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Dad, Mom, Mems, Pops, Grammy, Papa, Al & Trina

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Dad, Mom, Mems, Pops, Grammy, Papa, Al & Trina

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This Christmas your entire family came together to make you this page of things we are all thankful for.  From our earliest years to this past fall- we are ALL grateful for so many things.  Please read and enjoy this page on this wonderful Christmas Day, 2020.

Love,
Marie, Cliff, Nicole, Lauren, Julie, Greg, Teddy, Michael, Tim, and Chris

PS. Be sure to scroll down.

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Being the best parents through the toughest times you had to overcome

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You always praying with us daily and every night

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Not allowing me to quit on anything and push forward and find the success that we always had

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Not forcing me to play a sport or join a club I didn’t want to join

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The times I was allowed to go out with my friends and knowing where I was and whom I was with

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Attending my school related concerts, games, and teacher/parent conferences growing up

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For all the time we spent together growing up

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For making up so quickly after fights and arguments

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Your support while watching us play sports and watching Ted. That’s something we take with us forever

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For all the phone calls of support and encouragement (at any hour of the day or night) you have given over the years, and that you continue to provide

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All the times you assisted with moving- from college to current

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I am thankful for the many family vacations/trips/outings that have given us loads of memories

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Suggesting that Marie move to St. Louis in April 1990

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Always being supportive of my dreams, goals, and ambitions

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Traveling safely on vacations, trips to Erie for the holidays and anywhere else

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Having faith in the Lord for the mistakes we have made

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You always being willing to watch of pick up Ted and/or Stretch

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For your constant love and affection

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For teaching us to treat others as we would want to be treated

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All the times growing up that you gave me money when I asked.  Now I realize you may not have had much, but you never said no.

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For pops not scaring Greg too badly when he asked to marry me.

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For teaching us respect, values, and how to be a good human being

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For each of you, as you are, and your unique personalities

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The wonderful vacations we went on as kids.  I will never forget Disney the first time.

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I’m thankful for all the laughs and love that we share

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Snow blowing the driveway all winter long for many years

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I am thankful for having your support throughout my life's journey.

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The love you showed us through taking the time to teach us how to drive, do wash, cook, clean, balance a checkbook, and generally be good people

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I’m thankful you allowed us to adopt Rocky and Felix in 1981

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Discovering my inner vegetable

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All the times when we left the house that you said “I love you” and “Be safe”.

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Your great ability to listen

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Trina’s unending love and generosity

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All the times I was down and your positive spirits brought up my mood.

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For coming to watch all of my sports games

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Going to church as a family every Sunday

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I’m thankful for all the summers I spent at your house

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Allowing Greg and I to move in with you for “only a few months”.  And letting our cats come too.

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I am thankful for laughing together.

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For your daily prayers

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Introducing us all to the heartfelt hand squeeze in church - pass it along!

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For all the meals you have provided

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The great Christmases we had growing up! We were always surprised and happy!

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For teaching us to treat others as we would want to be treated

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Coming to my plays in junior high

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Al’s wicked sense of humor

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Pork and sauerkraut cooked with love

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I am thankful for playing fun games together.

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You all have the ability to edit or add to this page. To do so:
1.  Move the cursor to the green background.  You might have to scroll to the bottom to do this.
2.  Double-click and a text box will appear.
3.  Type your content in the title box and/or the text box.
4.  You can even take pictures by clicking the camera icon below.

Feel free to add pictures on Christmas!