Hello Friends

Hi everybody. I got back from Iowa today, after a visit to see Alex
graduate from Iowa State University. I wish I can describe the feelings
that I have, but I just can't. saying I was proud, is like saying there is
going to be a typhoon and we might get a little wet. There were 4500
kids..err..young men graduating this year. It was an incredible seen. My
little boy is a Construction Engineer now. Signed his contract with an
engineering company in Chicago, and he is going to be a Project Manager. We
celebrated, we laughed and we cried. Our emotions got the best of us. It
was a time that I will never forget, and neither will Alex. My tears are
rolling down my cheeks as I am typing.
Now, Mark is going to be a Junior this coming year, and he will graduate in
May of 2010. What happened to my little kids? they were just playing Tee
Ball not long ago!!!

Thank you for allowing me to share the experience with you. I missed you
all. I have a lot of reading to go through and I see Rob has done a great
job with the "Thought for Today" , and I am wondering if he will continue
carrying the torch and posting the thoughts.

It's good to be home. I miss R O L E X.......

--
AZ

On May 12, 9:03*pm, "AZ" <zikra.nos...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi everybody. *I got back from Iowa today, after a visit to see Alex
> graduate from Iowa State University. *I wish I can describe the feelings
> that I have, but I just can't. *saying I was proud, is like saying thereis
> going to be a typhoon and we might get a little wet. *There were 4500
> kids..err..young men graduating this year. *It was an incredible seen. *My
> little boy is a Construction Engineer now. *Signed his contract with an
> engineering company in Chicago, and he is going to be a Project Manager. *We
> celebrated, we laughed and we cried. *Our emotions got the best of us. *It
> was a time that I will never forget, and neither will Alex. *My tears are
> rolling down my cheeks as I am typing.
> Now, Mark is going to be a Junior this coming year, and he will graduate in
> May of 2010. *What happened to my little kids? *they were just playingTee
> Ball not long ago!!!
>
> Thank you for allowing me to share the experience with you. *I missed you
> all. *I have a lot of reading to go through and I see Rob has done a great
> job with the "Thought for Today" , and I am wondering if he will continue
> carrying the torch and posting the thoughts.
>
> It's good to be home. *I miss R O L E X.......
>
> --
> AZ

Days roll on by.
Pets pass, kids grow.
I can seem sad.
It sure good to have something consistant to look to.
I've got one in diapers, one in Tball, 2 in coach pitch.
I pray they make it college.

>It's good to be home. I miss R O L E X.......

Welcome home, AZ.

Your emotions have certainly been all over the map this past week or
so, haven't they?

I'm sorry you and I didn't get to chat or meet for coffee or
something. You flew in to the "wrong" side of the state.

Now that Alex will be Chicago and Mark in Ames perhaps we could
someday meeting somewhere in the middle. Say, Clinton, Iowa??

Welcome back!

--
BessieBee
"Why isn't the number 11 pronounced onety-one?"

It's great to have you back with us, AZ! I agree there really is no
good way to describe the type of joy you experienced this past
weekend. Be glad that you did have the time and ability to be part of
your son's graduation. I hope his career is rewarding for him.

Be well, I do enjoy your Thoughts for the Day a LOT!

FlatironMike
One year, three months, two days, 2 hours, 24 minutes and 15 seconds.
9142 cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,742.35. Life saved: 4 weeks, 3
days, 17 hours, 50 minutes.

I am really sorry about not meeting. Alex had a very rigid schedule for
everything that needed to be done, and I did not know that I had to meet
with his teachers individually. That was a great experience. So, needless
to say, I flew to Des Moines, drove to Ames, and on the 3rd day I was
driving back to the Airport coming home. I hate to say coming home, because
home ain't here, but...

You and I have a date in May of 2010

--
AZ
"BessieBee" <BessieBee@fakeaddress.com> wrote in message
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>
>
>>It's good to be home. I miss R O L E X.......
>
> Welcome home, AZ.
>
> Your emotions have certainly been all over the map this past week or
> so, haven't they?
>
> I'm sorry you and I didn't get to chat or meet for coffee or
> something. You flew in to the "wrong" side of the state.
>
> Now that Alex will be Chicago and Mark in Ames perhaps we could
> someday meeting somewhere in the middle. Say, Clinton, Iowa??
>
> Welcome back!
>
> --
> BessieBee
> "Why isn't the number 11 pronounced onety-one?"

Thank you Mike. You are too kind.

