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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Like Father, Like Sons
Sunday, October 10, 2010
She always makes me smile.
Last night, we met the Browns at Starbucks. This is not an uncommon event for a Saturday night. Once we had had our drinks, we sat down to talk. I started sharing about a class that I am taking at work and new terminology for which I need to memorize lots of definitions. I made an off-handed comment, "Who knows what binomial means anyway?" Holly pipes up out of nowhere and says "It means you aren't getting any dinner!" Get it? No meal? I love that girl.
Monday, September 27, 2010
The Rest of the Kids
Like peas and carrots:
Our adventurous traveler:
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Almost October
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Mildred Ann Furlong
Mildred Ann Furlong, 78 went to be with the Lord on July 14th, 2010. Millie was born on Dec 8th, 1931 to Charles and Marie Stoess. She married her husband Walt in 1954 and they raised 4 children, moving to Jacksonville, Florida in 1972. Millie was a loving wife and mother, retired nurse and proud granny. She is preceded in death by her father Charles Stoess, mother Marie Stoess, sisters; Thelma Stoess, Betty Stoess, Wanda Glover.
Millie is survived by her devoted husband Walter C Furlong, Jr, her children Lillian Erami (Mohammed); Walter C Furlong III - Skip (Stella); Janet Moore (Sam); Stan Furlong (Kayti); her grandchildren Walt Furlong IV; Charlie Furlong; Simeen Erami (Nathan); Chris Furlong, Sohaila Erami, Ardy Erami, Matt Furlong, Josh Furlong, Greg Moore, Katie Furlong, Zach Moore, Tyler Short and Marquee Moore; sisters Mary Spradlin (Bobbie) and Debbie Reese (Alan); brother Jack Stoess (Sharon), many nieces, nephews, friends and family.
The family will receive guests and visitors Friday July 16th from 4pm until 7pm with a memorial service immediately following at the Southern Grove Clubhouse at 8601 Beach Blvd. In leu of flowers, donations can be sent to Community Hospice Hadlow Center, located on Sunbeam Road, as this organization played a special role in Millie’s comfort and peace as she prepared to pass on and take her place in heaven.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
You Complete Me - Happy Anniversary Boo

Thursday is our wedding anniversary. It may be hard to believe but it has been 6 years since Stan and I were joined in marriage. In the time since we were married we have worked to meld our two families together, I have gone from 2 in my house to 6 in our house and then to 3, we have had 2 elementary children move on to junior high and high school, we have both changed jobs, bought cars, we purchased our first home together and made the big move to Mandarin, watched 3 sons graduate high school, and even have our first grandkitten Ollie.
Monday, July 12, 2010
It's Been A While






It's been a while but I decided to post an update today. This is an interesting time for us as we prepare to say goodbye to Stan's mom, Millie. How bittersweet it has been over the past few weeks to sit around with family and revel in the past, telling stories and laughing til early morning hours. Painful to make plans for a future that doesn't include her smiling face and cup of hot tea. Joyous to imagine Millie sitting at the feet of Jesus. Millie only really asks for her momma now. I talked to her sister Debbie yesterday and she told me to tell Millie to go and find her momma. We will be fine here.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Almost Thanksgiving
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Keeping Up With thefurlongs!
Summer is flying by, and we are soaking up every minute. As you know, the kids come home for the summer with only a 10 day interruption. I have modified my work schedule to be home on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and well...to be honest I never work past lunch on Friday either. My work ethic and phylosophy is that I would rather bust my butt while I am there and get my butt back home to my husband and kids.
This summer has given us all an opportunity to relax and enjoy one another. Ashley, Matt's girlfriend came to work with me at BCBSF. We both have a newfound love for carpooling, lunches together in SJTC and pedicures at Bella Diva. We have really gotten to know eachother better and I am thankful to God for the blessing. Unfortunately she had to leave to go back to UCF a couple of weeks ago. The great news is that she will be back to work with me in August and probably at Christmas too!
Josh has spent much time this summer working with Stan, but I hav taken advantage of every moment to get close to him too. We have spent alot of time talking about faith, marriage, friends and believe it or not, POLITICS!
Katie has also had a fabulous summer. She has probably spent the most time on my coattails for which I am always greatful. I dread the day when she is independent and would rather do things without me. For right now, she has so much to share with me, she would follow me in the bathroom if I would let her!
Tyler is now in football. This may very well take over our whole family! It is a huge committment but we are up for the challenge. He is very excited...just got his uniform and pads this morning.
I am sad to take the year off of scouts, but I know we will have fun at MAA. Earlier in the year we had to remind the children that we have a one activity rule in our home. Josh and Katie both chose to participate in the Praise Band at our church. That choice allowed us to say okay to Tyler. I cant imagine us doing any more than this! You know how we are...family game nights, family movie nights, church... our lives are so full. For this I am so greatful.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
You Are My Son-shine / A Note to Tyler

Saturday, May 3, 2008
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