Birthday:
November 1
"MPG - good to hear from you! I have been traveling a bit about once a month in endu pin some other state. I think I may go to MEM next week - if they don't cut it at the last minute, as they have been recently for budget reasons - I know this is not…"
"I hope I'll be here at that time... I will be in LA the week of the 9th. I am going to Fairbanks on Monday of next week for three days. Funny how things work out!"
"Dude!! We still have the olive oil, natch!! This is used for cooking damned near everything in this house. I even had to argue with my Chinese cooking mentor. I will settle for Soy Bean for the chinese only. Come on - FedEx yourself up, my brother.…"
"Allen, I have a class to teach in Anchorage that week, so I can't get up tp FAI. Any chance you could take a day off when you fly through Anchorage - or even a few hours? It sure would be wonderful to see you...Let me know either way. I will try to…"
"HI Ann Marie and Larry,
Great to see the family. It is amazing how much it took me back to the high school years and after in Westchester, seeing those photos. I would be able to see who those kids have for a mother where ever I met them. Beautiful…"
Great to see the family. It is amazing how much it took me back to the high school years and after in Westchester, seeing those photos. I would be able to see who those kids have for a mother where ever I met them. Beautiful…"
"Hey Dude!! How are you? I cannot believe how many people on this site live in FL!!! I opted for other shores, but we are well. Bonnie, who resolutely refuses to join this site--too busy she says, is also well. We still have loads of fun together. We…"
"Hi Nancy! Glad to see yuo here! Coming back to Acnhorage any time soon? We are experiencing spring at last (even though it is a bit early). Paul"
"Great news, my brother. Look forward to being able to communicate more!
Have fun storming the castle, boys!"
Have fun storming the castle, boys!"
"Hello Craig! How have you been? It has been a while since we talked. We are breaking into spring (somewhat early for up here, but everyone is keyed up and hoping), so gardening is starting to go to the forefront of everyone's mind. Hope you are well…"
"Hi Bob, Nice to see your name here. What have you been up to all these years? I have moved from CA to AK ( I always did like extremes) and done a bit or roaming in between, often for work, so it has been fun. Even here in AK, I am very big into…"
"Hi Ann! We ended up selling that car a year or two after we bought it from you. We needed a bigger vehicle because of the kid, so we sold it to someone and told them it needed a new radiator and that he could not drive it more than 15 miles at a…"
"Well, well, Jimmy Lee!! How are you doing? Been a long time since you came to visit with us in Oakland - my guess wiould be 20 years! I've thought about you over the years, wondering waht you were up to. We love Alaska--it's a great place to live.…"
"Hi Andy! Nice to see you here--welcome! There are a lot of 14th Corps on the site (join the group there are about 40 of us in there), and tons of other old friends. What a great place to reconnect. Love to Peggy -
Paul"
Paul"
"Hi Deb, I never throw the good coffee. We jsut use the brewed stuff for amusing and astounding tourists. The espresso we keep where it belongs - in our cups or mouths (some of us can't wait too long). Actually, we are all coffee nuts up here. In a…"
"We also lived with Paul and her two daughters who are intheir 30s now with 15 year old children each! And there was another woman-I think she was some kind of techie or someting. She was a college division alum. Fun in those days, wasn't it? Have…"
"Deb, Summer is June - mid-August. The temps, which we consider hot, are 75F with a few bursts in either direction, but I have never seen it above 88F in Anchorage. It does hit the mid-90s in Fairbanks. In fact, they have one of the largest temp…"
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Life IS balancing out and you were right, the first 2-3 months were THE worst part. I recall thinking I wouldn't wish it on an enemy but it's manageable now and not as intense at 4+ mo's...I'm working now on moving forward without feeling I'm forsaking the memory of the person...I can see myself coming to acceptance, which is the idea :)
Death of someone precious is one of the most difficult issues I've ever dealt with - by FAR more difficult than anything associated with TWI. I've been committed to dealing with it rather than sidestepping it because I want nothing bitter left in me. No leftovers. I'm reading "Recovering from the Losses in Life" by H. Norman Wright which has proven to be good help.
