We ended our day in Congress – where we had to be searched –
pockets emptied – no phone for pictures
The whole Congress was rude.
We settled in for about 45 minutes – and there was to be a vote –
But – NO ONE on the floor paid any attention –
they were divided on the right side and the left side –
The entire congress did nothing but talk –
So loud we – in the balcony – could not hear what they were saying
on the loud speakers!
The Capital where nothing gets done and no one listens
I was disgusted at the whole thing and how they all acted.
All we could do was watch the electronic board to see the total of the votes.
Paul Jo Sherry walking to Union StationSherry Jo Paul waiting to cross the street to Union StationPaul Jo Sherry inside Union Station
We toured Union Station and had lunch – then boarded the Metro there
and got off at the Smithstonian in the Mall.
Paul on the MallJo Paul and Sherry on the MallThe Capital view from the MallPaul Jo Sherry on our way to the White House
We left the Mall behind and walked to the front of the White House
We had covered a lot that day
and decided to see the front and the back
But on our way we came across a very peaceful protest
in front of the EPA building
They were not yelling – they were respectful when we talked to them
Protesters outside the EPA Headquarters
Now – I can not understand why anyone would be against clean air
Withe clean air comes better gas mileage
The back of the White House More peaceful protest This one has been there for the entire time we have been in NVA
The one who was here first passed away several years ago
they have kept it here as each election
brings new Government
as a way to keep the power in the people
and a eye on what is going on.
Both Democrats and Republicans have seen this protest.
Walking the blocks long way around the White HousePaul Sherry Jo At the front of the White House When we first came here 20 years ago you could get a lot closerSherry and JoSherry and Jo We continued walking back to the MetroOur own Peaceful non violent protest
We had walked almost all DC with Jo and Paul
We covered everything plus on their list !
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A day trip into the Blue Ridge Mountains & Shenadoah’s
We visited a resort called Fearrington where they have black belted COWS and Chickens and Goats! And a community of different houses!
We went South to Fuquay-Varina
Just outside Raleigh N.C. where
Sherry’s sister moved about two years ago.
Sherry and Debbie
We have been here once before and decided to take
a quick long weekend trip
One of the things we did was visit Fearrington Farm
a resort that has white belted Cows – Goats and Chickens.
I have no idea HOW they produce the breeds
but they are Black with a white furry belt
In fact all the Cows – Goats are really furry
as are the Chickens ( fluffy feathers)
Belted GoatFluffy neck belted chickens
The animals were all inside pens or pastures
and we got to see them up close
It was the first time I had ever heard of them!
Sherry sitting with what I call HARVEY The rabbit made from strands of Copper wireSherry had farm fresh Tomato soup and I think Goat toasted cheese She said it was very good Debbie had the sameI had the farm fresh salad squash – shrimp(cooked) with goat cheese and it also was very good
They have several places to eat
and a spa and Inn to stay at ( $450.00 / night)
There is shopping and a really neat BOOK STORE !
Just outside where we ate a quiet place to reflect and next to outside seating
We walked around the bookstore & hundreds of books
had little review notes attached to them
All the books were colorful colors
and I found myself a little over whelmed
As I was unable to just focus
there were so many!
Mr. Frog water fountainBelted goats Tom & Debbie
I found the place charming
interesting and colorful
Goat pen with belted goats
I also thought I would like to come back
In the Summer
and try out the upscale Inn
Pregnant Belted Goat you could see the baby moving and kicking
They all could not be there because they are spread out
up and down the EAST COAST!
That is what she has done as the leader of TEAM GENERATIONS!
Debby ( QMND) Julie ( QSC) Mandy ( QMND)
They came because in less than two weeks – we leave the area
To start a new journey – they did not say goodbye –
but in this NETWORK BUSINESS
They said “SO LONG UNTIL WE MEET UP AGAIN”!
Lori ( SSC_
Who lives in the Outer Banks –
somewhat close to where we are going
The beauty of TEAM GENERATIONS SMILES!
They ZOOM often – these team leaders
they lead by example – healthy living.
