Wednesday, September 8:  Virginia had her lung scan today and all was clear.  Answereed prayers. 

September 3: Virginia is doing well this week.  She will having another scan next

week.  Prayers continued.

Friday, August 27: Virginia continues to have good days.  Please keep she and her family in your prayers.

Monday, August 16: Virginia is doing well but please keep her in your prayers as she will have scans tomorrow (Tuesday).

Monday, July 12: Virginia is continuing to do well.  She went back for scans alast week and last week and all were clear.  Continue to keep she and her family in your prayers.

Friday, May 28: Virginia is doing well this week and has been enjoying the weeek with her family at the beach.  She is getting her “energy level” back more each day.  Please continue to keep her in your prayers.

Thursday, May 6:Virginia went this morning to get the results of her latest scan and she got great news.  The scans showed the brain tumor has shrunk down to just scar tissue and no new places showed up.  She starts a new chemo this afternoon but she can go into treatment with a little less anxiety. Please continue to keep she and her family in your prayers. 

Thursday, April 15:  Following is from Jenna (Virginia’s daughter) I am sending out a prayer request for my Mother today.  She will start radiation this morning and have a chemo treatment this afternoon.  Combining these 2 treatments will take a real toil on her body.  I just ask that you pray specifically forthe chemo and radiation do its job while having minimal side effects on her physically and mentally.  As manyof you know, cancer treatment is tougher on the body than the actual cancer.  BUT we are so happy that Dr. Schreeder is being so aggressive….we have total confidence in him and her radiologist, Dr. Childs. 

Mother will finish up her current chemo treatment next Thursday and will start a final round of an even more potent chemo after that.  Thank you for your prayers….please keep them coming! 

Friday, April 2:  Following are words from Virginia- giving an update how things are going for her right now. “Today has been a LONG day but well worth it!  As some of you know, today was another scan of my lung tumor to see how it was reacting to this last chemo.  I had the scan done this AM and got the results mid-afternoon before my 9^th treatment.  It appears that this present chemo has done its job as well as the first one withoutdamaging my veins nearly as much.  Dr. Schreeder said if he had not known where the tumor was located in my lung, then he would never have seen it in this scan!!!!!!!!!  None the less, we are going to continue on with his plan of action for another 3 treatments of this chemo and then go with one more drug.  I am to see the radiologist this coming Monday to set up some radiation treatments which had already been discussed (in Dr. Schreeder’s original plan of action).  I know this seems OVERKILL to most of you but our family does not want to be seeing an oncologist again next Christmas like the last two years.  As Dr. Schreeder said today, “we are going to go “FULL COURT PRESS” which Big Don says is a basketball term meaning going all out, covering ALL bases to win the game!!!  I, along with my family, truly like Dr. Schreeder’s aggressiveness.”  Please continue to keep she and her family in your prayers.  She is very appreciative of all the prayers and acts of kindness which have been shown to her during the past few months.

Thursday, March 4:  Virginia had another treatment today.  She has been struggling with a cold/sinus infection this week so she was not sure if she get her treatment.  But thanks to some strong penicillin meds earlier in the week, she was able to.  Her counts were UP and everything went as planned.

She continues to be thankful for all the prayers and ask that you keep them coming.

Monday, March 1:Virginia has started on a new cycle and type of chemo that she does every Thursday.  She still has a wonderful attitude!  Please keep her in your prayers as she goes through these weekly chemo treatments.  The Webbs thank again to everyone for all of their kindnesses

Thursday, February 18: Virginia came home from the hospital today and is enjoying being in her own house.  She will be taking it easy for a few days.  Keep her in your prayers.

Tuesday, February 16: Virginia was taken to Huntsville Hospital yesterday- blood clots on her lungs.  They got a good report from Doctor last night.  Thinks the medicine will dissolve the clots and she will be home soon.  Please keep she and her family in your prayers.  As of this morning, Virginia is feeling okay and so very thankful for every one’s prayers.

Tuesday, February 9:  Virginia got the BEST report that she could have gotten yesterday while seeing the radiologist.  The tiny tumor (located in the back of her head) had decreased in size and she will not see the radiologist for another 3 months following the scan.  The surgically removed tumor still showed nothing but a “whole in her head” so that is fantastic too!!  She is so appreciative of all the prayers and feels truly blessed.  Continue to keep her in your prayers.

Thursday, January 21:  Virginia had her 2nd chemo treatment today.  She is on 2 week cycle at this time.  Please continue to keep her in your prayers and that they radiation worked and the chemo is doing it’s job too.  She will begin having scans in February.

Thursday, January 7:Virginia has completed her radiation treatments and had scans today which showed NO new cancer!!  Answered prayers.  She got to watch the snow fall while she  had her first chemo treatment today.  (She loves snow as much as I do)  Continue to keep her in your prayers as all her family.

Thursday, December 31:  (Following is an update from Jenna, Virginia’s daughter) Mother will finish her radiation treatments next Tuesday.  She will have more scans and start chemo on Thursday (the 7th).  The radiation has given her minimal side effects, but she is anxious for this part of her treatment to be OVER.  She hopes to never wear the “mask” again!!!!  Having the mask bolted down during treatments has been tough, but she has fought the anxiety and gotten through it with a smile on her face.  She amazes me..I am so proud of her.

A lot of you have asked me about Dad.let me fill you in.  Libba, Don and I
are always on “call” but Dad has amazed me throughout this whole ordeal.
God is giving him extra strength right now.  Those of you who have been
caretakers know what I am talking about.  His first priority is and always has been taking care of and loving Mother..but he is still working and being Daddy Don to his grand-kids too.  That man loves his family like no one I have ever seen before (not that I am biased!). 

I ask you to pray specifically for the radiation to have killed the tumor in the back of Mother’s head.  Please pray that the chemo will kill any other cancer cells that might be in her body.  I also ask you to pray that no new spots show up on her scans. God is good and He has answered so many of our prayers.  We are so blessed.

