Category: 2015

Ella Welcomes the Blue Angels back to KBay

Friday, 16 Oct 2015

(4444 = ANC at 0925 on 05 Oct)

Let us praise the Lord for his goodness, and bless the King of the ages!

The “Blues” are back in town at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay.

Ella and a number of Maka A Wish children were guests of the Blue Angel’s.

The Blue Angel VIP tent was front and center so everyone had an amazing view.

Doug of Telsa Honolulu, insisted Ella check out the brand new black Tesla Model S P90D.

( Click on the photos to see larger photos)

Despite a bit of liquid sunshine, Ella had a great time.

And, as always… the Blues were awesome.  Fly Navy!

Ella and the Blue Angels

Ella and “The Blues” at KBay. Marines and Angels…it just doesn’t get any better than this

The 4th 12-Week Maintenance Phase

Monday, 31 Aug 2015

(1900 = ANC on 31 Aug)

Christ is our light: come, let us adore!

It is hard to believe Ella is already in the 4th Maintenance Phase.

Today’s spinal tap and chemo infusion into Ella’s central nervous system was uneventful.

For the most part Ella was in high spirits today – so pleased to see her doctors and nurses;

The one down bit was when Ella heard a little girl who was frightend and crying.

God bless and thank you for your prayers

Somebody’s Birthday is Coming UP!

Wednesday, 29 Jul 2015

This is a bit of blast from the past….

But, what the heck…

Birthdays are about looking forward and about looking back.

As we look forward to Lucy entering her teens, Papa would like to take a quick look back to when she was just turning one in Halifax with her Mum, Gran, and Great Granny Violet.

Happy Birthday Lucy

Happy Independence Day !

Saturday, 04 July 2015

Independence Day is a BIG DEAL here in Kailua.

It starts first thing in the morning with our Kailua 4th of July Parade and continues on until the wee hours of the evening with fireworks – some legal and some (most) illegal.

Nearly every politician in the state seems to find an excuse to participate in the parade.  The Governor, both U.S. Senators, both members of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Mayor of Honolulu, and many members of the state legislature participate.  In years when there is an election, the turnout is even bigger.  Quite the sight to see.

We have an airshow, thousands of beach goers, traffic jams and lots more.  Best of all, we have food.  Lots and lots of food.

This year Ella helped Papa BBQ some of the burgers and dogs.  What a great day!

Thank you for your prayers.

Ella helps Papa with the BBQ
Ella helps Papa with the BBQ

Happy Eleventh Birthday Ella

Saturday, 20 Jun 2015

This weekend we celebrated a very special day – Ella’s eleventh birthday on Sunday, 21 Jun 2015.

Ella’s party on Saturday was an all day event that was well attended by many of her friends.

As usual, we had the “Bouncy Slip n Slide” set up to keep the young and the young at heart entertained.

Ella thoroughly enjoyed every minute of her party.

Click here to see the image gallery from Ella’s birthday party

1.21 Gigawatts of Performance

Saturday, 13 Jun 2015

(2064 = ANC at 0925 on 08 Jun)

God’s love is everlasting: come, let us give thanks and praise!

Recently, Ella visited Tesla Honolulu

As usual, there were a number of awesome looking cars to see.

Ella met Rik and Danny from the Tesla Service Department.

Ella also met Auntie Lani.

Lots of Aloha at Tesla Honolulu – a good time for all!

Third 12-Week Maintenance Phase: Day 1

Monday, 08 Jun 2015

(2064 = ANC @ 09:25 on 08 Jun)

God is the giver of all good gifts: come, let us adore.

Yesterday Ella began her Third 12-week maintenance phase.

As is the routine, she received an infusion of Methotrexate in her Central Nervous System via a Lumbar Puncture (LP).

Thankfully she is fully sedated for these procedures.

After a short stay in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU), Ella was back to being Ella.

Thank you for your prayers.

God bless you.

Lucy’s Riding on Sunshine

Wednesday, 27 May 2015

(1309 = ANC on 25 May)

God is our stronghold, the God who shows us love; let us give thanks and praise!

A few weeks ago Lucy and I went out for a “test drive” in a bright red Tesla.  We both had a great time learning about the amazing car.  However, the most fun was going for a ride and getting to experience the amazingly quick (and quiet) acceleration.

We were both bowled over by the many amazing features of the car.

We can’t wait to get one!

David Ross Strecker

16 July 1956 – 15 May 2015

We mourn the loss of our cousin David and pray for his family.

We are incredibly grateful that we reconnected with Dave in recent years.

Our tears are mixed with the fond memories of a man who always helped us laugh.

Aloha Dave,

We miss you.

 

Born July 16, 1956 in Seattle; died unexpectedly May 15, 2015 in Los Angeles.

He was a great friend to all who knew him. He was a longtime Seattle business owner.

Member of several clubs. He graduated from Seattle Prep and the University of Puget Sound where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.

Dave leaves behind his wife of 29 years Katherine (Kathy) and three wonderful children, David Jr (DJ), Amelia (Amy) and Mark.

Also survived by his two brothers, Owen and Mark and their families. He will be deeply missed.

“Death leaves behind a heartache no one can heal,

Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

Rest in Peace Big Dave

Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, June 5th at 11:00 AM at

St. Luke Catholic Church

322 N 175th St, Shoreline 98133

Hoffner Fisher & Harvey

Guest book at harveyfuneral.com

Published in The Seattle Times on May 31, 2015