Linda (QSC) Debby ( QMND) Shawna ( QSC)Shawna – (QSC)
The leaders of TEAM GENERATIONS – because 15 years ago –
Sherry ( Mama Bird) said yes to the health and the Business.
Changing all these lives and their families.
Julie ( QSC) who has sold and installed over 100 Tower Gardens to schoolsJulie and Carly
These ladies have promoted healthy eating and growing
ZOOM calls are now a major part of the internet business.
Stepping up to and beyond to bring health to families
and a way to supplement the income of their families
All from home – over the internet and phone.
That is why a GOODBYE is not needed
Just a SO LONG until next time.
Mandy ( QNMD)
Leading by example –
family – friends and healthy nutrition
The HOW – product – health in bottles. 30 fruits and vegetables.Debby and her mother – forever grateful – bonded – over health and nutritionFifth teen years ago – saying “YES” to these has lead to below.The leaders in TEAM GENERATIONS
A simple YES led to this and beyond
leading and showing the way
Not saying GOODBYE
But ” UNTIL WE MEET UP AGAIN”TEAM GENERATIONS ( MAMA BIRD)UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN – A MEMORY FROM THE TEAM FOR ” MAMA BIRD “!
Good Morning sip your coffee time goes by so fast !
It seems like yesterday it was Spring –
still some chill in the air –
Grass needed cut –
trees still bare-
and now it is Fall !
Our grand daughters graduation H.S. Cap Now she is two months into college and playing soccer going to classes
Yesterday it seemed she graduated –
This past weekend –
she came back home for the first time –
A young women – seeking her career –
and playing college soccer !
Spring our flowers we actually save these year to year pull them out end of October shake them off and put into bucket and hang up in the garageGeraniums over five years old saved year to year
My step father taught me that –
save them –
then clean up in Spring –
and replant them !
IT WORKS !
Tower Garden by Juice Plus Co. We grow almost anything that does not grow on a tree !
First of May – we get our Towers ready –
We grow all Winter in the garage with grow lights –
Then we clean that one up ( after using it to start plants )
celebrate Sherry’s birthday and watch the 4 th. of July fireworks !
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The Summer continues – Spring – where did it go ?
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The concept of Team Generations came 13 years ago –
That is when Sherry introduced Juice Plus to our daughters.
Tammy and the twins Juice Plus babies
First was Tammy – who attended our first in house education
on Health and Nutrition with Pamela Sue –
one of two of our mentors – Sari being the other.
Pam is from the Big Island , HI.
Sari is from Atlanta Ga.
OMEGA’S GARDEN VINEYARD GARDEN The four staples of Plant Based Nutrition Tested FIVE times for pesticides From growers monitored by the JUICE PLUS COMPANY Now over 36 published researches in Medical Journals Tested by major institutions all over the World
Tammy was always first and foremost a healthy eater
Shunning fast food – eating Natural and Organic.
She caught on right away and signed up
as both a customer and a partner in the
Juice Plus Company.
Today – all three children are Juice Plus babies
meaning in the womb – she took the Juice Plus
Thus the babies absorbed all that nutrition the whole time !
Tammy Taylor left Cassidy right
They were born early by choice – as Taylor was taking all the fluid
She was growing while Cassidy was not
So at 32 to 33 weeks –
they came into the World
They were small – barely over two pounds with Taylor 13 oz.more !
But – there were no problems – they were perfectly healthy
and today continue as Taylor being bigger
Cassidy is normal size
But I think Taylor is going to be like her MORMOR ( Sherry ) 5 ‘ 10 !!!
Debby ( eldest ) Sherry She was suppose to be there but her youngest became ill and she had to turn around and go back home
Debby was sad – she had missed the education
But in talking to Tammy and Sherry –
She just knew what a opportunity she had
in helping her entire family getting healthy.
They had so many doctor visits
being ill all the time
That had all changed in the first six months
they started the Juice Plus road to health.
