Brenda sent this photo of her son, Nick, and his friend, Jacob, taken at Monticello's prom!
Showing posts with label Hanken. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hanken. Show all posts
Friday, May 8, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
BORN AGAIN AMERICAN
Brenda sent the link below to click on for a great song. It's kind of inspiring! Thanks for sharing, Brenda!!
http://www.bornagainamerican.org/
Just a workin’ man without a job
It got shipped off to China via Washington, D.C.
And I know I’m nothin’ special, there are plenty more like me
Just the same
I thought I knew the rules of the game
I stood up for this country that I love
I came back from the desert to a wife and kids to feed
I’m not sayin’ Uncle Sam should give me what I need
My offer stands
I’ll pull my weight you give me half a chance
I went up to a congressman and said to him “you know
Our government is letting people down”
He said he’d need a lot of help to buck the status-quo
I said there was a bunch of us around
I’m a Born Again American, conceived in Liberty
My Bible and the Bill of Rights, my creed’s equality
I’m a Born Again American, my country ‘tis of me
And everyone who shares the dream from sea to shining sea
My brother’s welding chassis at the plant
He’s earning what our granddad did in 1948
While CEOs count bonuses behind the castle gates
How can they see
When all they care about’s the do re mi
It’s getting where there’s nowhere left to turn
Not since the crash of twenty-nine have things been so unfair
So many of our citizens are living in despair
The time has come
To reaffirm that hope’s not just for some
The promise of America’s surrendering to greed
The rule is just look out for number one
But brace yourself ‘cause some of us have sown a different seed
A harvest of the spirit has begun
I’m a Born Again American conceived in liberty
My Bible and The Bill Of Rights
My creed’s equality
A Born Again American, my country ‘tis of me
And everyone who shares the dream from sea to shining sea
It’s clear my country’s soul is on the line
She’s hungering for something that she lost along the way
The principle the framers called upon us to obey
That in this land
The people’s will must have the upper hand
I felt the calling once before and took a sacred vow
And faithful to that vow I have remained
I hear the calling once again, my country needs me now
And to her cause I have been re-ordained
I’m a Born Again American conceived in liberty
My Bible and the Bill Of Rights, all people living free
A Born Again American, my country ‘tis of me
And everyone who shares the dream
From sea to shining sea
And everyone who shares the dream
From sea to shining sea
A M E R I C A
http://www.bornagainamerican.org/
Just a workin’ man without a job
It got shipped off to China via Washington, D.C.
And I know I’m nothin’ special, there are plenty more like me
Just the same
I thought I knew the rules of the game
I stood up for this country that I love
I came back from the desert to a wife and kids to feed
I’m not sayin’ Uncle Sam should give me what I need
My offer stands
I’ll pull my weight you give me half a chance
I went up to a congressman and said to him “you know
Our government is letting people down”
He said he’d need a lot of help to buck the status-quo
I said there was a bunch of us around
I’m a Born Again American, conceived in Liberty
My Bible and the Bill of Rights, my creed’s equality
I’m a Born Again American, my country ‘tis of me
And everyone who shares the dream from sea to shining sea
My brother’s welding chassis at the plant
He’s earning what our granddad did in 1948
While CEOs count bonuses behind the castle gates
How can they see
When all they care about’s the do re mi
It’s getting where there’s nowhere left to turn
Not since the crash of twenty-nine have things been so unfair
So many of our citizens are living in despair
The time has come
To reaffirm that hope’s not just for some
The promise of America’s surrendering to greed
The rule is just look out for number one
But brace yourself ‘cause some of us have sown a different seed
A harvest of the spirit has begun
I’m a Born Again American conceived in liberty
My Bible and The Bill Of Rights
My creed’s equality
A Born Again American, my country ‘tis of me
And everyone who shares the dream from sea to shining sea
It’s clear my country’s soul is on the line
She’s hungering for something that she lost along the way
The principle the framers called upon us to obey
That in this land
The people’s will must have the upper hand
I felt the calling once before and took a sacred vow
And faithful to that vow I have remained
I hear the calling once again, my country needs me now
And to her cause I have been re-ordained
I’m a Born Again American conceived in liberty
My Bible and the Bill Of Rights, all people living free
A Born Again American, my country ‘tis of me
And everyone who shares the dream
From sea to shining sea
And everyone who shares the dream
From sea to shining sea
A M E R I C A
Sunday, December 21, 2008
CHRISTMAS PHOTOS OF BRENDA AND HER FAMILY
Brenda sent some wonderful pictures of her family taken this holiday season. If I remember correctly, Brenda does all her own cards and even did her son's graduation pictures!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
MESSAGE FROM BRENDA
Hi Carron,
It's been a while since I was able to catch up on the Anamosa 81 site. I used to read it almost every day!!
You have certainly given all of us a wonderful way to keep in touch and connected through these past couple of years! Outstanding, Amazing, Faithful, True, Caring and Giving, Generous, are just a few of the words to describe someone as Special as YOU for all of the time, effort, organization, phone calls, online-time, (and all of the rest of the things that I am forgetting).
You are an Inspirational Gift, a Motivator, and a Friend with no end, to me and to all of our Anamosa Class of '81! Because of you, memories and reminiscing, seeing and being, and finding and knowing, that no matter how much time passes, our classmates, are still so very accepting of each and every individual one of us, no matter how "crazy" we are, and just as much (or more) a part of our lives as they were way back in 1981.
