TommyLog – HUGE STORMS Hit Appleton, WI

WOW… it’s really amazing how a little wind can make such a big difference. Well the people of Appleton found out the hard way. I was watching the storms from my Green Bay local but knew it was bad when all my friend at the City Center were out of power. That’s pretty major stuff.

What I came home to, well you can see by the pics, not very pretty. THANKFULLY no losses of life or real damage other then some inconvenience. A power outage for a few hours and come tree cleanup, not a big deal. But our family is so blessed. Some families were out of power all weekend long. Make sure to thank the WE Energies guys for working so hard. They really pulled through this weekend for the peeps in Appleton.

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GoodBye Trusty Old Friend…

DateLine April 26th, 2010

9:14 PM – Post ad of Criagslist – no photos in original ad

For Sale – 2002 GMC Envoy XL 4X4 – SLT. Black. Features: Bose Premium Sound System w/ 6 CD changer, Power Sunroof, Heated Leather Seats, Self Leveling Suspension, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Seats 7 with 3rd row seating, Rear seat DVD, Rear heat and A/C, 3rd Party Remote Start, 20 inch Black Rims with Good Year Eagle’s. I have original 17’s to throw in if interested.

101,000 miles, New water pump & electric fan at 95,000. Engine run great. A/C blows cold.

Body has a few scraps from years of love and wear. Rims show signs of wear from winters in Wisconsin.

Car is viewable in Green Bay, East Side during work hours, or Appleton after 6:00 pm by appointment

Call 920-205-0033 for more info

10:00 PM – 2 phone calls already

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April 27th, 2010

3:00 PM- John R calls asking for VIN #, says he has needs to go to the bank. Will drive to see me with his sweetheart. Meeting me at 6:15 pm…

5:45 PM – Getting trusty Professional Grade GMC Envoy washed – get phone call from Green bay, guy says he has cash in hand wanting to see the car ASAP. Have to tell him another suitor is en route… call him later

6:16 PM – John R and sweetie shoe up for test drive

7:34 PM – Titles filled out and 60 crisp, sequentially serial numbers $100 bills in my hand…

8:00 PM – Old license plates come off…

8:05 PM – John R drives off into the sunset

8:07 PM – call Green bay guy, tell him car is sold. His reply “Bummer!”

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Less then 24 hours from posting to sale…. Wow that was easy…

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The Impact of Baby Eden

A few days ago, Becky brought to my attention a family in her hometown of Idaho and their 1.1 micro premie Eden. Baby Eden Swenson was born on December 28th. Eden was only 23 weeks. 4 months early, boy that little one just wanted to meet mom and dad. Becky and I kept tabs on Baby Edens progress via a blog that was set up. Daily we would check the progress of that little one. Neither Becky nor I have ever met the parents, Jeremy and Rachel, but their strength is amazing. My daughter Clara was born 6 premature. She had to spend a few days in the NICU here in Wisconsin and I saw some pretty small people in there, but I do not recall seeing anyone this small.

Today during lunch, Becky IM’d me to say that Eden had passed. Against all odds, Eden held on for 10 long days. My heart was ripped in two. I had to close my door at work and just let the tears stream down my face. I admit it I’m a softie when it comes to children. How can a family in Wisconsin be so touched by a little girl in Idaho. How does that happen?

During my drive to get the kids for what I call “big kid weekend” I vlogged about Baby Eden and the impact in my life.

Then tonight when I came home and saw the good-bye posting, WOW, it hit me again. I had to just pick up Baby Drew and hug him tight. I wish I had the right words…but are there really right words for this situation? I know of no Hallmark cards that can help.

Baby Eden, you certainly must have been a choice spirit to only need 10 days on this earth. Oh how blessed you are!! Heavenly Father must have a lot for you to do to prepare for the rest of us! What a special family to help you on your short journey. Till we meet again!

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