Today – all three daughters and her husband & herself
Zero times to the doctor in the past 11 years for sickness
Taylor ( 9) & Sherry Taylor is going to be tall like her MORMOR Swedish for Mother’s Mother
Today – Tammy is a Sales Coordinator –
while Debby is A QMND
Qualified National Marketing Director
Sherry is a Senior Sales Coordinator
All are living their dreams
Debby has passed her mother and is almost to the top as a NMD !
Debby has worked from home the last 11 years
Running her Juice Plus Business
While Sherry worked part time –
Debby did full time.
Sherry has retired early
and is full time in the Juice Plus Business
All three run the JPB from home.
No overhead
No inventory
And travel the Country every six months together
Promoting healthy change for family’s.
All this for a yearly fee of $50.00
You send in the order on your own website ( part of the fee)
The JP company packages-ships and collects the $$
from the customer and pays you a commission
and deposits it monthly into your own bank account.
Tammy has opened a second business
A high end Kids Consignment shop
while still running her Juice Plus Business
Today Sherry leads the team –
Called TEAM GENERATIONS
Named so that it stands for Mothers – Daughters – grandchildren – great grand children.
As each Generation arrives
It is with the knowledge of adding insurance
in living healthy – as best we can.
With the research – we know we are on the right track.
A MOTHER AND TWO DAUGHTERS
have had a effect on hundreds of family’s
all over the country.
Helping people one day a time.
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What do you do with your strawberry plants in the Fall from the TOWER GARDEN ?
Every year – and we have been growing in the Tower Garden ‘ s for seven years – we have had strawberry plants left over – so – instead of throwing them away – I just took them out and stuck them in the ground !
We have this area right beside the house where my back flow is . And now – each year – these plants come back and thrive there ! Last year – I picked 10 to 14 quarts of sweet strawberries – and they spread.
This area was dug up two years ago to install our irrigation system and you can see where they put in the back flow. So – in two years time – they have spread and filled the area back in again.
Three cousins – we promote #livinglifetotheplus to our families.
The concept of healthy eating – is that we GROW as much as we can – for ourselves. The two smaller ones – Cassidy and Taylor – will come over – and when the strawberries are nice and red and ripe – will sit out there and pick and eat them – teaching them you can eat from the Earth and not always from the store. Taylor asked me the other day ” ARE THE STRAWBERRIES READY YET PAPA ? “
As we enter the setting Sun of our years
Our wish – and the WHY we do all this – is to install for Generations to come the value of eating healthy – eliminating process foods – cutting back on sweets and dairy ( the Myth of dairy ) – Gluten – and eating more fruits and vegetables – passing this onto the grand kids of today and hoping that they in turn pass it onto their children.
We named our team – TEAM GENERATIONS
Life to us is changing habits – instilling new ones in the kids – and inhance memories of growing up with PAPA & MORMOR as the younger ones callus or Grandma and Grandpa as the older ones call us.
Memories are formed at young age – as in Taylor just saying the other day – she is 8 years old. Her and her parents and sister lived with us for one year while they awaited there new home being made ready. Sherry and I were having a conversation – about in the future moving South.
She spoke up from her homework ( we pick them up from school ) and said ” MORMOR & PAPA – you can’t move -I have too many memories here” ! And then went on to tell how she remembers her bedroom and how they shared it together – her mother and fathers room and the front room where they had their doll house. They were only two and one half when they lived here.
Last Summer – Outer Banks Beach
So memories play a big part of our lives – and grand kids even bigger. Instilling memories of us and health is the legacy we want to have – one that enriches their lives and that of their children. That memory has led to our motto #livinglifetotheplus and our own health and lifestyle. This in turn led to the concept of TEAM GENERATIONS and the impact that since we started has on hundreds of families just like us.
If you want to find out how – why and more – follow us on this blog – visit the web site http://www.sf.juiceplus.com – I hope this helps explain – and if you TOWER GARDEN – just remember -those STRAWBERRIES can and do survive the Winter – just plant them and watch them spread.
Pastor Annabele and the tech crew with the music director Jennifer
We have had the regular service every Sunday
by virtual feed.
Reduced from two services to one.
Community Lutheran Church Sterling Va.
We have been attending for over 15 years.
