Author Archives: Leilani

Lilly’s Footprints

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Leilani

I had prayed to make the right decision about Magoo’s little dog Lilly.  I asked God to help me find what was right for her in her depression over losing dad.  With Lilly’s footprints all over our hearts we had … Continue reading →

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Backtracking

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Leilani

There were so many things that happened during our Vegas trip and before the departure of Magoo.  Bill and I were sitting in the terminal waiting for our flight back to Houston.  I was sipping on a glass of wine … Continue reading →

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Mother Knows Best

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Leilani

Trust is EarnedForgiveness Takes TimeFaith Is Life’s Key My mother always said if you don’t trust someone don’t be around them.  Simple.  Distance yourself.  The Bible says there are double the angels around us in God’s name than there are … Continue reading →

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The Funeral Home Experience

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Leilani

Some things in life are almost too much to bear.  On the top of my list is the funeral home.  The creepiest place on the planet.  Men in black , extra large elevators (made with marble floors and brass handles) which … Continue reading →

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We have lost Magoo

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Leilani

This blog will be short and sweet.  My dad passed away last night at the ripe old age of 98.  He had a wonderful life full of adventure and fun.  We will all miss him terribly… especially his little dog … Continue reading →

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Life’s Little Treasures

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Leilani

Oh Lord, you have finally challenged me to the limit.  I have done the ultimate “gross out”.  Getting Magoo to poop and pee on/in a pan.  I really thought I had seen it all.  Wrong!  98 year old “rod and … Continue reading →

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Magoo’s Magic Carpet Ride!

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Leilani

At 5:45 AM on Thursday, January 17TH, Magoo hit the carpet with a crash!  The port-a-potty went head over heels with him.  I jumped out of bed bolted to the monitor, only to see a laid out, carpet kissing, rug … Continue reading →

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When In Doubt…Serve Meatballs!

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Leilani

Getting started today with medical updates.  Bill will be having a sleep apnea test tonight.  He gets to spend the night at the clinic and snore all he wants to.  Bill has had bouts of restless night sleep and Dr. Odhav … Continue reading →

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Final Farewell for Michele

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Leilani

How to begin?  How to describe the emptiness?  How to absorb the pain that lingers with your son on the loss of his wife?  We said our earthly goodbyes to Michele on Thursday.  The funeral home was packed.  If I … Continue reading →

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Getting It Off My Chest

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Leilani

This past Saturday was a very sad day for our family.  If you follow me or Lani on Facebook , you already know that my we lost my beautiful daughter-in-law to congestive heart failure at the ripe ole age of 31.  … Continue reading →

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