tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post115202994078491855..comments2023-10-25T06:19:48.161-07:00Comments on Connor's Adventurous Journey: A letter to my dad on my first 4th of July!!!Little Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08380708582018740061noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152247486631883482006-07-06T21:44:00.000-07:002006-07-06T21:44:00.000-07:00Hi Connor- We enjoyed your pictures. You look so h...Hi Connor- We enjoyed your pictures. You look so handosme in your 4th of July ensemble. Glad to see you are home. Are you loving your Papasan swing? I love mine! Funny story...I was taking my mroning nap yesterday when the batteries died. I woke up very upset & boy did I let Mama know it! You should have seen her running around the house looking for batteries. It was too funny. Note: Rechargable batteries are great but they fizzle out quicker. Thank goodness Mommy had some of the regular kind. She is getting a 2nd set of rechargables tomorrow. hee hee. Bet my naps won't get interrupted again. Give your Mommy a heads up. And hey, we'll have plenty of time to learn lots of things together. You just focus on getting big & strong and soak up all the love around you. You'll learn things in your own good time (just like all babies). Mommy keeps saying something about in a box or thinking "outside the box". Well, see you at our star.<BR/>Love bug hugs!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07198177436457992120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152136815890396902006-07-05T15:00:00.000-07:002006-07-05T15:00:00.000-07:00Hi Connor, You don't know me, but I sure have ...Hi Connor,<BR/> You don't know me, but I sure have learned alot about you! You are a beautiful little bugaboo!!! Lori, I feel as if I have already met your little one, by all the pictures and then actually hearing his voice on my computer, OH MY GOSh, I just wanted to cry. He is so beautiful, no wonder your so in love, what a precious gift from God!! I too thank Randy for his Mighty service!! GOd Bless you Randy and your wonderful family. THank you for all you do to keep us safe and secure, I truly appreciate you. GOd Bless, Darina ReynoldsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152120116575357952006-07-05T10:21:00.000-07:002006-07-05T10:21:00.000-07:00This is the third time I've tried to post a messag...This is the third time I've tried to post a message today and it doesn't seem to stick so I hope you don't get it 3 times. I haven't been able to pull up the internet on my computer for several weeks now but a friend at work has been pulling the blog up for me and I get the updates at church, so we've been keeping up on the situation with Connor. We are so thrilled that he is back home and he looks great. You can see he's gaining weight. Yeah!!! <BR/>We all keep praying for continued progress with little bug. Being retired A.F. ourselves, we appreciated your July 4th message. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you, Randy, for your sevice and thank you, Lori, for your sacrifice of sharing Randy with our nation when duty calls. Sometimes it is hard to carry the load while our guys are seving and especially with the added load you've had to carry. Thankfully, Randy doesn't have to be gone for long periods (though I'm sure it seems very long to you) We have our house all decorated in Red, white and blue also with flags all over. (You can take the service people out of the military but you can't take the military out of them. That patriotic blood still courses through our veins.) All of you remain in our prayer. Love, Jo Ann & RipAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152107806565865272006-07-05T06:56:00.000-07:002006-07-05T06:56:00.000-07:00Randy, Lori, and Little Bug, So beautiful....I'm s...Randy, Lori, and Little Bug, <BR/><BR/>So beautiful....I'm sitting at my computer crying AGAIN. I want you to know Lori that I read that post to my own children and it really hit home to them why we celebrate the 4th of July. Fireworks and barbecues are fun, but it's because of families like yours that we get to clebrate! Thank you!!!<BR/><BR/>Thank you Randy for everything you do!<BR/><BR/>P.S. Connor, I loved all of your pictures......you sure are one handsome Little Bug.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152064897702053922006-07-04T19:01:00.001-07:002006-07-04T19:01:00.001-07:00Grandpa & Grandma R.Dear LilBug:Happy 4th of July....Grandpa & Grandma R.<BR/>Dear LilBug:<BR/>Happy 4th of July. Your First. What a great tribute you sent to your Daddy. (Shed a few tears while reading it). We are also so Thankful for all the servicemen , including your Daddy, serving our Country, so we can enjoy the freedom we have. Your Daddy & Mama are teaching you, while you are so young, about being patriotic. Way to go, Connor. Maybe next year you can come to Ferndale so we all can do fireworks in our front yard.