You, my girl, have been such a Blessing, in more ways than you could ever imagine, to more people than I'm sure you'll ever realize. I, for one, am so grateful for your never-ending energy and enthusiasm. It's been so much fun! I wish I had something more to give you than just a "THANK YOU"! Be sure to keep in touch, as you enjoy your newly married life.
Love ya,
Brenda
It's been a while since I was able to catch up on the Anamosa 81 site. I used to read it almost every day!!
You have certainly given all of us a wonderful way to keep in touch and connected through these past couple of years! Outstanding, Amazing, Faithful, True, Caring and Giving, Generous, are just a few of the words to describe someone as Special as YOU for all of the time, effort, organization, phone calls, online-time, (and all of the rest of the things that I am forgetting).
You are an Inspirational Gift, a Motivator, and a Friend with no end, to me and to all of our Anamosa Class of '81! Because of you, memories and reminiscing, seeing and being, and finding and knowing, that no matter how much time passes, our classmates, are still so very accepting of each and every individual one of us, no matter how "crazy" we are, and just as much (or more) a part of our lives as they were way back in 1981.
You, my girl, have been such a Blessing, in more ways than you could ever imagine, to more people than I'm sure you'll ever realize. I, for one, am so grateful for your never-ending energy and enthusiasm. It's been so much fun! I wish I had something more to give you than just a "THANK YOU"! Be sure to keep in touch, as you enjoy your newly married life.
Love ya,
Brenda
Friday, October 3, 2008
HOMECOMING PICS FROM BRENDA
Brenda sent pics of Homecoming week in
Monticello along with some photos of her
beautiful flowers. Click here to see them all!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
LUNCH WITH BRENDA
Brenda and I met for lunch today at Scooter's in Anamosa. We only stayed 3 1/2 hours this time! Here is a pic of Brenda with "The Ultimate Chick Drink". It's Jekyll (some kind of schnapps) and Sprite. It's good, but very, very sweet. After only one, Brenda started to snort, so I had to cut her off!
We were obviously being too noisy because the waitress asked us if we were getting loopy. After a single, lousy chick drink, we reverted back to ice tea and diet pepsi.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
MORE MONTICELLO FLOOD PICS
Click on this link for some more photos of the floods in Monticello. It's getting bad in Cedar Rapids, too. Parts of Edgewood Road are closed and they are ordering an evacuation of the town of Palo. It's 1993 all over again!
Monday, June 9, 2008
BRENDA'S DAUGHTER AT A BAND CONCERT
Click here for some photos of Brenda's daughter, Kristin, at a band concert in the park in Monticello. Bren, she looks just like you!!!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
BRENDA'S HANDSOME SON, NICK
Here are a couple pictures of Brenda's son, Nick, at the two proms he attended.
Quite the handsome boy, Brenda!!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
LUNCH WITH BRENDA
Brenda and I met for lunch today at Applebee's. The meal took approximately half an hour. It took another three hours to stop laughing and talking. 
I just love that woman!!!
I just love that woman!!! Monday, May 5, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
NICK'S MOTORCYCLE
Hey, Carron,
The Monticello Girls Basketball Team played in Des Moines last Thursday. My son Nick and his buddies decided to cheer the girls on in style (hee,hee,hee).They gave each other a mohawk haircut, and wore pink-and-white tee-shirts. The girls played really well! The guys have since shaved their mohawk haircuts into buzz cuts.
Nick's had a goal/"dream" to buy a really nice motorcycle . He has been working 2 jobs (last summer and after school) to earn the money.Well, that is just what he did last weekend. Nick is very proud of being "owner" of a car AND a motorcycle.
Mom here, is very proud of Nick's work ethics, money management, ability to set high goals ~ and attain them! He is growing up; he's a good ol' kiddo; and I already know that I am going to miss him next year after he graduates!
Have a great day!!!!
Brenda
The Monticello Girls Basketball Team played in Des Moines last Thursday. My son Nick and his buddies decided to cheer the girls on in style (hee,hee,hee).They gave each other a mohawk haircut, and wore pink-and-white tee-shirts. The girls played really well! The guys have since shaved their mohawk haircuts into buzz cuts.
Nick's had a goal/"dream" to buy a really nice motorcycle . He has been working 2 jobs (last summer and after school) to earn the money.Well, that is just what he did last weekend. Nick is very proud of being "owner" of a car AND a motorcycle.
Mom here, is very proud of Nick's work ethics, money management, ability to set high goals ~ and attain them! He is growing up; he's a good ol' kiddo; and I already know that I am going to miss him next year after he graduates!
Have a great day!!!!
Brenda
Friday, February 29, 2008
WONDERFUL VIDEO FROM BRENDA
Brenda passed along the link to this video about teenage driving. Watch it yourself and then pass it on to your kids. It's worth it!
The actual website is http://www.journeysafe.com/presentation if you want to share it with others.
Thanks, Brenda!!
The actual website is http://www.journeysafe.com/presentation if you want to share it with others.
Thanks, Brenda!!
Monday, October 8, 2007
Friday, October 5, 2007
CARLA'S CLONE
Can you tell the guy in the middle of the top picture is Carla's son, Jacob?
Geez, I've never seen two people look more alike!
Also in the top photo, on the left, is Brenda's son, Nick.
In the bottom photo are Kelly, Carla, and Michelle. The pic was taken at Scott's Welcome Home Party in August.
(Thanks to Brenda for all the photos!!)
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