This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kimstorey114 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.armstrong/2993.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Jack, I would be interested in any information on Storey's at Killashandra & Ardra. Particularly the foolowing family: George & Mary Storey Children William Joseph Gordon Jane James Catherine George All the children emmigrated to Austral;ia except for George who stayed in Cavan and married Elizabeth Foster (I think) I am also interested in any information regarding William & Jane Storey - parents of Ellen Storey who was a cousin to James Storey (and later married him) son of Geroge & Mary. Cheers Kim Storey Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Nativewon Surnames: Armstrong, Tidwell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.armstrong/5089/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for parents and any other info regarding Arta Armstrong b: 1888 Louisiana. She married Eugene Tidwell on 24 Jun 1906 in Franklin County, Louisiana. She died in 1957. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cthyrmstrng Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.armstrong/5088/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a descendats of the following names: Thomas Volney Armstrong and Elsie Catherine Barber ( my grandparents), Nelson Volney Armstrong and Evelyn Shirley Compton ( my parents. I would like more information on this line of Armstrongs: other names are Mathew G Nleson Armstrong who married Catherine N Perdue, William Armstrong who married a Catherine Dean, Josephine, Wellington, Barbra. I did find a tree by the following gavinboyle and I would like them to get in touch with me. Thanks Cathy Armstrong cthy_rmstrng@yahoo.ca Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Donnadeelutz Surnames: ARMSTRONG, KELTNER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.armstrong/5087/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for the parents of my great-great-grandmother, Nancy Jane Keltner, who was born on Jan. 15, 1838 in Nashville, Davidson County, TN and died on Dec. 2 1929 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Callie Knapp, in Junction City, KS. She married John L. Keltner, son of Absalom and Margaret (Horn) Keltner in Lawrence, Douglass County, KS around 1863-1865. I am descended through her daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Keltner) Brown (1864-1942), her granddaughter, Bertha (Brown Richards (1897-1985), and her great-granddaughter, Nelda Mae (Richards) Lutz (1925-2002). Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Donnadeelutz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.armstrong/5086/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for the parents of my great-great-grandmother, Nancy Jane Keltner, who was born on Jan. 15, 1838 in Nashville, Davidson County, TN and died on Dec. 2 1929 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Callie Knapp, in Junction City, KS. She married John L. Keltner, son of Absalom and Margaret (Horn) Keltner in Lawrence, Douglass County, KS around 1863-1865. I am descended through her daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Keltner) Brown (1864-1942), her granddaughter, Bertha (Brown Richards (1897-1985), and her great-granddaughter, Nelda Mae (Richards) Lutz (1925-2002). Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Donnadeelutz Surnames: ARMSTRONG,, KELTNER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.armstrong/5085/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for the parents of my great-great-grandmother, Nancy Jane (Armstrong) Keltner. Very little is known about her. She was born in Nashville, Davidson County, TN on Jan. 15, 1838 and died at the home of her daughter, Callie Knapp, in Junction City, KS on Dec. 2, 1929. At various times, she lived in TN, MO, OK, and KS. She married John L. Keltner in Lawrence, Douglass County, KS around 1863-1865. I am descended through her daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Keltner) Brown (1864-1942), her granddaughter, Bertha Mildred (Brown) Richards (1897-1985), and her great-granddaughter, Nelda Mae (Richards) Lutz. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.
