New Month

Souvenir from Ellie's 3-yr-old bday party

First an update

I ran into Sean Webb in Chicago last week when we visited Stephen and Terris, Ellie and Talia. Neither of us knew what to do, so we elbow-bumped. He invited me into his home where I met -- and hugged (!) -- his youngest, Conner, a new H.S. freshman trading stocks on an impressive gaming computer. I haven't seen Sean since he was a tyke in Michigan when I went to school in Illinois in the 70's and visited Annie and Mike for Thanksgiving. I have fond memories of the family and their hospitality and generosity (thanks for the sweater, Annie!). Now Mike has a college graduate of his own who moved back home in these COVID times. So it's a family of six living in a beautiful home built in the 1880's in a picturesque neighborhood not far from Wrigley. I'm looking forward to future visits.

Now the prayer requests for friends

Michael Flumian is in Boston getting radiation for a prostate flare-up.

Jim and Katie's Mahon's new grandson, Finn, had to be rushed to the hospital at 7 days old for who-knows-what. His mom tested positive so can't visit him in the hospital. He's off IV and doing better, but could still use your kind thoughts.

Eric Deverill's mom (age 87) just discovered a large lump in her pelvis. He's taking her to the oncologist today.

Closing

Eric shared this Ted Talk of Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness. Click here, hope you enjoy.

Virtual hugs and real affection from Nor Cal.

LYM

Dan

June 30th

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Birthday Shout-Out: June 30 🎂

Ellie James Murphy is 3 years old! She is the daughter of Stephen and Terris; Dan and Jan's granddaughter. She is so precious!

Ellie's Birthday Party was held last Saturday in Chicago

Happy Anniversary: June 30th

Maya and Nik Top have been married 2 years! Congratulations!💕

Maya is Erin's daughter and Chris and John's granddaughter.

They are such a beautiful couple!

Prayer Requests:

John Joyce (Imelda's husband) is having surgery today, June 30th. He has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Please keep him in your prayers for a successful surgery, and in his recovery during the days ahead.

I spoke with John last evening, and Imelda is being released from the re-hab center on July 2. She will be going back home. So both John and Imelda will be at home recovering, and their children and grandchildren will be helping them. 

If you want to send them a card, their home address is:

927 Sunset Terrace

Willows CA 95988-2036

home phone: (530) 934-8478

Melda's cell: (530) 966-4495

Megan Beckwith is currently recovering from Covid-19. Prayers for her return to good health!
Megan is Chris Beckwith's daughter; Michelle's granddaughter. She lives in Washington, near her Dad and sister, Melia

Since we must remain separated, as this Coronavirus spikes again, we will continue with this blog.

It was always our intention to keep us connected with family news, celebrations and prayer requests. 

If there are any upcoming birthdays, anniversaries, etc, in the month of July, please email me or Dan.

maureenrenden@gmail.com

chiefmurphy@gmail.com

Sean and I appreciated all the good wishes on our anniversary!

LYM
Reenie

40 years!

https://www.printeryhouse.org/ProdPage.asp?prod=CL60600

Anniversary Shout-out!💒
It is our 40th Anniversary! Sean and I were married at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Pacific Beach on June 28, 1980. Fr. Bill Diamond and Fr. Ginty were the guest priests who officiated at our wedding Mass. Mr. and Mrs. May (our La Mesa next door neighbors) commented that "they had seen marriages that didn't last as long as our ceremony!"

A good seque...40 years later! 

If you will bear with me...I wrote a little poem in honor of this milestone anniversary!

Forty years have come and gone

Since I married a man named Sean.

It has been quite a ride

Living life side by side.

Through all the trials and joys

We've been blessed with two boys.

We've watched them grow through the years

With joy and laughter and ... a few tears.

For our family of four

There's still more in store.

Our faith remains in God above

He strengthens us in our daily love.

My little pun

Is almost done.

Here's a toast to many more years...

A time to be grateful....Cheers!

Wedding Reception at Tom Ham's Lighthouse 6/28/80

Trip to the British Virgin Islands in November 2019

LYM
Reenie

June 24th

My first Little League team was Police & Fire. They had cool white uniforms with red caps. I was fortunate to learn from two wonderful coaches, outstanding role-models for a little 8-year-old. My future brother-in-law was also an assistant coach. Little did I know that I'd one day be writing about his own son turning fifty.

Yes, Jason Taub turns 50 tomorrow. God-mother Reenie was so blown away by it that she had to take some R&R with Sean at Santa Catalina to recoup.

We enlisted the help of Jase's mother Chris (amazingly not getting any older):

Wishing Jason Taub a very happy 50th birthday! He’s a great:

 

Son to John & Chris,

Husband to Dayna,

Father to Camryn, Hailey and Kyndra,

"You raised an amazing, honorable son. He is so very loved by all of us!!"