Monday, December 8:  Virginia is doing really well with the radiation treatments.  She has 10 more daily radiation treatments which will finish up the first week of January.  Then she will start chemo.  We are looking forward to a wonderful holiday together. Thanks again to everyone for all of their kindnesses.  Please keep her in your prayers.  Merry Christmas!

Tuesday, December 8:    (following is an update from Jenna- I thought she put it much better than I could) A lot of positive things have happened since Thanksgiving in getting Mother
ready for her fight!  I wanted to take a minute and let you know what lies
ahead.

 Sunday, November 28:  :  Virginia’s “marker” procedure went well and she came home Wednesday afternoon.  Three more places on her head had to be shaved before the procedure so she told the nurses to go ahead and shave it all.  Jenna said it was a pretty bad haircut anyway so at least we have that much dreaded “task” over with!!  The gauze came off Friday and she is starting to wear some scarves.  They are needing some help on different ways to tie these things!!  CCI actually has a class showing cancer patients how to do this.  They cannot say enough about CCI–That place is amazing….truly.

We met with Dr. Childs (radiologist) this morning and he has scheduled her stereotactic “zap” radiation for Thursday.  She will go to Blackwell Towers to have this done.  Dr. Childs feels very confident that this advanced-type of radiation will kill this tumor!  After the stereotactic radiation, Mother will go through 15 days of radiation on the removed tumor site.  This is for precaution only.  She goes back to Dr. Scheeder (oncologist) tomorrow to find out when her chemo will start. 

I will be honest and say that we are not thrilled to be going through
treatment during the holidays, but since CCI doesn’t take a break, we won’t either!!!  Please say a prayer that our spirits remain high during the next few weeks and that the radiation and chemo does it’s job while giving her minimal side effects.

We love Mother’s doctors and still feel so good about the treatment they
have planned for her.  Thank you again for letting me have another therapy session with you.  Please keep Mother’s name on all of your church prayers lists.  I feel your prayers and I know the rest of my family does too.  I can’t say thank you enough for all of the kind gestures….please keep praying.  That is the best gift anyone can give her right now.  God has answered so many of our prayers and I know he will continue to watch over us.  

I hope you are all enjoying this holiday season.  Hold your family tight and tell them y ou love them over and over again.  You never know when tragedy might strike your family and it sure is easier to deal with tough times when you have a rock solid foundation to start with.  My family is blessed and God is good.

Virignia had to go back to Hville today (Sunday) for an MRI.  She will have a mask made tomorrow in preparation for her radiation.  Then the physicist and radiologist will meet and do about 8-10 hrs. of preparation for her “zap” of radiation.  We hope that will take place the first of next week.  Then chemo will begin after that.   The family appreciates the cards, calls, food and most importantly the prayers that are being sent.

Tuesday, November 24:  The past week has been full of doctor’s appointments!  They have been back to Huntsville to the CCI almost every day since coming home from surgery.  They all really like her oncologist (Schreeder) and radiologist (Childs).  They are working together to give her the best care available….They have total confidence in what they have planned for her. 

Virginia will have an outpatient procedure at Huntsville Hospital tomorrow.  Three “markers” will be placed in her head which will allow the doctors to pinpoint exactly where the radiation needs to go….to the small tumor in the back of her brain.  She will follow up with chemo treatments in a couple of weeks. 

 God has answered so many of their prayers and given them so many options in ways to treat this cancer.  Virginia has a long road ahead of her but she will not be alone.  She has a pretty amazing support group!

 Please keep Virginia and her family in your prayers.

Monday, November 23: All is going well with Virginia.  She spent Friday at Doctor’s appointment.  There were no new hot spots on her PET scan.  They met with her oncologist today and all went well there too.  Please continue to pray for she and her family.

Monday, November 16: Virginia came home from the hospital on Saturday. She is walking around, eating and feeling better each day.  She will be going for test tomorrow so please keep her in your prayers.

Thursday, November 12 (evening): Virginia was moved into a room this afternoon.  She is doing well at this time.

Thursday, November 12:  The 10:30 a.m. visit today went well. She hopes that her mom will get out of ICU soon. They may not get to see Dr. Schreeder today but rather tomorrow. Their main focus at this time is to get Virginia healed from surgery.

Wednesday November 11:(after surgery) Virginia is out of surgery. They were able to remove the whole tumor. 1st answered prayer.

The tumor was malignant but it is NOT is not a primary cancer. 2nd answered prayer The surgeon said, “It went perfectly.”  They will meet with Dr. Schreeder (Oncologist) tomorrow but this will be just a “meet and greet” because he will have to do all of his test, etc. before anything else can be determined.  Virginia is still in recovery but will be moved to ICU later this afternoon and she will remain there for hopefully only 24 hours.

I cannot express to you how much they feel all of the prayers. They know that this is just the beginning of a long journey but they also know that God will provide strength and faith for them to get through one day at a time.  Jenna ask that you not stop praying. They know that their mom is in God’s hands and he is going to take good care of her. They are very positive but will need strength and courage to face each step that will have to be taken in the coming days, weeks and months.

Wednesday, November 11:  Please say a prayer this morning for Jenna and Elizabeth’s mom. She will have surgery around 9:30 and it will take anywhere from 2 1/2 to 5 hours. I will update you as I know news. Jenna told me last night that they need ALL the prayers that they can get. No matter how bad this may seem at this moment, we all know the God has the power to do miraculous things. We often forget to prayer for the doctors but they need prayers for guidance and wisdom just as much as anyone does.

 Tuesday, November 10:  Most of you know Virginia Webb was admitted to Huntsville Hospital last night after an MRI showed two masses on her brain. She will have surgery in the morning at 9:30 to remove the one on the front. She has had MANY test done over the last 24 hours and they are now waiting on the results. Please keep this family in your prayers. 