We found our home after searching for six plus years.
After transfering to NVA from WNY
We finally found what we had left behind.
We tried numerous churches
Being directed into spaces for social distancing
We became involved – watching the community grow
Now – we have but one outside service left to attend
and – we shall depart once again
where we will seek out another church
The parking lot – cars on the outsideThe pastor and set up in the middle being filmedAll around – on the grass – on the hill – people attendingThe trees providing shade with blue skies overhead.People attending – estimated 70 to 90 with 108 on line
Six months is a long time for a pastor not having any contact in person
Six months and so many changes taking place
People moving out – leaving as we are doing
Six months of changing lives.
Never to see them again.
Our little family group – Marcus father and mother – Sherry – Tammy and the little ones
It will be sad when we leave
For pastor told us that the last service we are here
She and the congregation will be saying their goodbyes to us
Emotions for both Sherry and myself will be high
We can not hug – shake hands – only stand there with masks on
and once again leave – on our next journey.
The church and bible have taught us this
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One more service outside – then saying goodbye – going to be a emotional day
And it sits on what I think is still the Rappahannock River
or one of the many inland bays of the Chesapeake Bay.
My son in law had eaten here before.
But – where ever it is – I want to go back
As I had the best AHI TUNA I have ever eaten!
AHI TUNA
It must of been the seasoning – and it was done just right!
We had gone off the resort of The Tides –
because the day we arrived – their dining room was closed.
And Marcus and Tammy had been here before.
Not many people at all – we almost had the whole outside to ourselves!
And you could not sit inside.
SHRIMP & LOBSTER ROLL!
The little ones all had the shrimp and lobster roll along with Sherry.
She said it was very good!
Tammy and Marcus had the oysters as a appetizer
Now – I have never had a feeling to eat oysters
and I think that goes way back to my father
every Friday night – he had oyster soup!
And it just did not look good to me!
Bode almost made it
Bode wanted to try one –
but at the last moment gave it up to Taylor
and she ate it and gave it a THUMBS UP!
The view from our table
I think there were three other people there
but they also were doing a good take out business.
You could walk over and look into the kitchen from three sides.
And two ladies were busy cooking in there!
I recommend this place!
Sherry taking the three little ones to look into the bay where they saw a dolphin up close!On the other side was a marina with tons of docked boatsBode Taylor Cassidy
I would imagine this being a very busy place
if it were not for the pandemic
Marcus and Tammy said when they were there last year
it was packed.
I hope it stays – I most likely will never get back there
they just had to make sure since they were so tiny
that they would eat and be okay.
Today Taylor – who I think is going to be as tall or taller than Sherry!Cassidy – she loves her MorMor ( Sherry) and asks almost everyday when we are leaving.Taylor and Cassidy
So the same but oh so different
day and night
Taylor laid back
Cassidy always busy
The birthdays were not planned
it was all in the hands of the doctor
and so now we have THREE BIRTHDAYS!
Celebrating three in one dayBirthday celebration comes in THREE!Taylor “BEAR”Cassidy – the little dynamoThe twinsWhen birthdays come in THREES!
We finished golf – changed and headed out to Carolina beach –
to the LAZY PIRATE – a sports bar – open air – covered
wild Buffalo Bills bar !
The Lazy Pirate
During our many years back in NYS – we were Bills fans –
all through the years up to the four super bowls
and beyond.
For three years after we moved – we tried to follow them.
But – alas – in the DC area – they were not to be found
unless we went into the city every Sunday
to find the Bills places !
This was and is Redskins country !
How ever our friends remained loyal followers and no matter what find the game somewhere each and every Sunday !The crowd is picking up !They kept filing in !
I was surprised – I met and talked to people from back home
All with their red- white and blue
true Bill’s fans !
Even met Eric – who was in a band for ten years with a lady both Sherry – Jim and I worked with at the tile plant in Olean NY. Donna !As you can see – open air – covered and corn hole in the yard !Waiting for the call ! Dottie Cindy JimCindy – rabid fan !Bills score !
The place was nuts – everyone shouting !