--
AZ
"FlatIronMike" <FlatironMikeNYC@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> It's great to have you back with us, AZ! I agree there really is no
> good way to describe the type of joy you experienced this past
> weekend. Be glad that you did have the time and ability to be part of
> your son's graduation. I hope his career is rewarding for him.
>
> Be well, I do enjoy your Thoughts for the Day a LOT!
>
> FlatironMike
> One year, three months, two days, 2 hours, 24 minutes and 15 seconds.
> 9142 cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,742.35. Life saved: 4 weeks, 3
> days, 17 hours, 50 minutes.

On May 12, 9:03�pm, "AZ" <zikra.nos...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi everybody. �I got back from Iowa today, after a visit to see Alex
> graduate from Iowa State University. �I wish I can describe the feelings
> that I have, but I just can't. �saying I was proud, is like sayingthere is
> going to be a typhoon and we might get a little wet. �There were 4500
> kids..err..young men graduating this year. �It was an incredible seen. �My
> little boy is a Construction Engineer now. �Signed his contract with an
> engineering company in Chicago, and he is going to be a Project Manager. �We
> celebrated, we laughed and we cried. �Our emotions got the best ofus. �It
> was a time that I will never forget, and neither will Alex. �My tears are
> rolling down my cheeks as I am typing.
> Now, Mark is going to be a Junior this coming year, and he will graduate in
> May of 2010. �What happened to my little kids? �they were just playing Tee
> Ball not long ago!!!
>
> Thank you for allowing me to share the experience with you. �I missed you
> all. �I have a lot of reading to go through and I see Rob has donea great
> job with the "Thought for Today" , and I am wondering if he will continue
> carrying the torch and posting the thoughts.
>
> It's good to be home. �I miss R O L E X.......
>
> --
> AZ

AZ, I can empathize entirely with you in your hopes and love for your
sons. I have two sons too. They are now in their mid-forties, but I
have followed them in all their ups and downs through the years. My
elder son Chris was married (for the second time) on March 15. I am
sure this one will last. He is a lawyer. My younger son Evan, after
several unfortunate work experiences, is now settled in Chicago where
he teaches graduate level forensic psychology. I remember fondly how
much they wanted me to stop smoking. They would stick needles in my
ciggie packs and soak them in water.

I am a doting mother, of course. But that's what mothers do. And
fathers too. You made me smile and nod my head and even brought a
tear or two tof recognition to my eyes.

Joyce
10 years+

You are right, David. Keep a close eye on these little one. Soon enough,
they will be grown, and you'd wonder...What the..? How did this happen?
Enjoy them now and forever

--
AZ
"DavidL" <Dvd716@gmail.com> wrote in message
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On May 12, 9:03 pm, "AZ" <zikra.nos...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi everybody. I got back from Iowa today, after a visit to see Alex
> graduate from Iowa State University. I wish I can describe the feelings
> that I have, but I just can't. saying I was proud, is like saying there is
> going to be a typhoon and we might get a little wet. There were 4500
> kids..err..young men graduating this year. It was an incredible seen. My
> little boy is a Construction Engineer now. Signed his contract with an
> engineering company in Chicago, and he is going to be a Project Manager.
> We
> celebrated, we laughed and we cried. Our emotions got the best of us. It
> was a time that I will never forget, and neither will Alex. My tears are
> rolling down my cheeks as I am typing.
> Now, Mark is going to be a Junior this coming year, and he will graduate
> in
> May of 2010. What happened to my little kids? they were just playing Tee
> Ball not long ago!!!
>
> Thank you for allowing me to share the experience with you. I missed you
> all. I have a lot of reading to go through and I see Rob has done a great
> job with the "Thought for Today" , and I am wondering if he will continue
> carrying the torch and posting the thoughts.
>
> It's good to be home. I miss R O L E X.......
>
> --
> AZ

Days roll on by.
Pets pass, kids grow.
I can seem sad.
It sure good to have something consistant to look to.
I've got one in diapers, one in Tball, 2 in coach pitch.
I pray they make it college.

AZ unpacked his bags and wrote:
> I have a lot of reading to go through and I see Rob has done a great
> job with the "Thought for Today" , and I am wondering if he will continue
> carrying the torch and posting the thoughts.

Maybe you missed the subject...the key word was "Substitute" :-) I
can't handle the pressure of doing it full time, but I'll step in if
needed. Welcome back.

Cheers,
Rob

>You and I have a date in May of 2010

You betcha!!!

Shall I have my people call your people around, say January 2010?

--
BessieBee
"Why isn't the number 11 pronounced onety-one?"

On Mon, 12 May 2008 21:03:33 -0500, "AZ" <zikra.nospam@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>Hi everybody. I got back from Iowa today, after a visit to see Alex
>graduate from Iowa State University.

Welcome back, AZ!!

