Aunt Doris

I apologize for not letting you know till now that Mom is back at home. She came home from St. Joseph's Nursing Home on October 24. She is much stronger now, though still needs to use a walker when moving about. Mom is hopeful that she can eventually switch the walker for her cane instead. As determined as she is, this will probably happen sooner than later! Please keep her in your prayers. Give her a call, she would love to hear from you. Stop by for a visit, if you are in the area, it would brighten her day.

Kathleen Butte Grimes Update

Raul and I are happy to announce the birth of our first grandchild. Amanda and husband Nathan had an 8lb 12oz girl born on Oct 4. Califia Louisa Resch was baptized at Mission San Diego de Alcala on Oct 11th. I might add she was late in arriving and, therefore, the youngest baby to be baptized that day. We were just glad she arrived for the event because our three sons and daughter-in-law had purchased tickets to come meet their new niece and attend the baptism. It was a great family gathering.

Late in October, I flew home to assist other family members in caring for Mom and Dad. Mary and Stan was able to take a break and fly to Seattle to visit their oldest son Andrew. Eileen, Ron and I held down the fort. Mom embraces life as it is each day. Every task is such work for her, but she is an inspiration to all of us. She reads her prayer book daily, reads the paper, and in spite of having limited speech, engages in broken but meaningful conversation with those close to her. Dad is really slowing down and is dealing with bouts of confusion. He has had some mini strokes but his other tests are within normal range so far. All I can say is that my hat goes off to my siblings who are close and provide such loving care. I've made 7 trips back in the past 22months and it's just not enough. Please keep Mom, Dad and their care givers in your prayers.

Raul and I will be visiting Mary Ann and Al Mochel this Sunday, November 15, to enjoy a fall dinner together. We live about 60 miles from one another and try to get together three or four times a year. We were delighted that Catherine, Jane and Larry were all able to pay us a visit this summer. Anyone else visiting Oregon is always welcome. The Oregon coast is beautiful and we are only a half mile from the ocean.

Aunt Doris

I wanted to let the family know that Mom is at St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Lacon. She went there on Monday, September 28 and will probably be there for a month or so. She had been hosptalized for a colon infection on September 9 and came home on September 13. She was weak and needed someone with her at all times. After two weeks of little improvement, her Doctor determined that she would benefit by going to the nursing home for physical therapy. We hope that she can regain her strength through exercise and rest. She is determined to do all that is required so that she can be back home in no time. If you are in the area, stop in to say hi. I know she would be thrilled to see you.

Aunt Doris

Mom has had some medical issues since many of you saw her at the family reunion. On the 18th of August she had an angioplasty done for the third time. It was successfully completed. She was kept in the hospital an extra day so that she could receive 2 units of blood because the rhuematoid arthritis was causing trouble with her blood counts. She was feeling better afterward but tired easily. On September 9 she was back in the hospital due to abdominal pain. It was found that she had an infection in her colon. She remained in the hospital till Sunday, September 13. She is at home recuperating and will take things very slowly for several days.

Her 87th birthday is on October 2. We are planning a small party for her at home (if you can call our family gatherings small,??!!) and are hopeful that Mom will be feeling much better and ready to celebrate.

Tom Tully Family

Hello all. I'm just getting on line at Pete's invitation to keep you all up to date on the Tom Tully clan--yes, I think it's big enough now to call it a clan all on its own. This will probably come as several smaller entries rather than one big one now that I've gotten this far.

All the family members are well and scattered all over the US and Lima, Peru (Anne and Spencer). Grandchildren are growing up, heading off to college, high school, middle school, grade school and there are also two little guys not quite ready for academia. Some of the children are also starting & continuing college or getting further education.

Tom is well and though retired is keeping busy as an interpreter for those who have difficulty understanding all the legalese in the courts. He's also become quite active in the American Legion.

I'm looking for a job--there's just too many others looking and too few jobs opening up here in Eugene. It's been great reading the various entries and trying to catch up with the family. Enjoyed Jane and Larry's visit to Oregon and their too short time with us. --Jan

Family Reunion

Hi everyone,
I really enjoyed the Fennell family reunion this year. It seemed as though there was time for everyone to visit. As usual, Jerry did a great job of obtaining a place for us to have it and was very good at keeping the business meeting going and on tract. Many kudos to all those who brought the wonderful food. I know that I must have gained a pound or so. It is always good to see all the cousins and even better that we had time to visit. Until the next time.
Pete

