Reg Thibodeau's blog

Bessenaire cousin Reg Thibodeau has shared his blog, there is a link to the right. Reg's political views are about as far right as mine are left, but we agree on at least one thing, we each have a right to express ourselves. Thanks for sharing Reg.

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Christmas greetings

Emanuel
The word means God is with us.
What greater message,what greater gift, at Christmas.
God chose a poor shepherd, David, to lead us.
Jesus was born not in wealth, but in poverty. His first visitors were poor shepherds. He spent his time on earth not with the privileged, but with the lowly, the poor, the shepherds, fishermen, tax collectors and prostitutes. Why? Because he is Emanuel, God with us. That is our gift from Him. He reminded us of this just before he returned to the Father. He said "I will be you always ".
We Christians celebrate the birth of baby Jesus but the Christmas gift is for all of us, regardless if we believe Him the Messiah or not. Emanuel, God is with us, Christian, Hebrew, Muslim, or whatever, all people. Regardless by what name we know our Higher Power, He is Emanuel!
May the blessing of Emanuel be with you and yours.
Merry Christmas from our house to yours.

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12/21

HUSKIES 89 STRAIGHT

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new blog

Bessenaire cousin, Paulette Thibodeau-Baker, has a new blog, check it out by clicking the link to the right.

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11/25

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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Please share with me the joy of Brady cousin, Sister Kritin Battles
Dear Friends,

We are pleased and honored to share with you the wonderful news that Sr. Mary Kristin Battles, our current provincial superior, has been elected Superior General of the Sisters of Notre Dame of Coesfeld. She succeeds Sister Mary Sujita Kallupurakkathu, SND, who has been Superior General since 1999. This election took place yesterday during our ongoing General Chapter in Rome.
You will find pictures of Sr. Kristin with the California delegation and other superior generals below. If you would like to see more pictures or read about Sr. Mary Kristin's election, visit the Chapter website. You may also share your greetings and congratulations publicly through this link.

We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and hope you will join us in prayer and in person as we continue to proclaim God's goodness and provident care.

Best regards,



Sr. Mary LaReina Kelly
Assistant Provincial

11/11

Thank-you to all who have served and all who now serve. Our country owes you greatly.

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11/8

WHAT? ????
Woke up to snow this morning!!!!

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daylight savings ends

Remember to turn your clocks back this Saturday night.
We had a nice visit with sister Mary,Andrew, Sarah, and Meagan in Vermont this week, Anna was away at university of Vermont. Killington ski area opened on Tuesday. They've been making snow but you can also see natural snow on the mountain from downtown Rutland.

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vote

Please remember to vote. Every day, service men and women place their lived at risk, as they have for generations, to guarantee our right go vote. Honor them by carrying out that right.

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Halloween

Grandsons Mikey kneeling on left and Elijah, niece Lorelai in dress and granddaughter Zoie.

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10/28

71 degrees and beautiful!

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10/10/10

Frost last night. Warm sun, bright blue sky today. That means one thing, anual trip to the apple orchard with the grandkids.

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10/3/10

Aunt Catherine Brady's 80th birthday party

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9/19

The working date for the next Brady family reunion, "the reunion in the vineyard", is 8/13/11 at Brian. and Carol Lee Brady's vineyard in Temecula,CA.

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9/18

We mark with sadness the passing of two cousins. Michelle's cousin on the Bessenaire branch, Bill Abbott, died 9/8 with his children at his side in Juno, Alaska and my cousin, on the Howard branch, Linda Mandeillle of Rhode Island, passed away today. They will be missed but not forgotten.

9/3

Rebecca Coolidge turns 18!

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8/29

Today is Peppere Bessenaire's 77th birthday. Happy birthday!

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8/19

Janice (Brady) and Steve Brueggeman announce the birth of grandson Parker, 7lbs,11oz, 20 1/2 inches

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8/15

Grandson Elijah Brady turned 7 today!

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8/15

Last night Michelle and I met cousins Mo and Monica in Putnam for dinner and to see Grease at the Bradley playhouse. The play was fantastic but we were almost late to it because we lost track of the time with all our socializing. It's always great to get together with our cousins.
Today is grandson Elijah's 7th birthday!

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8/9

Happy 82nd birthday Mom, love ya.

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8/7

Last night we went out for an anniversary celebration at MGM Foxwoods. First a wonderful 5 course meal at Altra Strada, where nephew Joshua Bessenaire is a chef. Josh set us up with a great table overlooking the open kitchen and with complimentary champagne and appetizers. The food and service was top notch, reminding us of Polo, the gourmet restaurant on Disney cruise line. Then we sang the night away at the Beach Boys show. Not the kind of evening we can have often, but that's what makes it special.

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8/5

eating out with the VA Brady's and Grandma at Jim's Dock in RI

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8/2

Happy 35th aniversary Michelle! I married my dream girl and you have become my best friend. I wish I could offer you nothing but happy days, you deserve it, but that is not in my control. I do promise to stand by you in both good times and bad. I love you. -John

7/31

Brooklyn, CT 4H fair

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7/28

The other day was hot and humid, as so many days have been lately. Michelle had gone to bed early and I was sitting in our screen house drinking some tea before bed and just relaxing. I looked out and to the south I could see the moon, almost full, through the clouds. Further to the north I notice a star. I walked out into the deck and looked back over the roof of the house so that I could see the entire northern sky. It was clear and the stars were bright. I watched the clouds and saw that they were slowly drifting south; the sky and the weather was clearing. I had to step back into the house to get the tea kettle as it was starting to whistle. While I was inside I heard the wind chime on the porch give a slight stir. I stepped back out to the screen porch. I heard a rumble coming through the treetops, getting louder and closer. Then, a breeze, and the sky cleared. I realized that weather front the weatherman had promised had just come through and that I had witnessed it. How often do things like this take place but I do not notice because I am too busy? Why do I allow myself to be "too busy. "?

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7/24

mixed emotions tonight, wishing my oldest son Sean a wonderful 33rd birthday tomorrow and sending prayers out to 2 heroes, Bridgeport, CT firefighters who lost their lives today in the line of duty.

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7/16

Providence has nothing over little Putnam, CT. Opera in the park followed by Riverfire.

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7/15

A day off means a day at the beach in Galilee, RI and then chowder and clam cakes at Aunt Carrie's

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7/10

happy birthday Emma Bessenaire -4 years old

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Our grandchildren in the pool

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7/5

Yesterday we were at brother Joe and Cathie's for a cookout.

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7/3

Michelle and I hit a "town of Sterling" traffic jam on the way to the beach today. That's right, a cow blocking the road, about a mile from our house.

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7/2 fireworks

Sitting with some of the family at the fireworks in Dayville, CT.

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7/2

on Tuesday I visited Gillette Castle State Park with one of my grandsons Elijah, we had. a great. time. looking. for all. the "secret passage ways.

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7/1

I recently got a new phone, a droid. Its. a smart phone, smarter than me. Now I can blog from anywhere because; there's a blog for that. Welcome to 2010!

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new phone

june 30,2010

I have a new phone so I'm trying. a new blog out

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