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03/29/2025 - I fell asleep early last night. My Memere (my Mom’s mother) died while I was in college. She was a small, dignified, gentle woman. She worked hard for her family. She loved quietly.
I visited her grave in September 2024. It was the first time I had seen it since we laid her to rest.
I visited her grave in September 2024. It was the first time I had seen it since we laid her to rest.
March 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
03/29/2025 - I fell asleep early last night. My Memere (my Mom’s mother) died while I was in college. She was a small, dignified, gentle woman. She worked hard for her family. She loved quietly.
I visited her grave in September 2024. It was the first time I had seen it since we laid her to rest.
I visited her grave in September 2024. It was the first time I had seen it since we laid her to rest.
She used a small dry erase board to lay out several options for her. Ms. Nikstad also put her recommendations online for KitKat. KitKat will be taking two science classes next year. I know, in part, it’s because of Ms. Nikstad. Pt. 3 Fin.
March 29, 2025 at 2:52 AM
She used a small dry erase board to lay out several options for her. Ms. Nikstad also put her recommendations online for KitKat. KitKat will be taking two science classes next year. I know, in part, it’s because of Ms. Nikstad. Pt. 3 Fin.
She spent so much time at Family Advocacy Day talking to us. She didn’t just focus on her class. She inquired about all of KitKat’s classes, her interests and her health.
Ms. Nikstad took the time to discuss what classes would be best for KitKat to take next year. Pt.2
Ms. Nikstad took the time to discuss what classes would be best for KitKat to take next year. Pt.2
March 29, 2025 at 2:50 AM
She spent so much time at Family Advocacy Day talking to us. She didn’t just focus on her class. She inquired about all of KitKat’s classes, her interests and her health.
Ms. Nikstad took the time to discuss what classes would be best for KitKat to take next year. Pt.2
Ms. Nikstad took the time to discuss what classes would be best for KitKat to take next year. Pt.2
03/28/2025 - Almost all of the Sumner Academy teachers and staff I have encountered over the years have been amazing. I have been particularly impressed this year with KitKat’s chemistry teacher, Ms. L. Nikstad. Ms. Nikstad loves the subject she teaches and pours herself into her students. Pt. 1
March 29, 2025 at 2:49 AM
03/28/2025 - Almost all of the Sumner Academy teachers and staff I have encountered over the years have been amazing. I have been particularly impressed this year with KitKat’s chemistry teacher, Ms. L. Nikstad. Ms. Nikstad loves the subject she teaches and pours herself into her students. Pt. 1
She had a way with words. Her poems make you think. She was a phenomenal woman, poet, civil rights activist and professor. 2/2
March 28, 2025 at 3:11 AM
She had a way with words. Her poems make you think. She was a phenomenal woman, poet, civil rights activist and professor. 2/2
03/27/2025 - Every time I think I’m not a poetry fan, I’m somehow reminded of how much I love Maya Angelou’s poetry. This morning it was a reel of her reciting “Phenomenal Woman.” 1/2
March 28, 2025 at 3:10 AM
03/27/2025 - Every time I think I’m not a poetry fan, I’m somehow reminded of how much I love Maya Angelou’s poetry. This morning it was a reel of her reciting “Phenomenal Woman.” 1/2
03/25/2025 - Thank you to my SIL, Andrea Hoey, for the book recommendations over the years. You’ve never steered me wrong.
Our relationship has had its ups and downs but I will never forget what you are doing right now for our family. I’m grateful for you and proud to call you my SIL.
Our relationship has had its ups and downs but I will never forget what you are doing right now for our family. I’m grateful for you and proud to call you my SIL.
March 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
03/25/2025 - Thank you to my SIL, Andrea Hoey, for the book recommendations over the years. You’ve never steered me wrong.
Our relationship has had its ups and downs but I will never forget what you are doing right now for our family. I’m grateful for you and proud to call you my SIL.
Our relationship has had its ups and downs but I will never forget what you are doing right now for our family. I’m grateful for you and proud to call you my SIL.
She’s an amazing person and aesthetician. I always feel very relaxed after an appointment. You should check out her business.
www.oracleesthetics.com
www.oracleesthetics.com
www.oracleesthetics.com
March 25, 2025 at 12:17 AM
She’s an amazing person and aesthetician. I always feel very relaxed after an appointment. You should check out her business.
www.oracleesthetics.com
www.oracleesthetics.com
03/24/2025 - This is a combined Women’s History Month and shop local post. Leslie Peterson owns Oracle Esthetics in Edwardsville.