There are no guarantees are there! Take the pills and get lots of physical exercise. Both have helped my youngest sister who at age 50 was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers. Keep on keeping on. Patti Robert Armstrong wrote: > Dear Armstrong List members, > > In my computer there are several versions of a book that I started. I started it several times. I call it, "My Life, So Far." A couple versions are even in print, and a few were sent to my brother and sister and even some of my grandchildren. > > Today is Monday, June 8th, 2008 and I have come to the realization that my life is probably changing as I write this. I must realize that recently I was diagnosed as having a condition known as Alzheimer's Disease. I don't like it, and sometimes I even admit to denying it. But...I know it's true. So, what do I do? I take the damned pills, and try not to think about it. But... it's hard not to think about. > > ~~~ > > A woman who once rented a small house from my parents, while observing my brother and sister and I at play, remarked that she didn't think we came for hardy stock. My only comment on her observation is that there are two words in the English language which originate from our Scottish ancestors. These members of the large Scottish "Clan Armstrong" were known by Scottish term as "reavers" as they "raided" the lands and the livestock of other clans. They were also accomplished horsemen and wore chain mail armor blackened with candle smoke so as to ride undetected at night. Thus, from them, we get these two English words, "bereave" and "blackmail." > > I have lived a fantastic life. I have a priceless wife and four smart and very independent children. I have nine healthy grandchildren. I've been almost everywhere, visited forty eight of the fifty states, looked down at Niagara Falls, and down into the Grand Canyon, and up into Mr. Lincoln's face at Mt. Rushmore. I've crossed both oceans several times, seen the Temple Mount in Jerualem, and the statue of David in Athens, and been to Lenin's tomb. I've vaccinated water buffalo in northern Thailand, shopped for cameras in Japan, and eaten mussels in Brussels. > > I've researched my ancestors as far as I can, and found that I descend from ruthless Scottish cattle rustlers. One of my great grandfathers, John Brown, was aboard the ship, William and Mary, which went down just off the southwest point of Great Abaco in the Bahamas. He and his family survived the wreck and he lived to fight for the Union at the Siege of Vicksburg and the battle of Mobile Bay. Another great grandfather, Philemon D. Armstrong also served in the Union Army and later fought Red Cloud on the Bozeman Trail. > > But, I still have important things I want to do. I want to be important in the lives of my grandchildren. I want to tell them all of the mistakes I have made, so that they will not make the same ones. I want them all to go to college, visit places I have never been, and to make something of themselves. It shouldn't be too difficult for them, as they really do come from hardy stock. > > Sincerely, > Bob Armstrong > currently in Houston, TX > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ARMSTRONG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: somers1959 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.armstrong/2047.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EMAIL Correction Jsomers59@hotmail.com Thank you Jo-Ann Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.
"I wanted to let you all know that there is a new member to the family: Evan James Payne." WOOHOO!!!! Congratulations Jessica, that's awesome news!!! :D "8 pounds, 2 ounces (not sure what that is in grams)." Neither am I, but boy it brings tears to the eyes!!! ;D Take care, Robyn. IBSSG Stockbridge, Georgia, USA Honey's Home of Genealogy www.robsfamily.com
I wanted to let you all know that there is a new member to the family: Evan James Payne. He was born Friday, June 11, 2008 at 11:32 am EST, 8 pounds, 2 ounces (not sure what that is in grams). Jessica (d/o James Armstrong, g/g/granddaughter of Ella Loveless, and gx4/granddaughter of Abramham Bodine, (Jr))
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Kalkowski Surnames: Armstrong, Evans, Lytle Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.armstrong/3281.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Rebecca, I found your posting about George Armstrong from NY, born 1763. I have what looks like a connection to him. I haven't worked through everything yet and am still looking for documentation for most of this, but I think I have a daughter of George Armstrong and Sarah. Susannah Armstrong, b. Dec 1793, Fayette Co., KY, married George W. Evans on 14 Aug 1814 in Harrison Co., IN. Their daughter Margaret married Andrew Lytle from Ross Co., OH. Margaret Evans was Andrew Lytle's second wife. They were married 5 Mar 1839 in Pike Co., IL. I am connected through their son Spencer Lytle. A distant family member recently found some very old pictures done over in charcoal, we think from 1874, of Spencer Lytle and his wife Harriet. There was a third picture of an older woman that we can't identify and I suppose it could be Margaret Evans Lytle. She didn't die until 1907 in Nemaha Co., KS. The thing is, she really has an Indian/Native American look to her face. Do you know of any Indian marriages or relationships in the Armstrong family? I am just wondering... Laura Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.