Because it's painful & almost taboo...there's very little genuine knowledge & willingness re; dealing with death among people but those who have it and share it are invaluable.
I've had opportunities to help others with new losses since...there's nothing anyone can do to take it away but being present, caring & listening helps. The bereaved often need to sort things out so need a patient listener. The people who just asked how I was or who said or wrote "love you" or who hugged at the right time or who kept me in good company were healing...those who shared their own experience as you did made a huge impact so I didn't feel I was the only one who ever felt so bad. It was sure a perfect time for me to hook back up with old friends and cronies. God knew all and made it as easy for me as possible. Thank you Paul. You are a man among men and have my respect.
Spring is more welcomed this year than any other. In April I go to NJ for my 30th HS reunion. By then it will be a great time to travel a little again. I'm determined to find some awesome dress and slink about in fun & style :)
No need to worry about us bringing too many shoes. My sister Rose and I are both very practical types. When we are on vacation, we usually bring tennis shoes and hiking boots, one pair each. Maybe extra shoelaces. Shy Minnesota farm gals like us would never buy attractive shoes that would draw attention to us. I will let you know when we are up that way. With the below zero temperatures we have had in recent weeks, we haven't discussed any trips north. Our next trip is probably Albuquerque, NM in mid March. We'll dream of and maybe plan our Alaska trip in July. Rose was in Alaska several years ago while she was in dental school doing some volunteer work. She loved it up there. Hiked every chance she got.
I drool over the pictures, make grandiose plans and then look at my budget, get a reality check (remembering that by July I will be exhausted if I plant too much ) and buy wholesale. Mark's turned into a gardener too, thank God, or else the whole thing would go to weeds by July 4.
Right now I am dreaming of roses, it has been a while since I had a rose garden. (the Japanese Beetle Invasion of 2002, don't ask, the carnage is too graphic)
I love your pictures, you folks look so happy and your daughter(s) are beautiful. I love this site, I love that we can connect and it doesn't matter if we're "in or out", just that we all experinced something that only 7,000 other people did and yet each corp is unique because of the mix of people.
I love you and sometime soon, I'll share some of my favorite Paul memories and see if my memory still serves me well.
Jacqueline
Finally, one beautiful August day I walked out my door to that intoxicating fragrance and what did I see? The biggest doe I had ever seen munching delicately on my lillies. I managed to scare her off and only had one lilly intact to show at fair.
Now, everytime I cut someones hair, I pitch the hair out on my garden. The smell of humankind seems to keep them out of my garden.
Right now it seems like I am in Alaska, we had snow and ice for the last day and we have had some -0 days and nights. Last week -6, this week -0 and Monday expecting a 30 degree warm up. 2 weeks ago it was almost 50! You know Ohio, always changing.
Good writing to you Paul,
Love, Jacqueline
I have been the Garden Club president for 4 years and Champaign County Rose Queen once so I can die a happy woman.
I have some wonderful memories of putting together the Way Corps weddings our first year and hanging out with you was a highlight of my time a WayWorld. I loved hearing from you and am so glad I found this site. Love to you and Bonnie.
Mark sends his heartfelt hello too,
Jacqueline
I remember the nail. I am scarred for life from it. I have recurrent nightmares about it and I haven't had a decent night's sleep since that day that I viewed it. Lol Seriously though what i remember most is you and your big heart. I miss you. Give my love to Bonnie.
Love, Maria Hines
PS If you ever need a vacation from Alaske and all that beauty, you and bonnie can come visit me in the vacation capital of the Midwest, Fort Wayne, In .
It would have been great to see you. So how is Alaska? So you went to Japan. It's a beautiful country and I often wonder what God was thinking about when he arrayed that landscape. Our planet is not boring. I always remember your tatoo, on one of your feet or ankles right? Was it a butterfly, La Mariposa? You know I am studying Espanol so soon I wil be Bi-Lingual.
Love,
Bonnie Kim
Love,
Joy
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