NOT IN AFGHANISTAN ANY MORE!

There he is mama and Mrs. Glover!



Here comes my boy!

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Over here Justin ... here we are !!!!!!

After eight month, here comes my LOVE!!!!

                                       

Missed you so much!

Hi mom!!!!

                                                                    



Hey dad!!!




Nothing like a brother's love

Daddy!!!



Love you daddy!

My dad's home!

Justin and his wife Taylor and their son Colton...



Home from Afghanistan for the second time!!!
 now ....
 Let's all go to the BEACH house!!!!

HOPPER HERITAGE ...

Went to the Bentonville library to do some more research on our Hopper family.  I didn't find anything on our direct line but did find information on cousins way back, maybe it will help someone if I post it and it's one way I won't lose it...

Rockingham Co., N.C. Will Abstracts    Volume 1   1785 - 1865   page 60

C:118 JEREMIAH HOPPER: June 16, 1851 Prb. Aug 1851
Wife, Nancy Hopper,
Dau, Betsey Baugh 
Sons, Permenies D. Hopper, Greenville Hopper
Exr: Neighbor John Strong,
Wit: Charles Strong, Thomas W. Keen

Same book as above page 39

B:99 JOSHUA HOPPER:  Oct 11, 1824  Prb. May 1834
Wife, Lucy Hopper 
Sons, Jesse Hopper (land whereon I live bouned by James Dillard, estate of Joshua Lindsay and Jerry Hopper) Thomas Hopper, William Hopper, Joseph Hopper, Darby Hopper, Joshua Hopper.
Daus, Unity Odel, Ann Grogan, Rodock Stephens.
Exrs: Son Jesse Hopper, L. David, Bartho Grogan, John Vernon

JUSTIN COMING HOME FROM AFGHANISTAN ...

Justin is coming home from his 2nd tour in Afghanistan.   This is the shirt
his wife, Taylor made to wear to his home coming.

Justin's brother and wife, Taylor leaving to go meet
his plane that is bringing him HOME !!!
Go Kids !!!!!  Get Him !!!
Thank you God that he is coming home !!!!

GENTRY LOCAL MARINE LAID TO REST...

Today Gentry lined the streets with flags and people in honor of
Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Tuttle, 19 year old Marine who
lost his life July 14 in Germany.
Our heart goes out to his family.  God Bless Them....

GRANSON, JUSTIN DUE HOME FROM AFGANISTAN IN FEW DAYS...

Come on Mom, it's time to GO get Daddy...

I knew you would agree :)

MEETING GRAND DAUGHTER FOR FIRST TIME ...

My son Kevin standing in the road waiting for his sister to arrive!
 He and his family just got here from Bakersfield, California.
His daughter, Amber came with him and it's a surprise for aunt
Suzie. 

First hugs !!!!

Suzie just seen Amber !!!!
 

More hugs and a few tears.

Giving her brother the "what fore" notice the fist!
Such a fun day.  This is the first time I had gotten to meet
my grand daughter, Amber.  Seventeen years is a long
time but it was one of those life things where the
relationship ended and people go their own way.
Thank God we found each other ...

MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH...

Judy, my darling crazy daughter Suzie and me.
I think it's the "Hopper" coming out in my daughter... LOL
She is go much like my Dad was...so much fun!!!!!

My daughter, Suzie and her husband Brian, took their Mother's out to
Abuelo's for a great Mexican lunch.  I had heard it was a good place
to go but hadn't been there yet.  It was very good and we had a great
time.  They were giving all the Mother's a t-shirt so we had to our
pictures taken in them.  Fun at Abuelo's in Rogers, Arkansas :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DAUGHTER...

This is a picture of my daughter and her boys about 10 years ago.  I have
always loved it, they are having so much fun running around the
yard.  Today is her 46th birthday.  Happy Birthday dear daughter,
I love you!!!

MRI ...

Went for the MRI to see what is wrong with my sciatica nerve.  They say it is inflamed and pinched.  All I know is that I have never had anything hurt so bad!  I thought I was going to almost die when I had to lay in that MRI tube for about 20 minutes and not move.  Oh ... I could have just cried !!!!

SCIATICA NERVE AND ER...

Ended up in the ER this morning from all the medication these doctors have me on. I have been to five doctors and physical therapy since this sciatica nerve started in January.  I can't walk, can't get into the shower with out help, can't do anything but suffer.  Each  doctor gives me a new pill and sends me on to another doctor.  The specialist they sent me to, told me to walk 45 minutes each day.  Right!  I can't make it to the bathroom with out help.  What may I ask is he talking about!!!

The ER doctor gave me two shots of something and told me to go home and not move.  My whole back side is inflamed .  You can say that again!!!!  My leg feels like it is on fire!!! Going to go back on Monday for an MRI.  Just want this to STOP!!!!  It's the pain from hell...

This is what the Internet says about Sciatica Nerve:

Pain symptoms from sciatica, usually caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve, can vary significantly from one person to the next. Usually starting in the lower back, sciatic pain can radiate through the pelvis, buttocks and down the back of the leg. Usually symptoms are only felt on one side of the body.

Depending on the source of trouble, sciatic pain may be felt in the foot or even all the way to the toes. Sciatic nerve pain intensity can range from minor to severe, causing burning or aching sensations.

Sciatica also causes tingling, numbness or weakness in the affected areas in some cases. Increased pain or numbness is common while sitting down.

TWO SICK-O'S...

Here we are, the two sick-o's.  I am still on my walker while
visiting my daughter, Suzie, in the hospital on all days,
Valentines Day!
They thought she was having another heart attack but
she says it came down to stress.  This is the second time
she has been admitted to the hospital for her heart.
We make quite the pair!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME.....

I am turning the big 68 today.  My mom and sister came over
to wish me a Happy Birthday.  Mom gave me  a check which
I will use to buy make up that I need so much.  Linda, my sister
gave me the greatest African violet pot for my AV collection.
Not sure which plant I will put in it but I love it.  Don't think I
like the age 68, I have always had the idea that would be my
last year of life.  Don't know where that came from but it popped
into my head a few years ago when having a fun conversation
with my aunt Ann and cousin Sharon and it stuck.  Suzie will
probably come over on the week end.

DOCTOR RESULTS...

Doctor took x-ray of my back and leg, did ultra sound to check for blood clots plus a a shot and prescription for Meloxicam.  Have to go back next week.  The shot did great and I can walk without
it hurting so bad....today that is...hope it keeps working.

SORE MUSCLE...

Not sure what is going on with my leg but I am on my way to see the Doctor today.  I have been limping around for about two weeks and it feels like a sore muscle but not getting better and getting harder to walk.  What in the world is going on here???

SAYING GOODBYE...

My grandson, Justin, saying goodbye to his sweet
little family, Taylor and 3 month old son, Colton.
Justin is being deployed to Afghanistan for the
second time.  They are just about to load on the
buses that will take them to the air strip.
I hate this!!!! 

NOTHING SWEETER...

Nothing sweeter than opening up my facebook page and seeing the
happy little face of my 3 moth old great grandson. Colton James.
Love your smile sweet baby!!!

AFRICAN VIOLET DAY..

Been working with my African Violet collection today, planting and re-potting.
I planted about ten baby plants and 15 leaves.  Like I need more plants but I
can't bring myself to throw them out; 

COUNT DOWN...

This time next week my grandson, Justin (front row on the left with the Purple Heart)
will be on his way back to Afghanistan for the his second deployment. 
I don't mind telling you, I HATE IT !!!!
Sometimes life really SUCKS!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR...

"Today is the first blank page in your 365 page book. Make it a good one!" :) Happy New Year!