NON-REPLACEABLE ORNAMENTS...

Ornaments like these two can never be replaced.  They are just plain glass ornaments
but inside are Christmas messages from my son when he was small, years ago.
The first one was on a gift from him that says "to mom from Kevin" and the second
one was on another gift and he wrote "Mom, from your red headed woodpecker"
These are precious to me...Love you son!
 

HAND PAINTED IN 19778

The little Christmas tree with the circle ornaments was hand painted by my
daughter, Suzie, back in 1978.

This little cane was painted the same year by my daughter.  I have about
ten or twelve on my tree that she painted way back then and
are precious to me.  We look at them together each year
with a smile.

TAT for PAM

My daughter, Suzie couldn't be at the Life Celebration for her best friend, Pam, since she was so
far away and had just been there the week before ... so she got a tattoo of what Pam told her
when Suzie was crying and telling Pam she was sorry for crying.

Suzie got the tattoo the same time as the service was being held ...

PAM GRAVES JAMES...

My daughter's best friend got her WINGS today after a long long battle with Cancer...

Pamela Lin James August 24, 1967 - September 25, 2013 Pam is survived by her husband Ken, daughter Kassy, son Cody, mother Della and sisters Tammy and Brandi of Bakersfield. Pam and Ken have been residents of Chula Vista (San Diego) for 14 years. A celebration of life will be held at Paseo Del Rey Church, 900 Paseo Del Rey, Chula Vista on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Reception immediately following. Her passion was following and participating in her childrens' achievements and was immensely proud of them.
 www.bakersfield.com/obits

Pam with my son Kevin

Pam and my daughter Suzie

Coffey/Coffee Call: Who are these folks?

Coffey/Coffee Call: Who are these folks?

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???