Thomas Harkness
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Happy Birthday, Jeff . . . guess it can get much better than to celebrate a birthday with another Crimson Tide national championship!!! That was quite a game and bodes well for the Tide's future with all those freshman running around the field.
By the way, I had to rewind while watching ESPN's Game Day a few weeks ago to take a closer look at this picture of Gene Stalling's staff . . . and yep, there sits my friend right in the middle of everyone. That must have been some kind of experience. Take care now.
Happy Birthday, Chris! Well, you're leading the way again into the Medicare phase of our lives. Hard to believe, but here we are, and here we go . . .
Just caught up with you in your "Next Chapter" and I'm so happy for you and the direction your life has taken. I know you are a blessing to the kids you're working with and supporting!
I officially retired this past year after 20 years in the AF, 11 years as a DoD contractor, and 4 years of driving a Special Needs school bus for Prince William County, VA. Every one of those years was well spent, but as you can imagine, the last four added a new dimension to my life.
We've moved (and are still moving) into a log home we are completing in what's known geographically as Southside, VA (between Lynchburg and Danville). We're out "in the sticks" as Linda likes to refer to it, but I'm loving it so far, and will like it even more once the house is completely finished (see attached picture).
Haven't had time to get involved with volunteer activities yet, but we have registered with a very small and very vibrant faith community at Saint Victoria Catholic Church. My hope and prayer for you is that you might find your way back to the rich traditions and sacraments offered by the Catholic Church at some point in your spiritual quest (I can still remember seeing you at Mass the morning of one of our big games, and feeling good about that connection we had).
Linda and I also became grandparents for the first time when our son, Eric, and his wife, Lauren, welcomed Camden Eric to this world on 11/3/15 (my Dad's birthday). Camden was just released from the NICU at CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) yesterday after spending over two months there recovering from two surgeries to remove cysts from his right lung, a rare condition called CCAMS. After spending a week with them in Philly for the delivery and first surgery, Thanksgiving and second surgery, and then Christmas, we are oh so happy they are finally home in Arlington, VA. Our oldest daughter, Jessica, is also living in Arlington and is a speech pathologist at the Children's Hospital of Northern VA. She's still unmarried and unattached, which is worrisome to Linda, but like you, I think if it's meant to be, it will happen in good time.
Well, take care my friend, and again, best wishes for a Happy Birthday and a fulfilling year.
Tom
Posted on: Sep 05, 2014 at 12:09 PM
Happy Birthday, Charlie!!! It was great seeing you and Maureen last week. Maybe our paths will cross at one of FSU's football games this year. I'll let you know if we'll be going to one. Take care and best wishes for many happy returns!
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