Once again, my kids are giving me opportunity to be proud!
Sarah entered two photos in the Benton County Fair, 4H photo contest, and won champion for both. (I will attempt to attach the photos at a later date). Thank you also to the Make a Wish organization that gave her so much of her camera equipment while she was going through her treatments (two and half) years ago. Sarah has also photographed a number of weddings, as either an assistant or the primary photographer.
Robert played on a Junior Baseball Organization (JBO) team this Summer. The team took second place in their division, then went on to take third place in the State tournament. See related link below.
http://www.gazettetimes.com/articles/2009/08/01/sports/community/3comm04_briefs073109.txt
Robert plays shortstop, third base, and pitcher. And, carrying on a Hazleton tradition started by my brothers, he even plays catcher now and then.
Speaking of brothers, I also am very proud of my oldest brother, Bob. He recently published his first book, Dads Matter. For Bob, working with "troubled" teens has been his passion for many years. I am very excited he is able to present his experiences and beliefs to a broader audience.
To learn more about the book, you can go to his website, and the book is available on Amazon.com. http://www.bobhazleton.com
Pat
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Kid's Missioin Trip
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Long overdue update
Hello all,
I have stopped and started numerous blog entries over the past months, but have been unable to complete one for various reasons. So, I will post this one, even if it is incomplete.
Life for the family has been hard at times, other times we have never felt closer. The holidays were especially challenging, with each of us hitting a wall at various times. Like with Thanksgiving, the events and preparation leading up to Christmas were the most difficult. Decorating the tree, and taking it down, buying presents, meal prep were not the same. The day of each holiday was itself Ok, if not very good. The children continue to be an inspiration to me, with their resilience and positive attitude.
I never realized how empty I could feel without Jeanne.
Thank you to all that try to encourage us, or pray for us. I know I especially do not always ask or accept help well. So, thank you for trying anyway.
Pat Hazleton
I have stopped and started numerous blog entries over the past months, but have been unable to complete one for various reasons. So, I will post this one, even if it is incomplete.
Life for the family has been hard at times, other times we have never felt closer. The holidays were especially challenging, with each of us hitting a wall at various times. Like with Thanksgiving, the events and preparation leading up to Christmas were the most difficult. Decorating the tree, and taking it down, buying presents, meal prep were not the same. The day of each holiday was itself Ok, if not very good. The children continue to be an inspiration to me, with their resilience and positive attitude.
I never realized how empty I could feel without Jeanne.
Thank you to all that try to encourage us, or pray for us. I know I especially do not always ask or accept help well. So, thank you for trying anyway.
Pat Hazleton