THU 6/18 - More Family Commentary

From: John Ferrone
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My biggest question is this... why the hell is it called a Baggallini? I mean, seriously... is this marketing genius, or marketing laziness? Regardless, I can picture Mom spending many long minutes digging through her Baggallini looking for something she put in one of the pockets, but not being able to find it, and then after she finds it turning to the person next to her and explaining all about how wonderful the Baggallini is, but that she needs a GPS system to locate shit inside of it. haha... okay, she wouldn't swear, but you know that's exactly what's going to happen.

Amy, although I'm closest geographically, it might take me the longest to get there because airplanes don't exist except in Omaha, and my drive would be 7 hours, as you well know. But if you need anything, even spontaneously (7-8 hours wait time) there is a good chance I can get out there right away.

Do you like to be called? And if so, what is a good time to call?

Love,

John

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From: Angela Schullo
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Amy! Glad to be a part of the trail..my mom called me last night with the news. I have now read all and I am all caught up. With that said I want to tell you that you are and have always been such a beautiful person, your faith has always been a strength in you that I have admired. I believe that God gives us what we can handle and in this family each of has had our share of what that is...and although we can't compare what has been given to each of us we just have to plant our feet firmly and be there for one another in whatever way we can. So my dear cousin I am here for you, while Laura is watching the children I can handle the puking ;). With God's love and our help this cancer doesn't have a chance! XO

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From: Mary Jean Lauzon
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I have a request. Any time Mom or Dad emails in the string, somebody reply right away because I don't get Mom's replys. Those damn Indians messing with my electronics again.

For Michelle and maybe Angela and Bill, my house does weird electronic things and I blame the American Indians that used to roam around here. In the process of building our home, Marc dug up an old Indian burn pit. We promptly destroyed and kept on building.

Amy, remember I am the math major and words are not my thing. As all have mentioned, thank you so much for being so calm and together with your informing us of your path ahead. It has helped me tremendously. I am also looking into the mileage from Carbondale to Colorado Springs. It seems to be a fairly straight shot.

A story to make you all laugh. Our train ride from LA to Solana Beach was a 2 hour commuter ride. John sat at the window with his face plastered to it. Marc said he watched his eyes going back and forth at a rapid pace. By the end of the ride, he did not look the best. We got off and walked the 7 short blocks to the hotel. The boys showered first, then Marc (hadn't showered on the train because it was to bumpy of a ride), and while I was enjoying a nice hot shower, John lost his cookies, (that would be code so as not to upset Laura or Janice) and MARC had to deal with it. That was the one and only time I did not have to deal with a kid being sick.

Love
MJ