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Saturday, May 31, 2008

CONNIE KELLY

Dear Friends,
 
Our fellow flight attendant, Connie Kelly, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
Connie found the lump herself, by doing a self-breast exam. The lump would not have shown up
on a mammogram as of yet.
 
Connie gave me her permission to post her news on our Seabuds Blog and she wants all of you to know the
importance of doing a self exam.
 
With love and support from her family and friends who pray for her every day, Connie is doing great.
 
To follow Connie's progress, one can log onto http://www.carepages.com which is through the
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. The site will have you choose a member name and password to
be able to register and subsequently log on to Connie's care page.
Her page contains recent photos of Connie, her daughter and son-in-law, and grandchildren.
I just received the latest message from the site which told me Connie had a recent treatment of chemo
on Thursday and she feels great. She will not lose her hair or be sick from the treatment. She does
have to make sure she follows a diet and eats regularly so the medicine won't make her nauseous.
 
Connie welcomes all your prayers and well-wishes for her fight against this disease.
She told me her church and fellow church friends and her faith in God help her every day and
every step of the way.
 
Please Pray for Connie and check out the carepages website. Connie's e-mail address is
 
Chris Fant
 
 
EarthLink Revolves Around You.
 

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Military Charter





We had the pleasure of bringing our Soldiers into McCord Air Force base this morning, they had served 15 months in Iraq. It was an awesome flight and we will carry many wonderful memories! God Bless, Julie Hamilton

to Deann Landre

Bless your heart...been there, done (all) that...and more.   I know what you are going through. My mother lost her battle 9 years ago. It is exhausting for everyone. Maybe I can shed some light on this. At least I can keep you out of the pit-falls.   Please call me,  your new friend,  Judy Puckett 206 938 5761




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Plea for Answers from Deann Landre

We are trying to get thru each crisis with mother in our own way. No one tells you how really hard it is to watch a loved one deal with Alzheimer's. You hear someone has it & you assume it just happens...you forget things.

Well, I am going to tell you it does not 'just' happen. It is not a slow & gradual process, either. It is a heartbreaking difficult journey for everyone involved. One day you notice your mother gets out of the car & doesn't know where you are taking her. Even though you just discussed this lunch all the way to the restaurant. She stands in the sun & can't figure out which way to go. She hides it with humor & you both laugh...the next day everything is back to normal.

2 weeks later her anger overwhelms you. Than she breaks down in tears, sorry for her words. You become confused & can't figure out what set her off. You walk on eggs for days waiting for another incident. Small things happen, nothing to set you back on your heels...but things that make you wonder what she is thinking. She sits in a chair & stares out into space, the vacant look in her eyes frightens you, but what do you do? You take her to her family doctor who prescribes a change in medication. You accept that he knows what he is doing & you go home hoping this will be the answer. It seems to work for awhile.

She doesn't tell you what she is going through & when you ask, she says she is just tired. (old & tired) So, you leave her alone to rest. She is, after all , 91 years of age & she probably is tired.

You discuss the incidents with your siblings & they have their own stories to tell...but you don't really connect the dots. The picture is not clear yet. You have heard of Alzheimer's & dementia , even know a few friends who have gone through it with their own parents. But still, no one has really told you what they have gone through. And she does remember times & places from long ago. But she is having trouble recalling names of people in her photo albums. (you do that yourself.)

You assume it is a matter of just finding the right medication, the right place & the right doctor. But that journey alone is a long road, with potholes & bumps big enough to send you over the edge.

You realize she can no longer live on her own & with much resistance you all come to the conclusion that assisted living would be best. You look for the best place, closest to some family & what she knows. She is not happy about it & you expect the move to be worse than it actually is. But now she is safe with people to watch her & you can sleep at night.

A few months go by, without incident. Then one morning they try to get her up for breakfast & she refuses. (wants to stay in bed & be left alone) She stops eating, can't dress herself, has small accidents & has to be put in diapers. The calls start coming in at all hours of the night...she is wandering the halls trying to go home & put her small children to bed.

You take her back to the doctor, you are referred to another doctor, more medications & still hoping this will work. Now she starts losing weight, gets angrier at everyone...becomes abusive to anyone. They try to keep her where she is & hospice is called in to help 'the end of life phase.' She seems calmer, with the added attention...but that doesn't last more than a few weeks & she is back to the abusive behavior.

Assisted living can no longer handle your mother. She has to be placed elsewhere.