Marilynn, Sorry to hear you have been having problems but glad you are home from the nursing home. I see your stay there and physical troubles have not squashed you spirit...a true Armstrong woman, I can tell. A lot of people would be unable to cope with all you've had on your plate, but not you! We are all proud of you and your resilience. Glad you are on the mend...we missed you. Hang in there and keep in touch. Cousin Marilyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marilynn Masten" <GardnerRus@carolina.rr.com> To: <robertarm9@yahoo.com>; <armstrong@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:09 AM Subject: Re: [ARMSTRONG] A new me? > Dear Bob, > > Life has a habit of sneaking up on us with the darndest surprises--some > bad, > some good. It all seems to balance out eventually although this one can > knock a person off their feet temporally > > I know-------I lived with Alzheimer's for about 7 years. My husband was > gradually unable to remember familiar things, people and places but he > stayed the sweet, pleasant person he had always been and for this I am > grateful. He was ever loving and kind and even when we became strangers > he > treated us, as he treated everyone with the same consideration. It used > to > anger me when they criticized Pres. Reagan for saying "I can't remember." > Of course he couldn't remember. My Jim couldn't remember, I'm sure he was > frustrated, and yet he was the same sweet husband, father and > grandfather------brother, neighbor, and great grandfather he had always > been. He was a marvelous example to everyone just as you are, Bob, sharing > all of your years of learning with those of us who try to absorb as much > as > possible. > > I've just come out of a nursing home, I appreciate life even more now. I > just lost an eye----but I have another one. I REALLY appreciate the > Lord's > kindness in giving me two of them. My Armstrong G-G-Grandfather lived 100 > years from 1721 to 1821. This he accomplished back when life expectancy > was > 37 years for men. As everyone says, we are certainly tough old birds! > > Marilynn > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Robert Armstrong" <robertarm9@yahoo.com> > To: <armstrong@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 2:42 PM > Subject: Re: [ARMSTRONG] A new me? > > >> Dear Robyn, >> Thank you so much for your kind words. Nita and I are now living with my >> eldest son and his family. Charles has a very big house, and we have lots >> of room. I get to talk to the kids every day, and I am teaching them >> about >> investing. They get a share of Western Union stock, for every "A" they >> get >> on their report cards. They are so smart that they will probably send me >> to the poor house. I also play chess with my Grandson. He is a pretty >> good >> player. Hopefully I will hang on long enought to see him skunk >> me. >> Very sincerely, >> Bob Armstrong >> in Houston, TX >> >> >> >> --- On Mon, 6/9/08, Robyn Leeds <robyn@robsfamily.com> wrote: >> >> From: Robyn Leeds <robyn@robsfamily.com> >> Subject: Re: [ARMSTRONG] A new me? >> To: armstrong@rootsweb.com >> Date: Monday, June 9, 2008, 5:51 PM >> >> " want to be important in the lives of my grandchildren." >> >> Hi Bob :) >> >> Do you not realise that you've not only been important in the lives of >> your >> children, and your grandchildren, but to all of us here? Many a day I've >> been cheered up immensely by one of your posts, and on some days you've >> turned my day around for the better, and I'll always be eternally >> grateful >> to you for those days!! :D >> >> Alzheimer's is a nasty disease, and I've seen far too much of it in my >> own lifetime. My biological Grandfather had it, but was never diagnosed >> as >> such because it wasn't called Alzheimer's back in those days. It was >> just called "senility" and he was locked away in a mental >> institution. I never met him, but from reading his medical records >> (which >> the >> Health Department in Tasmania, Australia very kindly sent to me) I came >> to >> know >> and love him as if he'd been in my life, whereas he died before I was >> born. >> My biological father died of an aneurism in his stomach, despite the fact >> that >> he had angina and emphasema (sp?), and he also had early stage >> Alzheimer's. >> My adopted mother (Reita May Eastley, sister of my bio father, and wife >> of >> Norman John Bynon who is my Armstrong connection) was also diagnosed with >> Alzheimer's at the "ripe old age" of about 53. She'd had >> varicose veins removed and had a nasty reaction to the anaesthetic they >> gave >> her, and the doctors believed that was! >> what triggered her off at such a young age. I watched her go downhill >> slowly, caring for her as much as possible despite the fact that I was >> pregnant >> with my 18yo daughter Jade, while Dad continued to work. It was >> heartbreaking >> to watch her deteriorate, but if I had to do it again, I would!!! She >> held >> Jade in her arms a week after she was born and she didn't even know she >> was >> holding a baby, much less her Granddaughter. I think that was what hit >> me >> the >> hardest!!! :( >> >> Despite the sadness of watching family suffer through Alzheimer's, and >> knowing that I too probably have Alzheimer's genes, I still have one >> happy >> memory of Mum the night before she died. I'd gone to Greenvale Nursing >> Home to visit her while she was very ill with pneumonia. She'd not shown >> any sign of recognition when she'd seen me for some time. That last >> night >> I bent down to kiss her goodbye after our visit and I whispered into her >> ear >> "Mum, I'm pregnant with your first Grandson!". I didn't know >> Casey was a boy, it was mother's intuition I guess! ;D Mum looked at me, >> actually LOOKED at me, for the first time in well over a year. That >> memory >> still warms my heart to this day, knowing that when Mum died about 10 >> hours >> later, she knew I was going to give birth to her first Grandson!! :D >> >> Chin up Bob, they're making huge breakthroughs with a lot of diseases and >> illnesses these days, and I for one have made a few donations to the >> Alzheimer's Association in the hope they'll come up with a cure, or a >> way of stopping its progression, before I myself start to show signs. >> Hopefully it'll be in time for both of us! :D >> >> Take care, >> >> Robyn. >> IBSSG >> Stockbridge, Georgia, USA >> Honey's Home of Genealogy >> www.robsfamily.com >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> ARMSTRONG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> ARMSTRONG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. > It has removed 6171 spam emails to date. > Paying users do not have this message in their emails. > Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ARMSTRONG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Dear Bob, Life has a habit of sneaking up on us with the darndest surprises--some bad, some good. It all seems to balance out eventually although this one can knock a person off their feet temporally I know-------I lived with Alzheimer's for about 7 years. My husband was gradually unable to remember familiar things, people and places but he stayed the sweet, pleasant person he had always been and for this I am grateful. He was ever loving and kind and even when we became strangers he treated us, as he treated everyone with the same consideration. It used to anger me when they criticized Pres. Reagan for saying "I can't remember." Of course he couldn't remember. My Jim couldn't remember, I'm sure he was frustrated, and yet he was the same sweet husband, father and grandfather------brother, neighbor, and great grandfather he had always been. He was a marvelous example to everyone just as you are, Bob, sharing all of your years of learning with those of us who try to absorb as much as possible. I've just come out of a nursing home, I appreciate life even more now. I just lost an eye----but I have another one. I REALLY appreciate the Lord's kindness in giving me two of them. My Armstrong G-G-Grandfather lived 100 years from 1721 to 1821. This he accomplished back when life expectancy was 37 years for men. As everyone says, we are certainly tough old birds! Marilynn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Armstrong" <robertarm9@yahoo.com> To: <armstrong@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [ARMSTRONG] A new me? > Dear Robyn, > Thank you so much for your kind words. Nita and I are now living with my > eldest son and his family. Charles has a very big house, and we have lots > of room. I get to talk to the kids every day, and I am teaching them about > investing. They get a share of Western Union stock, for every "A" they get > on their report cards. They are so smart that they will probably send me > to the poor house. I also play chess with my Grandson. He is a pretty good > player. Hopefully I will hang on long