On May 22 Bethany will graduate Cum Laude from Three Rivers Community College with her Associates degree in Business.
She has been accepted to Eastern Connecticut State University for the fall semester 2010 where she will continue to pursue her Bachelor’s degree in Business.
As parents Pam and I cannot be prouder of her resolve and hard work to continue to further her education while working and raising Hailee. Our immediate family and extended family continues to make strides in life goals. David Click, Andrew Nealon, RJ Nealon and Bethany are great examples in 2010. We congratulate you all! Well Done!
-Pam and Jim
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Nealons heading abroad!
Exciting news from our collegiate set - Jeffrey, Christopher and Jack will all spend next year abroad in exciting places.
Jeff leaves July 3 for Melbourne and will be studying at Monish University , an affiliate of Loyola until November 16.
Chris leaves Sept 3 and will be studying at Florence University returning December 18.
Jeff hopes to spend some time in Florence with Chris after he gets out while John and Lorraine hope to visit them both (lucky them!!)
Jack will spend the semester at sea! He leaves at the end of August and his semester will bring him to stops at ten ports then return him home early December.
Of course, we'll ask them to stay in touch with us via Bunnysoffspring. Jack has already said he'll blog. Sounds like a pretty tough semester ahead for each of them ;') Congrats, guys!!
Jeff leaves July 3 for Melbourne and will be studying at Monish University , an affiliate of Loyola until November 16.
Chris leaves Sept 3 and will be studying at Florence University returning December 18.
Jeff hopes to spend some time in Florence with Chris after he gets out while John and Lorraine hope to visit them both (lucky them!!)
Jack will spend the semester at sea! He leaves at the end of August and his semester will bring him to stops at ten ports then return him home early December.
Of course, we'll ask them to stay in touch with us via Bunnysoffspring. Jack has already said he'll blog. Sounds like a pretty tough semester ahead for each of them ;') Congrats, guys!!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
The Tradition Continues!!
Attached is a photo of Jack’s Westfield State Rugby Team after their final game of the season; Jack is in the middle of the second row. I thought everyone would get a kick out of the picture. Hope all is well. Thanks. Tom
According to Jack "We had two games, we won one - a lot to a little - then we lost the second by 5. All and all it was great progress for just starting the club. "
Monday, April 26, 2010
RJ's Going To College!
I'm proud to say that Bunny's Offspring will be experiencing some more milestones soon. The oldest of the "great" grandchildren will be graduating from Holy Name High School this month. It seems like only yesterday when Jen I and brought baby RJ to see Grandma at Front Street for the first time. RJ did a great job at Holy Name and will be attending the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, New York. Mt. Saint Vincent is a small Catholic liberal arts college that sits on the Hudson River only a train ride into Manhattan. He is excited for their Communications program and is looking forward to taking on The Big Apple!
CAPE PARTY -- To celebrate RJ's graduation, we will be holding a Family Graduation Party at 6 Kendrick Lane, Pocasset on SATURDAY, June 19 - Beginning Any Time after 2PM -- We hope you can make it... Love, Bob 
CAPE PARTY -- To celebrate RJ's graduation, we will be holding a Family Graduation Party at 6 Kendrick Lane, Pocasset on SATURDAY, June 19 - Beginning Any Time after 2PM -- We hope you can make it... Love, Bob 
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Bailey Settar's fundraiser
Hello - Here is an update from Pam regarding a fundraiser Bailey is participating in:
She/We are trying to collect 1000 Soccer Balls and 1000 Water Bottles and $1000 by May 1st- we are doing this to provide clean water and fun (soccer balls) to those affected in Haiti and other suffering countries. We decided to do this as a family project on Martin Luther king Day. It has been been a great learning experience for all of us. We are also hosting a Wine Tasting (adults only) on April 30th to raise more $ to go towards our Water Project. We are sending the $ to an organization called Wine to Water and we are sending the soccer balls and water bottles to Samaritans Purse.
Right now we have about 750 water bottles, with more likely on the way!
We are close to $300.00 in Cash Donations only $680.00 more needed!
And we are really in need of Soccer Balls. Although, we can use the $ to go towards the balls, they cost anywhere between $8.00 - $20.00 depending on the ball!!!
Bailey raised a bunch at her Birthday. She asked people to bring the donations or soccer balls, instead of gifts and did awesome. I have the article written up on it, hopefully I cna scan it and send it over for you to see. Hope all is well!
Love you,
Pamela
She/We are trying to collect 1000 Soccer Balls and 1000 Water Bottles and $1000 by May 1st- we are doing this to provide clean water and fun (soccer balls) to those affected in Haiti and other suffering countries. We decided to do this as a family project on Martin Luther king Day. It has been been a great learning experience for all of us. We are also hosting a Wine Tasting (adults only) on April 30th to raise more $ to go towards our Water Project. We are sending the $ to an organization called Wine to Water and we are sending the soccer balls and water bottles to Samaritans Purse.
Right now we have about 750 water bottles, with more likely on the way!
We are close to $300.00 in Cash Donations only $680.00 more needed!
And we are really in need of Soccer Balls. Although, we can use the $ to go towards the balls, they cost anywhere between $8.00 - $20.00 depending on the ball!!!
