Happy Fathers Day.. My Teacher My Father



My Dearest Daddy On Fathers Day June 2011

My Dearest Daddy - On Fathers Day 2011.

There's not a moment, A minute that I don't wish you were here to guide me through- I honor your wisdom and miss you more than I have the capacity to say. I know if you were here on earth with me right now, you'd guide me in the direction that would be constructive and help me keep growing into the daughter,Mother and woman I've became. I miss you Daddy and long for you, I wish for you always. Through your spirit I must carry on -but you'll always live right here deeply in my heart forevermore.

May 2011 Mothers Day-

Missing Mama...

Sunday, May 08.2011 will be Mother's Day. It'll be the 21st Mother's Day with you only in my heart and not within my sight.

Mama, You always made me feel safe and secure. I miss you. You always had a

way to sooth my worried mind, dry my tears, feel my feelings, laugh with me, teaching me all the while.

There are no words to describe the love you showed me and I'll carry that feeling for my life.

I just hope my babies will always feel apart of you through me and the time you spent here on earth.

I love you always,

-Your Daughter

-Gina

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 To My Baby Sister For The..

Leopard Skin Hairy Flip Flops..

I love Yellow Box Flip Flops and they feel so soft on my feet..

You always make my Mothers Day Special :)

Love & Kisses

To your Four Girls and Two Boys:)

love always-

Your Big Sister

Thank You To My Very Important Thoughtful Family and Friends

Just want to thank each of my family and friends- that took the time to make my Holidays 2010- 2011. You're Most Beautiful... It means the world to me and gives me hope for our children coming up to be our Future Leaders. They're are some truly great people in this country and Abroad.  

My Sister and her family always surprise me for my birthday. I'm so thankful and grateful for their thoughtfulness towards me. Today January 17.1967 marked my 44th birthday. It has crossed all our minds that we also lost our Mom at the tender age of 44. Which has me very aware and advocate for Heart Disease and help bring awareness..

Many Blessing for years to come...

My Sister and Her Family Gave me this for Christmas 2010..In honor of my two Sons Dustin Cody Parker (RIP-09/29/1985 to 10/30/2006) and Alexander Nielsen.

The Lovely Perfume (by Sarah Jessica  Parker) was what Dustin got me the last year he was with us for my birthday in 2006 when he was 21 years old. I love it! It's so sweet for my baby sister to remember that.. most of all know my heart so well. Thank you my Sister..

We Love You...Sister Sandra My BFF Since Birth..

We Love You Always And Forever
 http://www.ovariancancer.org/     

R-Sandra,Lisa,Dorothy,Sherry and Me
We Support You Always..

R-Summer,Sandra,Haley,Brandi,Brenda,
Me,Sherry,Michael,Wanda,Lisa and Kayne
We Support You Sandra
Get Well Soon..

R-Joshua,Greg And Matthew Sending You Love..

Robo Waving

The Johnson's

Not Pictured-The Smithy's, The Reeves, The Smith's,The Berry's,The Whitman's,The Lemons,The Blankenship's ,The Pincheon's, The Payne's,The Bridges, The Scotts,The Wallaces, The Fields, The Lones, The Pattersons.Bare with me as I add names from Riverton..

There are no words to describe what a dear friend and God Sister you've been to me. All of Us from Riverton have our own special memories of our childhood and we all really are praying you get better soon.

Hope you know that we are a phone call away anytime for you. We all know you're strong but always remember we all want to hold your hand. Just like you've held ours through trying times in our life.

If there was an award I could give you it would be an award of the Compassion you've shown through your loving heart to help so many others. I know you help people naturally and that is so very special.We were all raised that way and you've always found me know matter what state I was living in- In this country when I needed you the most and It has meant the world to me and my Sons.


We have a bond that has lasted 44years as of date and have raised our children together. Named our Sons off As The World Turns Soap that we watched many times together on CBS. Used the same Pediatrician for them, Dr. Martin V. Sherrill, MD and OBGYN for their delivery into the world. Laughed together,Cried together and will always be connected in our hearts. We've watched our Mother's and Father's teach us strength, courage,perseverance,discipline and patience. We have grieved together for our Parents in Heaven. We have confided in each other and know matter how much time passes we always pick up right where we left off and sometimes never say a word together and felt like it was best conversation we ever had while spending time together. That is true friendship.