enought to see him skunk > me. > Very sincerely, > Bob Armstrong > in Houston, TX > > > > --- On Mon, 6/9/08, Robyn Leeds <robyn@robsfamily.com> wrote: > > From: Robyn Leeds <robyn@robsfamily.com> > Subject: Re: [ARMSTRONG] A new me? > To: armstrong@rootsweb.com > Date: Monday, June 9, 2008, 5:51 PM > > " want to be important in the lives of my grandchildren." > > Hi Bob :) > > Do you not realise that you've not only been important in the lives of > your > children, and your grandchildren, but to all of us here? Many a day I've > been cheered up immensely by one of your posts, and on some days you've > turned my day around for the better, and I'll always be eternally grateful > to you for those days!! :D > > Alzheimer's is a nasty disease, and I've seen far too much of it in my > own lifetime. My biological Grandfather had it, but was never diagnosed > as > such because it wasn't called Alzheimer's back in those days. It was > just called "senility" and he was locked away in a mental > institution. I never met him, but from reading his medical records (which > the > Health Department in Tasmania, Australia very kindly sent to me) I came to > know > and love him as if he'd been in my life, whereas he died before I was > born. > My biological father died of an aneurism in his stomach, despite the fact > that > he had angina and emphasema (sp?), and he also had early stage > Alzheimer's. > My adopted mother (Reita May Eastley, sister of my bio father, and wife of > Norman John Bynon who is my Armstrong connection) was also diagnosed with > Alzheimer's at the "ripe old age" of about 53. She'd had > varicose veins removed and had a nasty reaction to the anaesthetic they > gave > her, and the doctors believed that was! > what triggered her off at such a young age. I watched her go downhill > slowly, caring for her as much as possible despite the fact that I was > pregnant > with my 18yo daughter Jade, while Dad continued to work. It was > heartbreaking > to watch her deteriorate, but if I had to do it again, I would!!! She > held > Jade in her arms a week after she was born and she didn't even know she > was > holding a baby, much less her Granddaughter. I think that was what hit me > the > hardest!!! :( > > Despite the sadness of watching family suffer through Alzheimer's, and > knowing that I too probably have Alzheimer's genes, I still have one happy > memory of Mum the night before she died. I'd gone to Greenvale Nursing > Home to visit her while she was very ill with pneumonia. She'd not shown > any sign of recognition when she'd seen me for some time. That last night > I bent down to kiss her goodbye after our visit and I whispered into her > ear > "Mum, I'm pregnant with your first Grandson!". I didn't know > Casey was a boy, it was mother's intuition I guess! ;D Mum looked at me, > actually LOOKED at me, for the first time in well over a year. That > memory > still warms my heart to this day, knowing that when Mum died about 10 > hours > later, she knew I was going to give birth to her first Grandson!! :D > > Chin up Bob, they're making huge breakthroughs with a lot of diseases and > illnesses these days, and I for one have made a few donations to the > Alzheimer's Association in the hope they'll come up with a cure, or a > way of stopping its progression, before I myself start to show signs. > Hopefully it'll be in time for both of us! :D > > Take care, > > Robyn. > IBSSG > Stockbridge, Georgia, USA > Honey's Home of Genealogy > www.robsfamily.com > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ARMSTRONG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ARMSTRONG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. 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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rubyofoz Surnames: Armstrong, Strickland Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.armstrong/5084/mb.ashx Message Board Post: While researching the Civil War history of Pittsford, NY, I came across the headstone of Edwin J. Armstrong, son of Joseph and Ann Armstrong. Edwin served in the 33rd NY Infantry and died in 1868 at age 29. Records show Edwin's middle name as Jeffrey and his mother's maiden name as Strickland. Although I am not a member of the Armstrong family, I am interested in learning more about Edwin. If you have any information about him, please email me directly at vprofitt@rochester.rr.com. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.
