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We received word at the end of last week that Tim is now officially on the list for a new kidney. Friends and family members who have indicated an interest in being a Living Donor will now be able to … Continue reading →

Yes – Tyler and Elyse are expecting in October. The working title for the baby is “Rowena” until we actually know the gender, which we’ll find out from them this weekend. Yes – Sarah and Nathan got engaged on Sunday … Continue reading →

We received word last week that our meeting with the Kidney Transplant Team at Integris is set for May 22. Naturally we want to receive as much information as we can as early as we can but we will patiently … Continue reading →

I remember the day so clearly. It was a hot and windy July day in Elk City and some guy was coming to interview for an opening on the newspaper staff. He walked in the front door still wearing his … Continue reading →

My husband, Tim Hartley, doesn’t “do” social media or have a blog. He was inspired over the weekend to actually write a post and asked if he could be a guest blogger on my blog. After you read this, you’ll … Continue reading →

To me he was Uncle Chet, even though he was my first cousin. My parents loved him like he was one of their children and he loved them in that same way. He was 18 years old when I was … Continue reading →

Live the Life You Have Imagined. For me, I feel like I’m living a dream. Sometimes I just stop and fill with tears of joy. I was given an opportunity three years ago to teach a class at OU as … Continue reading →

One of my favorite books is Love Does by Bob Goff. I met Bob in November 2013 and heard him share one of his life philosophies – quit something every Thursday. Well, it’s Thursday, July 3, 2014 – what are … Continue reading →

I was glad to put 2013 behind me and venture into 2014. A friend told me she really doesn’t like the odd numbered years and finds that the even numbers are much more pleasing. So here’s to 2014… But before … Continue reading →