Her mom does not want any visitors at this time but what she does want and need is our prayers. I will try to keep everyone updated as I know more. There is no reason to say what we know prayers can do and that is what they are leaning on at this time.

Sorry about not having a post yesterday but I will be honest with you, I was just too tired to even turn on the computer on Monday.

I am going to have an “easy” read week.  Today, I have some more old photos to show you.  These are from the Reflections Book that I have been sharing other photos from…..

“Workers in front of the Cedar Pencil Mill which was located at Pikeville, six miles North of Scottsboro.  This photo was made in 1904.”

“The J.C. Jacob’s Banking Co. was located on what is now the corner of Broad and Willow Streets.  This photo was taken around 1914 and the gentlemen in front of the building could not be identified.”

“Main Street Scottsboro Alabama.  this postcard was made prior to the paving of the streets and when the main mode of transportation was still the horse and wagon.”

If any of you are familiar with the above photos and would like to share with me, you can send the information to pennyg@scottsboro.org and I would love to share it with others.

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Until tomorrow…..

Friday, September 3:  Bill had 80% of his treatment this week.  His blood count and platelets were up but markers showed some change.  They plan to do another CAT scan soon and see where they will go from there.  He did play 18 holes of golf on Monday! HOPE…..yes there is hope!! Please continue to pray for he and his family.

Friday, August 6:  Bill had a CAT scan yesterday. His test showed some shrinkage of the mass so that tells them that the chemo is working…Keep lifting him up in prayer!!

Monday, July 12:  Bill  is doing great!!  He has treatments for 3 weeks and then has a week off.   They plan on doing a CAT scan in August to see how the chemo is working.   They know that PRAYER has been the best medicine.

Tuesday, June 1:  Bill is doing great…he has some stomach pains but he doesn’t complain…he played golf  last week , bought him a new scooter, enjoyed the boat with his family and he and planning on going on a trip soon!  Kelly, his daughter said, “ He amazing  me…has a wonderful attitude and just keeps a positive spirit…of course he would never complain to me.” 

Monday, May 3:  Bill was at church yesterday and is hanging in there.  He is amazing and his attitude is great.  Please continue to keep he and his family in your prayers.

Thursday, April 22:  Bill has been admitted to the hospital, due to infection and high fever.  They have requested NO VISITORS.  Because of the infection and Bill’s immune system is low and they don’t  need visitors at this time.  Please Pray for Bill and his family. 

Thursday, April 8:  Bill finished his 10 weeks of chemo and his CAT showed a small bit of shrinkage.  So they are going to continue chemo for 3 more weeks and then off  a week for a while.  Please continue to keep Bill and his family in your prayers.

Friday, March 12:   Bill had a chemo treatment this week and his blood platelets were down to 28 so he had to go back today for a blood transfusion.  When they checked his blood count this morning, it was was up to 50!  Answered prayers.  Keep Bill in your prayers.

Monday, March 1: Bill had 80% of his chemo last week and will go for another treatment tomorrow.  Bill is feeling tired but is continuing to be a real trooper.  He and and Mrs. Burroughs (she will always be that since she was my HS teacher. Ha!) got to go to Birmingham for  a few days and watch some of the State Basketball tournaments.  That was a great “break” for him.  Continue lifting Bill and his family up in prayers.

Wednesday, February 17:  I am happy to say that after weeks 2 no chemo due to Bill’s blood platelet count being down, that he was able to receive 80% of his treatment.  His count was up this week. Please continue to keep he and his family in your prayers.

January 26: Bill’s blood count was too low for anything yesterday.

January 25: Bill went to UAB on Thursday and they did an endoscopic biopsy.  They found a tumor in his pancreas and in a portal artery.  Surgery and radiation were not an option but he will start standard chemo this week.  He will find out today if he can participate in a study with a different type of chemo too.  Bill is in good spirits and he is so blessed to not be in so much pain.  The doctors were all surprised of this.  He has so many wonderful people taking care of him.  I love what his daughter, Kelly, said…”Cancer can do allot of things but it cannot take away hope!”  So very true.  Please continue to keep Bill and his family in your prayers.

January 21:  Bill continues to feel good.  He has no pain at this time.  He is going back to Dr. Shreeder today and then will be going to UAB in the coming days.  Please continue to keep him and  his family in your prayers.

January 17, 2010:  I saw Bill at the Scottsboro Basketball game Friday night and he looked great.  Great attitude and we all know how far that gets you when you are not feeling well….A long way!!

Bill Burroughs was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  Please keep he and his family in  your prayers.

It is officially the beginning of Labor Day Weekend which is really hard to believe because I feel like summer was only a few weeks.  But with Labor Day, we begin to get in the “fall mode” which I love and look forward to each year.

There is lots going on this weekend as usual but even more with it being a Holiday Weekend.

Beginning with today, it is another Football Friday so the streets will be busy later this afternoon all around Scottsboro and Jackson County.  Good Luck to all the Football Teams, Band Members, Cheerleaders…..

Captian D’s Crew in wearing their “Pink”.

Don’t forget if you have not purchased your “Pink Fire Shirt” from the Scottsboro Fire Department, that you need to do that today or you can get yourself one at Art Sunday.   As of yesterday, 105 businesses have already purchased t-shirts.  The numbers seem to keep getting higher and higher which makes you see PINK everywhere.

The staff at Big C Drugs looking good in their “Pink”.

The $10.00 t-shirts can be purchased at Fire Station One (off the square), or businesses may call 256-912-0537 to order shirts. All proceeds will go to either the Susan G. Komen Foundation or The Beauty and the Beast, a local non-profit organization to aid those living around us battling this disease.

This will be the BIG First Monday Weekend so the square will be a ‘Happening Place’.    Should be great weather to stroll around the square and see what all the vendors have for sale.