> I wish I can describe the feelings
>that I have, but I just can't. saying I was proud, is like saying there is
>going to be a typhoon and we might get a little wet.

Not necessary to describe it to me. I've been there twice. When my
son graduated last year I had tears streaming down my face. I seemed
to be the only one around me who was so emotional.
I'm hoping to go through this again in two years.

> There were 4500
>kids..err..young men graduating this year. It was an incredible seen. My
>little boy is a Construction Engineer now. Signed his contract with an
>engineering company in Chicago, and he is going to be a Project Manager.

Bless his heart for loving something practical. My oldest daughter
did (Business accounting), but my son is still a server (which is what
he did while working his way through school). Political Science is
not sellable. He told me the other day that he will probably be
hitting me up for the money to take the class to prepare for the LSAT.

> We
>celebrated, we laughed and we cried. Our emotions got the best of us. It
>was a time that I will never forget, and neither will Alex. My tears are
>rolling down my cheeks as I am typing.

I understand.

>Now, Mark is going to be a Junior this coming year, and he will graduate in
>May of 2010. What happened to my little kids? they were just playing Tee
>Ball not long ago!!!

At my desk I have a picture of my kids when they were about 3 to 11.
As much as I enjoy my children as they are now I sure do miss them
when they were that age. Sometimes I ache to hold them.

>
>Thank you for allowing me to share the experience with you.

Thank *you*. Your post brought back good memories.

> I missed you
>all. I have a lot of reading to go through and I see Rob has done a great
>job with the "Thought for Today" , and I am wondering if he will continue
>carrying the torch and posting the thoughts.
>
>It's good to be home.

We're glad you're back, too.

> I miss R O L E X.......

(

Hugs,
Sue

Thank you Joyce for your great post and sharing with me about life with and
without kids around

--
AZ
"kestrel" <joyhton@aol.com> wrote in message
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AZ, I can empathize entirely with you in your hopes and love for your
sons. I have two sons too. They are now in their mid-forties, but I
have followed them in all their ups and downs through the years. My
elder son Chris was married (for the second time) on March 15. I am
sure this one will last. He is a lawyer. My younger son Evan, after
several unfortunate work experiences, is now settled in Chicago where
he teaches graduate level forensic psychology. I remember fondly how
much they wanted me to stop smoking. They would stick needles in my
ciggie packs and soak them in water.

I am a doting mother, of course. But that's what mothers do. And
fathers too. You made me smile and nod my head and even brought a
tear or two tof recognition to my eyes.

Joyce
10 years+

I didn't miss it, Rob. Thank you very much for filling in. now I can go on
vacations more often

--
AZ
"Billy Bob F." <billybobf@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Maybe you missed the subject...the key word was "Substitute" :-) I
> can't handle the pressure of doing it full time, but I'll step in if
> needed. Welcome back.
>
> Cheers,
> Rob

On 13 May, 03:03, "AZ" <zikra.nos...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi everybody. I got back from Iowa today, after a visit to see Alex
> graduate from Iowa State University. I wish I can describe the feelings
> that I have, but I just can't. saying I was proud, is like saying there is
> going to be a typhoon and we might get a little wet. There were 4500
> kids..err..young men graduating this year. It was an incredible seen. My
> little boy is a Construction Engineer now. Signed his contract with an
> engineering company in Chicago, and he is going to be a Project Manager. We
> celebrated, we laughed and we cried. Our emotions got the best of us. It
> was a time that I will never forget, and neither will Alex. My tears are
> rolling down my cheeks as I am typing.
> Now, Mark is going to be a Junior this coming year, and he will graduate in
> May of 2010. What happened to my little kids? they were just playing Tee
> Ball not long ago!!!
>
> Thank you for allowing me to share the experience with you. I missed you
> all. I have a lot of reading to go through and I see Rob has done a great
> job with the "Thought for Today" , and I am wondering if he will continue
> carrying the torch and posting the thoughts.
>
> It's good to be home. I miss R O L E X.......
>
> --
> AZ

Sounds like you had a great time. It's good to see them on their way,
days like those will bring back a lot of memories You have done a good
job well done.
Regards Chris