 We've always had the utmost Respect for each other even through trying times in our life. We've supported one another and My Heart and Prayers are with you forever and always. You are my Best Friend in the whole wide world.

And you make the Best Peanut Butterfinger cake and Homemade Biscuits from scratch. You Cook like our Mothers and you loved my Mother like your own as I do your Mother and Grandmothers. Our Fathers were Best friends Our siblings and all of us can look into each others eyes and see our hearts and always know how each other feels without even asking...

We've have made so many memories over the years and we ran around Riverton barefoot as toddlers,teens,young adults, then full grown adults -through our families bond and We're God Mothers for each others children. We got into trouble many times together with our parents as youngsters.

We mended each others Heart so many times. We rode the Church Bus and Sang Hymns in Church as children. We sang many songs along with our record player, eight track tape player,cassettes and now Cd's. It was just a couple of years ago we all went on vacation and all us girls sang "Ben" by Michael Jackson and Donny and Marie Osmond song "I'm a little Bit County and He's A Little Bit Rock N' Roll". in perfect harmony like the good ole days when we didn't have a care in the world. That was priceless and we can all treasure our memories as theres a deep bond within the Riverton area families.

Will always be here for you and yours.
Anytime of Day and You can count on it.

Trust in our Lord and Savior for comfort..

Please Get Well Soon Sister
I Love You Sandra Gail...
May God Bless

Happy 73rd Birthday To My Precious Daddy In Heaven

 Daddy and Cousin Kitten

 Daddy At Haga Hill Climb

 Daddy In Hawaii

 Daddy In That Million Dollar Smile

Daddy In His Phillips 66 Service Station

My Dearest Daddy,

I Love and Miss you more and more each day that passes. My Sons and I always had High Regard for you and your patience for teaching us. One of my fondest memories is the day you bought me a huge white horse when I was around five years old. Even though I was afraid you taught me courage and told me be strong.

You were in Business my whole life and I remember how you used to tell me if you could walk to Huntsville and start your own Business that I for sure could and you were so very proud of Dustin and I. Danny Ray and Robbie. Daniel has became a Grandson to be most proud of.

It has been a blessing to myself and your Grandchildren  and Children to Have known such a Wonderful Generous Man.

Daddy, I Love you.

-Your Baby Girl

Happy 25th Birthday To My Son Dustin in Heaven

I Love You My Son Dustin Cody Parker. Theres not a moment that goes by that you're not on my mind. I miss you more than words can say. We often talked about your 25th Birthday and the dreams you had always amazed me. You touched my heart in so many ways and still bring me happiness through your memory. 

We  lost you forty seven months ago a month after we celebrated your 21st Birthday. I've longed for your hugs and simple genuine love. You had a way with making me and others feel good just by your caring heart. Your smile that would light up a room and bring joy.

I'm still as proud of you today as I was all your life. The words you have written to me over the years help me get through the days without you here on earth. I feel so blessed that you took the time to tell me how you felt towards me as your Mother. As you always wrote with Sincerity.

I'll always look up to you and be very proud to be your Mom. 

Happy 25th Birthday My Sweet Beautiful Son In Heaven.

I Love You

Box Of Old Things by Greg Hipp

Box Of Old Things by Greg Hipp


Original Song Written By: Greg Hipp

After all the years we grew up together and raised our Sons together with our Mom's Help. One day Greg and I were talking back in 2005 about how hard it is to give our Sons Wings. His Son Joshua Hipp In photo was deployed to South Korea and My Son was working very hard in his business while we lived in Denver Colorado. We talked of the saying "It's easy to give them Roots but so Hard to Give Wings".

Greg being the Genius Songwriter and One of the Greatest Musicians I've known and watched him play since we were young kids.

He came up with "Box Of Old Things".


It was an Honor to have it played at My Sons Services.

Dustin and I spent many days riding around Denver listening to Greg's Music Loud and Proud.

My Son Dustin and Greg's Sons Matthew and Joshua Hipp were also very good friends growing up.

My Baby Son in Denver International Airport

My Son Alex

Our Sun Conure,,, Mango Playing With New Toy..and Dancing...

Happy Birthday My Son Alex

Happy 12th Birthday my dear sweet Son Alex. As I know you're growing up to be such a compassionate young man full of creative ideas as you grow into the almost 6Ft. tall Gentleman you've become.

You are so special to me and so many others and I'm so happy you're a joy to be around and spend time with. You have taught me so much about being your Mother.