<BR/>You are Blessed to have a Daddy & Mama who Love you so very much, as we ALL do.<BR/>May Jesus shine in your life and bring healing to your body. You are Jesus Little "LAMB" and He holds you close tohis heart.<BR/> Love & kisses XOXOXOXO<BR/> Grandpa & Grandma R<BR/>Hope to see you soon. Maybe Thursday when Marsha picks up Erica.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152064895489232032006-07-04T19:01:00.000-07:002006-07-04T19:01:00.000-07:00Grandpa & Grandma R.Dear LilBug:Happy 4th of July....Grandpa & Grandma R.<BR/>Dear LilBug:<BR/>Happy 4th of July. Your First. What a great tribute you sent to your Daddy. (Shed a few tears while reading it). We are also so Thankful for all the servicemen , including your Daddy, serving our Country, so we can enjoy the freedom we have. Your Daddy & Mama are teaching you, while you are so young, about being patriotic. Way to go, Connor. Maybe next year you can come to Ferndale so we all can do fireworks in our front yard.<BR/>You are Blessed to have a Daddy & Mama who Love you so very much, as we ALL do.<BR/>May Jesus shine in your life and bring healing to your body. You are Jesus Little "LAMB" and He holds you close tohis heart.<BR/> Love & kisses XOXOXOXO<BR/> Grandpa & Grandma R<BR/>Hope to see you soon. Maybe Thursday when Marsha picks up Erica.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152062651331966812006-07-04T18:24:00.000-07:002006-07-04T18:24:00.000-07:00To my little Buddy,I like your pictures but I want...To my little Buddy,<BR/><BR/>I like your pictures but I want to see you in person (poowson!). Your the best little buddy in the whole wide world!<BR/><BR/>I jumped off the diving board today in swimming lessons!<BR/><BR/> Love, Big buddy Jake (P.S. Jake said this himself!)<BR/><BR/>I want to play with you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152062454631339802006-07-04T18:20:00.000-07:002006-07-04T18:20:00.000-07:00Lori & Randy,I miss you so so so much! I am doing ...Lori & Randy,<BR/><BR/>I miss you so so so much! I am doing swimming lessons & I jumped off the diving board in 10 feet. I love you. <BR/><BR/>To my cousin Connor, <BR/><BR/>You are very sweet & I love you very very very very very (she kept saying very but that's enough!) much. Love , Cousin EmmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152061482526545432006-07-04T18:04:00.000-07:002006-07-04T18:04:00.000-07:00Happy First 4th of July Little Bug!! I loved the l...Happy First 4th of July Little Bug!! I loved the letter to your Daddy! You are such an inspiration to all of us. God Bless America!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152058949548478772006-07-04T17:22:00.000-07:002006-07-04T17:22:00.000-07:00Connor,Happy 4th of July! We want to come visit yo...Connor,<BR/><BR/>Happy 4th of July! We want to come visit you soon. You must be getting bigger now. Love, Cousin Chloe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152057521373505312006-07-04T16:58:00.000-07:002006-07-04T16:58:00.000-07:00DEAR CONNOR HAPPY FIRST 4TH OF JULY!!! I MISS ...DEAR CONNOR <BR/> HAPPY FIRST 4TH OF JULY!!!<BR/> I MISS YOU AND HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON I LOVE YOU TO THE mOON AND BACK 100 MILLION TIMES!!<BR/> LOVE COUSIN ERICA!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152053715880152302006-07-04T15:55:00.000-07:002006-07-04T15:55:00.000-07:00What a beautiful, touching letter this was! I coul...What a beautiful, touching letter this was! I could relate to a lot of what you wrote about too. My dad retired from the AF, as did my grandfather, and my father-in-law. My husband will too in a few (6!) more years. I also did a military-themed post today as well. Thanks for your service Randy. Happy 4th to you all!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441176684416139172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152053436098722012006-07-04T15:50:00.000-07:002006-07-04T15:50:00.000-07:00What a lovely letter and wonderful tribute to all ...What a lovely letter and wonderful tribute to all of the men and women who serve and have given their lives for our freedom.<BR/><BR/>God bless you Randy, Lori, and little bug and may all of your prayers be answered and your dreams come true for your little Connor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152047144815728372006-07-04T14:05:00.000-07:002006-07-04T14:05:00.000-07:00Hi Baby Connor.Happy 1st 4th of July. Maybe next y...Hi Baby Connor.<BR/><BR/>Happy 1st 4th of July. Maybe next year you can come up to my house and we can go to Blaine and watch the fireworks together. That would be fun!!! maybe our mom's would take us to Old Navy and get matching shirts that have flags on them, and we can have fun with those sparklers. Give your Mom & Dad a big hug from me.I Love You!!!