ShOtS for a Cure 2

ShOtS 2...

For appointments, please contact Denise Johnson @ 270-362-3911 or via email 3magpies@bellsouth.net. Calls and emails will be returned as soon as possible to get the show on the road. Slots are filling up quickly for this great event with all proceeds going to Gunner's Magic Train Foundation.


What: ShOtS 2 for a Cure

When: April 3, 2009 4 - 8 pm & April 4, 2009 10 am - 6pm

Where: Central Elementary School Gym in Marshall County, Kentucky

Why: To support DIPG research for a CURE

How: Make an appointment then show up

Cost: $25 sitting fee; $25 per photo sheet; $50 per photo CD

Multiple background options including... TRAINS, Easter, white, and black.

ONLY the finest Photographer all the way from NYC... Dari McManus


Donations may be mailed to:

Gunner's Magic Train Foundation
Community Financial Services Bank (CFSB)
PO Box 467
Benton,
KY 42025

Catchin' Up...Lookin' Ahead...

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Gunner's Memorial

Gunner's Memorial Service will be Monday, November 3, 2008 at the Calvert City United Methodist Church in Calvert City, KY at 6:00 pm. A Celebration of Gunner's Life will take place after the service in the fellowship hall. Please continue to keep the Gillespies in your prayers.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Gunner Gillespie's Magic Train Memorial Fund at:
Community Financial Services Bank (CFSB)
PO Box 467
Benton, KY 42025

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Sully Update

The Amazing Sully has moved to rehab! He has actually walked with some assistance. His sister spent the week with him . She flew up with Poppa to Baltimore from Atlanta to see her favorite brother. Her biggest worry was Sully's "bad" haircut. Keep the prayers flowing! .

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Ready to say, "Whoa, Horsey!"

On Wednesday I went to Nashvegas to purchase a new to me car. You remember the September post where yours truly t-totaled the old Volvo wagon. Well, it is time for me to get out of the Mustang and give it back to CeCe. The Mustang is boss, but I was ready for a grown-up car. (Honestly, I grew quite tired of the deprecating looks from others indicating I must be going through a mid-life crisis.) Our new ride is a 2005 Volvo XC90. WooHoo!

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3 Magpies

On Saturday November 15, 3 Magpies will be set up selling shiny, sparkly, and glittery pretties from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at the Holiday Shopping Mart in the Community Building in beautiful downtown Grand Rivers. Other vendor wares include florals, candles, home decor, beauty goods, and additional jewelry vendors. Please stop by, come on in and shop, shop, shop...

LoveLoveLove is Stronger

"In our lives we hunger for those we cannot touch.

All the thoughts unuttered & all the feelings unexpressed

Play upon our hearts like the mist upon our breath.

But, awoken by grief, our spirits speak

How could you believe that the life within the seed

That grew arms that reached

And a heart that beat.

And lips that smiled

And eyes that cried.

Could ever die?

Here come the blue skies

here comes springtime.

When the rivers run high & the tears run dry.

When everything that dies.

Shall rise.

lovelovelove is stronger, than death."

the the

shared by

Dari McManus

"The words we utter,

the thoughts that clutter,

the blind faith that binds hearts.

Beating hearts of friendships

born of hope & purpose.

Purpose sparked by a child,

inspired by such strength & grace.

It is this,

it is Him,

it is you

& it is me.

We move forward because love,

lovelovelove is stronger

than death."
Denise Johnson

Gunner's Favorite Movie Night is Tonight!

ALL ABOARD!!

Join us tonight at 6:00 pm at the Badgett Playhouse.

Feel the magic!

Friendship is beautiful and life is good!

1 Awesome God, 2 Cool Dudes, 3 Magpies ~~~~~~~~~~and This & That

~ Sully UPDATE:

Sully said, "Hi Mom. Hi Dad, " after the breathing tube was removed. He is eating. Sully is also making funny comments that have been his trademark since he could speak. His sense of humor is present, much to the relief of his parents. He has been moved to a private room. He is recovering nicely. Keep the good thoughts and prayers flowing.