I cannot articulate how much I love you sweet baby. I cannot express the way you make me feel by all your love towards me.

You have grown up so much and it's amazing watching you excel and have big dreams for your life. I'm so happy you want to be an Illustrator. I believe you can be anything you want in life and you have the intellect to do just that.

I thank the Lord everyday for trusting me to be your Mother.

So happy you loved you're presents. I know you love Motor Car Racing, Nascar, Mountain Dew and Dale Earnhardt Jr. So I'm happy you loved the Dale Earnhardt Jr. Mountain Dew Racing Jacket,Mountain Dew Hat and The Race Car K'NEX. All thanks to Jr. Motor Sports.

Happy Birthday Son..

Our Sun Conure, Mango Eating Peanuts August 2010

In Loving Memory Of Our Children

In Honor Of My Father On Father's Day 2010

In Loving Memory My Father

My Father's Mother and Father

My Father Gave me this when my Mother passed away when I was 22 years old and my Mom was 44...

My Father Dewitt Haga aka (Wimpy,nicknamed that because he loved hamburgers like the Wimpy on Popeye Cartoon) he was born in Morgan County, Alabama 10-05-1937 to 01-29-2004,

He was Son of Miller Arthur Haga 12-29-1897 to 11-02-1977 and Mary Mauzelle Prichett Haga 01-09-1901 to 1998 of Morgan County third generation of Haga. His Grandparents were Annie Francis Haga Bonds and Robert Bonds on his Father's Side that were born in the second generation of Haga Family.

My Father was one of 10 children in the fourth generation of Haga Family. James Vernon,Virginia Lucille,Clarence Leonard,Luther Miller,Eva Lee,Ovelene,Billie Jean,Hershell, Bobbie Fray Haga.

Early in his teens he decided to move to Huntsville and become a Businessman and was very successful in his dreams.

When he was 20 years old, He married Nannie Mae Loveday from Gurley, Alabama and they had my brother Danny Ray Haga 02-22-1957 to 07-26-1992. Daddy had one Grandson by Danny Ray Haga named Daniel Haga which resides in Huntsville, Alabama.

In 10-10,1962 when he was 25 years old he married my Mother Alice Faye Heaton 02-05-1945 to 07-29-1989. My Brother Robert Royce Haga was born September 15,1964 and resides in Huntsville Alabama. Daddy has two Granddaughter's by Robert Haga, Summer Nicole Haga 01-10-1984 to 01-10-1984, Dakota Faye Haga 03-27-1990 of Texas.

In 1965 Daddy and Mama built a home on A.Smith Rd. Route 5 Box 149, Huntsville, Alabama on a two acres of land. On the road where My Mother's Great Uncle lived and Family had named Allison Smith aka A.Smith Rd.

They were already established Business owners with many Oil Companies and Owned Six Full Service Gas Stations with Wrecker Services and were members of The American Service Station Association working with the Governors and many local Business owners in Huntsville, Alabama. They had many friends and operated a Harley Davidson Hill Climb in Riverton as a Hobby started an organization club call the Huntsville Satellite Club for many Local attorneys ,Business owners and Friends.

Daddy was 28 years old and Mama was 21 years old when they had me on 01-17-1967, Daddy has Two Grandsons by me, Dustin Cody Parker 09-29-1985 to 10-30-2006 and Alexander Nielsen born 08-26-1998.

1972, Daddy married Pearl Harris Haga, they moved to be near us children in the Moores Mill area near A.Smith aka Riverton area. A couple of miles from our homestead he and my Mama built. Danny Ray moved in the Moores Mill area on same road as our Dad..

Pearl and Daddy Divorced with no children 11-29-2003.

He had retired due to his Health after decades of working non-stop.He was a contractor with a nice GMC Truck to move 14 and 16 wide Mobile Homes that came straight from the factory for Bonnell Enterprises out of Athens Alabama all over the east coast. He Took me many times and taught me to drive a big rig bob tailed he called it. He also taught me work ethic by having me washing his truck inside and out on weekends.

Even after he Retired he stayed busy around his farm. He would take Rescue Horses and train them. He was a Huge animal lover. And a Man to Respect. He loved to his core being and always smiled and got along with people of all walks of life as he learned from all the Customer Service that all his Businesses entailed.