Family news

It has been quite a while since I have added anything to the site, so here goes. Chris is now the proud owner of a condominium in Peoria. Pat's oldest granddaughter, Brigette, was married this past Saturday to a wonderful man, Brandon. It was a beautiful wedding. Amy and two of her children flew in from Ireland for the wedding, so the whole Campbell family was there. We all had a marvelous visit. I can't believe how the grandchildren are growing up so fast. Cathy Tully Anderson is planning on flying back for the family reunion, that will make 2 years in a row that she will be here. It is also hard to believe that Pat and JoAnn celebrated their 50th year graduation from high school this year. We are all getting older. To all my first cousins, please add to the blog site so we know how all are doing. Latest word from Aunt Doris is that she is getting along just fine. I will be posting more photos in the future so that all can see them.
Love to all,
Pete

Easter

May all my cousins have a blessed and happy Easter. My family will be here to celebrate Easter-traditional dinner and egg hunt. Even though they are all close by, we don't get together often enough to suit me. Aunt Doris is doing well, home, a little tired, but sounding like her normal self. God Bless everyone. Love to all, Pete

Aunt Doris

Glad to hear you are on the mend. You are in our prayers!  Kate and Raul Grimes

Aunt Doris

Hi to all,

Mom came home from the hospital on Saturday and is feeling good. She was so happy to be able to sleep in her own bed last night. She needs to take things easy but says she is okay with that. Thank you for all your prayers and concern.

Marty

Wedding Photo Teresa C. Gill & Robert J. Fennell

I just added a photo of our grandparents. They were married 20 August 1901 at St. Patrick's church in Camp Grove, Marshall County Illinoisby Father James W. Collins. Their witnesses were Michael F. Fennell(Robert's brother) and Kate Halpin( a dear friend of Teresa)

Aunt Doris

The whole family is praying for her swift recovery. Pete

Aunt Doris

Mom is in St. Francis Hospital and will probably be there till Saturday. She had a heart attack and an angioplasty done yesterday (Wednesday). The doctor replaced a stint she already had with a bigger one to allow for better blood flow. She is feeling better but is still tired from the whole ordeal. The doctor said there was some damage but will not know for several weeks if it is permanent or not. Please say prayers for her.

Marty

Brian O'Neill

The whole Fennell Family is in mourning this beautiful St. Patrick's day. Brian O'Neill went to be with his heavenly father this morning. All our prayers go out to his extended family.

HAPPY St. PATRICK's DAYfamily We owe so much to our ancestors who traveled from Ireland to this country. They had nothing and due to their hard work and assimilating their selves into the culture of the United States, look where we are today. We have so much to be thankful for, so I hope all celebrate St. Patrick's day with a look to the past and to the future.
Love,
Pete

Good news!

Our family got some good news about one of Celeste's grandsons. Riley who is 7, was hospitalized for bacterial pneumonia and was a very sick little boy for almost 2 weeks. He is finally at home with his Daddy and older brothers. He is still on medication but things are looking so much better. His little cousin, Daxton, who is the youngest of Celeste's grandchildren was also sickened with pneumonia but not the bacterial variety. He was not hospitalized and his parents were able to administer his medication and do breathing treatments with him at home. We have been wondering if Celeste was trying to win the Grandmother of the Year Award as she tried to divide her time and support between them!! We are so happy that both little boys are on the way to good health.

Welcome Marty

Just saw that you havae logged in. Hopefully we can make this a great site
Pete

Uncle Jerry's clan - blog initiation

Hi to all,

Thanks to Pete for getting this set up for us. I will be collecting news from our group and passing it along for the blog. More later.
Marty

NMichael and Mary Finnell(Fennell)

JoAnn, just read your post. I have included a photo of our immigrant ancestors from Ireland. Hope you all enjoy the photo. Pete

Jo Ann's greeting

Hi everyone,


Thank you for welcoming me (Jo Ann) to the Blogger:Fennell Family.


This weekend the JTF is gathering at Jan and Ed O'Neill's for Jeanette's birthday.

Roza Panos (Julie's daughter) won the Optimists Club Speech contest in Quincy and will advance to the regional competition.

Brian (Jan's son) is holding his own right now. Some days are better than others. Keep him in your prayers.

Love to All,

Jo Ann

Chris Condo

Hi All, I'm still learning how to use this, so bear with me. Pat and I spent the last week in Peoria helping Chris with a condo she would like to purchase. It is looking good. We should know by next week-end how it all goes. Pete

Chris condo

Hi all,

Welcome, Rob

Outside of me you are the first one to sign in-good for you. It is sunny here today, but rather chilly. Talked to Pat in Arizona a while ago and all is well with them

Hello to the Fennell Family

This is my first blog posting, I'm glad to see there is a speller checker with this software. Happy Valentines Day to all. The weather has turned warmer here in South Carolina - so warm that I got the lawn mower going yesterday afternoon - that was after a round of golf in the morning.

Valentine's day

I hope all my extended family members have a very happy Valentine's day.

Happy Lincoln's birthday

It is Lincoln's birthday, have a happy one