As for lunch on Sunday, the Scottsboro High School Wrestling will be having their annual “Art Sunday Lunch” and this will be taking place at Caldwell Elementary School (lunchroom).  For $7.00, you will get BBQ, slaw, baked beans, roll and tea.  Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  You are welcome to dine inside the the Wrestling Team or take it with you to Caldwell Park.

This will not be just another Sunday in Scottsboro but rather the 37th Annual Art in the Park Sunday which is hosted by the Scottsboro Three Arts Club at King Caldwell Parkin Scottsboro.   Make plans now to attend this wonderful and fun event. 

There will be MANY talented artists at Art in the Park and you will not want to miss out.  Perfect time to do a little early Christmas Shopping.  (above is a photo of Mr. Dennis Hutchinson’s creative birdhouses.)

The Friends of the Scottsboro Public Library will be hosting its Annual Book Sale  in conjunction with the Three Arts Club Art in the Park.  The Book Sale will be held in the Library parking lot adjacent to King Caldwell Park.  You can start looking and purchasing books at 8:00 a.m. and you will have all day to keep looking until 5:00 p.m. that afternoon. You can find a little bit of every type of book you can think of….  If you are not a reader but maybe you are looking for some hardback books to display on book shelves- so it appears you are an “avid reader“- then this is a sale that YOU need to go to also.  Ha!    All proceeds will benefit the Scottsboro Public Library.

How cannot I not mention the Jackson County Fair which will be taking place beginning next Tuesday(September 7th) and running through Saturday (September 11th).  This is the 75th year for the Fair which takes place at Veterans Park Fairgrounds.  ARMBANDS will be available EVERY NIGHT of the Fair this year!  The gates open each night at 6:00 p.m. (except for Saturday and they open at 5:00 p.m.) and close ………….. (that means, ‘whenever’).

Local Merchants will be offering $5 coupons so make sure to listen to the local radio stations daily and check the newspapers next week.

If you have not signed up for this years PHP 5K, which is scheduled for Saturday, September 18th beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Goose Pond Colony, then please do so.  Many know this as the “Carlos Serrano Event”.   The Entry fee is $20 for the 5K and $5 for the Fun Run. All the proceeds will got to Jackson County Christmas Charities.

For more information, you may go to www.PHP5K.com and there are also Registration Forms at all the area gyms (Rec Com, Kramer’s Gym, Anytime Fitness, etc.)

This is a 5K for walkers and runners so make it a family, friend or group event.  I can assure you that you will not be disappointed and will feel a great sense of accomplishment when you cross that finish line.

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It is officially September and to me that means that you can begin enjoying some Fall Decorations.  The Market has go so many cute home and yard decor that will make this time of year even better than it already is….Fall is definitely my favorite time of the year and when I see pumpkins, scarecrows, leaves, etc., I seem to smile allot.

These garden stakes will go great in a pot of mums or even in a wreath on your front door. 

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Just because summer is winding down and most vacations have been taken, does not mean that you will not be taking some weekend trips.  I love the colorful luggage that I found at The Wimberly House.  Luggage is also a great gift to give others because it is not something that we usually just go and buy  on any given day.

The Wimberly House has got some good-looking outfits for you this fall.  Love this one that is in their front window.

Also, ALL the Shoes at The Wimberly House are 50% off right now so if you have had your eye on a pair of shoes but not brought yourself to purchase them, this is the perfect time.

Until Tuesday, Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend!!

Friday, September 3: Kathy is doing well this week just very tired.  Continue to pray for her strength.

Friday, August 27: Kathy continues to be a trooper.  She actually felt like going to work for a few hours yesterday.  She will have another treatment next week.  Continue to keep she and her family in  your prayers.

Tuesday, August 17: Kathy went for chemo today and will have a lumbar puncture tomorrow. Please continue to keep she and her family in your prayers.

Tuesday, August 10:  Kathy continues to have the best attitude and has nothing but hope and positive things for her future.  She will have another treatment next week. These are all-day treatments (8 hours) so please keep her in your prayers that those long treatments will be destroying that cancer with every minute.  Continue praying for she and her family.

Wednesday, August 3: Kathy had a treatment yesterday.  Please continue to keep she and her family in your prayers.  She has a great attitude  and knows that God is with her every step of the way. 

Thursday, July 22:Kathy is home now and is receiving her outpatient treatments.

Wednesday, July 21: Kathy was admitted to Huntsville Hospital last week.  She has gone through many tests and it was determined that her cancer had returned.  She had her first chemo treatment on Monday afternoon.  Please continue to keep her and her family in your prayers.

This post will wrap up Louise’s story about their visit back to Tehran.  Thank You Louise for sharing these emotional journey’s with me so that I might share them with my purse readers.  You definitely have provided a much needed ‘view’ to this place that many of us have had negative feelings and thoughts toward…..

The cemetery is so large that there are actually streets throughout and each street has plots number written on the sign.  There were cemetery maps available. Otherwise, no one could find graves.  The first street was for Khomeini’s monument.  The next street was the one we turned right on.  Yes, this was the street that their graves were located on, almost in the shadow of Khomeini, not quiet, but close enough.    As we approached the graves, I felt Hooshang literally shaking.  I was not sure if he could go further.  Fortunately, it was not a long walk from the street.  None of Hooshang’s feelings are out of fear, no, his are grief and anger.  I have enough fear for all of us.
 
On this street, we found the graves.  They were in the shade of three evergreen trees.  It was the five graves as I had seen so many times in my dream.  The marble was shining in the sun and each slab was seven foot long.  I held tight to Hooshang as we approached and then he sit down beside his father’s grave and showed no sign of leaving.  As his brothers and sister joined him, I had to distance myself.  I could not bear to watch.  I stood back and took in the site of the graves.  Trying to imagine the last seconds on the plane.  I glanced down the row of graves and there was all the 119 bodies of the plane crash.  Since they were declared martyrs because the plane was going to the Holy city of Mashhad, these were the best plots in the cemetery.  What a sight.  The newly wed couples’ graves were next to mamon and agha-jan - thirty couples.  They had just started their lives together and it had all ended too quickly on the plane to Mashhad to have their marriages blessed.
 
