Re: Mom on a Mission column July 2007

[Guest guest]

Yay! Love it Michele - I still get goosebumps thinking about that conference

back in Houston. I am thrilled beyond belief to be able to bring Kennedy

FINALLY.

Lis

>

>

> Mom on a Mission: " You're Okay, I'm Okay "

>

> Like many families, we are preparing for our summer vacation. Before

> Aubrie

> and CHARGE syndrome, we didn't take regular family vacations. Now the

> location of the International CHARGE Syndrome Conferences every 2 years

> determines the destination for our family vacation.

>

> Each time we prepare for our trip, I am taken back to our first

> conference.

> Aubrie was not yet one year old and was 6 when my mom and I took

> the

> kids from Chicago to Houston. The conference always begins with an evening

> " getting acquainted " reception. We didn't know what to expect as we

> entered

> the large hotel ballroom. We found it filled with CHARGE families of all

> ages, sizes, and ethnicities. There were parents, grandparents, siblings,

> and kids of all ages with CHARGE. I finally met hundreds of parents I'd

> been corresponding with via E-mail.

>

> When we got back to our room, I was surprised to find myself sobbing on my

> mom's shoulder. I hadn't realized that I was feeling so inferior. When I

> saw all of these families who were competent, happy, successful, and

> thriving, I knew we would be ok too. I was overcome with tears of relief

> and letting go of all of those heavy emotions. We spent the weekend

> feeling

> totally at home in a far away hotel full of strangers who understood.

>

> Two years later, as we drove up to the next conference hotel,

> asked,

> " Why are all the CHARGE families so nice? Does CHARGE happen only to nice

> families or do only the nice CHARGE families come to conferences? "

>

> Our international CHARGE family has become truly that - a family. The

> first

> time I met them is permanently etched in my memory. It's hard to explain

> what it means to me to have that connection with other people who

> absolutely

> understand every nuance of our quirky life. Some parents reject the idea

> of

> support groups and have difficulty moving beyond their need for privacy

> and

> out of their comfort zone to meet other families living in similar

> circumstances. I ache to express to them the value of making those

> connections. How desperate and isolating it must feel to be alone on this

> journey. I know Aubrie's successes (and those of our family) are due in

> large part to the knowledge, experience, and support shared through our

> CHARGE family.

>

> I look forward to the upcoming reunion with them. Now - how many

> suitcases,

> how much food, and how many books and games can we cram in the car with 4

> people?? California, here we come!

>

> Michele Westmaas is a mom, a wife, and an advocate for people with

> disabilities.

>

> Contact Michele by email at

momonamission@....

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Aww, ! That was great! Brought tears to my eyes. My first experience

meeting other CHARGErs, families, etc was only two years ago in Miami, and I had

only know a year prior that I had CHARGE. I remember being absolutely terrified,

thinking what the heck was I doing going all the way to Miami? At that point I

was still questioning if I even had CHARGE since I exhibit very few symptoms.

But on that first day as I walked around the hotel, I had all these people kept

coming up to me to give me a hug or say hi because they recognized me from the

listserve (being the only one with a dog sorta makes it obvious!). It was an

amazing experience to feel completely accepted, no questions, no funny looks, I

was just . It was certainly a huge growth experience for me and has set

my life on a different track then what it was two years ago. Now I am studying

in the area of special education, with a specialization in multi sensory loss

and getting ready to apply for my Masters. Its amazing what life has in store

for us that we often don't plan for.

CHARGE Adult

Mom on a Mission column July 2007

Mom on a Mission: " You're Okay, I'm Okay "

Like many families, we are preparing for our summer vacation. Before Aubrie

and CHARGE syndrome, we didn't take regular family vacations. Now the

location of the International CHARGE Syndrome Conferences every 2 years

determines the destination for our family vacation.

Each time we prepare for our trip, I am taken back to our first conference.

Aubrie was not yet one year old and was 6 when my mom and I took the

kids from Chicago to Houston. The conference always begins with an evening

" getting acquainted " reception. We didn't know what to expect as we entered

the large hotel ballroom. We found it filled with CHARGE families of all

ages, sizes, and ethnicities. There were parents, grandparents, siblings,

and kids of all ages with CHARGE. I finally met hundreds of parents I'd

been corresponding with via E-mail.