On May 12, 10:03*pm, "AZ" <zikra.nos...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi everybody. *I got back from Iowa today, after a visit to see Alex
> graduate from Iowa State University. *I wish I can describe the feelings
> that I have, but I just can't. *saying I was proud, is like saying thereis
> going to be a typhoon and we might get a little wet. *There were 4500
> kids..err..young men graduating this year. *It was an incredible seen. *My
> little boy is a Construction Engineer now. *Signed his contract with an
> engineering company in Chicago, and he is going to be a Project Manager. *We
> celebrated, we laughed and we cried. *Our emotions got the best of us. *It
> was a time that I will never forget, and neither will Alex. *My tears are
> rolling down my cheeks as I am typing.
> Now, Mark is going to be a Junior this coming year, and he will graduate in
> May of 2010. *What happened to my little kids? *they were just playingTee
> Ball not long ago!!!
>
> Thank you for allowing me to share the experience with you. *I missed you
> all. *I have a lot of reading to go through and I see Rob has done a great
> job with the "Thought for Today" , and I am wondering if he will continue
> carrying the torch and posting the thoughts.
>
> It's good to be home. *I miss R O L E X.......
>
> --
> AZ

Welcome home AZ

Karen

On Mon, 12 May 2008 21:03:33 -0500, "AZ" <zikra.nospam@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>Hi everybody. I got back from Iowa today, after a visit to see Alex
>graduate from Iowa State University. I wish I can describe the feelings
>that I have, but I just can't. saying I was proud, is like saying there is
>going to be a typhoon and we might get a little wet. There were 4500
>kids..err..young men graduating this year. It was an incredible seen. My
>little boy is a Construction Engineer now. Signed his contract with an
>engineering company in Chicago, and he is going to be a Project Manager. We
>celebrated, we laughed and we cried. Our emotions got the best of us. It
>was a time that I will never forget, and neither will Alex. My tears are
>rolling down my cheeks as I am typing.
>Now, Mark is going to be a Junior this coming year, and he will graduate in
>May of 2010. What happened to my little kids? they were just playing Tee
>Ball not long ago!!!
>
>Thank you for allowing me to share the experience with you. I missed you
>all. I have a lot of reading to go through and I see Rob has done a great
>job with the "Thought for Today" , and I am wondering if he will continue
>carrying the torch and posting the thoughts.
>
>It's good to be home. I miss R O L E X.......
Hi Maximus,
What a fine moment for you.
Thank you for sharing that.
Congratulations to you and your family.
Fred


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Thank you for the kind words, Fred

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AZ
"Sparky" <invalid@example.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 12 May 2008 21:03:33 -0500, "AZ" <zikra.nospam@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
>>Hi everybody. I got back from Iowa today, after a visit to see Alex
>>graduate from Iowa State University. I wish I can describe the feelings
>>that I have, but I just can't. saying I was proud, is like saying there
>>is
>>going to be a typhoon and we might get a little wet. There were 4500
>>kids..err..young men graduating this year. It was an incredible seen. My
>>little boy is a Construction Engineer now. Signed his contract with an
>>engineering company in Chicago, and he is going to be a Project Manager.
>>We
>>celebrated, we laughed and we cried. Our emotions got the best of us. It
>>was a time that I will never forget, and neither will Alex. My tears are
>>rolling down my cheeks as I am typing.
>>Now, Mark is going to be a Junior this coming year, and he will graduate
>>in
>>May of 2010. What happened to my little kids? they were just playing Tee
>>Ball not long ago!!!
>>
>>Thank you for allowing me to share the experience with you. I missed you
>>all. I have a lot of reading to go through and I see Rob has done a great
>>job with the "Thought for Today" , and I am wondering if he will continue
>>carrying the torch and posting the thoughts.
>>
>>It's good to be home. I miss R O L E X.......
> Hi Maximus,
> What a fine moment for you.
> Thank you for sharing that.
> Congratulations to you and your family.
> Fred
>
>
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"AZ" <zikra.nospam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Hi everybody. I got back from Iowa today, after a visit to see Alex
> graduate from Iowa State University. I wish I can describe the feelings
> that I have, but I just can't. saying I was proud, is like saying there
> is going to be a typhoon and we might get a little wet. There were 4500
> kids..err..young men graduating this year. It was an incredible seen. My
> little boy is a Construction Engineer now. Signed his contract with an
> engineering company in Chicago, and he is going to be a Project Manager.
> We celebrated, we laughed and we cried. Our emotions got the best of us.
> It was a time that I will never forget, and neither will Alex. My tears
> are rolling down my cheeks as I am typing.
> Now, Mark is going to be a Junior this coming year, and he will graduate
> in May of 2010. What happened to my little kids? they were just playing
> Tee Ball not long ago!!!

They grow to be young men and even when they grow older we still think of
them as our little kids.
The main think is that they remain closed and share parts of their life with
us.
I am very glad for you that the graduation day went well. The fact that Alex
has been offered such a contract
seems to me as a good sign of his character and commitment shown in his
study. So, yes you are right to be proud of him,
and you are fortunate to be HIS FATHER.
Also,May 2010 is not so far away!

Hugs.

Maria