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  • John Lardin 12:02 pm on December 29, 2018 Permalink  

    THE LARDINS 

    As you read this Judy and John will be on their way to Fl leaving on New Years Day and expect to arrive in Ft. Myers on Thursday. John continues with his chemo treatment every two weeks and arrangements are complete for the treatment in Fl. They had a wonderful Christmas spending time with everyone in the family and a New Years party with family at Mikes and Bevs. Judy already has plane tickets to come back in Jan. and Feb, to continue to help with the 93 year old neighbor. John did make his goal of getting to the dome to hit some golf balls before heading to Fl. and after three years is looking to getting back on the course in Fl. and Mi. We ask you to continue to remember John as well as all members of the TRI-V Family in your prayers. THEY DO WORK

     

  • John Lardin 1:15 pm on December 9, 2018 Permalink  

    resubmitted 

    THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

    IN HONOR OF ALL OUR VETERANS AND CURRENT MILITARY PERSONNEL
    It was the night before Christmas he lives all alone

    In a one bedroom house made of plaster and stone.

    I had come down the chimney with presents to give

    And to see just who in this home did live.

    I looked all about a strange sight I did see,

    No tinsel, no presents not even a tree,

    No stockings by the mantel, just boots filled with sand.

    On the wall hung pictures of far distance lands.

    He had medals and badges, awards of all kind,

    And a sober thought came through my mind.

    For this house was different, it was dark and dreary,

    I found the home of a soldier, once I could see clearly.

    The soldier lay sleeping, silent; alone still,

    Curled up on the floor of this one bedroom home

    The face so gentle, the room in such disorder,

    Was this the hero of whom I’d just read?

    Curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed?

    I realized the families that I saw that night

    Owed their lives to these soldiers who are willing to fight.

    Soon around the world the children would play

    And grown-ups would celebrate a bright Christmas Day.

    		 They all enjoy Freedom each month of the year.

    Because of soldiers like the one laying here,

    I couldn’t help but wonder how many lay alone

    On a cold Christmas Eve in a land far away from home.

    The very thought brought a tear to my eye,

    I dropped to my knees as I started to cry,

    The soldier awakened and I heard a rough voice,

    “Santa, don’t cry. This life is my choice,

    I fight for freedom, I don’t ask for more.

    My life is my God, my country, my Corps.”

    The soldier rolled over and drifted to sleep,

    I couldn’t control it, I continued to weep.

    I kept watch for hours, so silent, so still,

    And we both shivered from the night’s cold chill,

    I didn’t want to leave on that dark, cold night,

    This guardian of honor so willing to fight.

    Then the soldier rolled over with a soft voice and pure,

    Whispered, “Carry on Santa. It’s Christmas.

    All is secure.”
     

  • Victoria Angelosanto 10:00 pm on December 1, 2018 Permalink  

    Christmas Message 

    Wishing all our Tri-V Family a beautiful Christmas and a blessed New Year.
    Nick and Victoria Angelosanto

     

    • Lee Anderson 12:24 pm on December 11, 2018 Permalink

      Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our TRI-V friends.

      Lee and Marian

  • John Lardin 12:23 pm on November 29, 2018 Permalink  

    TO OUR MILITAY AND VETERANS 

    THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

    IN HONOR OF ALL OUR VETERANS AND CURRENT MILITARY PERSONNEL

    It was the night before Christmas he lives all alone , They all enjoy freedom each month of the year,

    In a one bedroom house made of plaster and stone. Because of soldiers like the one laying here,

    I had come down the chimney with presents to give, I couldn’t help but wonder how many lay alone

    And to see just who in this home did live. On a cold Christmas Eve in a land far away from home.

    I looked all about a strange sight I did see, The very thought brought a tear to my eye,

    No tinsel, no presents not even a tree, I dropped to my knees as I started to cry,

    No stockings by the mantel, just boots filled with sand. The soldier awakened and I heard a rough voice,

    On the wall hung pictures of far distant lands. “Santa, don’t cry. This life is my choice,

    He had medals and badges, awards of all kind, I fight for freedom, I don’t ask for more.