Buck and Cindy
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It was a great time –
Had the real wings from Buffalo !
And some had the “BEEF ON WICK ” !
Victory song ” SHOUT “
All things come to a close-
we spent the day golfing and watching the Bills
Laugh – joke – and friendship Cindy Jim Sherry Dottie
Good morning Of course – part two of why we are all together Guys vs. Gals GOLF
That is what we do – and this has been on going for years !
This time we only played nine holes –
On Sunday morning – as we also had to hurry home-
change and rush to a PIRATE BAR to watch the “BILLS ” !
That is my next blog – but today – we gave strokes !
As much as I did not want to – we did ! LOL
Buck Dottie Jim Sherry discussing the course before we had to be there at 8:00 AM.Sherry putting green at Magnolia Greens golf course Buck and Cindy have lived here for I guess 15 years or more !Cindy Dottie Jim Buck greens were fast even with dew on them !While every one else was putting Sherry was chasing ducks ! LOL
The match was nine holes –
We had to give them THREE STROKES !
And two replays ( do not know about that )
Jim made that deal !
Me – after all these years
know better
they will kick your butt !
Plus – we had to use everyone’s drive at least once
Ended up using Bucks four times – mine three times and Jim’s twice.
They started us on the back nine of 27 holes The Azalea course which the 24 th. fairway runs right behind their house ! View of the 24 th. fairway behind Cindy and Buck’s house in Magnolia Greens
The gals went out first –
and we could tell if they were playing good
The antics on the green we could see and hear !
The three of us that are retired keep telling the youngsters that this is what you have to do ! YEAH RIGHT !!!!
The course was in really great shape –
and we never saw anyone until the 24 th. hole
a two some playing behind us !
Cindy Sherry Dottie selfie before they started off
The gals played well – we could tell that this was going to be tough !
We watched them tee off – all three right down the middle-
That is their game
US – it is right or left !
They took a picture on one of their drives
all three balls were right beside each other
in the middle of the fairway !
Buck Tom Jim The three amigo’s friends Jim and I go back to playing softball in the late 70’s early 80’s Buck and I 39 years We watched as all three hit this island green par three – with water on three sides they were putting for birdie!
We were sailing right along – one under par after six holes!
We were getting ready lots of chatter
We were playing good – actually making putts !
One putted first three holes !
Jim checking score That is when we started to sweat
Those THREE STROKES were going to be big in the end !
DON’T GIVE STROKES they will kill you they never lose balls and are always in middle and on the green most times in regulation ! Sherry Dottie Cindy
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Jimmy – on 24th. fairway with Buck and Cindy’s house in back ground across the pond !
We had boggy’s on the last three holes
and they were watching and waiting for us on the last hole.
Giving them the three strokes
we ended up winning by ONE STROKE
and if we had not one putted those first three holes
well – as always – luck plays a role !
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Cindy – Dottie – Jim and Buck roof top bar with the battleship North Carolina in the back ground on the Cape Fear riverSherry Buck Cindy Tom Dottie Jim then it was onto lunch before heading to the escape roomSherry Dottie Buck Jim Tom Cindy lunch
We were going to be lock away for one hour in a room
looking for clues – solving riddles – finding keys –
and how to unlock the VAULT where all the money was !
We walked to the building and up the stairs
to the waiting room – we had a appointed time !
We were given instructions – some do’s and don’ts
WE HAD NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE
and were some what fortified with a few drinks !
We had no idea what we were getting into
HINT – on a 1 to 10 difficulty on your first try
pick a number under 3 !!!!!!
This was a NINE out of TEN !
Cindy – “WE GOT THIS” NOT !!!!!Buck and Sherry getting ready before we are locked in ! MAYBE SHOULD NOT OF HAD THAT LAST DRINK !!!!Sherry Buck Dottie Cindy inside the room before it is closed and locked and this picture before I was told “NO PICTURES” OOOPPPSSS !
This room is full of clues that no one has any idea what they mean !
And everything is locked –
And combination locks –
A lot of keys to be found –
and no idea what they unlock
because some are inside locked doors with combination locks!