When we got back to our room, I was surprised to find myself sobbing on my

mom's shoulder. I hadn't realized that I was feeling so inferior. When I

saw all of these families who were competent, happy, successful, and

thriving, I knew we would be ok too. I was overcome with tears of relief

and letting go of all of those heavy emotions. We spent the weekend feeling

totally at home in a far away hotel full of strangers who understood.

Two years later, as we drove up to the next conference hotel, asked,

" Why are all the CHARGE families so nice? Does CHARGE happen only to nice

families or do only the nice CHARGE families come to conferences? "

Our international CHARGE family has become truly that - a family. The first

time I met them is permanently etched in my memory. It's hard to explain

what it means to me to have that connection with other people who absolutely

understand every nuance of our quirky life. Some parents reject the idea of

support groups and have difficulty moving beyond their need for privacy and

out of their comfort zone to meet other families living in similar

circumstances. I ache to express to them the value of making those

connections. How desperate and isolating it must feel to be alone on this

journey. I know Aubrie's successes (and those of our family) are due in

large part to the knowledge, experience, and support shared through our

CHARGE family.

I look forward to the upcoming reunion with them. Now - how many suitcases,

how much food, and how many books and games can we cram in the car with 4

people?? California, here we come!

Michele Westmaas is a mom, a wife, and an advocate for people with

disabilities.

Contact Michele by email at momonamission@....

[Guest guest]

,

I'm SO glad I got to meet you and spend some time with you talking in

Miami. It is always an amazing experience to me to meet adults with CHARGE,

it does so much more to inspire me than anything else. I feel like I'm

meeting celebrities. I can't wait to add to that list this year with ,

who I have admired for SO long and hopefully other new adults with CHARGE

who will be at the conference. I'm also looking forward to seeing you all

again, too.

Hugs,

Lis

>

> Aww, ! That was great! Brought tears to my eyes. My first

> experience meeting other CHARGErs, families, etc was only two years ago in

> Miami, and I had only know a year prior that I had CHARGE. I remember being

> absolutely terrified, thinking what the heck was I doing going all the way

> to Miami? At that point I was still questioning if I even had CHARGE since I

> exhibit very few symptoms. But on that first day as I walked around the

> hotel, I had all these people kept coming up to me to give me a hug or say

> hi because they recognized me from the listserve (being the only one with a

> dog sorta makes it obvious!). It was an amazing experience to feel

> completely accepted, no questions, no funny looks, I was just . It

> was certainly a huge growth experience for me and has set my life on a

> different track then what it was two years ago. Now I am studying in the

> area of special education, with a specialization in multi sensory loss and

> getting ready to apply for my Masters. Its amazing what life has in store

> for us that we often don't plan for.

>

>

> CHARGE Adult

>

> Mom on a Mission column July 2007

>

> Mom on a Mission: " You're Okay, I'm Okay "

>

> Like many families, we are preparing for our summer vacation. Before

> Aubrie

> and CHARGE syndrome, we didn't take regular family vacations. Now the

> location of the International CHARGE Syndrome Conferences every 2 years

> determines the destination for our family vacation.

>

> Each time we prepare for our trip, I am taken back to our first

> conference.

> Aubrie was not yet one year old and was 6 when my mom and I took

> the

> kids from Chicago to Houston. The conference always begins with an evening

> " getting acquainted " reception. We didn't know what to expect as we

> entered

> the large hotel ballroom. We found it filled with CHARGE families of all

> ages, sizes, and ethnicities. There were parents, grandparents, siblings,

> and kids of all ages with CHARGE. I finally met hundreds of parents I'd

> been corresponding with via E-mail.

>

> When we got back to our room, I was surprised to find myself sobbing on my

> mom's shoulder. I hadn't realized that I was feeling so inferior. When I

> saw all of these families who were competent, happy, successful, and

> thriving, I knew we would be ok too. I was overcome with tears of relief

> and letting go of all of those heavy emotions. We spent the weekend

> feeling

> totally at home in a far away hotel full of strangers who understood.

>

> Two years later, as we drove up to the next conference hotel,

> asked,

> " Why are all the CHARGE families so nice? Does CHARGE happen only to nice

> families or do only the nice CHARGE families come to conferences? "

>

> Our international CHARGE family has become truly that - a family. The

> first

> time I met them is permanently etched in my memory. It's hard to explain

> what it means to me to have that connection with other people who

> absolutely

> understand every nuance of our quirky life. Some parents reject the idea

> of

> support groups and have difficulty moving beyond their need for privacy

> and

> out of their comfort zone to meet other families living in similar

> circumstances. I ache to express to them the value of making those

> connections. How desperate and isolating it must feel to be alone on this

> journey. I know Aubrie's successes (and those of our family) are due in

> large part to the knowledge, experience, and support shared through our

> CHARGE family.