She keeps my brows and skin looking fantastic. I love her philosophy about skin and aging. She loves music and I enjoy the variety she plays when I have an appointment.
She keeps my brows and skin looking fantastic. I love her philosophy about skin and aging. She loves music and I enjoy the variety she plays when I have an appointment.
March 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
03/24/2025 - This is a combined Women’s History Month and shop local post. Leslie Peterson owns Oracle Esthetics in Edwardsville.
She keeps my brows and skin looking fantastic. I love her philosophy about skin and aging. She loves music and I enjoy the variety she plays when I have an appointment.
She keeps my brows and skin looking fantastic. I love her philosophy about skin and aging. She loves music and I enjoy the variety she plays when I have an appointment.
03/22/2025 - N.K. Jemisin writes sci-fi and fantasy novels. She has won three Hugo Awards. I love her Broken Earth trilogy. At the heart of the trilogy is a mother trying to save her daughter.
She writes strong female protagonists. I have her Inheritance trilogy in my TBR queue.
She writes strong female protagonists. I have her Inheritance trilogy in my TBR queue.
March 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
03/22/2025 - N.K. Jemisin writes sci-fi and fantasy novels. She has won three Hugo Awards. I love her Broken Earth trilogy. At the heart of the trilogy is a mother trying to save her daughter.
She writes strong female protagonists. I have her Inheritance trilogy in my TBR queue.
She writes strong female protagonists. I have her Inheritance trilogy in my TBR queue.
I appreciate her friendship and I hope I get to see her at The Villages in the near future! 2/2
March 21, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I appreciate her friendship and I hope I get to see her at The Villages in the near future! 2/2
03/21/2025 - Kay Bee retired earlier this year after almost 30 years of service to KCKPD. I’m proud of her dedication to keeping our community safe. The last few years of her career I had the pleasure of spending more time with her. She is missed by Municipal Court! 1/2
March 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM
03/21/2025 - Kay Bee retired earlier this year after almost 30 years of service to KCKPD. I’m proud of her dedication to keeping our community safe. The last few years of her career I had the pleasure of spending more time with her. She is missed by Municipal Court! 1/2
Besides being hysterical, I loved the way she interacted with the audience, even taking questions from the audience. 2/2
March 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Besides being hysterical, I loved the way she interacted with the audience, even taking questions from the audience. 2/2
03/20/2025 - I knew I should have posted before getting sucked into March madness yesterday.
Listening to good stand up comedy relieves stress for me. I’ve followed Kristin Key online for a while. Josh and I had the opportunity to see her routine in person when she came to KC last September. 1/2
Listening to good stand up comedy relieves stress for me. I’ve followed Kristin Key online for a while. Josh and I had the opportunity to see her routine in person when she came to KC last September. 1/2
March 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
03/20/2025 - I knew I should have posted before getting sucked into March madness yesterday.
Listening to good stand up comedy relieves stress for me. I’ve followed Kristin Key online for a while. Josh and I had the opportunity to see her routine in person when she came to KC last September. 1/2
Listening to good stand up comedy relieves stress for me. I’ve followed Kristin Key online for a while. Josh and I had the opportunity to see her routine in person when she came to KC last September. 1/2
She was ahead of her time, attending and graduating college. She wanted to major in music but her Dad told her no. Instead, she became a dietitian.
I miss both of them dearly. Pt. 2
I miss both of them dearly. Pt. 2
March 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
She was ahead of her time, attending and graduating college. She wanted to major in music but her Dad told her no. Instead, she became a dietitian.
I miss both of them dearly. Pt. 2
I miss both of them dearly. Pt. 2
03/17/2025 - My favorite holiday!! I’ve spent most of the day thinking of my Dad, Patrick Hoey, and Ahnie (my Dad’s Mom).
Ahnie loved sports. Some of my favorite memories and stories involve going to or watching St. Louis Cardinals games with her.
Ahnie loved sports. Some of my favorite memories and stories involve going to or watching St. Louis Cardinals games with her.
March 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
03/17/2025 - My favorite holiday!! I’ve spent most of the day thinking of my Dad, Patrick Hoey, and Ahnie (my Dad’s Mom).
Ahnie loved sports. Some of my favorite memories and stories involve going to or watching St. Louis Cardinals games with her.
