Wednesday, July 30, 2008

LIFE WITH A BEAUTIFUL LADY

My third daughter has a birthday.
We will not go into details, but it is a very special one.

She doesn't want a celebration, but we may
have a hotdog together. What could be better?

You are such a joy to me Judith,
I love you dearly and just hope that this
new year brings you joy, this move into your new home
brings you much happiness.

I am grateful that your years have enriched my life
and the life of our family as well.
For I am recieving the best birthday gift today,
the gift of being your Mother.

~I believe you are tied with Leigh, for the most beautiful baby.~
~ and of course Betty, Merry and Hugh ~
A few years ago I suddenly realized that
all my children were gone and
had homes of their own.

My home felt bigger and more empty than before.
I knew this house could become a cold
and lonely space or a warm
comforting haven for our children
to seek refuge.
I hope it has been just that.

The good Lord had packed these rooms
with so many good memories, and
those memories sustained Dad and me
until the next time our children
came to visit, bringing their
children along with them.

It happened that fast.

I thank God for the Gift of time together.



Happy Birthday Darling Girl!
with love from Mother

IT'S OFFICIAL, WHO'S NEXT?

July 2008

(Top right)

YEGOR IS A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA



...Yegor's Proud Parents...






What a great day in Nashsville, last
Friday, and to celebrate the occasion, Yegor Mother put one
more feast on the table!
Yegor is such an example of the group who
received their citizenship last week.
Click on smaller pictures to see his great tie.
After his feast of rattle snake dinner
Monday, he is back in Charlotte where
he is working, putting in refridgeration
in new Kroger and Food Lion stores.
He is the foreman, in charge when
the boss is away.
I wish you joy and love
always!

A proud family that could come to celebrate!



Friday, July 18, 2008

OUR SECOND CITIZENSHIP GOES TO YEGOR
















Friday, July 25, 2008, our
second grandson, Yegor
Nikolayev will recieve his
American Citizenship in
Nashville. On hand will be his
parents, Hugh and Natali Patton.
Last September, his brother,
Kirill, recieved his citizenship
In San Diego where his ship
The Uss Ronald Reagan was
docked.
You will see Kirill in his Navy
whites, the proud parents,
Hugh and Natali, and the last
picture Yegor and his mother.
Congratulations, Yegor, we
love you much.