Bailey raised a bunch at her Birthday. She asked people to bring the donations or soccer balls, instead of gifts and did awesome. I have the article written up on it, hopefully I cna scan it and send it over for you to see. Hope all is well!
Love you,
Pamela
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Kathy's Birthday Surprise!
There was plenty of music and laughter and a very good time had by all on the occasion of Aunty Kathy's birthday surprise on March 27. Also joining the family, were Carolyn,Susan, Judy, Barbara and Paul.
A very special evening it truly was. We are so blessed!
Thanks,
Liz
Monday, March 29, 2010
Thoughts about family
Blessed are the people who have a strong family
Wonderful people who say “Just lean on me.”
Whatever our trouble, we can always call
Sisters and brothers who will not let us fall.
Life’s road is not always smooth and wide
Sometimes we are swimming against a strong tide
We always find comfort to know they are there
Quietly lifting some of the burden we bear.
And just when we think that life is just crap!
They come on the scene with a smile and a laugh.
At times we are not sure how we will go on
They bring light to the darkness and say “Just come along.”
As we get older and life progresses
There may be doubts and surely some stresses
From the horse we are riding, we might just get thrown
Because we have family, we are never alone. Amen.
Terry Nealon
March 29, 2010
Wonderful people who say “Just lean on me.”
Whatever our trouble, we can always call
Sisters and brothers who will not let us fall.
Life’s road is not always smooth and wide
Sometimes we are swimming against a strong tide
We always find comfort to know they are there
Quietly lifting some of the burden we bear.
And just when we think that life is just crap!
They come on the scene with a smile and a laugh.
At times we are not sure how we will go on
They bring light to the darkness and say “Just come along.”
As we get older and life progresses
There may be doubts and surely some stresses
From the horse we are riding, we might just get thrown
Because we have family, we are never alone. Amen.
Terry Nealon
March 29, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
A Tribute to the Habitat for Humanity Volunteers
As you know, Uncle Terry and RJ recently travelled to Mississippi to help build houses with Habitat for Humanity. Here are Terry's own poignant words describing the experience:
RJ and I spent a week in Mississippi working for Habitat for Humanity. It was a very moving experience because I met some wonderful people who volunteer for this effort. They impressed me so much that I wrote a verse to honor them.....
A Tribute to the Habitat for Humanity Volunteers
Who are these people who have come so far?
Traveling by plane and bus and car.
People who could be anywhere but here
Giving up family time they hold so dear.
They are people who heard the call of the storm Katrina
They come year after year because they are needed.
College students and church groups and pairs of friends
Sent to Camp Victor by homefolks who hearts did bend.
When a 30 foot tide pummeled this coast
The country’s worst storm is what they could boast.
As many as 70,000 homes were lost
More than $81 billion was the cost.
And now that four years have past
The help continues but will it last?
We served this year in a group of ten
Committed and selfless were these men!
Regular guys named Rich, Tony and Fred
Craig was the leader with Pastor Jim and Ed.
Completing the team was RJ, AL and Bob
Ready to serve, no matter what the job.
Hats off to the Camp Victor staff, Loren, Reggie and Eddie
Day after day, they help teams be ready.
Symbols on the walls so teams are remembered
Serving those whose lives were dismembered.
From the ceiling girders, they will hang a shirt
While at the jobsite, from no task do they shirk.
They begin the day’s work with prayer that inspires
They set big goals and always strive higher.
They build a house where grateful people will live.
Whatever is asked, they continue to give.
Despite the hard work, the dirt and the grime
They are building new lives one day at a time.
The hearts of the needy will hold the memory
Of teams doing God’s work for all to see.
To offer a cup of cold water in Jesus name
In the end, it is the reason the volunteers came.
Bob Nealon
March, 2010
Who are these people who have come so far?
Traveling by plane and bus and car.
People who could be anywhere but here
Giving up family time they hold so dear.
They are people who heard the call of the storm Katrina
They come year after year because they are needed.
College students and church groups and pairs of friends
Sent to Camp Victor by homefolks who hearts did bend.
When a 30 foot tide pummeled this coast
The country’s worst storm is what they could boast.
As many as 70,000 homes were lost
More than $81 billion was the cost.
And now that four years have past
The help continues but will it last?
We served this year in a group of ten
Committed and selfless were these men!
Regular guys named Rich, Tony and Fred
Craig was the leader with Pastor Jim and Ed.
Completing the team was RJ, AL and Bob
Ready to serve, no matter what the job.
Hats off to the Camp Victor staff, Loren, Reggie and Eddie
Day after day, they help teams be ready.
Symbols on the walls so teams are remembered
Serving those whose lives were dismembered.
From the ceiling girders, they will hang a shirt
While at the jobsite, from no task do they shirk.
They begin the day’s work with prayer that inspires
They set big goals and always strive higher.
They build a house where grateful people will live.
Whatever is asked, they continue to give.
Despite the hard work, the dirt and the grime
They are building new lives one day at a time.
The hearts of the needy will hold the memory
Of teams doing God’s work for all to see.
To offer a cup of cold water in Jesus name
In the end, it is the reason the volunteers came.
Bob Nealon
March, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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