>

> I look forward to the upcoming reunion with them. Now - how many

> suitcases,

> how much food, and how many books and games can we cram in the car with 4

> people?? California, here we come!

>

> Michele Westmaas is a mom, a wife, and an advocate for people with

> disabilities.

>

> Contact Michele by email at

momonamission@....

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

We are thrilled to meet her - FINALLY! :-)

Michele

_____

From: CHARGE [mailto:CHARGE ] On Behalf Of

Weir

Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 1:21 PM

To: CHARGE

Subject: Re: Mom on a Mission column July 2007

Yay! Love it Michele - I still get goosebumps thinking about that conference

back in Houston. I am thrilled beyond belief to be able to bring Kennedy

FINALLY.

Lis

[Guest guest]

Oh, -

That brings tears to my eyes too! That's exactly how we all felt - totally

accepted and understood. To be understood without having to explain. that's

an amazing feeling.

Michele W

_____

From: CHARGE [mailto:CHARGE ] On Behalf Of

Nieder

Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 1:50 PM

To: CHARGE

Subject: Re: Mom on a Mission column July 2007

Aww, ! That was great! Brought tears to my eyes. My first experience

meeting other CHARGErs, families, etc was only two years ago in Miami, and I

had only know a year prior that I had CHARGE. I remember being absolutely

terrified, thinking what the heck was I doing going all the way to Miami? At

that point I was still questioning if I even had CHARGE since I exhibit very

few symptoms. But on that first day as I walked around the hotel, I had all

these people kept coming up to me to give me a hug or say hi because they

recognized me from the listserve (being the only one with a dog sorta makes

it obvious!). It was an amazing experience to feel completely accepted, no

questions, no funny looks, I was just . It was certainly a huge

growth experience for me and has set my life on a different track then what

it was two years ago. Now I am studying in the area of special education,

with a specialization in multi sensory loss and getting ready to apply for

my Masters. Its amazing what life has in store for us that we often don't

plan for.

CHARGE Adult

[Guest guest]

I can't wait to be at the conference--although I'm having fits of guilt that tim

and boys won't be there!! it seems like forever since we've seen everyone since

we missed miami. am starting to pack now--am missing my timmy since he's at

camp. have been busy bussing the other two to rec and the pool--has rained the

last two pms so no pool now maybe later--figures I just picked liam and keegan

up they are super hot from rec and then the rain starts and they can't go out

and play in it cause it's a nasty thundering lightening storm again--hopefully

it will blow over and we can go to the pool soon.

I'm excited to see everyone--need to get pics copied so you can see how BIG the

boys are--and how handsome if I do say so myself!!!!

is anyone renting cars? if so from were and what? I think, even though it's an

added extra we don't really NEED pat and I are going to rent a convertable!!!

we'll probably never have one --so we may rent one!!!

ps super column again michele!!!

maria

Re: Mom on a Mission column July 2007

Aww, ! That was great! Brought tears to my eyes. My first experience

meeting other CHARGErs, families, etc was only two years ago in Miami, and I

had only know a year prior that I had CHARGE. I remember being absolutely

terrified, thinking what the heck was I doing going all the way to Miami? At

that point I was still questioning if I even had CHARGE since I exhibit very

few symptoms. But on that first day as I walked around the hotel, I had all

these people kept coming up to me to give me a hug or say hi because they

recognized me from the listserve (being the only one with a dog sorta makes

it obvious!). It was an amazing experience to feel completely accepted, no

questions, no funny looks, I was just . It was certainly a huge

growth experience for me and has set my life on a different track then what

it was two years ago. Now I am studying in the area of special education,

with a specialization in multi sensory loss and getting ready to apply for

my Masters. Its amazing what life has in store for us that we often don't

plan for.

CHARGE Adult

[Guest guest]

Oh, Michele! I just loved this.

ina

--- Michele Westmaas momonamission@...>

wrote:

>

> Mom on a Mission: " You're Okay, I'm Okay "

>

>

>

>

> Like many families, we are preparing for our summer

> vacation. Before Aubrie

> and CHARGE syndrome, we didn't take regular family

> vacations. Now the

> location of the International CHARGE Syndrome

> Conferences every 2 years

> determines the destination for our family vacation.