Grandfather -- Papa JT -- to Madi Rose and Jaxson (Kyndra’s children).

Please continue to pray for Kyndra, who seems to be successfully transitioning to right-handedness. What a trooper! Love and prayers to her whole family.

Blue Lives Matter too, and Jason, a lieutenant in the El Cajon police department, is one of the best. Here is a prayer I found while looking for something MurphyFamilyLYM-blog-appropriate to say:

Lord, I ask for courage,

Courage to face and conquer my own fears,

Courage to take me where others will not go.

I ask for strength,

Strength of body to protect others,

Strength of spirit to lead others.

I ask for dedication,

Dedication to my job to do it well,

Dedication to my community to keep it safe.

Give me Lord, concern,

For all those who trust me,

And compassion for those who need me.

And please, Lord, through it all,

be at my side.

Amen

Amen

Taub Christmas 2017

LYM,

Dan

(c) LA Times

26 Miles by the Four Preps -- click to go to YouTube, turn up volume.

Happy Father's Day!

                                                         https://parade.com/1035521/lindsaylowe/fathers-day-2020/

Good Morning,
Just wanted to wish all the Dads in our family a very Happy Father's Day!
Safe travels to Dan and Jan as they are flying to Chicago to visit Stephen, Terris, Ellie and Talia!
Sending lots of love to all,
Reenie

Let Love Be Your Greatest Goal

                                                                https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Carson

Melda sent me a link to Dr. Ben Carson's Reflections on the Death of George Floyd. It was written on June 9, 2020 by Tony Perkins, who is president of the Family Research Council. Dr. Carson's words gave me hope!

"Honestly, I don't want to sound like a preacher, but that's the real solution--- a change of heart of people. No one wanted another senseless tragedy, but we have a unique chance," he said, "to learn from it...This is a golden opportunity to do something about some of the relationships that have broken down in our society."

"The reality is, it's our country. We all have to take responsibility for what's happening here. America is a nation of the people, for the people, and by the people. But if that's going to work, then the people need to be involved."

There is something, he urges, that we can all do. "Maybe you feel hopeless in all of this pain and brokenness. All of us can help model a way forward. Ask yourself," Carson said, "what is my sphere of influence?"

"Start by being Christlike with those people -- your friends, co-workers, all the people you associate with. It builds out. It makes a huge difference in the way that they treat you and the ways they begin to treat other people."

"It's a big mistake to think that we can't change the world in our own homes. As far as I'm concerned that's the most important place to try... It's love that will impact society."

https://www.crossmap.com/backgrounds/let-love-be-your-greatest-aim.html

Go Make a Difference!
LYM
Reenie

Heartfelt Prayers

Flag Day: June 14

When our quarantining started back in March, I had hoped this family blog would keep us connected in our hearts and thoughts. This quote from Julian of Norwich resonates:

The love of God creates in us such a oneing that when it is truly seen, no person can separate themselves from another person.

Prayer request:
This message came in an email
"From:  John Joyce
I hope I am in the loop for this family bit of news:

I am Imelda (Kelly) Joyce's husband.  Imelda fell on Memorial Day and broke both pelvic bones and a hip bone.  She is in an assisted living and re-habilitation hospital in Chico Ca.  Because of the Covid 19 virus she is quarantined, and no one can enter the building in which she is located.  We have managed to visit her through a back patio door and phone hook-up.  I expect this will go on into the month of July, and then more re-hab after that time.  The name of the place is California Park and Rehabilitation Center.  Her cell phone # is 530 966 4495.  Imelda's spirit is high, and she will probably have that place shaped up before she is out of it.  You would make her day if you could give her a call and chat for a few minutes."

I googled the place; if you want to send a card directly to the center where Melda Joyce is currently staying:
California Park and Rehabilitation Center
2850 Sierra Sunrise Terrace
Chico CA 95928

Her home address:
927 Sunset Terrace
Willows CA 95988-2036

On May 4, (What's in a Name) we had a tribute to the four Imeldas in our family.
Imelda Joyce is our Dad's first cousin. She and Walt are Uncle Walt's children.
(He was the brother of Grandma Aggie & Rene)
Imelda became a chiropractor after raising her own family. She has the family gift of healing and clairvoyance. Quite an amazing relative!

Birthday Shout-out: June 14 🎂
Steve Hauser shares a birthday with our country's flag day!
Happy Birthday, Steve! Looking forward to the time when we can re-visit you to celebrate in person!

PRAYERS FOR OUR COUNTRY ON THIS FLAG DAY!

LYM
Reenie