My eyes drifted back to the grave of agha-jan.  On his marble slab was his picture and name, along with a beautiful piece of poetry written by a family friend.   Next to him, was mamon-jan.   Hers was simple with her name and that she was the wife of agha-jan.  The next one was where my trouble started.  Why the sister?  Her beautiful picture was there.  She was so young.  Then if that was not enough, next to her was her young son, Nema, and next to him, was her two year old daughter, Tina.   At the head of their graves was the young husband and father and even after a year, his heart was still breaking.   He had aged and looked like an old man.  For the last year, he had visited the graves everyday and the hard four hour commute had taken a toll. His nights were sleepless as he heard again and again his daughter’s screams in the airport for him to take her home that morning.   Zahra was kneeling beside her sister, slowly patting her grave.  She comes to the cemetery many times a week, trying to accept that it did happen and they were dead.  Zahra was a couple years older than her sister.  They were so close and Zahra took care of the children while her sister worked in the family business.  Therefore, Zahra’s children felt like they had not only lost a beloved aunt but a brother and a sister.  They all had a big hole in their hearts.
 
I looked at Hooshang and my heart ached.  The sobbing had stopped but his face said it all.  I could see that he still could not believe that were dead.  It was a start but it was still unbelievable.  The family had a man to recite poetry at the graves.  They had enough of modern day mullahs and religion.  And I am sure that agha-jan was thanking them. 
 
There were many people in the cemetery.  It was as busy as the city.  And the custom is, each family passes out dried figs or dates to other mourners.  It is a sign of sweetness for their deceased in the other world.  Zahra is giving to other mourners at the plane crash dried fruits on behalf of our family.  The washing of the graves begins.   The graves are watered down and with a little broom all the dust of the desert is washed away.  Rose water then covers the graves with a beautiful sweet smell.  The blooms of the flowers are broken from the stems and as each flower is placed, a prayer is said.  I prayed for strength with each flower I placed.  After an hour, Hooshang needs to walk around the cemetery by himself.  He walks for awhile as we wait.  When he returns, the family asked me if I would recite something from the Bible.  Muslims  believe in the Bible as a Holy Book and in Jesus.   We all join hands and form a circle around the graves and in the middle of the cemetery, in the shadows of Khomeini’s grave, who had changed all our lives, I started to recite from childhood.  I said the 23rd Palsm or well as the Lord’s Prayer.  In the background,  the call to afternoon prayers (meaning Azan) for Muslims was being chanted as we stood together reciting from the Bible.  Other Muslims in the cemetery came to stand with us.  Strangers but they wanted to listen to comforting words.  They did not care which Holy Book the words were from.  Because their God, even though he is called Allah in their language, is still the same God as Christians worship.  And you know what, the call of prayer for Muslims and the Lord’s Prayer seemed to go together very well.  I know that because it brought comfort to me, my husband, his family and strangers.  For a moment, there is peace in the world because in the cemetery, we are all God’s children.

Louise’s email address is lmoghani@hotmail.com

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Louise takes up today with where they visited with family and making plans to go to the cemetery after arriving in Tehran.

When we awoke in the afternoon, it seemed like we were caught up in a time warp.   We were in Tehran that was clear from the smell of saffron rice cooking and kebabs and the fresh vegetables vendors shouting from the street their goods.   It was the duty of the oldest brother living in Iran to have dinner for us and to invite all the family and friends.  We were very jet lagged but went to his home.   Dinner is usually served in Iran about 10:00 p.m.  Not only is the time change difficult for us but also the eating habits.  We all gathered at Bagher’s house.  It was a strange feeling as it was a celebration that we had finally returned to Tehran but at the same time it was a funeral again not only for the family but for the loss of a way of life.  Our presence made the yearning for the life we all had when we were there, even more.   Although, at the time, I did not realize what that meant but in the days to come, it would become clear.   Hooshang’s family could have left their country years earlier to live anywhere in the world, but they were very patriotic.  Five of them had gone to school abroad.  After seeing the world, what had happened to their country was a tragedy for them. 
 
Finally, that night, I was awake enough to realize that there were nieces and nephews and in laws that we had never seen.  All we had seen of the weddings and births was pictures.   Zahra had twins and it was wonderful to see them, but at the same time, there was two missing.  Funny, their presence was felt more than the children in the room.   I was happy to meet the new brother in law, Zahra’s husband, but at the same time as I looked around the room, the other brother in law is devastated.  Every positive charge in the room has a negative.

 
Hooshang wanted to go to the cemetery.  That was pressing.  The next morning, we would make the two hour journey to Behesht Zahra, the main cemetery, in Tehran.  In reality it was to be a funeral.  All the family and friends would be joining us.  I woke the next morning with an uneasy feeling.  If it had not been the main purpose of the trip for Hooshang, I would have not gone to the cemetery.  It was a frightening thought to me.  I did not want to see it or maybe I was so unsure how my husband could handle it.  Anyway, it was enough for me to try to take in the empty house feeling.  It was so sad.  But how could I even voice this?  I was there for him to go to the cemetery and I was there to console the family.  In the Iranian culture, the cemetery is very important and respected.  It is a place for reflection and therapy.   No, I had to go.  Through my thoughts, I heard a man singing beautiful poetry out in the street.  Then I knew my strength would come from somewhere.  I went to the window as I had done many times when I lived in Tehran to listen to him.  His voice was like an angel and  I could understand that he was singing of wisdom and strength which I had neither of this morning.  So I decided to use his and I get dressed to go to the cemetery.
 
