Bobby Whitehurst Did Not Go Home

The doctors felt that Bobby needed to stay in the hospital longer and they plan to review his progress day by day. Therefore, he did not go home on Wednesday.

Tim Eakes Has Surgery

Tim Eakes, our neighbor, had carpel tunnel surgery on both hands last Friday. He is home and doing well. Please keep him in your prayers for the surgery to have resolved the pain in his hands.

News from April Guardabascio & Family in Florida

Hi all! Here is a link to our blog site with a new entry and lots of new photos of the kids…including some in their NY Giants football uniforms.
http://a-verylongday.livejournal.com/

Happy Wednesday,
Joe & April

Update on Bobby Whitehurst

We spoke with both Patricia and Pam today, Tuesday, concerning Bobby. He is doing better and is hopeful that the doctor will release him tomorrow to return home.

Connie Headed to Georgia

Connie McGrath, Ed's sister, is headed to Georgia to visit with her sister Alma and family for the week. Greg Holland's wife, Carolyn, goes to Georgia once a month on business and Connie is going to ride down with her. Hope they have a wonderful time!

Ed's Brother, Bobby

Bobby Whitehurst was admitted to the hospital last night with breathing problems. He has pneumonia. They are planning to run some tests today. Please keep Bobby in your thoughts and prayers.

Home From Florida

We made it home safe and sound.

In today's Daily Reflector newspaper, there was a photo we submitted while in Florida.

Pictures from April Guardabascio, Florida

Hi all – here are some updated photos of the boys, including a trip to the zoo (which included a petting zoo with goats) and an outing at a local park. Also, both boys have learned to drink the leftover milk from their cereal bowl. Quite a milestone, I think you’ll agree. J Enjoy,
Joe & April
Pictures for you!
From: April Guardabascio (click on the link below)
Pictures from April Guardabascio

Myrtle Holland has Returned Home Again from the Hospital

Myrtle has been released from the hospital and is doing well at home.

Tornado Sunday Night in NC

Our friend, Jerry Mizell, from Pactolus was affected by the tornados that passed though eastern North Carolina on Sunday night. His barn in the back yard was damaged, as was his house. Many friends and neighbors have been helping with the effort to clean up and get things back to normal. Our thoughts are with Jerry and Vickie.

Coming Home From the Keys

Ed & I are planning to begin our journey home on Wednesday, February 20. It will take us several days to get back. We look forward to seeing everyone.

My Aunt, Edna Stein, Passes Away (My Mom's Sister)

Edna E. Stein, 87, of La Crosse died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, of natural causes.Edna was born in Pitt County, N.C., to James Edward and Inez Whitehurst on Oct. 12, 1920.She was preceded in death by two brothers, four sisters and her parents. Remaining are three siblings of 11, Georgia Oakley, Clara Williams and Catherine (Darrel) Bullock who all still reside in North Carolina.Edna enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps in 1944 as a lieutenant. In October 1946 she married Raymond W. Stein and they were blessed with four children, Joanne (Timothy) Peters, Don (Mary) Stein, Joseph Stein and Robert (Lynn) Stein.Edna had 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.While residing in La Crosse, she was an RN at Lutheran Hospital for two years and was director of Nursing and Administrator at Hillview Nursing Home from 1958 to retirement in 1980.Active memberships included American Legion Post 52, VFW Auxiliary and Eagles Auxiliary.Edna enjoyed her family, her travels, her golfing friends and all her friends at Ardies restaurant.She led a very full life.Beloved mother and grandmother stated, “Do not feel sad for me, I enjoyed my life, friends and family.”Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at Olivet Lutheran Church, French Island, La Crosse. The Rev. David Baldukas will officiate and burial will be in French Island Cemetery alongside her husband. Family and friends may call the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service.Dickinson Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Pictures From Our Trip to Florida

A pelican "fishing" at the marina waterfront in Key West

View from our room in Ft. Lauderdale

A heron eating a fish in Islamarada

Pelicans swimming in the Keys

A beach in Islamarada

Pictures Welcomed

If anyone has any information or pictures to share, please forward them to me. I would love to post them on the blog.

Myrtle Holland Returned to Hospital

Myrtle was released from the hospital, stayed home a couple of days and returned to the hospital. When I last spoke to Connie, she was still in the hospital at Greenville. Will give an update as soon as we hear something else.

James Family & Whitehurst Family Meet in Ft. Lauderdale

Chris was at Atlantic University in Jupiter for an Art Show. Mindy and Robin were visiting Mindy's mom in West Palm Beach and Jerry and Glenda were in Ft Lauderdale on vacation for a few days. Ed and I drove up from Key West and spent some time at Bahia Mar in Ft Lauderdale to visit everyone!

Jerry & Glenda Whitehurst Visit Us in Key West

Susan & Janene Visit Us in Key West

Hunting Trip to Mexico

Judson, James, Pat and Randy recently went on a hunting trip to Mexico to shoot ducks. Here are some pictures to prove they went!

Beth & Judson Return from Vacation in Mexico

Myrtle Holland Released from Hospital

Myrtle was released from the hospital this afternoon (Sunday) and is on the way home!

Ed's Sister in Hospital

Myrtle Holland, Ed's sister who lives in the Belvoir community, was admitted to the hospital early this morning with blood clots in both legs. She is on total bed rest and will be at Pitt Memorial Hospital for the next day or so. Our thoughts and prayers are with Myrtle and her family. I'm sure she will have a speedy recovery.

Farrish's Mom Out of Hospital

Leah, Farrish's mom is out of the hospital and has gone back to work.

Leah Evans, Farrish's Mom in the Hospital

Kevin and Farrish called last night to let us know that her mom, Leah, went to the hospital with chest pains. She is staying for a day or so for tests to be run. I'm sure she will be fine.

Lunch in Key West, Monday, February 4th

On Tuesday, we had lunch in Key West. Watching the fish and birds at the marina was very entertaining. We also ran into a pirate looking over a boat. Wonder if he was thinking about hijacking it???

My Cousin, Steve Williams, is Engaged

My cousin, Steve Williams, of Greenville is engaged to be married. He and Cynthia Wall are planning a small, private ceremony on April 26. Cindy's home town is Clayton, NC. We'd like to wish them a happy and prosperous future!!!!!

Our First Few Days in SugarLoaf Key

We arrived safely on Thursday around lunch, got checked in and spent the day relaxing. Ed drove each day. ( I think he was afraid of my driving.) He told me once we rented a car in Key West, it was my turn to drive, so that was fine with me . . . . .

We had lunch at the Sunset Pier yesterday, next to Mallory Square in Key West. This is where the big cruise ships dock. There were a couple of big ones in port on Friday.

This morning we got up and where did we go???? The flea market, of course. They have a great market here on Big Pine Key, about 20 minutes from us.

I've walked around today and taken a few pictures. The pub is the building with the blue top. This is where you can play bingo, listen to the band, get a beer, etc. The other picture shows some pelicans in the mangroves at the KOA Park Marina.