And then the door shuts and locks and everyone scatters and starts looking not knowing just what they are looking for !
We had 60 minutes and a big clock that counted down !
Things were being found –
but no idea what they meant –
At least we were all locked in together
The group did find clues and were able to solve some problems
and some locks were opened
and some combinations solved
but time was running out
and this huge BANK VAULT door loomed on one side of the room.
Then the clock ran out –
Sirens began –
COPS were on their way
we had to open the door and clear the room in 15 seconds !
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Cindy Buck Dottie Jim Tom Sherry We failed recovered NO MONEY heck – we still have no idea how to solve the clues except for one !
One clue – a picture – and a pair of binoculars –
We were told the picture was of a building down the street outside
You look at the small picture and see the date that it was built
A view over the pond to the golf course from the back patio
We decided that the next day would be walk in morning –
( Cindy and Sherry )
while the rest rested up
and had coffee looking at this view
My favorite room of this houseI can just imagine a gentle rain and the rumble of thunder !Sipping coffee watching the course being watered !
I have always liked this area of N.C.
Twenty minute car ride to the beach
but far enough away from the storms
Magnolia Greens has 27 golf holes
And another twenty minutes to down town Wilmington !
Buck Dottie Jim and Sherry in the kitchen with the view of the pond
Later in the day – we would head to Wilmington
To the river fest – lunch –
and the reason we all came down here
use up the six tickets Cindy had as a Christmas gift
To be locked up in THE ESCAPE ROOM !
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I noticed the plaques over doors leading into historic rooms
The old Supreme Court room used from 1810 to 1860 – 50 years !
Historic roomHistoric room
I could not help but wonder-
” IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK ” !
Historic room
Everything was just decorated in elegance.
Sherry with our tour guide Henry
We went into and out of so many rooms I lost track of just what they were !
Historic room The many historic events that would of happened here !The room under the Rotunda where George Washington was to be interred and his wishes were to be interred on his own property at Mount VernonHenry – Jo- Sherry and Paul under the Rotunda
The artwork and floors were just beautiful –
The walls and statues and the deco work on the walls
It is hard to explain – you just have to see it for yourself !
The speaker of the Senate Mitch McConnell office Not much goes on here !
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Set up for interviews The floor of the Rotunda belowReporter or newscaster
We walked in wonder – I was amazed at seeing History !
I have loved History all my life –
this day I felt I walked among it !
The ceiling of the RotundaLooking up the wall and all the reliefsThe Rotunda where Presidents have been viewed
The statues – the floor – the walls and the ceiling
spoke centuries of thought to me.
Each state has a statue or more !
There are so many statues – that we were told –
They had to move them to another room
as the weight was causing structural damage to the floor.
That room had been closed off for interior work being done!
The original statue that was to be placed on the dome was too heavy so they made a lighter one that now stands and faces the executive branch watching to over see JUSTICE
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Jo and Sherry standing in front of a statue dedicated to the Women of the U.S.A. who have made dramatic changes such as Women’s rights to vote This statue is left undone to signify there is more to be done and one day A WOMEN SHALL BE ELECTED PRESIDENT !Sherry CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH for contact http://www.sf.juiceplus.com for business and advice email ssherrylynn49@aol.com
The tour and the next blog continues on the Capital Tour
Henry’s mother is from Tucson Az. and his father from down under !
His accent was pure Australian !
The long tunnel to the Capital Jo Paul Sherry and HenrySecurityThe tunnel lined by paintings by students from each state of the UnionContinuing the walk through the long tunnel and complexAlmost thereOur destination at the topArrival at the visitor center of the U.S. CapitalIn the visitor centerA view to the Rotunda
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you will see the historic inside of the Capital building.
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Exactly one year ago today , at 11:30 AM. The call went into the Fire & Rescue ! My co-worker had come out into the warehouse and found me sitting at my desk and asked me if I was okay ? To which I replied “NO” ! I told him to make the call , and then he brought me two baby aspirin.