I was happy when Mo made sure we were in the same car.  I was not sure if it was because he needed me or he sensed that I needed him more.  All the cars were ready, and I begin to see the city in the light of day, the place that I had called home.  The streets looked the same, in fact, some new ones had been built.  But all the names of the streets that had anything to do with the Shah (previous King) had been changed.  As we drove, there were too many cars and far too many people.  When I had left Tehran, the population was 4 million, now the city had swollen to 12 million.  The traffic was tremendous and the further we drove to the south and left the north part of the city, the pollution was terrible.  In the south part of the city, the big bazaar loomed in the distance, the heart of the business section but at the same time, the poorest people lived here.  I saw a mother, father, and two to three children on a motorbike.  I was told that this was a common thing these days – entire families on motorbikes.  The streets were so busy and crowded and again, they all had dark skin, black eyes, and black hair.  I pulled the scarf to cover my blond hair and my sunglasses covered my blue eyes.  I also checked my black socks to make sure I had them on.  These people looked different.  They did not look like the Iranians that I remembered.  What was wrong?  All of these thoughts had to be put in the back of my mind, because we were now about 30 minutes from the cemetery.   South of Tehran is the start of the big desert and now we are on the edge.  We had left the north part of the city with the beautiful mountains.  The landscape has flatten out and women are washing carpets in the streams.  Yes, these are Persian carpets that are being washed in water and it works.  I see camels, herds of sheep and all sorts of fruit being sold by the road.   The flower vendors are plentiful and they are selling irises to put on graves.  The cemetery is near and we pull over to purchase flowers and rose water.   Rose water is used to wash the graves which all families do for their loved ones.  
 
I looked toward the cemetery and see guards surrounding the entrance and checking cars.  I am near panic level when I looked up and see a huge ramp crossing the entrance with lots of guards and guns.  Then I see why.  On the right side of the cemetery is a huge complex.  I asked my sister in law, Zahra, what it was as I pointed to it.  Then I knew for sure that my feeling that all was not right was true, as she told me not to point in that direction.  Keep in mind, that I was in the car while pointing but still I should not take a chance. There was Khomeini’s grave and monument.  It was massive and probably covered an acre or more.  A huge solid gold dome glistened in the sun.  It was not bronze, brass, silver or copper.  It was solid gold.  I asked no more questions about it because I was there was a different purpose and I could not be deterred by anymore fear than I already felt.   I held to Hooshang firmly as we came near the entrance.  Of course, his mind was not on Khomeini’s grave or the guards.  He was already with mamon and agha-jan.  The lead car of our caravan was stopped and the guards surrounded it with guns.  Bagher was in that car, and now I know why,  he told them we were the family of victims in the plane crash and they let us all pass through without further checking.  Thank God.  The cemetery has grown 10 times from the last time I had seen it.   It has been expanded many times and is almost full again.  This told the whole story of what had happened in the country.  Revolutions and wars are ugly and you can count on finding the good people in the cemetery.

Louise’s email is lmoghani@hotmail.com

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Tomorrow, I will share the remaining story of Louise’s visit back to Tehran.  She will share with you what it was like going to the cemetary.

Tuesday, August 31: Ann did not get the news that she had hope for with her bone scan.    She will begin chemo soon and will have six treatments.  Please keep she, her family and her doctors in your prayers in the coming days.

Friday, August, 27: Ann had a bone scan yesterday. Pray for good results. 

Tuesday, August 10: Ann had her first oncology visit on Monday and it did not go as she had hope and expected.   Her Doctor has not ruled out the possibility of chemo.   They are running an Oncotype DX test that supposebly will tell the benefits of each treatment and what will be best for her.   This takes 3 weeks to do. She will also have a bone scan on August 27th… She will know the results on the 30th.   Please keep praying.

Wednesday, August 3: Ann had a follow-up visit with her surgeon. Reports were all good – no lymph node involvement.   She had one tube removed – other one out in a few days.   She is seeing oncologist on Monday.  Her Surgeon thought oncologist would recommend radiation because her tumor was very close to the skin.   Maybe a pill for a few years but not actual chemo.  She is  feeling very Blessed today.  Continue to keep she and her family in your prayers. 

Tuesday, July 27:  Ann is out of surgery. They took her around 12:30.  Everything looks good. Continue to pray for her.

Friday, July 23:  Ann has invasive ductal breast cancer.  She was told that it is in a “good” place and hopefully has not spread to her lymph nodes.   She will undergo a mastectomy on Tuesday in Huntsville.  (Her mother had the same cancer at the same age and went on to live a long life.)  Please pray for her.

Wednesday, July 21:  Ann was diagnosed with breast cancer last week.  She will be having surgery next week.  She has a positive attitude and great faith that God will see her through this journey.  Please keep she and her family in your prayers.

Today, Louise will tell you about their trip back to Tehran in 1994.

On March 30th, 1994, we landed in Tehran at 1:30 in the morning and finally at 3:30, we stepped outside the airport into the warm night air.   I was exhausted.  The trip was over a period of two days and the time change was ten and a half hours.  Add this to the emotional factors and fear of returning to Iran after the revolution, it was draining.  Fifteen years is a long time.  The family structure has been changed as much as the government.  It was all mind boggling and I had only been there two hours.
 
The family is welcoming us back as well as trying to help us deal withthe magnitude of family deaths along with the changes in the country.  We are unfamiliar withthe new laws that could be life threatening.  I felt as though they were rushing us to leave the airport.  We are numb and want to take in the moment of returning to Tehran after all these years and just looking at the family.  It seemed both Hooshang and I needed a little more time to get over the fear inside the airport and believing that we are in Tehran.