But where???? She has to have a private room, she needs help with eating, dressing & bathing. No single rooms in the nursing homes nearby. So, you find a Home Care facility...no more than 6 beds. They have private rooms & she can still have some of her own furniture. (that should make the transition easier...) A caretaker, 2 nurses on call & a doctor. But family can't visit for 10 days. ('don't want to upset her more by your coming & going...going is the hardest') So, you take her in, saying you are just going to visit someone. She is eating dinner & you decide to take a look at her room..the nurse comes in & tells you to leave without saying goodbye.

(She will be fine & well taken care of...) But your heart is broken & you know she will think you just deserted her. The nurse says it is always worse on the families.

So, you go home...call every day to see how she is doing. They tell you she is a sweetheart & doing just fine. Are they lying? You ask if they are telling you the truth & they say 'yes, everything is fine'. She is eating & sleeping well. On the 4th day she becomes someone they have never seen before & you get another phone call..."come talk to your mother, she is out of control."

You have never actually seen her this bad before. You wonder what kind of hell is she in? What do you do now? Where can she go from here? You actually break down & the tears won't stop... for the torment, you know, she must be going through.

They suggest you take her to a psychiatrist. (You saw one 2 months ago). Maybe the Senior Behavioral Center at the local hospital, you already tried that & she was so distraught, after one night, you couldn't actually leave her there. The doctor said she could be treated as an outpatient. That should work...and it does for a couple of months. But now they don't want to see her anymore. And you know you can't take her back to 'that facility'.

So, they agree to do it for you...now you are left wondering what next? You can't see her for 7 to 12 days & what must she think of you, her children?

Should you actually try to bring her home & care for her yourself? She just beat up a 300 pound nurse,(this frail little 112 pound woman). You know you can't take care of her. You are in your 60's & running out of steam...

Where do you go, what do you do? No one can give you enough real information. But the advice & philosophy is never ending.

This is not a plea for empathy, prayers or even support. This is a plea to everyone, everywhere to start talking, especially if you have any real information.

Deann Landre

Monday, May 26, 2008

More New Luncheon Pictures

Thank You Suzy Levere. Suzy sent some more pictures to add to the photos from the Luncheon at the Museum of flightcollage27

Keep them coming guys

THANKS tom

Friday, May 23, 2008

New Luncheon Pictures

Thank You Joyce Jackson. Joyce sent some more pictures to add to the photos from the Luncheon at the Museum of flightcollage27

 click HERE to go to the Pictures

PS. If any of you enjoy these pictures and have a few that you would like to add Please email them to tdeleo@gmail.com

Thanks Tom DeLeo

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Cause Golf Tourney

duffer The Cause Tourney is now directed by Debbie Trainer.  It will be July 17th at Snoqualmie Falls Golf Course.  The start time is 11:00 and the cost is $65.00 per person, which includes dinner.  Limited to 18players(72 players), entry fees must be received no later than July 1st.  Make checks payable to Debra Trainer.  Her address is:  8814 29th Ave. SW, Seattle WA 98126.  Phone:  206-856-7662  E-mail:  Debratrainer@aol.com.  You should contact Debbie for any additional questions or details.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Baby Geese 2008

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Well it's that time of year again. Baby this's and that's appearing all the time. Here almost one month after the first baby ducks I just spotted two families  of geese. The mergansers should be showing any day now so stay tuned to life on lake Sammamish

Tom DeLeo

 

Friday, May 16, 2008

Donating or Loaning memorabilia to the Museum of Flight

WHAT A GREAT LUNCHEON.....AND DIDNT EVERYONE LOOK FABULOUS??
AS WAS MENTIONED, THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT IS LOOKING FOR UNIFORMS AND MEMORABILIA. WE HAVE GIVEN THEM LOTS OF STUFF FROM 1960 TO 2008, SO THEY ARE CONCENTRATING ON PRE 1960. THEY ARE INTERESTED IN OLD PHOTOS ( THEY WILL SCAN THEM AND RETURN THEM)...MENUS, MAPS, EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS, BROCHURES THAT WE GOT IN "STEW SCHOOL", TICKET WALLETS, THINGS AND UNIFORMS FROM OTHER AIRLINES, ESPECIALLY TWA, AMERICAN, CONTINENTAL NW AND ALASKA.
TO LOAN OR DONATE, CONTACT :
DAN HAGEDORN, THE SENIOR CURATOR AT
KATHERINE BROWNE, COLLECTIONS ASSISTANT AT
206-768.7195
all donations are evaluated on a case by base basis....
if they cannot use them, remember there are other museums and airports that do displays.....try not to dispose of your cool stuff !!
BE WELL, PEG VERGER

