This is Tom's older sister who carried him around so much when he was a baby, he never walked until he was almost 2.
She is fighting breast cancer
she is unable to work at the moment'
she got a free room at the casino where she was employed before she got sick..
Did she hide away to have time alone with her husband?
Did she sell it for much needed cash?
Oh no
In true Porch fashion, she invited her grandchildren, her nieces and me to go have a party.
This is Emmy and her grandchildren and my great-nieces Sydney and Maddie in the window of our hotel room.
Our family has a long tradition of indulging our children.
We enjoyed the pool
And the view
We ate at this amazing buffet
This is my dear Maddie, who is 11
We saw the movie 1408, which scared me so bad it gave me a crick in my neck.
Then we met some boys who were staying in 1408, so we had to have photographic evidence.
Caitlin says she looks like the first girl who gets killed in the horror movie!
we loitered in the hallways...
Dear Emmie, who knows that if you don't know what else to do, throw a party!
20 comments:
love all the pictures, your sister in law sounds like a fighter and a fun person. Good for her for having fun.
If nothing else Have fun! My prayer will go up for Sis-in-law Emmie! Take care of you and yours and hope your tomorrow brings with it some smiles!
Katie
That was so nice of Emmie to invite all of you for a party instead of having a pity party alone. I wish Emmie well. Paula
God bless you, Emmie... I can see He already has... but I will pray for more blessings, healings and for you to be well.
Thank you, Marti for sharing your wonderful trip!
be well,
Dawn
What a nice memory for all of you. It looks like everyone had a good time. Linda in Washington state
What a wonderful time you all had! Thank you for sharing the pics and your memories!
Just thinking about horror flicks gives me the willies... lol
Michelle
i wanna be your friend!!..you guys sure know how to have fun!!!!..and that is what life is all about..nothing wrong with indulging the children..what awesome memories....
Lyn
Now there's a woman who knows how to make beautiful memories!!! - Barbara
Hello,
I think this is the first time I've visited your journal not sure I'm new here.
Just wanted to say I love this entry reminds me of my family when all else fails just party.
Looks like lots of fun and I enjoyed the pictures.
Love the 1408... I wanted to go see that movie that's funny you all went to see who was in there.
Take care, Chrissie
Great entry! She sounds like a sweet woman.
traci
I'm sorry to hear about Emmie and her health challenges... sounds like she is not letting it get her down! Looks like you all had a blast and created some lasting memories. Thanks for stopping by my journal, love your comments. Hope you and emmie and the family have many more years hanging out on the Back Porch of Life!!
Michael
You make me want to take a holiday so badly.
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Looks like you had a great time there. Where was the hotel? It looks great.
Gaz xxx
I would like to meet her. She sounds like a lot of fun! I will have to remember to throw a party the next time I am at my wits end.
Kelli
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Looks like you guys had a great time as always!
My thoughts, hugs and prayers for SIL Emmy.
Martha
I love your family get togethers. No matter where you go, you all have such a good time! bea
Between the beach and the partying, I'm almost willing to move to your neck of the woods.
Jude
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Looks like a great time. I hope things go well for Emmie.
Linda. x.
What a lovely looking family you have. :o)
Love Sandra xxxx
looks like fun!!!
Becky
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