Vehicles are lined up, bags are loaded and we are quickly guided to the cars.  Hooshangand I are separated into different cars.   I am in the car with my sister in law, Zahra.  There are many armed guards leaving the airport and she seems nervous.  Along the highway going to mamon’s house, I see black Mercedes SUVs.  The cars got my attention because there are so many of them.  I remember asking her what were these cars.  Were these new taxis service?  With no answer, she turned my attention to something else.  And due to the exhaustion I felt, I dropped it.  Also, I had my mind on being prepared to face the family home without mamon and agha-jan, the sister, her children and Behrouz.  I was worried about Hooshangbeing in another car and how he would respond at home.  Probably I should have been worried about how I was going to deal with it all.
 
When we arrived at home, most of the cars had arrived from the airport.  I was relieved to see Hooshangbecause even though I was tired, I was still aware that all was not well on the streets.  Something was wrong in the city.  But at this moment, we had to face what we came to Tehran for in the first place:  dealing with the deaths of the family.
 
After all these years of waiting to return to Tehran, I did not want to go inside the house.  I am sure it was nerves but the thoughts of facing the reality of it were overwhelming.  As long as I did not see they were not there, maybe it was not true.  But then the door opened, the Mercedes black car drove by, and we were all quickly inside the house.  At 5:30, on Monday morning, I held Hooshang’s hand as we walked into mamon and agha-jan’s house without them there to kiss and welcome us back home.  We had left Tehran during the revolution thinking we would return in a few months.  We did not know it would be fifteen years later and we certainly did not imagine returning and no mamom and agha-jan. 
 
I felt Hooshang shaking as we took our shoes off at the front door.  Could this be a bad dream and everything is okay?  We went in and sit together to have a cup of hot tea.  Then the tears started.  There was so much to say, so much his siblings needed to tell Hooshang.  They needed him to know all the details of the plane crash, the brother’s death, but they also needed to tell him what they had lived through.  Their lives and struggles to get married and raise a family through the revolution was too much.  Add to this the bombings of Iraq, the destruction of their country and how difficult life was for them.  It seemed not only he was their oldest brother returning, but he was also like a foreigner to the troubles they had faced.  They needed the world to know what had happened to their lives.   They needed the world to know how they had to live.  It seemed we were there just to witness their story.  I could barely comprehend or listen to the pain and I just stopped hearing the words.   I was not strong enough to listen. 
 
I begin to walk around the house and touch the things that I was familiar with.  I was trying to find some normalcy in an abnormal situation.  I went to every room and made sure to touch the pictures, the furniture, even the bed linens and towels.  I went to the kitchen where I had spent so much time with mamon during the good days.  She had showed me how to cook Iranian food and I watched every move she made.  Was I just so tired that I had thought I could see her or at least hear her voice?  I was truly lost in another world as the past circled me.  I could see Behrouz, the brother, when he was a child and I went to touch the books that I knew were his.  I saw Fahrideh’s sewing machine.  The sewing machine that she and I sewed and laughed together while she created patterns.  There were no pre-made patterns, just magazine pictures to use.  She would sew the clothes for me that agha-jan would not let her wear.  Not because agha-jandemanded it but because he knew the culture demanded it.   She was not married and had to be very conservative.  She would sew the shortest clothes for me.  The things that she wanted to wear but could not.   She painted my fingernails the brightest of red colors.  The colors and clothing would have looked beautiful on her.  And I remember letting her do whatever because it made her so happy.  She was not unhappy with the way she lived because she understood the culture and agha-jan.  I could see her smiling face.  She looked just like Hooshang. 
 
I could only remember one person at a time.  I found if I tried to remember too much, I could not deal with it.  I had not gotten to agha-jan until I heard Hooshangcalling me to come and have tea and hot bread.  I went to join the family for the Iranian breakfast that I loved so much.  The bread stores were opened and the hot flat wheat bread was brought to the house in sheets.  The goat cheese was the best along withwalnuts, permission jam, and boiled eggs.   After eating, we went to sleep as the extended family went home, but his sister and brothers stayed with us.  They knew when we woke up, the real shock of it all would be waiting.  They were not ready to share too much of what had happened to them, because they knew they had to tell us slowly.  First, they had to help us adjust to a completely different Iran than we had known.  There was many ‘couldsand could-nots’ that we had to know.  But they were wise enough to do it witha little humor or we could not deal with it.  It was matter of fact to them – this is the way life had become.  Yes, they had learned to adjust and cope to stay alive.   And so would we.

Tomorrow, we will pick up with what happened beginning with waking up that afternoon…..

You can send Louise a message or comment at lmoghani@hotmail.com

If you have been looking for some rain-boots that are different, then you need to check these out that The Grapevine has…. These are way to cute and basically you could wear them with just about anything because they have every color imaginable…

Whoever thought that in 2010 that we would have so many unique coolers to choose from?  You can get them in a variety of sizes, colors and shapes and this one that I found at The Grapevine is one of my favorites.  I love the shape, the fabric and it has the really good “insulation” material on the inside.  Add some monogram to this and you will be having people ask you everywhere you go, “Where did you get your cooler? I love it!”

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These are some of thesoftest, snuggliest naby goods ever and The Jewelry Box is the place to get them.  These are perfect (and useful) Baby Gifts and I cannot imagine any baby not wanting to sleep with one of these.  You may not think of The Jewelry Box as a place to buy baby items, but this jewelry box is one place that you can….

The Toad Stool have these nice looking shirts which are great to wear to church during the fall or should I say ‘football season’.  If you look closely, you will see that they green shirt is the ‘football field’ with that yard lines down the side.  Greta (owner of The Toad Stool) has some very nice clothes for the boys and she makes sure that she always has some for those who are (or think they are) too old to wear the cute clothes. Ha!  If you are going to be getting pictures made any time soon, you will find the perfect outfit here.

We cannot forget the girls either when it comes to cute clothes for fall.   You could wear this for more than just Halloween.    I am one that is a believe in that pumpkins be worn throughout the fall (up to Thanksgiving).   The Toad Stool definitely has the most amazing selection of kids clothes.  Remember, they go from infant to size 16 in children.