>

>

>

>

> Each time we prepare for our trip, I am taken back

> to our first conference.

> Aubrie was not yet one year old and was 6

> when my mom and I took the

> kids from Chicago to Houston. The conference always

> begins with an evening

> " getting acquainted " reception. We didn't know what

> to expect as we entered

> the large hotel ballroom. We found it filled with

> CHARGE families of all

> ages, sizes, and ethnicities. There were parents,

> grandparents, siblings,

> and kids of all ages with CHARGE. I finally met

> hundreds of parents I'd

> been corresponding with via E-mail.

>

>

>

> When we got back to our room, I was surprised to

> find myself sobbing on my

> mom's shoulder. I hadn't realized that I was

> feeling so inferior. When I

> saw all of these families who were competent, happy,

> successful, and

> thriving, I knew we would be ok too. I was overcome

> with tears of relief

> and letting go of all of those heavy emotions. We

> spent the weekend feeling

> totally at home in a far away hotel full of

> strangers who understood.

>

>

>

> Two years later, as we drove up to the next

> conference hotel, asked,

> " Why are all the CHARGE families so nice? Does

> CHARGE happen only to nice

> families or do only the nice CHARGE families come to

> conferences? "

>

>

>

> Our international CHARGE family has become truly

> that - a family. The first

> time I met them is permanently etched in my memory.

> It's hard to explain

> what it means to me to have that connection with

> other people who absolutely

> understand every nuance of our quirky life. Some

> parents reject the idea of

> support groups and have difficulty moving beyond

> their need for privacy and

> out of their comfort zone to meet other families

> living in similar

> circumstances. I ache to express to them the value

> of making those

> connections. How desperate and isolating it must

> feel to be alone on this

> journey. I know Aubrie's successes (and those of

> our family) are due in

> large part to the knowledge, experience, and support

> shared through our

> CHARGE family.

>

>

>

> I look forward to the upcoming reunion with them.

> Now - how many suitcases,

> how much food, and how many books and games can we

> cram in the car with 4

> people?? California, here we come!

>

>

>

> Michele Westmaas is a mom, a wife, and an advocate

> for people with

> disabilities.

>

> Contact Michele by email at

> momonamission@....

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Thanks, ina! This was a hard one. There's far too much emotion to fit

into a short column so it feels sort of lacking to me. But I didn't know

how to add more depth without adding more length.

Michele W

_____

From: CHARGE [mailto:CHARGE ] On Behalf Of

ina Multhaupt

Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 4:44 PM

To: CHARGE

Subject: Re: Mom on a Mission column July 2007

Oh, Michele! I just loved this.

ina

[Guest guest]

-

I can't wait to see you and Pat tooling around CA in a convertible! Don't

let that " mommy guilt " have one moment of your special vacation time! Get

it all out of your system right now. Hopefully, you'll be so busy enjoying

yourself that you won't have time for guilt or missing the kids.

See you soon-

Michele W

_____

From: CHARGE [mailto:CHARGE ] On Behalf Of

PATRICK HALLORAN

Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 2:33 PM

To: CHARGE

Subject: Re: Mom on a Mission column July 2007

I can't wait to be at the conference--although I'm having fits of guilt that

tim and boys won't be there!! it seems like forever since we've seen

everyone since we missed miami. am starting to pack now--am missing my timmy

since he's at camp. have been busy bussing the other two to rec and the

pool--has rained the last two pms so no pool now maybe later--figures I just

picked liam and keegan up they are super hot from rec and then the rain

starts and they can't go out and play in it cause it's a nasty thundering

lightening storm again--hopefully it will blow over and we can go to the

pool soon.

I'm excited to see everyone--need to get pics copied so you can see how BIG

the boys are--and how handsome if I do say so myself!!!!

is anyone renting cars? if so from were and what? I think, even though it's

an added extra we don't really NEED pat and I are going to rent a

convertable!!! we'll probably never have one --so we may rent one!!!

ps super column again michele!!!

maria

[Guest guest]

-

I can't wait to see you and Pat tooling around CA in a convertible! Don't

let that " mommy guilt " have one moment of your special vacation time! Get

it all out of your system right now. Hopefully, you'll be so busy enjoying

yourself that you won't have time for guilt or missing the kids.