~ Gunner's Favorite Movie Night:

Two more days until Gunner's Favorite Movie Night! WooHoo! I am so excited about being in a theatre full of folks who want to show love and support for such a great family. Remember ALL admission donations and concession sales go to the Gillespies...so give, give give!

Details here:

http://3magpies.blogspot.com/2008/10/gunners-favorite-movie-night.html

and here:

http://www.ilistpaducah.com/200810.html#21

and here:

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/gunnergillespie

~ This & That:

CeCe had another cross country track meet this weekend. She ran 3.5 miles in less than 27 minutes and was not satisfied with her finish. I am really proud of her. She has really improved her time since the start of the season. She is never satisfied with her finish. She want only to place first...

I have enjoyed a couple of extra days off from work this week as we were out for Fall Break. It was nice to be a little less rushed in the mornings. Since the girls were out last week, we did not get to plan anything special, but we did have a nice couple of weeks, just the same. The weather was very cooperative and simply perfect.

~3 Magpies

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I am currently working on designing a line of a little fancier jewelry using some larger, more exclusive components. The "work" is enjoyable and I am hoping to introduce this line prior to Christmas! Keep checking in for additional photos, if you are interested.

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God is good and life is beautiful!

Gunner's Favorite Movie Night

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GUNNER'S FAVORITE MOVIE NIGHT

Featuring Gunner's Favorite Movie:

THE POLAR EXPRESS

When: October 21

6:00 pm

Where: The Badgett

Playhouse

in Grand Rivers

Why: To Show Love

for

The Gillespies

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Celebrate!

Yay! It is that time of the year again. The time when a very small town celebrates itself with a parade, cake walk, beauty pageants, and vendors... Yes, 3 Magpies will be set up on Saturday selling beautiful, sparkly, glittery, glossy, sterling silver and gemstone one of a kind custom designed jewelry. Our spot is beside Lake Realty (thanks Ms. Brenda!). I will be sharing the spot with a pumpkin vendor. I am looking forward to having a great time!

In the near future... JOIN us for Gunner's Favorite Movie Night! This event will feature a movie especially selected by Gunner Gillespie for all to view at the Badgett Playhouse in beeeaauuuutiiiiful downtown Grand Rivers. Donations helping to defray the medical expenses for the Gillespies will be accepted. Stay tuned !!! More details to follow...

Thank You For Today

With giggles and grace and a silly, silly face.
Freckles and fun and they let the train just run.
Mischief and messes and those two exchanging glances.
Wisdom and words, few needed yet heard.
Beautiful and rare the friendship these two share.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/gunnergillespie

My little one is going to have a birthday next month. Remember how much fun birthday parties are when you are eight years old?!? Pictured above, you see her with some of the guests at her 8th birthday party. The handsome boy in the photo is her good friend Gunner Gillespie. Just three weeks after this party Gunner was diagnosed with DIPG. Gunner's incredible mom, Janna, (also pictured above) keeps current information posted about Gunner and DIPG here: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/gunnergillespie .

Out of friendship for Gunner, Bella requests no gifts for her birthday. Instead, please contribute to Gunner's family fund. The information for contributions is listed on the caringbridge website.

Friendship is beautiful!

Blogworld

This is my 18th post. I am a blogging newbie . I just recently discovered this world and wanted to explore more of it. Here is how it happened: I was introduced to blogworld by Michael Manning. I was introduced to Michael Manning by Gunner Gillespie. I was introduced to Gunner Gillespie four years ago by my daughter, Bella. Bella and Gunner met and became fast friends at IKids. Both currently attend Marshall County Schools.

Check out those sites. Maybe you will be entertained and laugh, inspired and act, or motivated and help. People are beautiful and life is good.