Tomorrow, I will share the rest of Louise’s story, Fifteen Years Ago….

High School Football begins tonight! 

If you are not able to go to one of the local High School games or would rather just stay at home and relax…You can always listen to some football  on the radio or turn to Channel 10 or Channel 98 on Scottsboro Cable.

Beginning at 5:00 p.m., WWIC  will be having live updates from the Wildcat Walk and the QB Club Tailgate Party at Trammell Stadium.  Then at 6:00 p.m., you can listen to the Coach Swane Morris Pre-game Show with Robbie Copenhaver.

After the Football Games, the Clarion Friday Night Scoreboard can be heard on WWIC (AM 1050) and Paul Finebaum will be the shows special guest.

If you go into Harbin Ford between now and Saturday you can register for some great prizes.  Someone is going to win a Big Screen TV, a Laptop and $1000 CASH!   YOU  could win one of these great prizes! GO IN AND REGISTER!

Brownwood Elementary School Staff

Over 3000 Pink T-shirts later, The Scottsboro Fire Department’s goal  has been more than reached but there is still MANY shirts that are ready to be sold to you.  They would like to see 3000 more citizens in Scottsboro and Jackson County (or really anyone) to join them in “going pink” on October 15^th.   

WalMart purchased 100 shirts for their employees to go pink.

They are encouraging every business and organization to allow their employees/members to wear these pink shirts on Fridays throughout the month of September, and of course on October 15^th.  

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office wearing their pink.

It is not too late to get your BBQ Plate tickets for tomorrow (Saturday) night.  The Scottsboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church are selling these BBQ Plate tickets and the proceeds will benefit  Buddy Phillips and Sadye’s Fund for Hope.  If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, you may call the church at (256) 574-2575.

 Saturday, August 28th between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m., you may pick up your BBQ plates at Scottsboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church. 

The weather is getting cooler, humidity is lower and it is the perfect time to start preparing yourself for the 4th Annual PHP 5K which is now called (as of last year) the Carlos Serrano Memorial PHP 5K.   This is a Walk and/or Run which is 3.1 miles and there will also be a 1 mile Fun Run added to the event this year.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 18th and the event begins at 9:00 a.m. at Goose Pond Colony.  The Entry fee is $20 for the 5K and $5 for the Fun Run. All the proceeds will got to Jackson County Christmas Charities.

For more information, you may go to www.PHP5K.com and there are also Registration Forms at all the area gyms (Rec Com, Kramer’s Gym, Anytime Fitness, etc.)

This is a great opportunity to do something “good” for yourself and to help those in need at the same time.  Perfect event  to do with family, neighbors, church groups, or co-workers.  You can enjoy a nice and beautiful morning walk or run, great food afterwards and the door prizes are the best.

I realize that SHS Homecoming is that weekend but the 5K is on Saturday morning and it would be another fun event for those who are coming into town for Homecoming to participate in….

Turning Point Pregnancy Center’s 7 on 7 Flag Football Game will be tomorrow (Saturday) beginning at 8:00 a.m. and will wrap up around 4:00 p.m..  This will take place at the Scottsboro High School Practice Field. 

Anyone 16 years and older may put a team together for $75 (per team).  For more information on Turning Point Pregnancy Center, you may go to www.turningpointscottsboro.com  If you are not up to playing, I am sure it will be alot of fun to watch…

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The Toad Stool are getting in the Halloween clothesand they are soooo cute.  Several of the outfits can be enjoyed not only at Halloween but throughout the fall.  These will not last long so don’t wait until October to buy them.  They have cute Halloween T-shirts too (for the girls and boys).

There is nothing more cuter than to see a little boy in a John-John and The Toad Stool feels that way too.  This Football JJ is cute but not too “sissy” (as many dads will say) for those boys.  I love the Halloween shirts that Greta has for the boys too.  There is no way I could show you a picture of ALL that she has in the store when it comes to Fall and Halloween clothes. You need to go check them out in person.

Mr. Rooter Plumbing has got you covered when it comes to just about anything when it comes to water….  First, it is locally owned and operated by Stacy Ledwell who has a great reputation in the plumbing business and as a genuine and honest person.  He is hard to beat…

Then, you add in that  they can take care of Residential, Commercial and Industrial plumbingand what more could you say?  So, the next time that you are in need of someone to help you with Sewer and Drain Cleaning, New Construction, Grease Trap or Septic Tank or any Plumbing Repair Service- just remember that Mr. Rooter Plumbing is the number that you need to call….(256) 574-4710.

Summer may be winding down but there are many weeks left for those feet to be wearing open toed shoes and flip flops.  If you are wanting to treat yourself to few minutes of relaxing and making those feet and toes pretty, you need to call Kim Nails and make yourself an appointment for a pedicure. I promise you will not regret it.  Make your appointment today by calling 218-3933. 

Fall is one of my favorite (more like, IS)  times of the year and I love fall photos.  If you have not had a portrait made of your children or family, you need to give Misti and Brent at The Portrait Collection a call.  The studio is located on the Downtown Square in Scottsboro and are all about creating beautiful portraits of Families, Sporting Events, Graduates and Weddings.

Cloverdale Manor is your home town nursing home and they are providing services and rehabilitation to people all over Jackson County and North Alabama.  Even though  they have over 170 employees, they still manage to provide the highest quality care and with a personal touch at that.

Cloverdale Manoris committed to providing residents with an individualized plan of care which is designed to meet each individuals physical, social, and emotional needs.  They know the importance of quality care and that means that they must and will assess and create a care plan tailored to meet the individual goals of their residents and their families.

If you would like more information regarding Cloverdale Manor, you may go to www.cloverdalemanor.com or call (256) 259-1505.

Until Tuesday, have a great weekend!!  Make sure to check out the Calendar of Events for other events coming up.