See you soon-

Michele W

_____

From: CHARGE [mailto:CHARGE ] On Behalf Of

PATRICK HALLORAN

Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 2:33 PM

To: CHARGE

Subject: Re: Mom on a Mission column July 2007

I can't wait to be at the conference--although I'm having fits of guilt that

tim and boys won't be there!! it seems like forever since we've seen

everyone since we missed miami. am starting to pack now--am missing my timmy

since he's at camp. have been busy bussing the other two to rec and the

pool--has rained the last two pms so no pool now maybe later--figures I just

picked liam and keegan up they are super hot from rec and then the rain

starts and they can't go out and play in it cause it's a nasty thundering

lightening storm again--hopefully it will blow over and we can go to the

pool soon.

I'm excited to see everyone--need to get pics copied so you can see how BIG

the boys are--and how handsome if I do say so myself!!!!

is anyone renting cars? if so from were and what? I think, even though it's

an added extra we don't really NEED pat and I are going to rent a

convertable!!! we'll probably never have one --so we may rent one!!!

ps super column again michele!!!

maria

[Guest guest]

Michele,

Thank you.. This is the kind of response I prayed for when I started this list.

Some of my favorite memories of conferences is meeting you and the rest of thre

families.

Case

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Michele,

Thank you.. This is the kind of response I prayed for when I started this list.

Some of my favorite memories of conferences is meeting you and the rest of thre

families.

Case

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[Guest guest]

michelle u no my dreams r to meet u ive met chargers here in aus including

the wonderful bel for the first time the aus conf in sydney but her and mum

knew each other from here and i cant wait for that first time of meeting you

and everyone much hugs ellen

>

> Michele,

>

> Thank you.. This is the kind of response I prayed for when I started this

> list.

>

> Some of my favorite memories of conferences is meeting you and the rest of

> thre families.

>

> Case

>

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>

>

[Guest guest]

michelle u no my dreams r to meet u ive met chargers here in aus including

the wonderful bel for the first time the aus conf in sydney but her and mum

knew each other from here and i cant wait for that first time of meeting you

and everyone much hugs ellen

>

> Michele,

>

> Thank you.. This is the kind of response I prayed for when I started this

> list.

>

> Some of my favorite memories of conferences is meeting you and the rest of

> thre families.

>

> Case

>

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>

[Guest guest]

,

To think that I started this list over 12 years ago, a lot of

the kids we talk about now weren't even born then, fascinates

me. , Kendra, were all just babies then.. now all grown up.

My first conference was Boston and thanks to this list and I made it.

I don't know if I've ever told you the story about how we got to go to

Boston, but it was the lovely people on this list that made it possible.

They got together and donated cash (we all know how straped that can be)

for and me to fly to Boston.. and Kendra's darling carer shared

her hotel room with us. , still asks about her once in a while

It was the first time we had ever met another CHARGEr,

and realized I think for the first time that my kid was gonna be OK.

So thanks to all of you on the list.. I now have family all over the world

Case

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-- Re: Mom on a Mission column July 2007

,

To think that I started this list over 12 years ago, a lot of

the kids we talk about now weren't even born then, fascinates

me. , Kendra, were all just babies then.. now all grown up.

My first conference was Boston and thanks to this list and I made it.

I don't know if I've ever told you the story about how we got to go to

Boston, but it was the lovely people on this list that made it possible.

They got together and donated cash (we all know how straped that can be)

for and me to fly to Boston.. and Kendra's darling carer shared

her hotel room with us. , still asks about her once in a while

It was the first time we had ever met another CHARGEr,

and realized I think for the first time that my kid was gonna be OK.

So thanks to all of you on the list.. I now have family all over the world

Case

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[Guest guest]

tim comes home from camp sat. I'll have to unpack cause we need the suitcase!!

Re: Mom on a Mission column July 2007

I hope we can just leave them behind and go--no worries or guilt, it seems

like forever before we get there. have to fly to kansas first, have a few

days with my parents then go to kc --once we get there and get going maybe

it will seem real! have fun on your roadtrip!! wish we were closer so we

could do that.

[Guest guest]

Casey,

This is a beautiful story. It goes to show you what ³family² can mean.

pam

>

>

>

>

> ,

>

> To think that I started this list over 12 years ago, a lot of

> the kids we talk about now weren't even born then, fascinates

> me. , Kendra, were all just babies then.. now all grown up.

> My first conference was Boston and thanks to this list and I made it.

> I don't know if I've ever told you the story about how we got to go to

> Boston, but it was the lovely people on this list that made it possible.

