CALLAHAN CHRISTINE is 18!!!

Oh my, how time has flown. Can my sweet baby girl really be this old?
Please pray that she will continue down a holy and righteous path. That the decisions she has made thus far, will continue and help her grow further in God's love.
May we pray today for all of our children that we hold so dear to our hearts.
May we lead by example and ask to keep them safe, happy and healthy.

Proverbs 22:6
Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it.

I can hear Aunt Robynn's sweet voice singing from the heaven's....
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday dear "Calkan"
Happy birthday to you!

We have white tulips placed on the table in honor of Robynn.
Kelly was there when Cal was born and I remember clearly her holding her as tears of JOY stream down her face as she smiled. They both celebrate with us today.

Pray On!
S

We are praying for you Larry!
Kelly K. We are praying for you and your mom Peggy!
Miss Denise, we are praying!
We will not stop!

Update on Larry

Well, I am sad to report that while performing a successful surgery they found many cancerous masses in his abdomen. Left untreated, his life expectancy could be a month. With intense treatment with horrid side affects(that we are ALL TOO familiar with) and multiple surgeries, he could have up to 6 months.
I know the lump that you feel in your throat right now. I have it too. After getting the news, I sat in the Costco parking lot and cried. It brought back so may upsetting memories, and to think as we all fretted, cried and felt cheated, Robynn remained graceful and smiled when we couldn't.

Please pray for Larry and his family, as they face two despicably sad options. I am so sorry for them...

XOXO
Pray On!
S

Larry

Please take a moment, and pray for Larry. They are prepping him for 6pm surgery tonight. It seems that his intestine has attached itself to his abdominal wall causing great discomfort and complicating matters even more. I spoke with Tracy and he just ask that we take action in praying for Larry and his family.
This is why we are here Army Goodell...to serve! And serve we shall!

In Christ Jesus name we pray...
Pray On!
S

Susan O'Quin

Yet another young woman has been struck with devastating news. Susan was just diagnosed with multiple cancers that are in-operable and now must begin a battle no one should ever be challenged with. Please extend your prayers for Susan and her family, that they may be blessed with the strength and healing only Our Lord can provide!

Thank you so much for all you do for so many you don't even know. You all are amazing and I know Our Girl is looking down smiling! God bless you all!

Joyce Duncan

Has soared to the Heavens to join our gracious God and Our sweet Robynn. What a lucky lady! Joyce is Miss Denise's mother in law and the mother of her husband of 27 years, Wayne. Please check "comments" for the details, but know when she came to us for her two dear friends, she had no idea Joyce was no longer with us. They are in shock and great pain. Please let them feel our presence as faithful soldiers of the Lord and surround them in deep and comforting prayer. How wonderful for them that all of you will help strengthen them. What a blessing!

Love to you all and BIG HUGE Robynn Hugs to Miss Denise!
Pray On!
S

Miss Denise needs our Help!

Her words were perfect, so I pass them on to you Army Goodell...

My dear Shelley,
Here we go again and again. I could not find the words to write on the blog. My heart is hurting so deeply. My dear friend JULIE MARTIN has been diagnosed with cancer of the bile ducts leading to and in her liver. It is inoperable and without any treatment there are no cases that have lived up to six months. She is less that 90 lbs. and has to eat and bulk up to be a candidate for treatment of any kind. She is 47 yrs. old and a TREMENDOUS Christian and her wish is that her life is a testimony for our Lord and her faith(sounds so like Robynn) She prayed for Robynn and you all through her journey. We go to church together and have sang in the choir for close to 20 yrs and my life is never going to be the same without her next to me singing. We sang duets and small groups, praising our Lord and we were on our special Missions Trip this past year to Nicaragua. Oh Shelley, my heart is crumbling again. I had the privilege of staying with her and was able to tell her everything that she means to me and what she has taught me. It is so much like Robynn and I feel so helpless except that she is the lucky one and gets to meet Jesus.....as we still strive to do his work here on earth.
Also, my dear friend Linda Baker will be starting chemo for Breast cancer(she was hoping to just have to do radiation after her lumpectomy)
I love you sooo much and I know that I can always come to you and our Army Goodell.
Praying in hope and in love, with such a heavy heart...
Solider Miss Denise

You know what to do! Get ON It!
Pray On!
S

Prayer Request

Tracy is asking that we please pray for his father-in-law Larry. He was just admitted to the ICU at Bakersfield Memorial and is having severe respiratory problems. Please keep him and their entire family lifted in constant prayer.

Pray On!
S

ROBYNN WAY

At OLG's Silent Auction last month, the West Sac girl's were on a mission to bid on the street sign that is at entrance to the kids school. As you can see, Mission Accomplished! Brian had told me about it, but when he text me the actual picture of the real deal, it was very emotional.
Thank you to our West Sac girls for giving us the reminder , that "Robynn's Way" is a wonderful route, we all should take!

John 10:4
"When [Jesus] has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice."

Love to all!
Pray on!
S

Relay for Life...WE DID IT!!!!!!!!

This morning after Missy's donation, I was $10 away from my $1500 goal. Aunt Robynn's special girl, Callahan Christine, gave me $10 of her own money to achieve my goal. I can just see Our Girl's smile, as bright as can be right now and Kelly jumpin up & down in the background!
Thank you all who helped me reach this goal. I honestly believe we will find a cure for all types of cancer and Robynn and the rest of our loved ones did not die in vain. They were meant to inspire us to be better, do better and help others. It is our job to learn from their teachings.