( This was written over five years ago – in a few months – I will celebrate five years since this was written. Today – I am still here – and my story continues – staying the course – still taking Juice Plus – and still living – )
You see , I had struggled all morning with what I thought was shoulder pain caused by over exertion. The pain would come and go. For four and one half hours this happened! I actually got sick twice going into the men’s room to vomit – but nothing happened. And I would feel okay after that. It wasn’t until I broke into a cold sweat and my arm started to feel like it was in a vice that I KNEW!
I WAS HAVING A HEART ATTACK ! The ambulance came – and I actually stood up and placed myself on the stretcher. As they wheeled me outside – the only thought I had , was make it stop hurting – my arm was KILLING me no pun intended!
Once inside with the doors open and it just being above freezing – off came my jacket and shirts. They tried to run the EKG! It would not work – they took my pressure – it was high and climbing! Again , the EKG! Not working. They put a port in my left arm and for the third time – tried the EKG! Not working. I listened to them talking – “NO – WE ARE NOT GOING TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL – WE HAVE TO GET HIM TO THE HEART CENTER!!!”
Off we went – sirens on – lights flashing – and then they tried one more time – EKG – IT WORKED !! It showed I was having a heart attack – not your ordinary one – but one that is known as “THE WIDOW MAKER!” I believe GOD was watching over me – the EKG did not work three straight times and after they decided to by pass three other hospitals – to go to the best Heart Unit in the city – well , when we started and then it worked – I really believe it was in God’s hands.
It was a 30 minute drive – and all the way there they were monitoring me – that is when they got out the electrical shock pads. I asked them why ?? Your blood pressure just spiked! How high I asked ?? 280 over 180 as they punctured my right wrist to put the second port in and blood splattered out !
We arrived – the artery was 100 % blocked by a blood clot ! It was just as you see on TV. Doors flung open – shouting of get out of the way – through the doors and down the hall running at full speed. They were waiting all dressed up in their surgery gowns.
Off came my remaining clothes – I was being prepped My arm hurt – and then – it seemed like only minutes – the pain went away and a face appeared over me looking down . How are you feeling he asked? I actually felt normal , no pain , nothing ! So I told him that and he said they had just inserted a stent ! And I never even felt it ! I had survived !
There are three reasons in my mind of why I survived that day . The first and foremost is the life style change my wife installed nine years before. We had actually switched our diets to health & nutrition – doing away with the fast food – sodas – milk – and most dairy & meat – preservatives & dyes – and just generally staying the course. And then we added a supplement called JUICE PLUS of over 30 different fruits – veggies – berries and two grains – that I have faithfully taken for nine years.
Second is the fast response of my co-workers – one in particular who made the call and brought me the aspirin. Those that stood by and with me during the wait – holding my hand – talking to me!
And third – I believe that God was watching over me – that EKG not working and their taking me to the best place I could be – the heart cardio unit in Fairfax. And then the EKG started working as soon as we pulled out and headed to the unit.
I survived THE WIDOW MAKER and am her to tell about it. The change of lifestyle and the supplements were my insurance – I am sure that had I not done this – it would of been a no brainer – I WOULDN’T BE HERE! So , last week , we attended a conference for THE JUICE PLUS COMPANY in Memphis Tenn.
I celebrated being alive there , and know with out the change in lifestyle – I would not be writing this today !
SURVIVING THE WIDOW MAKER ONE YEAR LATER – THROUGH HEALTH AND NUTRITION !
Surviving the Widow Maker – almost six years – later – #livinglifetotheplus for more info go to http://www.sf.juiceplus.com
This day we were on our way for a appointment at 10:30 AM.
To tour the Capital building and see a session of Congress !
However – little did we know – that we would get caught in TRAFFIC !
What should of been a 30 minute drive with traffic to the Metro
turned into one and one half hours !
Only to find all parking garages were full as were the next two stations!
We then made our way thru more traffic nightmare
To the Tyson’s Corner Mall where we parked and took the Metro.
We had to call and see if we could reschedule the appointment –
And the moved it to 12:30 PM.
Jo Paul Sherry coffee tea and rest after a three hour trip by car and rail which normally takes 45 minutes !
