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 Topic: Generations (Our Family)The new items published under this topic are as follows.
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In Memoriam: Madame Elizabeth "Pookie" McLain
"Pookie" died today, March 21, 2007. She had been a devoted friend for 17 years. Pookie was a gift
to my bride on our wedding day back in 1990.
Pookie was always there for us, whenever we needed
comfort. She was one of those silent cats, never making much fuss over anything, but patiently
waiting there, always in the background, stepping up to comfort whenever she sensed a troubled soul,
and she had an uncanny ability in that regard.
Pookie was there first, long before the introduction of 2 other cats, 2 dogs, 2 birds, a hamster,
chickens, assorted fish, etc...and she always managed to adapt to the constant changes we would
throw at her without fuss. She has lived in 3 different houses, being an integral part of making
each one a "home".
Pookie was an indoor cat, by choice. Although she did like to venture on the front porch every
now and then, usually in the spring time to enjoy the breeze, the floral smells, and even an
occasional saunter through the front garden. We gave her free reign to go anywhere she wanted, yet
she never strayed far.
A long haired Persian "seal point", she suffered over the past year with a growing tumor in her throat
making it difficult for her to eat and causing her to be perpetually hungry but never able to satisfy.
Pookie was as perfect pet as could be considered. There were only positives with Pookie, no annoying
or bothersome behaviors that you overlook in other pets. Contented and comforting were her trademarks.
Her absence will long be grieved in the McLain household.
Like God, she's comforting
"Relax," she purrs, (she can tell I'm down),
"Let's both take a nap."
then she brushes grace up against my arm
and crawls in to my lap
Purring is her secret prayer
'cause she's most concerned for me
(from Molly Is A Metaphor by Terry Scott Taylor)
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Just to update, McKenzie is doing very well. She is 4 months Post-Op and has had no complications and no headaches and no nausea anymore. Her tics have mostly resolved. We are so thankful she has had no pain. Most adults with this surgery experience a tremendous amount of pain that usually require drugs like oxycontin, morphine, etc... Kenzie has never even had Tylenol since leaving the hospital.
The Neurosurgeon has cleared her to resume all normal activity, even said she could continue horseback riding, swimming, and resume dance clases. (Though I admit mom and dad aren't quite so inclined to be so permissive).
So thus far, this surgery has been a resounding success and we are so very thankful to everyone who has supported and prayed for us throughout this ordeal.
regards,
-Lance
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Hi,
Thank you all so much for all your love and support through this journey. This was a very difficult and painful operation for Kenzie to have to go through but she has a new lease on life without headaches & an upset stomach. She is viewing the world through a new set of eyes. She said, “Wow, so this is what it feels like to be normal”. We go on Tuesday to get her Stitches out and then our next hurdle will be for her graft to heal without leaks/rejections, etc.
This was a very special Thanksgiving for our family as Kenzie’s surgery was a success and we were able to share it together as a family. One of our Thanksgiving traditions that we have is for everyone to share what they are thankful for this year. In succession we all said that we are so blessed and thankful to have such wonderful friends and family.
We hope that we can be as supportive if ever your family needs it. It has truly been a blessing. Thank you also to Greta & Scott for keeping everyone up to date with Kenzie’s progress & coordinating the quilt. Our family was really touched.
We will be easing back into our activities over the next few weeks. See you soon & thanks again for everything,
Barbet & Lance
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Wow...medical science is truly amazing. On Wednesday night McKenzie was released from the hospital and we went home. McKenzie bounced around Thanksgiving day as if nothing had happened.
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McKenzie and dear friend (Capu the wolf) arrives November 18th at Johns Hopkins (Blaylock bldg) for a Craniectomy, Laminectomy and Duraplasty (posterior fossa decompression) surgery.
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Public: McKenzie
Posted by: LanceMcLain on Sunday, November 06, 2005 - 08:38 PM |
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| Just wanted to keep everyone in the loop about the happening's at the McLain household.