> They got together and donated cash (we all know how straped that can be)

> for and me to fly to Boston.. and Kendra's darling carer shared

> her hotel room with us. , still asks about her once in a while

> It was the first time we had ever met another CHARGEr,

> and realized I think for the first time that my kid was gonna be OK.

>

> So thanks to all of you on the list.. I now have family all over the world

>

> Case

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Casey,

It truly is a miracle, what this list has become. I know that you could never

have pictured what it is today, but I can't imagine this crazy trip through

chargeland without it. Even though we all only get to see each other once in

awhile we are all family.

Jeanie & MacKenzie

[Guest guest]

Casey,

It truly is a miracle, what this list has become. I know that you could never

have pictured what it is today, but I can't imagine this crazy trip through

chargeland without it. Even though we all only get to see each other once in

awhile we are all family.

Jeanie & MacKenzie

[Guest guest]

Liz,

is 15 and a half (he's making sure I put in that half... LOL)

he'll be 16 in Feb... The list will be 12 in Dec. It started out

when I put up a web page for , ppl emailed me and then I

emailed all the others that were emailing me manually.. did that for ages,

until it got a bit much.. found an online friend with her own puter co and

she kept us going for a while.. has done a fantastic poster on the history

of the list for the conf.

And each and everyone of you on the list I consider family. You can tell Tony

like it or not he and his are family too

Casey

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Jeanie,

Ms Mac is my girl.. has been since she was born, (she and Kennedy, the twins)

The hours you, me and have spent in hotel rooms are precious to me.

Dang I wish I could meet you all again. We will some day.

I so envy you all meeting the adult CHARGErs.... they show so much what

our kids will and can be.. One day Ms Mac will be traveling the world

like and Belinda. And she'd better come visit Aunt Casey..

Casey

PS: I want pictures !!!!!!!!

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thank god for this list or I would have lost it too many times to count!! this

family is much more understanding than the " real " one!

maria

Re: Mom on a Mission column July 2007

Casey,

It truly is a miracle, what this list has become. I know that you could never

have pictured what it is today, but I can't imagine this crazy trip through

chargeland without it. Even though we all only get to see each other once in

awhile we are all family.

Jeanie & MacKenzie

[Guest guest]

Casey, meeting the adults has been the absolute highlight - I said it

before, it's like meeting celebrities! The presenters are great too, I must

say, I was ugly at Graeme when he took a picture of me between Rob Last &

Brown, it was just like I was getting my picture taken with Hollywood

celebrities and he forgot to put the flash on and we ended up with a blurry

picture! I still printed it and scrapbooked it though!

We will take and send lots of pics. I still have all my Miami ones up -

I'll try to remember where I uploaded them to and send you the link.

L

>

> Jeanie,

>

> Ms Mac is my girl.. has been since she was born, (she and Kennedy, the

> twins)

> The hours you, me and have spent in hotel rooms are precious to me.

> Dang I wish I could meet you all again. We will some day.

>

> I so envy you all meeting the adult CHARGErs.... they show so much what

> our kids will and can be.. One day Ms Mac will be traveling the world

> like and Belinda. And she'd better come visit Aunt Casey..

>

> Casey

>

> PS: I want pictures !!!!!!!!

>

> __________________________________________________________

> Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search

> that gives answers, not web links.

> http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC

>

>

[Guest guest]

Casey, meeting the adults has been the absolute highlight - I said it

before, it's like meeting celebrities! The presenters are great too, I must

say, I was ugly at Graeme when he took a picture of me between Rob Last &

Brown, it was just like I was getting my picture taken with Hollywood

celebrities and he forgot to put the flash on and we ended up with a blurry

picture! I still printed it and scrapbooked it though!

We will take and send lots of pics. I still have all my Miami ones up -

I'll try to remember where I uploaded them to and send you the link.

L

>

> Jeanie,

>

> Ms Mac is my girl.. has been since she was born, (she and Kennedy, the

> twins)

> The hours you, me and have spent in hotel rooms are precious to me.

> Dang I wish I could meet you all again. We will some day.

>

> I so envy you all meeting the adult CHARGErs.... they show so much what

> our kids will and can be.. One day Ms Mac will be traveling the world

> like and Belinda. And she'd better come visit Aunt Casey..

>

> Casey

>

> PS: I want pictures !!!!!!!!

>

> __________________________________________________________

> Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search

> that gives answers, not web links.

> http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC

>

>