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Mel and Bonnie
03 Jun : 12:42
Jarom is so funny, I can hardly wait to come play with them all. Devon is doing well. 2 lbs. 11 oz. and still growing.


Ryan
31 May : 22:31
Jarom gave us quite a laugh today. We asked him if he had his pull-ups on underneath his pajamas. Not one for discretion, he laboriously dropped his pants, held his arms out, examined his underclothing with care, and then confidently proclaimed: ‘Nope!’ That determination complete, he proceeded to waddle from the middle of the living room into the bathroom to make the necessary adjustment.


Ryan
29 May : 15:45
That is great news, thanks for sharing!

So glad to hear that baby Devon is continuing to do well too, thanks for the updates!


Mel and Bonnie
25 May : 15:58
Hey the results are out from the Armed Forces Day Parade, Gold Star Mom's received the People Choice Award, (Crowd Favorite) in the parade. We had a great memorial at Sunset Lane this morning with the VFW and Americian Legion, Thanks to all who were there, great seeing the other families. Hope you are having a good memorial day. love, Dad.


Mel and Bonnie
22 May : 22:32
Baby Devon is still doing well and gaining weight, almost 1 lb 15 oz. I came back frome Conn. today, Uneventful flights which are the best kind, it was a good audit. Sure is good to be home though. Jacob even came to me and gave me a hug!! Cocoa kept barking and wanting attention, at least the dog missed me. More later to all of you, All my love...Dad Mel.


Mel and Bonnie
12 May : 14:34
Baby Devon James Gibbons was born Monday May 4, 2009 @3:10 pm. He weighed 1 lb. 12 oz. He will have to stay in the hospital until about his due date, July 24. He is doing well, a real fighter, but needs a lot of prayers. Bree is recovering well, driving back & forth to the UW hospital daily. Andrew is working and going to school but they spend the weekends with Devon. Please keep them all in your prayers? Bonnie


Mel and Bonnie
04 May : 14:17
Hello all, I'm at home holding down the fort with Jacob, Mom and Andrew are at the U of W hospital with Bree, looks like we may have a baby this afternoon. We'll be calling and letting you all know. I go back to work tomorrow, desk only, no running around on the subs for a couple more weeks. We love you all, seems like for once most of the family is healthy at the same time, (lucky I don't count pregnancy as a disease) More later, Dad.


Mel and Bonnie
23 Apr : 13:08
Yea, Mel should have gone to work yesterday. He & Jacob were riding the quad & had a collision with a tree. Mel is in the hospital. Jacob rescued him and got Mel and the quad safely home. They were about 1/2 mile away down the hill in the woods. Jacob is our hero! Now if he would only go to school. Jacob seems fine by the way.


Mel and Bonnie
22 Apr : 17:13
Ya, Dave may have an advantage in a shooting contest, I stayed home today because of eye trouble, couldn't see going to work today. I should have though, Bonnie works me harder here than I ever do at work. Jacob made it to school today, we get outside inbetween the showers. Give us a call, we have funny news about Jacob. Love to you all, Dad.


Mel and Bonnie
21 Apr : 22:47
Well, we thought spring was here but it gets cold and wet again tomorrow =( I want warm weather to stay more than a couple days. Love and miss you all. Mom


CONGRATULATIONS ANDREW & BREE!
Ryan, Tuesday 12 May 2009 - 15:17:15 // comment: 0

Baby Devon James Gibbons was born Monday May 4, 2009 @3:10 pm. He weighed 1 lb. 12 oz.
WE ARE PRAYING FOR HIM AND LOOKING FORWARD TO HIM COMING HOME!

[Submitted by Mel and Bonnie]


Happy Easter!
Ryan, Saturday 11 April 2009 - 11:01:13 // comment: 2

We hope everybody has a wonderful weekend celebrating the great atoning sacrifice and resurrection of the Savior. God Bless!


An Easter Message


Navy Petty Officer Mike Monsoori
Ryan, Sunday 05 April 2009 - 09:18:13 // comment: 0

We would like to honor the memory and deeds of a fellow hero, not reported by the media.



Navy Petty Officer Mike Monsoor (April 5, 1981 – September 29, 2006)

PO2 (EOD2) (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)


Mike Monsoor, a Navy EOD Technician, was
Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor
Posthumously for jumping on a grenade in Iraq,
Giving his life to save his fellow Seals.
(Notice: Mike was not a Navy SEAL, he was EOD.
He gave his life to save a group of Navy SEALS.)

During Mike Monsoor's funeral in San Diego,
As his coffin was being moved from the hearse
To the grave site at Ft. Rosecrans National
Cemetery, SEAL's were lined up on both sides
Of the pallbearers route forming a column of two's,
With the coffin moving up the center. As Mike's
Coffin passed, each SEAL, having removed his
Gold Trident from his uniform, slapped it down
embedding the Trident in the wooden coffin...


The slaps were audible from across the cemetery; by the time the coffin arrived grave side, it looked as though it had a gold inlay from all the Tridents pinned to it.

This was a fitting send-off for a warrior hero.

I am very proud of our military.
God Bless our Troops






[Submitted by Mel and Bonnie]


Cute Videos
Ryan, Friday 27 March 2009 - 00:49:37 // comment: 1

This is Jarom and Dad when I get home:

Swashbucklers!


Here is a really neat one on the purpose of Mormon temples:

Why Mormon's Build Temples


Lots of really cute videos in that channel, we watched a few and there were many 'Awww's :)


July 10: Ryan & Bethany's 9th Anniversary! Congratulations!!!
Ryan, Friday 27 March 2009 - 00:45:48 // comment: 0

Happy Anniversary Ryan & Bethany. Sorry I didn't call, a little busy with Jacob yesterday. We love you and appreciate the wonderful example your family is to all of us.
Love, Mom & Dad


[Submitted by Mel and Bonnie]

Heh, just found this in the archives. Thanks for the encouragement! Our 10th anniversary is coming up soon and we are excited! I can't believe Beth has put up with me this long...


OUR FOREFATHERS KNEW THE TRUTH!
Ryan, Saturday 10 January 2009 - 13:02:19 // comment: 0

This is an amazing slideshow reminding us all of the need to put God first in our lives and in our country! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Link


[Submitted by Mel and Bonnie]


Brave Boy given military honors
Ryan, Saturday 03 January 2009 - 12:29:00 // comment: 0

Andrew sent in a story of a rare happening - a young boy who touched lives so deeply that the military allowed him to be given an honorable burial. Very touching, thanks for the link!

Link to Story


Sportsmanship
Ryan, Tuesday 23 December 2008 - 11:34:23 // comment: 0

Here is another great inspiring Football story, that will share a place in history with Rudy and Remember the Titans.



Link to ESPN Story

What a gift!


10 Silver Stars Awarded to Green Berets
Ryan, Saturday 13 December 2008 - 13:34:40 // comment: 2

A pretty harrowing account!

So glad that they all made it out alive!

Story here



Life in Iraq, 2008
Ryan, Monday 22 September 2008 - 01:39:45 // comment: 2

Great article, and from a pretty biased source, too. Read and be happy.

Link to Article


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