Bob, I am sincerely sorry to hear of your illness. But knowing that you're an Armstrong, they can't keep a good man down. I have read your stories over the years and don't think that I ever responded back to you. However, if memory serves me right (and if it doesn't, I may have the disease too!) your wedding anniversary matches that of my parents: February 4, 1954. My dad was stationed in Duluth, Minnesota at the Air Force Base during the Korean War. I honestly believe that may have been the night of my conception. I was born October 21, 1954. Anyway, sadly my dad passed away nearly 9 years ago on July 12, 1999. My mom still lives and still misses him. Thanks always for sharing. Ben Barr, in hot, humid and muggy north-central Maine. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Armstrong" <robertarm9@yahoo.com> To: <armstrong@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [ARMSTRONG] A new me? > Dear Robyn, > Thank you so much for your kind words. Nita and I are now living with my > eldest son and his family. Charles has a very big house, and we have lots > of room. I get to talk to the kids every day, and I am teaching them about > investing. They get a share of Western Union stock, for every "A" they get > on their report cards. They are so smart that they will probably send me > to the poor house. I also play chess with my Grandson. He is a pretty good > player. Hopefully I will hang on long enought to see him skunk > me. > Very sincerely, > Bob Armstrong > in Houston, TX > > > > --- On Mon, 6/9/08, Robyn Leeds <robyn@robsfamily.com> wrote: > > From: Robyn Leeds <robyn@robsfamily.com> > Subject: Re: [ARMSTRONG] A new me? > To: armstrong@rootsweb.com > Date: Monday, June 9, 2008, 5:51 PM > > " want to be important in the lives of my grandchildren." > > Hi Bob :) > > Do you not realise that you've not only been important in the lives of > your > children, and your grandchildren, but to all of us here? Many a day I've > been cheered up immensely by one of your posts, and on some days you've > turned my day around for the better, and I'll always be eternally grateful > to you for those days!! :D > > Alzheimer's is a nasty disease, and I've seen far too much of it in my > own lifetime. My biological Grandfather had it, but was never diagnosed > as > such because it wasn't called Alzheimer's back in those days. It was > just called "senility" and he was locked away in a mental > institution. I never met him, but from reading his medical records (which > the > Health Department in Tasmania, Australia very kindly sent to me) I came to > know > and love him as if he'd been in my life, whereas he died before I was > born. > My biological father died of an aneurism in his stomach, despite the fact > that > he had angina and emphasema (sp?), and he also had early stage > Alzheimer's. > My adopted mother (Reita May Eastley, sister of my bio father, and wife of > Norman John Bynon who is my Armstrong connection) was also diagnosed with > Alzheimer's at the "ripe old age" of about 53. She'd had > varicose veins removed and had a nasty reaction to the anaesthetic they > gave > her, and the doctors believed that was! > what triggered her off at such a young age. I watched her go downhill > slowly, caring for her as much as possible despite the fact that I was > pregnant > with my 18yo daughter Jade, while Dad continued to work. It was > heartbreaking > to watch her deteriorate, but if I had to do it again, I would!!! She > held > Jade in her arms a week after she was born and she didn't even know she > was > holding a baby, much less her Granddaughter. I think that was what hit me > the > hardest!!! :( > > Despite the sadness of watching family suffer through Alzheimer's, and > knowing that I too probably have Alzheimer's genes, I still have one happy > memory of Mum the night before she died. I'd gone to Greenvale Nursing > Home to visit her while she was very ill with pneumonia. She'd not shown > any sign of recognition when she'd seen me for some time. That last night > I bent down to kiss her goodbye after our visit and I whispered into her > ear > "Mum, I'm pregnant with your first Grandson!". I didn't know > Casey was a boy, it was mother's intuition I guess! ;D Mum looked at me, > actually LOOKED at me, for the first time in well over a year. That > memory > still warms my heart to this day, knowing that when Mum died about 10 > hours > later, she knew I was going to give birth to her first Grandson!! :D > > Chin up Bob, they're making huge breakthroughs with a lot of diseases and > illnesses these days, and I for one have made a few donations to the > Alzheimer's Association in the hope they'll come up with a cure, or a > way of stopping its progression, before I myself start to show signs. > Hopefully it'll be in time for both of us! :D > > Take care, > > Robyn. > IBSSG > Stockbridge, Georgia, USA > Honey's Home of Genealogy > www.robsfamily.com > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ARMSTRONG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ARMSTRONG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >
