendar that "I want to see Taryn, she's in Wheeziana" Take care and be sure to take care of yourself.
Love, Missy
Posted at Nov 23/2007 02:52PM:
Linda Y. Frost: Hi Katie Rippy! As we were saying our blessings yesterday, we gave special thanks to you and all the other relief workers who happily are giving their time and energies into aiding the victims of Hurricane Katrina. All the family members (and you know there are about 52 of us!!!) wanted me to say "THANK YOU" to all of you for what you sre doing. What a very selfless way to spend this week! I am certain that the people of New Orleans are especially thankful for all of you and for all the work you are doing to help them recover from a disastrous situation. "When life brings you lemons..." Enjoy the drink! We all love you and are thinking of you and wish we could be there with you!
Posted at Nov 23/2007 05:10PM:
Gram Maryann: Nick,Your Mom is bring me up to date on how to send a message.I wrote it all down . you know how many senior moments I have!
We went shopping ,this is not my favorite day--{black Friday]. Too many people and not enough parking spaces.
I hope you are feeling good about your service there,I am proud of you and looking forward to seeing and hearing about you experience.
Love and prayers --Gram
Posted at Nov 23/2007 06:25PM:
MACFAAARMA: HIII J. FLAGG cant wait to see you hope you are having a good time :) :)
Posted at Nov 23/2007 06:39PM:
Juny: Hey girls hope the trip was fun and a good experience. Can't wait for you all to come home. Luv u lotz!!!
Posted at Nov 23/2007 06:47PM:
Colleen: Nick, took Mutlee to the Vet. She was so good! She is on antibiotics for 10 days. Looks like she will have to have her 2 upper back teeth, one on each side taken out. She is taking it all in stride. Not sure when the Vet will want to do it. Even if the antibiotics work, it will only keep flaring up. Hope all is going well with you. Are you feeling it in your muscles yet? Keep up the good work, stay healthy, have fun & come home in one piece! You are in my prayers. All my love, kisses & hugs, MoM & Mutlee
Posted at Nov 23/2007 07:58PM:
Krennan: J flagggggggggg i hope you are having fun i miss you soo much i can't wait to see on sunday good luck finding a place to stay on sat hahahaha ilu
Posted at Nov 23/2007 08:06PM:
RAE RIPPY: WAY TO GO KATIE....WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU...TWO YEARS IN A ROW...WE MISS YOU....KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOVED AND MISSED...GO AGGIES...38-30 OVER TU!
LOVE DAD
Posted at Nov 23/2007 08:29PM:
Allie Shroeder: Hoping you had a great time maria!! i miss you and can't wait to hang out with you and hear allll about the trip. you're so awesome... i love you!
Posted at Nov 23/2007 09:11PM:
Jenny: Mrs. Monroe!!!
I miss you!! I hope all is going well and you are getting your new work boots all dirty helping people! I cannot wait to hear all the stories from your trip! Everyone involved you are all amazing to give up your Thanksgiving with your famlies to help others thank you!
I <3 Ali Monroe!!!!
Posted at Nov 23/2007 09:22PM:
MJM: Jeanne, So glad you had a good day today at Ft. Pike. I thought a message was left for you on Thanksgiving Day - sorry if you did not see it. Saw your picture - congratula-tions. I pray for a safe trip home. It's going to be long - so hang in there. I'm proud of everyone. Love Mother
Posted at Nov 23/2007 09:49PM:
Leslie Hoover: We kept checking for more pictures mainly me and Granny, big surprise! I know you and Brad are full of stories to share with us all on Sunday! I think Dad is going to work on Saturday morning so we can leave from here on Sunday!
Have a good trip home--you'll be tired again and get some sleep I'm sure!
See you both Sunday! Mom and the rest of the fam!
Posted at Nov 23/2007 10:04PM:
Joey: Hey Marie, I miss you so much and I wish you were here at home with me. Although I'm very proud of you for going down to help others in need. This will be a very good learning experience and I know how much it means to you. So I hope you're still having fun, working hard, and meeting new people. I hope my shirt still smells like me and that i didn't just embarrass you :) . I love you and miss you very much. I'll talk to you tonight. Muah, muah, muah, MMMMMMMUAH!
Posted at Nov 24/2007 12:52AM:
Lauren Caskey: Safe trip home, and go Dukes!
Posted at Nov 24/2007 01:00AM:
"Mama Jeanne": Hey Team Mama Jeanne! You guys totally rocked this week. I am so proud of each and everyone of you. You are all very special individuals and amazing people. Come visit me - 4th floor Wilson Hall! Love ya!
Posted at Nov 24/2007 02:17PM:
Diane Mussoline: Hey Marissa McGrooling! Hope that you are having a fabulous time and things are going great! Can't wait to hear about it and see pics! You are the grool of the crop haha! Hi Stevey! Have a safe trip back and see you soon :0) xoxo
Posted at Nov 24/2007 05:19PM:
RAE RIPPY: Hey...have a safe trip back and get some sleep...hope you win at dominoes...call us when you get back to JMU...