We stopped on our walk to the Capital to rest up and have a beverage !
Jo and Sherry after a beverage we were on our way to the capital taking in the sights!
Passing many historical buildings and and reading the quotations –
Jo Paul Sherry our 12:30 appointment 1/2 hour awayPaul Jo Sherry our final rest before before we find the entrance to the congressional building where our appointment is !
Just around the corner from the capital !
JO and PaulPaul In the halls of congressJo Paul and Sherry Signing in on the register to go inside the congress woman’s office – to begin our Capital Tour THIS WAS A FIRST FOR US !
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Congress woman Kilpatrick’s Office Jo & Paul’s state Of AZ.
Thank you Paul for making the arrangements for our visit.
The statue is gazing across the basin as if to ask that very question.
No truer words spoken
Today we think back knowing what we know-
Yet – generations have come and gone
and that rancor still remains
Paul and Jo
“I took a picture of one of the sayings – I could not help myself in walking around and taking a picture of each ” Paul Peterson
This was our first visit here
I found it profound and troubling at the same time
Jo and Paul
Profound that it took so long
Troubling because 400 years later –
it still exists .
Today – twitter seems to dominate and those that follow are as sheepToday I stand with reason I stand with comprehension I wield my vote and I communicate in church with my faithSherry and Jo Pondering what they see
Today –
we must not let those in power move us backward
with fear and hateful words
but reflect on our teachings
from those of a much kinder generation
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Jo and Paul have now crossed off
yet another
and Sherry and I the same
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Jo and Sherry “ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL” within sight of each other across the tidal basin The Jefferson Memorial and The Martin Luther King Jr.memorialSherry Certified Health Coach http://www.sf.juiceplus.com email ssherrylynn49@aol.comJo Paul Sherry on our way !
GIGI Maddy Sarah Ella Cassidy Taylor GIGI WHERE IT ALL STARTED Sherry’s mother
We have always been family – getting together –
That comes from the close bond Sherry had with her parents.
Even though she left to go to college
and never moving back home
she always made it a point and time to go back.
Sherry Bonnie Debby Barb BillBack row Tammy Kristie Natalia Nathan front row Debby Barb Nigel Bill BethanyDebby and Tammy
And she passed that thought onto her daughters – my step daughters
and almost 39 years later – they have passed it onto their children.
Barb ( GIGI) Debby (L) Tammy (R) and Sherry
When we moved to NVA 21 years ago – it was not long before both girls and their family followed and settled near us.
Debby’s Sarah Ella Maddy
Mike and Debby eventually settled in Lake Holiday – North of Winchester.
Cassidy and Taylor the twins of Tammy and Marcus
Tammy and Marcus have always lived within a few miles of us
Marcus has a residential and commercial carpet cleaning business.
Cassidy BODE Taylor
Now there is BODE – the only boy with five girls.
Sarah and her best friend Justin who lives next door to themMaddy and Ella
Maddy is now in her second year at the University of Lynchburg
An Academic All American in her freshman year –
she plays college soccer.
Ella is now a senior – plays soccer on the Blue ridge travel team
and on the High School team of James Wood.
Maddy earned MVP on her HS team and in the same year
Ella was named MVP on her team.
Taylor now rides horsesTaylor loves horsesCassidy and Ella and Sarah are our artists Ella now stands 5′ 8 1/2 ” almost as tall as Sherry and Sarah is catching up – Taylor will also and Bode!BODE is all boy – trucks – bikes – balls – runningTaylor Maddy Cassidy
Cassidy just drew a picture of Maddy in her soccer uniform
and wrote her a letter to send to her in college
such a sweet thoughtful little girl
and she is our gymnastic and tennis player
Sarah is our dancer and going to NYC girl!
Ella is a extremely good artist and plans on playing soccer in college.
She has plans to become a PHYS ED teacher just like her father.
Taylor at one year old & her horsesFamily has always been important to all of usMaddy graduating from 6th. gradeTaylor Maddy Debby CassidyCassidy and Taylor our favorite place to get together THE BEACH!
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