2nd time around

My 25 year old daughter was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, of course it was a shock for someone so young, I was 32 with 3 children when I was diagnosed. Ben was 9, Meghan 6 and Vanessa 3. I thought I was going to die! I didn't know anybody who had breast cancer except my Uncle Jim, See Men can get it! He had a double mastecomy. I had a lumpectomy, with 32 treatments of radiation, and 2 years later it returned to the same breast, then had it removed and 2 years later had elective surgery to have the left breast removed. Greatest decision I have made in my life.

But back to Meghan, she did have 2 cancers close to her chest wall that concerned her doctors, She had surgery 1 month ago and had immediate reconstructive surgery. I am so proud of her, she was positive during the whole ordeal and she put everyone at ease. She is now busy with her life work and family. We are so thankful for all the prayers and faith of family and friends. We love you all. Margie and Jay

Swimming with the Babies!

We Went swimming with the babies, as my girls like to call my grandchildren. Anne is 5, Ryder is 21/2 and Brody is 4 months. So fun. Tara my daughter (in law) is the perfect Mother. She teaches them things that surprise us all. We have a great time together, they are my joy and also Jays. Anne has learned the song "I Love You A Bushel and a Peck! Because Grandpa Briggs wants to sing it with her.

Utah Fun

Went to Utah with Rosemary, Patti, so fun. Here are some pictures of us in our Hotel! This was right on Temple Square, Sisters went in and read details, --This is with our Sister Victoria We all went out to eat. Had a great time.

Funny!

Sweet Alabama

It was great to go and visit Jay and then our long drive home. We were stuck in New Orleans, La for 5 days because the truck broke down, but we shopped at the French Quarter for one full day, so fun! And we went to movies and ate, crab boil, yummy! And saw some of the scenery, but we were glad to get home, Here are some pictures I am at Mobile Alabama the coast, white sands, and great windy weather, beautiful places we saw.

Glad we're home.

Ernest S. Briggs 89th Birthday Bash

Here we are in front of Dillons' in Phoenix with all our siblings, the only one missing from Mesa is jay, currently working in Alabama. So of course, Kemp and I are always stag! We had great food, BBQ, then went to Spence and Marla's home and played 'The Newlywed Game' So fun to be with everyone. The date on this picture is wrong! It actually was 03/16/2008

Getting Together

This was taken up at the Briggs Reunion in October of this year. Had a great time. I thought it was about time to write again in here, I haven't really forwarded this onto anybody, just barely showed Jay.

Cheistmas is upon us...I am behind as usual, but will get er' done in the next week, Every year seems to bring a special perspective to the season, this year, just thankful to be a grandma. That is such a blessing. I can't get enough of those 2 special grand children.