<BR/><BR/>Love Haley<BR/><BR/>p.s. I pray for you every night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152046642158429822006-07-04T13:57:00.000-07:002006-07-04T13:57:00.000-07:00Connor,Have a happy 4th of July. I'm coming to see...Connor,<BR/><BR/>Have a happy 4th of July. I'm coming to see you soon. Connor and Lori and Randy I love you very much.<BR/><BR/>LOVE carlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152045697081809122006-07-04T13:41:00.000-07:002006-07-04T13:41:00.000-07:00Lori,Thanks for sharing this precious letter. Once...Lori,<BR/>Thanks for sharing this precious letter. Once again, you & your little family are touching our lives. Happy 4th! So glad you are home to enjoy it and we are praying for a safe trip home for Randy! Enjoy your day with family and you beautiful son!<BR/>Love,<BR/>Sue & familyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152045456782597032006-07-04T13:37:00.000-07:002006-07-04T13:37:00.000-07:00Randy,Thank-you for serving our Country.God be wit...Randy,<BR/><BR/>Thank-you for serving our Country.<BR/><BR/>God be with you as you fly.Thank-you for protecting us and keeping our Country safe. You are a true blessing to all of us.<BR/><BR/>Happy 4th of July<BR/>Love from the SceversAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152045001395783982006-07-04T13:30:00.000-07:002006-07-04T13:30:00.000-07:00Lori,Happy 4th of July!Wow, What a beautiful lette...Lori,<BR/><BR/>Happy 4th of July!<BR/><BR/>Wow, What a beautiful letter of admiration & love from Connor! Thanks for sharing. It not only brought tears to my eye's I actually had leaky faucets!!! <BR/><BR/>Connor, You are touching so many, THank YOu!!! I love you & hope you have a memorable 4th of July. We are all blessed to have you in our lives.<BR/><BR/>Randy, You are so blessed with a wonderful wife & son. So glad you might make it home to be with them today/tonite?!! Come home safely & THANK YOU for sacrifing for our Freedom & Country. We are so fortunate to have great servicemen willing to serve us. God bless YOU!<BR/><BR/>Love & Prayers, TeresaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152042724397803032006-07-04T12:52:00.000-07:002006-07-04T12:52:00.000-07:00Lori,Happy 4th of July, Thank you for sharing the ...Lori,<BR/><BR/>Happy 4th of July, Thank you for sharing the letter to Randy from Connor, it brought tears my eyes. You are and wonderful Wife and Mother, Randy is blessed, and Connor is equally blessed. I was sharing with a friend last night of Connor journey. Another prayer partner! Enjoy you day!!!<BR/><BR/>Love from the SceversAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152042715484414792006-07-04T12:51:00.000-07:002006-07-04T12:51:00.000-07:00Lori,Happy 4th of July, Thank you for sharing the ...Lori,<BR/><BR/>Happy 4th of July, Thank you for sharing the letter to Randy from Connor, it brought tears my eyes. You are and wonderful Wife and Mother, Randy is blessed, and Connor is equally blessed. I was sharing with a friend last night of Connor journey. Another prayer partner! Enjoy you day!!!<BR/><BR/>Love from the SceversAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152041918736074462006-07-04T12:38:00.000-07:002006-07-04T12:38:00.000-07:00Connor,Happy 1st Fourth of July!!! Connor, I bet y...Connor,<BR/><BR/>Happy 1st Fourth of July!!! <BR/><BR/>Connor, I bet your mommy has you all dressed up in your Red,White & Blue clothes today. And I know your looking soooo handsome.WE LOVE YOU!!!<BR/><BR/>Love from the SceversAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152040429245463802006-07-04T12:13:00.000-07:002006-07-04T12:13:00.000-07:00Lori,The pictures you put on the computer are abso...Lori,<BR/><BR/>The pictures you put on the computer are absolutely adorable. Connor looks like he is really gaining weight since the last time I saw him. Hope to visit you this week.<BR/><BR/>p.s. Lucas did get your birthday message. <BR/><BR/>LynetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152040273312891252006-07-04T12:11:00.000-07:002006-07-04T12:11:00.000-07:00Randy, Lori and Connor,Happy 4th of July to the th...Randy, Lori and Connor,<BR/><BR/>Happy 4th of July to the three of you. Randy, please know that we appreciate what you do for our country. All our love, Gary, Lynette, Zachary, Lucas and Savannah MaulinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152037342949924492006-07-04T11:22:00.000-07:002006-07-04T11:22:00.000-07:00To the three of you,Happy 4th of July, it is a gre...To the three of you,<BR/>Happy 4th of July, it is a great day for those of us who are Americans by choice and not birth.<BR/>Our thanks to all of you, Randy, Lori and Lil Bug for what you do for our freedom.<BR/>Love and Prayers to you all,<BR/>Mo's Mom and DadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23896405.post-1152031780253609552006-07-04T09:49:00.000-07:002006-07-04T09:49:00.000-07:00Amen, Connor. Amen. Thanks Randy for everything y...Amen, Connor. Amen. Thanks Randy for everything you do for our country!Emery Sixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00026949331038247890noreply@blogger.com