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Museum Of Flight Luncheon

What a wonderful luncheon at the Museum of Flight for the 200+ FA's that attended. Karen Anderson and Cheryl Grimm and all those that helped in putting this luncheon together deserve a standing ovation!!!!! Not only did we see the exhibit Peggy Verger help put together of FA uniforms, but a bunch of FA's were there in some of our old uniforms that brought back great memories. Remembering how good we looked (or not).
It was so good to see so many of you - because of the lg group it's impossible to say hi to everyone or even have any lengthy conversation but the hugs feel wonderful. I'll have a smile on my face for days thinking of seeing and talking to those I got to and such a warm glow inside knowing I'm a part of such a great group. Nothing compares to what we have shared with each other for the past 40 yrs or so. Not too many people have had the experiences we have had with each other - not to mention the places we did them in. And what's so wonderful is we're still having them.
For those in the Seattle area, the Museum of Flight is FREE this Sat., May 17th, for any active or retired FA. You need only wear a pair of wings to get in. At 2 PM there is a talk of somekind and then at about 3PM they want to take a group pic outside of all the FA's present. So if you find your calendar empty come on to the museum.
For some personal news I just went back to PA to celebrate my grandson's 1st b'day and then swung by DEN to visit Larry Pershing in his new and gorgeous home. We played lots of cards and ate the wonderful food Larry always prepares. A very good time. Next wk I'm going down to PHX to visit my cruising roommate, Terri Coyne, and then we're going over to Shari Pitt's to play cards in (as they promised me) air
conditioned homes and cars. Cathie Bieri will also be joining us.
You can also mark your calendar's for Sept 3rd and 4th on Whidbey Island. Thurs the 3rd is the spagetti feed this yr being held at Jo Ann Coulter's home right on the water, beautiful place. Then the picnic the following day at the same location as last yr, the Villa Luna.
Again it was wonderful to see so many of you and look forward to seeing you again real soon
Bye for now Jane

2008 Flight Attendant Luncheon

Click on picture above to see the album

It was fantastic!! I am only sorry for those of you who could not attend."You were missed" I will be adding to this post and hopefully any of you that have some good pictures please email them to me at tdeleo@gmail.com and I will add them to the slide show. If you need any help feel free to give me a call at 425-641-1367 and I will do all I can to help.

The luncheon was attended by about 200 people from all over the country It was great seeing so many of these people I personally have not seen in years.

tom DeLeo

Friday, May 9, 2008

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Monday, May 5, 2008

Miniature Schnauzer Puppies For Sale

puppiesforsale Two Female Miniature Schnauzers Puppies For Sale. $500 each.
All Black with slight white markings on chest and toe.  First shots and worming done.
8 weeks old and ready to go home.  Tails docked and dew claws removed. 
Parents AKC registered and on site.  Mom 14lbs, dad 17lbs with excellent personalities.

Contact: Doug or Claudia @ 253-639-2523

Judy Maloney

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Hood Canal Rental Anne Bartow

 

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I've got waterfront Rental On Hood Canal near Pleasant Harbor and Brinnon.   It's an awesome place with panoramic views and am giving an airline discount for May...  and probably during the summer excluding the holidays.  It's got 3 bdrms ,  BIG kitchen,  newly furnished......  views, views,  views...  a private boat launch but only 3/4 of a mile from the Pleasant Harbor boat launch also.  Pristine and serene.  Great place for reunions and any gatherings !!  Anne Bartow 360-830-0167

Thursday, May 1, 2008

2008 UAL Retiree Golf Tournament

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Reminder FA Luncheon

ggwebbanner Just a reminder the BIG annual flight attendant luncheon will be taking place at the museum of flight. So get your reservations in.

Enjoy lunch with your friends, and the "STYLE IN THE AISLE" exhibit ! 

The annual Flight Attendant Luncheon (airport luncheon) will be at Boeing Field Museum of Flight this year specifically to coordinate the two events.

The cost is $35, which includes museum admission (a $14 value), a tasty lunch, and parking.  You can browse the exhibit any time between 10 to 5, lunch is at 11:30  ~Thursday, May 15th

RSVP with a check payable to Cheryl Grimm by May 5th - 19226 - 161st Ave NE  -  Woodinville, WA 98072

According to Cheryl there are over 120 already attending. What a GREAT place to catch up with your former and present flight attendants.