He was a true cowboy. He always wore a very nice cowboy hat and Boots while smoking and chewing on cigars. There wasn't much he couldn't do. He was an excellent Welder and very creative, could make something out of nothing. I always admired him for his intelligence and teachings. My Son Dustin reminds me of my Father as he had the same concept and was driven to succeed and working so hard. always on call 24/7.

After the Shell Station closed on Governors Drive, Huntsville, Alabama he decided to start a Mobile Home towing and Escort Service out of Huntsville, Alabama which ended up being his career for many years until he Retired. My Father died in Daytona Beach, Florida on vacation in a very tragic death to suicide a month after his divorce was final of 32 year marriage. It broke our hearts and his grandchildrens/family and friends. As my Dad was a very Holy Man like my Son Dustin and would always quote scripture to me and his. Would not ever let you sit anything on top of our Family Bible or any Bible for that matter. My Dad did reach out according to Police Report to no avail before he made this decision.He had just turned 66 years old 3 months before he died.

This is why it's so important to me that there is Suicide awareness available and if you think you or your family/friends someone is in that state of mind, do everything in your power to help that person. If you feel you cannot or do not have the answers reach out for them. Call Police, Call 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Hotline. Take or Go to Emergency Room at your Local Hospital.

 This is very REAL and is 3rd leading cause of death. We are losing to many Family Members/ Friends/Soldiers/Children/Elderly to this and they range of all ages.

I've known many people in my Hometown and went to school with,others in my family, friends, people of all classes that don't TALK about it due to the Stigma of shame associated with it but believe me.. we need to keep providing awareness. Don't feel ashamed to get HELP. PLEASE REACH OUT.

Let's not remember them for the one wrong decision they made in their life, let's be thankful for the time we had and Respect the people they were. If it's your belief they're not forgiven. I respectfully ask you to leave that between them and GOD.

My Dad Gave this to My Mom May 20.1963 and I'll Continue Handing It Down to Our Upcoming Children and Keep It In The Family.

Mother's Day 2010

Thank You to my Sister and her family for all the simple kindness... that continues to touch my heart...

Especially, On Mother's Day...

My Son's Dustin and Alex

In loving Memory of My Son

Dustin C. Parker

My heart is filled with LOVE...

I've been very BLESSED by two WONDERFUL SONS..

In Loving Memory Of My Mother Alice Parker

She was a Mother to all children and welcomed them into her home and would be a shoulder to cry on or to lift spirits with her love for laughter.

February 05.2010 would be my Mother's 65th Birthday. On July 29.1989 five months after her 44th Birthday we lost our Mom to Congested Heart Failure.

She was a Mother to us three children and we are so grateful for her raising. She taught us the Golden Rules and Right from Wrong. She knew we'd have to learn on our own but her teachings has remained and will always remain in our hearts.

To know Mama was to love her, she loved all ages and was a personable person. She knew a lot of people and people would come to her for help and she would gladly be there for them and it did her heart good to help someone out. I always admired that about my Mother.

When Mama found out I was about to have her First grandchild, My Son Dustin she was so happy and without her I would've been lost as she taught me to put my children first and that children are a God Send.

Mama now has 10 Grandchildren and I know it would do her heart well to know what good kids all of them are.

Mama is missed more than words can say, not just by her family but all the people that came into her short life.

She will be Forever 44 years old and was such a Mother, Daughter,Sister,Niece, Aunt, Business Woman and My Best Friend.

Lessons From Geese

Fact One

As each goose flaps it's wings it creates an "uplift" for the birds that follow. By following the "V" formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew alone.

~Lesson~People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier because they are travelling on the trust of one another.
Fact Two

When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It quickly moves back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front of it.

~Lesson~If we have as much sense as a goose we stay in formation with those headed where we want to go. We are willing to accept their help and give our help to others.
Fact Three

When the lead goose tires, it rotates back in to the formation and another goose flies to the point position.

~Lesson~It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks and sharing leadership. As with geese, people are interdependent on each other's skills, capabilities and unique arrangements of gifts, talents and resources.

Fact Four

The geese flying in formation honk to encourage those up front to keep up with their speed.

~Lesson~We need to make sure our honking is encouraging. In groups where there is encouragement, production is much greater. Individual empowerment results from quality honking.

Fact Five

When a goose gets sick, wounded or shot down, two geese drop out of formation to follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until it dies or is able to fly again. Then, they launch out with another formation or catch up with the flock.

