Madison is going to be published!

Hey all...
Madison is going to be published in "A Celebration of Poets"!!! Her poem, "My Heroes" was one of just a few chosen from her grade. This is very exciting for her and us, since she is dyslexic, we are extremely proud of her. She loves to write poems, songs and stories.

BRAD

Hi all! The latest word I've had on Brad's surgery was that they weren't able to take out the tumor because he might be paralized. They took out enough for a biopsy and they should hear within 5 to 7 days. Then they will decide what to do next. If anyone else has more news, please report it. Brad's wife Laura has set up a website - I loved looking at the pictures of them so you might want to click on it. www.cusenbary.wordpress.com Keep those prayers coming in. Love, Jody

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRIDAY RONNIE THEDFORD

Hi! Hope you have a super day. Have some cake on me!! Jody

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LEIGH ANN!!!!!!!

Hi sweet girl!! Hope you have a wonderful birthday. I know this is the day Brad is having his surgery. I didn't know if you were in Denver or not. Lots of prayers from the family are coming to all of you. Give your sweet Daddy a hug for me. Love, Jody

News from the Bottonis

Greetings to All!

BIG news at the Bottoni abode!

Paul has been accepted to the University of North Texas for the fall 2009 semester!  He still wants to pursue broadcast journalism, especially sports and radio.

BIGGER news:  on Wednesday, Jan. 14, he proposed to his longtime steady, Madeline Mia Olds (we call her "Maddie"); she said YES (yea!).  The plan is for both to finish school (she is at SMU while Paul will be in Denton), secure jobs, and then get hitched.  We're all very happy; she accompanied us on Paul's graduation trip to Alaska.  They've known each other since junior high school.  We get along tremendously with her parents, and Mom and Dad are already known to her as "Mimi" and "Pappy."

Don is still working too hard at the pharmacy, and then working even harder to home repainting the interior of the house.  Blessedly, we have a young man stripping the wallpaper and texturing the walls for us, but as all of you know, it's a big, messy job.  I have wonderful intentions to helping, but by the time I'm finished with the day-to-day chores, Don's already finished another room!  (Hmmm, maybe I'm just smart!)

Anywho, Paul wants to bring Maddie to the next reunion.  I do know that she is going to Vegas for her 21st birthday with her folks in July (around the 21st, her birthday), so if the reunion could be any time but that, super; if not, we'll just get her there for the one after that!

Don and I are going to Lubbock on Feb. 25 to spend a few days seeing and spoiling our grandson, Justice!  Paul will "Callie-sit," work, and go to school... oh, and I'm sure he'll spend time with Maddie as well!

Love you all, 

Diane

News

Hi everyone!!! Just wanted to let everyone know that Joe Sanderson who owned Sanderson's where we have had so many Cusenbary-Parsons Reunion meals passed away. I'm going to send a card to JoAnn and the rest of the family and sign it from the Cusenbary-Parsons group. He was always so pleasant and helpful when we'd call to reserve the room and also with the catering they did at the church and the one at GHS. Hope all of you are well. Love, Jody

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAUREN NOEL on JAN. 17

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRECIOUS GIRL, I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU WILL BE 8 YEARS OLD ON SATURDAY. AND NOW YOU ARE ALSO A BIG SISTER. I BET YOU WILL BE GREAT AT IT. GIVE YOUR NEW BROTHER A KISS FROM ME AND ALSO ONE TO YOUR MOMA AND DADDY. LOVE YOU, JODY