Friday I went to the homeless shelter with my mom and we put together countless hygiene kits that get handed out on Mondays. It was 3 hours of sorting, packing and unpacking and the feeling it gave me is indescribable. The reward to me was endless. It was the best day I had had in such a long time. I made a list of some things that we were running short on and ran to the dollar store yesterday to get what was needed. It wasn't much, but it means so much to these sweet souls that are down on their luck and just require the simplest of things. Sometimes, just a smile or a prayer. Please keep them in your prayers and if you'd like to help donate items that we will need, I'll put you to work;)

John 10:4
"When [Jesus] has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice."

Pray On!
S

$980 Raised for Relay!

I am $20 away from my $1000 goal. Woo Hoo! Yippee! Hip Hip Hooray! I'll even throw in some cart wheels (in private,of course;)
My new goal is $1500. Take that cancer!!!!!!

There's still time to help! Luminaries are a great way to pay tribute to someone you've lost to cancer(in memory of) or someone who is still battling(in honor of). They are only $10 and they will light up our track Saturday night with your loved ones name on them. It really is an amazing sight and I would encourage everyone to join us at that time or anytime during the event.
To order your luminaries click on the link below and put my name as "tributee"
so the "Too Much Fun Club" gets credit.

https://secure3.convio.net/tacs/site/Ecommerce?PROXY_ID=10465836&PROXY_TYPE=20&FR_ID=13826&VIEW_PRODUCT=true&product_id=3084&store_id=11701

DO WORK Army Goodell!
Pray On!
S

Please pray for the family of Daren Yurosek(35) Please read his obit as it is MOST inspiring...
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bakersfield/obituary.aspx?n=daren-trevor-yurosek&pid=126229181

Relaying for Robynn,Kelly & Uncle Sonny

Relay for Life in Bakersfield is just around the corner(May 2nd)
Our Team is called "The Too Much Fun Club"
Kelly got me involved in Relay 6 years ago when I moved back to Bakersfield. At that point in time, I had never been directly affected by cancer. Last year and this year have a whole new meaning since witnessing 1st hand, Robynns battle as well as my uncles.
I am asking that you join our quest to find a cure for cancer and make a donation in
Robynn, Kelly and Uncle Sonny's honor.
You may send checks made out to American Cancer Society to my home address;

Shelley Goodell
3101 Whisper Oak Way
Bakersfield, CA
93311

Any amount makes a difference!!!! Come on Army Goodell...Do Work!

Romans 12:13
When God's children are in need, be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night.

Pray On!
S

The boys had a great time watching the Angels' beat the A's on opening day in LA. The girls baked/decorated Easter cookies and cakes and dined at PF Chang's(Hailey's Fav). I boiled 2 dozen eggs this morning the the kids are putting the final touches on some gorgeous looking Easter eggs. They are doing tye dye, HSM3,marble and basic colored eggs.
I know that jumping in the pool will come as soon as they are done.
Tonight the men are going to BBB(Bibles-BBQ & Beer) and I'm not sure what we will do.

On another note. I have become extremely upset with the 25 lbs I have gained this past year and am determined to shed every last ounce with Robynn's divine intervention! I know I couldn't do it without her. She had a way that could inspire anyone and I am relying on the many memories and can hear her pep talks word for word. Today I decided to grab Mousse (Robynn's dog) and go for a walk. With Taylor Swift playing full blast on my Ipod we headed out! It was a gorgeous day and I just knew Robynn would delight in all the flowers in bloom and the soft wind that blew the wonderful smells of spring around. We were at the tail end of our walk and we passed Brian and Robynn's old house. I felt my chest tighten and tears welled up as I so wanted to go back in time. She loved that house and I loved all the memories shared there. The song that played as I passed...Love Story. How perfectly fitting was that? Robynn's Love Story did not begin and end with Brian. She seemed to inspire a Love Story with friends and family alike. Her love for me has changed me and I will never be the same.

Thank you my sweet girl! How I miss our walks, talks, laughs, jokes, sing-a-longs, holidays, celebrations and precious girl time! LOVE YOU!!!!!

Psalm 145:18
The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

Pray On!
S

Well, Brian and the kids will be back to Bakersfield to spend Easter break with us. Brady and Brians 1st adventure will be a trip with Tanner, Tim, Dustin and Gabrielle to see the Angels play. Hailey will enjoy "girls day" with Auntie, Mum-Mum and Cal. I think we will just have to visit our favorite nail shop for some mani/pedi's, lunch and perhaps a movie. A little shopping couldn't hurt ;) Brian is having surgery on his ankle Thursday the 9th. He doesn't want to worry the kids by watching him hobble around so he's asked my parents to take them to the beach. I will stay with Brian and make sure he follows ALL the Dr's orders. I'm here to tell you, he's a much better caregiver than he is a patient, but I'm up for the challenge;)
Brian is enjoying the kids baseball season and just finished up his Sunday basketball league where rumor has it, he's pretty good on the boards. Way to go bro!

Kelly's garden took my breath away, as well as the toasts and gifts exchanged. It really was beautiful and so fitting for our beloved and precious Kelly. Thank you to her parents who hosted us all. It was terrific and I love you both so much. Brandy and Matt, it's a rough road, but we are not alone and we will find our way with Kellys guidance.

Tim and I will be meeting my parents in Santa Barbara tomorrow, so you won't be hearing from me for a few days. I'm sure we will hit up our favorite place in SB...Ruby's Cafe:)

Love to all and be safe in your travels!
Pray On!
S