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I just celebrated my 37th Birthday on 10/01. In the course of my surfing, I found this interesting trivia:
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Here is a link to download some videos and photos of the Level 5 USAG Gymnastics Team at Columbia Gymnastics. Mattison is a member of this team.
http://www.lwmclain.com/images/gym
These are generally group shots and not ones specific of Matty which I have elsewhere.
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| McKennly, Henry and Mikey celebrate Henry's birthday with a cowboy adventure!
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Click READ MORE to view the photos
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Thoughts on Grandma
I don't have many rememberances of my grandmother. I can't say I really ever "knew" her, at least not enough to be any kind of judge of character. Of the rememberances I do have, she was always serving. Even in her obituary she was remembered as "serving". At least from my scant rememberance, that is fitting....
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The Corbin Times-Tribune
http://www.corbintimes.com/articles/2005/03/24/obituaries/obit07.txt
Jessie Youngblood
Posted-Thursday, March 24, 2005 11:49 AM EST
Jessie Maxine Youngblood, 86, of Louisville, formerly of Corbin, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2005 in Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
She had served with her husband, the Rev. James B. Youngblood at various pastorates throughout Tennessee and Kentucky during his 45 year ministerial career. She was a member of the New Vision Ministry Center (formerly the Okolona Church of God).
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Rev. James B. Youngblood; one daughter, Rebekah (Wayne) McLain; three sons, Rev. Samuel (Mary Ruth) Youngblood, John Arthur (Deborah) Youngblood, and James D. (Shirley) Youngblood; one sister, Camilla (J.T.) Putman; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon Saturday at the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paula Farmer and Gerald Mullins officiating. Burial will be in the Resthaven Cemetery in Corbin.
Pallbearers will be grandchildren.
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The Louisville Courier-Journal
http://www.legacy.com/Louisville/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=3328036
Jessie "Maxine" Youngblood
YOUNGBLOOD, JESSIE, "MAXINE," 86, of Louisville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2005, in Jacksonville, Beach, FL. She was the former Maxine Clements and a native of St. Claire County, AL. She had served with her husband, the Reverend James B. Youngblood, at various pastorates throughout Tennessee and Kentucky during his 45 years ministerial career. She was a member of the New Vision Ministry Center, formerly the Okolona Church of God. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Reverend James B. Youngblood; daughter, Rebekah McLain (Wayne); sons, Rev. Samuel (Mary Ruth), John Arthur (Deborah) and James D. Youngblood (Shirley); sister, Camilla Putman (J.T.); 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Her funeral service will be held at noon Friday, March 25, 2005, at Arch L. Heady & Son, Okolona, where visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Thursday. An additional funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, March 26, 2005, at Hart Funeral Home in Corbin, KY, with burial in Resthaven Cemetery in Corbin. Visitation will begin after 10 a.m. Saturday at Hart Funeral Home.
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Public: Wishes
Posted by: McKenzieMcLain on Sunday, March 27, 2005 - 04:59 PM |
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A poem from the homeschool studies of Kenzie:
I do not like to eat spinach. I would rather eat jello.
I do not like to wear layers of clothes. I would rather wear shorts.
I do not like to go to the doctor's. I would rather go to the pet store.
Wouldn't You?
McKenzie McLain
March 16, 2005
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Our week has been preoccupied with death. On Sunday my Grandmother died, she was 86. The whole Shiavo thing is plastered everywhere on TV, radio, internet. My long time cat of 14 years (for the past year has been living at my mother-in-laws 5 minutes away) is having kidney failure and is going to be euthanized this week. Now to top it off, My Sister-In-Law with whom we are very close is in critical care at the hospital being treated for congestive heart failure and difficulty breathing. They haven't confirmed any diagnosis yet, but we are all on edge and we have been warned of many very bad scenarios.
If you happen to remember during your prayers, please pray for God's mercy on our family.
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This is our public contact information. Normally this would be private information, however you can find all of this information elsewhere in public just with a google or two so I figured I might as well compile it here.
If you need to get a hold of us, read below!
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