Dear Bob, I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I want to share a story I read with you. It was an article in the newspaper about a man who had met a lovely lady when he was stationed in Germany during WWII. He fell madly in love. After the war they were married and move to California and raised a family. The woman was vivacious, funny and smart. In her 70's the wife developed Alzheimer's and the husband (who had his own health problems) struggled to care for her himself. His family and friends said, "What's the difference if you put her in a home? She doesn't even know you!" The man's reply brought tears to my eyes. He said "it doesn't matter if she knows me, I know HER". You are who you are, and your family and friends will continue to love you even as this horrid disease robs you. Linda Hamid Sweetwater Poultry email: sweeth2o1@gmail.com web: www.sweeth2o.us
Oh, I do that, too! I'll forgive you as so many as forgiven me. And it WAS funny! A hospital bed is a parked taxi with the meter running. Groucho Marx Marilynn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dianne" <tijuana@jps.net> To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com>; "D Wharton" <dwharton@grm.net>; "Dorothy Ring (Armstrong)" <DLRing@concentric.net>; "Karen Ryan (Armstrong)" <kryan@pld.com>; "michael Little" <HalfHyde@aol.com>; "Nelson Burton" <ndcmburton@juno.com>; "Rhonda Rowe" <rrowe@charter.net>; "Velta Taylor (Armstrong)" <BarbieT43@aol.com>; "Alix Armstrong" <alixarmstrong@yahoo.com.au> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 5:14 PM Subject: [ARMSTRONG] holy grail of baseball > > This story may offend some people, especially if you have never heard the > word "Balls". I usually run it by someone to see if it's suitable, but > didn't have time. If it offends you, please delete, but don't tell me it > offended you or I will feel bad. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > May 30, 2008 > The Holy Grail of Baseball > (The Sacred Cup) > > My grandson Max, signed up for little league baseball again this year, > only this year they are required to wear a cup to protect them. He was > all jazzed up for this, went down to wal-mart with his mom and 11 year old > sister Alix to buy all the stuff he needed this year. . His mom showed > him a jock strap for the cup and he says there was no way he was wearing > that ugly thing, he just wouldn't play. So daughter Jill found him a pair > of sliding shorts with a built in pouch for the cup. He said he needed > that pouch for his cup. his sister says, "your nuts!", he says, "no , > not my nuts, my balls!" sister says, "you have no balls", he says, "Mom, > tell her I have balls, I was born with them!" daughter Jill has her eyes > rolled up into her head while picking up socks to match his baseball > shirt, then looks around to make sure half the store is not taking this > conversation in. When they get home, he cleaned out one of his drawers > and put all his baseball stuff in just a cer! > tain place, and yes, a special place for his "cup", you would have thought > it was the "Holy Grail". The first game of the season, all the little > guys are in the dugout playing bongo drums on their cups and laughing > their butts off. > > > Dianne Heryford > EarthLink Revolves Around You. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ARMSTRONG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 6163 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len
----- Original Message ----- From: "John Armstrong" <ana@mtaonline.net> To: <tijuana@jps.net>; <armstrong@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 5:33 PM Subject: Re: [ARMSTRONG] sorry > Dear Dianne, > I didn't see anything exactly related to Genealogy.. and I didn't > see anything about Sex, Religion, nor Politics in your story.. So we > won't ex-communicate you.. and it is Baseball season .... so we'll > let you slide this time... > > Anyone whose kids/grandkids have played little league can appreciate the > story.. > > I don't know about down there in America, but up here in the Frozen > North, it is not a male only game anymore... I can just see the ACLU > suing the Little League for discrimination because only boys have to > wear cups... > > John D > A Little SoWest of North Wrong, John...the girls will get two cups, one for each side of their chests...AA of course. Marilyn (ducking and running) > > > > > Dianne wrote: > >> I think I might have sent a message to the list in error. Please do not >> flame me, I am so sorry >> >> >> Dianne Heryford >> EarthLink Revolves Around You. >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> ARMSTRONG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ARMSTRONG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Dear Bob, Your letter is very touching and I'm sure we all are grateful to you for all you've contributed to the list and to all of us "cousins" who are proud to know you. Your stories and your knowledge have enriched all of us and we expect this to continue! You