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Mon, 23 Jul 2007
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So much to tell you!
I am so sorry that I've really let the website back
up! There is so much that has happened since I
logged on last. Its been a crazy busy summer, not
that its a good excuse for keeping you out of the
loop. I'll try to update you as best I can! First
of all, and most importantly, I'd like to thank you
for your prayers and support regarding my Uncle
Cully and his bout with cancer. Cully passed away
on July 12th. He was able to spend his last few
weeks at home surrounded by family and friends. He
passed peacefully and pain free at his home on the
morning of the 12th. This has been a crazy time for
us and our family. On the 12th I was enroute to
Chicago for a family wedding on my mom's side, when
we got word that Cully, my dad's brother, had died.
So, that weekend was filled with much joy and much
sorrow! We celebrated with my cousin Heather and
her daughter Hayley and we welcomed Jason into our
family. My dad was able to meet with his sister and
mother the day they found out about Cully, and that
was a healing time for them. After the wedding, at
which all of my family was able to attend(except my
wonderful husband who had a youth event with kids
from our Anchorage youth group that weekend. Mom,
Dad, Sarah, Maren, Madeleine, and I all headed up
to the family cabin in Upper Michigan. We were
there for about four days and then all but Mom
drove back to Chicago. Madeleine, Dad, and I flew
back home to Anchorage to attend the memorial
service for Cully. We were accompanied by my
Grandma Mylander, Aunt Carolyn, and Uncle John &
Aunt Cathy. Cully's memorial service was on
Saturday, July 21st, a beautiful cloudless day. The
service was beautiful was well. It was evident that
God was a big part of Cully's life and that he had
impacted many with his faith and his positive,
accepting, attitude. We will miss him greatly, but
we rejoice in the fact that he is waiting for us to
join him in heaven!
Other things that have happened since I last wrote
on the website:
1. Both Phil and I had our birthdays for this year,
Phil turning 31, and me 28.
2. In June, Phil was ordained by our church
denomination. He is now the REVEREND Philip Paul
Cannon II. So cool! We traveled to Portland,
Oregon, where the service was being held, and were
met there by all of my immediate family (with the
exception of Sarah, who could not get off of work).
3. We have been blessed to have Phil's sister
Elizabeth staying with us! We were so excited to
get here up to be with us and we've had such a
wonderful time with her while she's been here.
4. Shortly after Liz got up to Anchorage, she,
Phil, and I headed up to Covenant Bible Camp in
Unalakleet, AK, a long plane ride NorthWest of
here. Phil spent two weeks at the camp, while Liz
and I were there for just senior high week. I had
the joy of being a counselor to a bunch of great
girls, and Liz joined a cabin as a student. The
week went great and we had so much fun at the camp,
getting to know the people and enjoying the beauty
of God's creation. It truly is an amazing place!
5. Currently we are in the process of getting our
basement renovated. Hopefully sometime in the next
week or two we'll have two bedrooms downstairs and
we can move our stuff downstairs as well as give
Madeleine her very first bedroom. I have been
saving all the Classic Pooh decorations and items
from when she was born so that when she got a room,
I could decorate it. I can't wait. It will also be
nice to have her bed out of the living room, for
added space, yes, but it will be easier to stay up
at night while she's not sleeping in the living room.
Anyway, I think that's my update for now, I know
its a lot to take in, but thanks for hanging in
there with me! Grace and Peace to you! Kate
Posted 11:44
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2 comments
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Hey Kate
Thanks for your email a few weeks ago. Its so
good to hear from you. Sounds like you are up to
a lot! I'm sorry to hear about your uncle. I'll
keep your family in my prayers!
So you were able to get to a camp this summer?
Sweet, was it all simiular to CPBC with the
stuff they do? And you were also able to be a
counselor? That is so great! I just LOVE
counseling. My last week though was a tough one
with the girls that I had in my cabin, kind of
snotty jr, highers so it was a big challenge. Oh
well, not every week is easy and with great
campers. God was able to get me thru and still
enjoy the week as tough as it was. My last week
of counseling for this summer is next week. I
end with Elementry, I love that age group. So I
can't wait to counsel that age, except really
sad its my last week. I have made such great
amazing friends with fellow staff memebers I'll
be so devested when I have to give my farewells
on my last day of camp, this counseling
experince is the best thing ever and I'm happy
you got to do that for a week this summer! Take
care and keep in touch.
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WOW
WHEW! You sound crazy busy. So sorry to hear
about your uncle. Congrats to Phil, it sounds
like all is going well.
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