    And a sober thought came through my mind. My life is my God, my Country, my Corps.”

    For this house was different, it was dark and dreary, The soldier rolled over and drifted to sleep,

    I found the home of a soldier, once I could see clearly. I couldn’t control it, I continued to weep.

    The soldier lay sleeping, silent; alone I kept watch for hours, so silent, so still,

    Curled up on the floor of this one bedroom home and we both shivered from the night’s cold chill,

    The face so gentle, the room in such disorder, I didn’t want to leave on that dark, cold night,

    Was this the hero of whom I’d just read? This guardian of honor so willing to fight.

    Curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed? Then the soldier rolled over with a soft voice

    and pure,

    I realized the families that I saw that night Whispered, “Carry on Santa. It’s Christmas

    Owed their lives to these soldiers who are willing All is secure.”

    to fight. Soon around the world, the children would play

    And grown-ups would celebrate a bright Christmas Day.

     

  • John Lardin 11:06 pm on November 28, 2018 Permalink  

    THE LARDINS 

    November was a busy month for Judy and John. Between the TRI-V activities, John having chemo twice and a eight day trip to Texas to celebrate Thanksgiving with son Larry and his family (19 for dinner) and grandson’s Jacob birthday and Christmas and trip to Caesars to see Lord Of The Dance and Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys it was exhausting. The weather in Texas was dreary, rain and no higher than 55 degrees. The Thanksgiving dinner was unique, not quite what we are used to. John continues on chemo maintenance every two weeks and is preparing to make the necessary arrangements to have chemo in Florida. There plans are to leave right after News Year Day. For all in our TRI-V Family and friends please continue to remember them in your prayers. They continue to work for me and all others.

     

  • John Lardin 7:40 pm on November 28, 2018 Permalink  

    CHRISTMAS GREETING 

    What a wonderful time of the year as we get ready to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. He came from such humble beginnings and gave His life so we might be able to enjoy ours. We thank Him every day for all the blessings He has bestowed upon us and our TRI-V Family. He looks after each of us as we also look after each Club Member sharing in their joys and sorrows throughout the year. We are fortunate to be a member of such a wonderful and caring group of people. May we all share in the joys of His Birthday as we wish everyone a very, very Merry Christmas and a joyful and prosperous New Year. All our love to you, Judy and John Lardin

     

  • Cal Cashmann 3:47 pm on November 25, 2018 Permalink  

    2018 Christmas Greeting 

    We would like to wish all of our Tri-V friends a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. We have certainly enjoyed all the planned activities this year, the great memories they have provided and look forward to another fabulous year with our Tri-V friends. This is a wonderful club and we hope it continues for many more years to come.

    God Bless Your Families and Love To All
    Cal & Jan Cashman

     

  • Brett Barnes 12:24 pm on November 25, 2018 Permalink  

    Christmas Wish 

    From our family to yours, we wish all our Tri-V family a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Wishing you happiness and joy. May HIS peace and comfort surround you and yours! Love, Brett, Lynne, Corey and a Jenna

     

  • Jay Trachsel 12:58 pm on November 23, 2018 Permalink  

    Christmas Wish 

    Liz and I want to wish all of our Tri V family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

     

  • John Lardin 3:06 pm on November 11, 2018 Permalink  

    the Lardins 

    John’s latest scat can showed the chemo is working as the tumor has remained the same. Good news though John was hoping the size of the tumor would have reduced some. Kim and Larry invited Judy and John to Texas to celebrate their first Thanksgiving in their new home. John said yes immediately so they plan on leaving Fri. Nov. 16th, and return on Sun., Nov. 25th. They will celebrate grandson Jacobs birthday as well as Christmas. Jacob’s birthday is Dec. 16 and Judy and John normally make a trip at that time but this year will celebrate all while they are there now. Again John thanks all for your continued prayers for him and all fellow members of the TRI-V family and their friends. THEY DO WORK

     

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