are precious to your family and certainly will be able to give each member of your family a wonderful sense of history...the adventures and accomplishments of their grandfather and their ancestors far in the past, so they will always know who they are and from where they came. This is a great gift that you will continue to give to them and they will remember you and tell their children the history you have taught them. You have enriched all of their lives...what a wonderful accomplishment that will continue into the future! Your terrible diagnosis must be beyond frightening, but you are a scientist and you know that although there is as yet no cure for Alzheimer's, each day new discoveries are being made to slow the progression of the disease. I have a neighbor who was diagnosed several years ago and she is still doing well and enjoying her life, still able to do most of the things she always could do and still knowing that she is of value to her family. There may be no cure, but there is always hope, so please don't let go of that. We all fear and wonder about Alzheimer's just as we worry about other catastrophic physical bad deals some of us are--or could be-- given, and I can only imagine what a blow this must be to a distinguished, kind, and involved person as you are. I wish there were something I could say to soften what must be a terrible blow to you and all who love you, but I hope you won't lose courage and will take those pills and slow the thing down and enjoy each day with those who love you. Your presence will always be a wonderful gift to each one of your family and you will always have their respect and love, as will we, your Internet Armstrong cousins. Sending my best thoughts and prayers, Cousin Marilyn Marilyn Armstrong Otterson in New Hampshire ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Armstrong" <robertarm9@yahoo.com> To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 1:08 PM Subject: [ARMSTRONG] A new me? > Dear Armstrong List members, > > In my computer there are several versions of a book that I started. I > started it several times. I call it, "My Life, So Far." A couple versions > are even in print, and a few were sent to my brother and sister and even > some of my grandchildren. > > Today is Monday, June 8th, 2008 and I have come to the realization that my > life is probably changing as I write this. I must realize that recently I > was diagnosed as having a condition known as Alzheimer's Disease. I don't > like it, and sometimes I even admit to denying it. But...I know it's true. > So, what do I do? I take the damned pills, and try not to think about it. > But... it's hard not to think about. > > > ~~~ > > A woman who once rented a small house from my > parents, while observing my brother and sister and I at play, > remarked that she didn't think we came for hardy stock. My only comment on > her observation is that there are two words in the English language which > originate from our Scottish ancestors. These members of the large Scottish > "Clan Armstrong" were known by Scottish term as "reavers" as they "raided" > the lands and the livestock of other clans. They were also accomplished > horsemen and wore chain mail armor blackened with candle smoke so as to > ride undetected at night. Thus, from them, we get these two English > words, "bereave" and "blackmail." > > I have lived a fantastic life. I have a priceless > wife and four smart and very independent children. I have nine healthy > grandchildren. I've been almost everywhere, visited forty eight of the > fifty states, looked down at Niagara Falls, and down into the Grand > Canyon, and up into Mr. Lincoln's face at Mt. Rushmore. I've crossed both > oceans several times, seen the Temple Mount in Jerualem, and the statue of > David in Athens, and been to Lenin's tomb. I've vaccinated water > buffalo in northern Thailand, shopped for cameras in Japan, and eaten > mussels in Brussels. > > I've researched my ancestors as far as I can, and > found that I descend from ruthless Scottish cattle rustlers. One of my > great grandfathers, John Brown, was aboard the ship, William and Mary, > which went down just off the southwest point of Great Abaco in the > Bahamas. He and his family survived the wreck and he lived to fight for > the Union at the Siege of Vicksburg and the battle of Mobile Bay. Another > great grandfather, Philemon D. Armstrong also served in the Union > Army and later fought Red Cloud on the Bozeman Trail. > > But, I still have important things I want to > do. I want to be important in the lives of my grandchildren. I want > to tell them all of the mistakes I have made, so that they will not make > the same ones. I want them all to go to college, visit places I have never > been, and to make something of themselves. It shouldn't be too difficult > for them, as they really do come from hardy stock. > > Sincerely, > Bob Armstrong > currently in Houston, TX > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ARMSTRONG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message