Ahnie loved sports. Some of my favorite memories and stories involve going to or watching St. Louis Cardinals games with her.
I love your HUGS and you know I’m not a hugger! 3/3
March 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I love your HUGS and you know I’m not a hugger! 3/3
I love you, your sassiness, your kindness to others and the reels you send me! You leave an impression on everyone, even the security guards at CMH remember you. The way you have learned to prioritize and maintain your GPA even with your health issues is a testament to your grit. 2/3
March 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I love you, your sassiness, your kindness to others and the reels you send me! You leave an impression on everyone, even the security guards at CMH remember you. The way you have learned to prioritize and maintain your GPA even with your health issues is a testament to your grit. 2/3
03/16/2025 - My KitKat, I’m not sure I could have dreamed of a more perfect daughter for me. God’s wisdom in placing you in our family is amazing.
Your strength and resilience impresses me and challenges me every day to be a better person. 1/2
Your strength and resilience impresses me and challenges me every day to be a better person. 1/2
March 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
03/16/2025 - My KitKat, I’m not sure I could have dreamed of a more perfect daughter for me. God’s wisdom in placing you in our family is amazing.
Your strength and resilience impresses me and challenges me every day to be a better person. 1/2
Your strength and resilience impresses me and challenges me every day to be a better person. 1/2
She worked hard for years and is enjoying her retirement. She accepted me into her family with open arms even though she didn’t really know me. 2/2
March 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
She worked hard for years and is enjoying her retirement. She accepted me into her family with open arms even though she didn’t really know me. 2/2
03/15/2025 - My bonus MIL, Betty Shultz, loves Jesus and her family fiercely. She makes her banana pudding for my husband every time we visit just because he loves it. She’s a book lover and generously shares her books with me. 1/2
March 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
03/15/2025 - My bonus MIL, Betty Shultz, loves Jesus and her family fiercely. She makes her banana pudding for my husband every time we visit just because he loves it. She’s a book lover and generously shares her books with me. 1/2
Her cooking is delicious from her caramel rolls to her soup. She makes beautiful quilts.
She accepted me into her family with open arms even though she didn’t really know me. I hope I’ve been half as good a DIL to her as she’s been a MIL to me. 2/2
She accepted me into her family with open arms even though she didn’t really know me. I hope I’ve been half as good a DIL to her as she’s been a MIL to me. 2/2
March 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Her cooking is delicious from her caramel rolls to her soup. She makes beautiful quilts.
She accepted me into her family with open arms even though she didn’t really know me. I hope I’ve been half as good a DIL to her as she’s been a MIL to me. 2/2
She accepted me into her family with open arms even though she didn’t really know me. I hope I’ve been half as good a DIL to her as she’s been a MIL to me. 2/2
03/14/2025 - I’ve been married more than half my life and my in laws are fantastic. I’ve heard the stories about nightmare in laws. There are some incredible women in my husband’s family. I’m focusing on them for the next few days.
My MIL, Dana, is amazing. She’s kind & generous. She’s funny. 1/2
My MIL, Dana, is amazing. She’s kind & generous. She’s funny. 1/2
March 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
03/14/2025 - I’ve been married more than half my life and my in laws are fantastic. I’ve heard the stories about nightmare in laws. There are some incredible women in my husband’s family. I’m focusing on them for the next few days.
My MIL, Dana, is amazing. She’s kind & generous. She’s funny. 1/2
My MIL, Dana, is amazing. She’s kind & generous. She’s funny. 1/2
03/13/2025 - Meredith Zielie is driven, kind, intelligent and fun. She’s always willing to go on an adventure with us. She’s become part of our family and is a fantastic role model for KitKat. I cherish the relationship we have. Thank you Joshua for bringing her into our lives.
March 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
03/13/2025 - Meredith Zielie is driven, kind, intelligent and fun. She’s always willing to go on an adventure with us. She’s become part of our family and is a fantastic role model for KitKat. I cherish the relationship we have. Thank you Joshua for bringing her into our lives.
Today we found out Emily is moving to a different department at CMH. We are happy for her but took it pretty hard. She gave KitKat a hug after her appointment and promised to keep in touch. Pt. 2
March 13, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Today we found out Emily is moving to a different department at CMH. We are happy for her but took it pretty hard. She gave KitKat a hug after her appointment and promised to keep in touch. Pt. 2