~Lesson~If we have as much sense as geese, we will stand by each other in difficult times as well as when we are strong.

-author unknown

My First Born Son
Dustin Cody Parker

September 29.1985 to 10-30-2006

I'll never forget wishing for you every time I walked near a wishing well throwing change in. I was 18 years old when you were born. You grounded me and gave me purpose which was the best gift God could've provided for me.

My Mother, Grandma Alice was so happy, as you were her first Grandson and first grandchild. She would make sure I had all I wanted to eat and clothes I needed as you grew inside me.

Your Doctor was Dr. Aulds here in Huntsville, Alabama. He was a great doctor with a huge amount of compassion.

Your Pediatrician was Dr. Sherrill and he is the best here in Huntsville, He would have us meet him in middle of night at his office just to calm your fever and get your asthma back ok for us to return home.

My Mother and her husband Jimmy walked every step with me, they would make me walk everyday to ease my labor.

I gained over 60 pounds as I was really enjoying all the good food My Mother was making for us.

On September 29.1985, My Mother and I had already made a plan of action just in case we had to rush to hospital. My Mother being the strong, in charge one, said we'd follow her lead. Which was fine with me because I believed in my Mother, she had already had three children.

We had just awoke and she'd made me this huge bowl of cereal, I was really getting into eating it and felt like I need to go to restroom, I get up to go and the WATER wouldn't stop! It felt like a continuing pee. I ran and told my Mother and she started yelling and jumping up and down and going into hysterics. Made me scared because she was suppose to be strong one.

She finally calmed down enough to call Dr. Aulds and he told her load me up and come on to Huntsville Hospital, So, Here Mother, Jimmy and Me go.

We get there and Mother tells them I want all natural childbirth with no medicine or epidural, I agreed as I don't know what I was thinking, except after the pains started I prayed to the good lord above I'd never have sex again.

We were in labor 16 hours, it was the older time where they give you enema and you lose all your modesty, My Mother said.

My Mother was my coach, and she had all the nurses gear on and tears just rolled down her beautiful face. Dustin was her's just as much as mine. He weighed in at 6lbs.10oz. 19inches

I didn't know until afterwards My Grandmother "Lucy" My Mothers Mom was there, Sandra my BFF, and Jimmy, My Mothers Husband. where all in waiting room.

Dustin was a great child, there isn't anywords that could express the way I feel about him. I do feel however, He's now with My Mother and Father In Heaven and watching down on me from the Heavens.
He Lived to be 21 Years old 1Month and 1 Day.
He gave to the World and is Loved by Many.
May He Rest In Peace.

On The Day You Were Born My Son Alex

August 26. 1998 at 9:24pm you entered into the world. You were born in Southaven Mississippi right at the state line of Tennessee into Memphis and just a mile from Elvis Presley's House at Graceland. The Hospital was Desoto Baptist Hospital.
We named the Video Store "King Video after Elvis, because he's the King of Rock' n Roll the store was on Elvis Presley Blvd. You spent many hours there in your infant seat and your play pin.

http://www.elvis.com/Graceland/

Our Doctor was Dr. Dang. You weighed in at 7 pounds. and was 20 inches. long.

You were going to be born on August 25.1998 but the hospital was full and there were no more beds available.

Your brother Dustin was there and he was amazed at your sky blue eyes. Both your Grandmother's were there on your father's side and my parents in our hearts. You had an audience waiting for you to arrive.

You and Your brother were 13 years apart. You were born one month after your cousin Parker and five months after your cousin MaKayla. I was 31 years old. You were a surprise and a true gift from God and I'm so blessed to be your Mother.

You have always been such a smart young man. There were times that you did get into stuff like tearing a feather pillow open and feather's multiplied all over the place and I'd never seen so many feather's. I know that you have love and compassion for people just like your brother and that makes me very happy. I love it that you say please, thank you, and are such a little gentleman already at 11.

I Love you Sweet Baby. Happy 11th Birthday!

Please Support Alzheimer's Awareness

Alzheimer's Awareness
http://www.alz.org/

Alzheimer's runs in many families including mine on both my Mother and Father's side of the family. My Great Grandmother Mintie Davis suffered from this very real disease. My Mother "Alice Parker" took care of our Grandma in the late 1960's and early 1970's.

In our neighborhood growing up in Madison County, Al. aka. Riverton, there were four families all in all nine girls and two boys and MawMaw Bogue. There were four Mother's and they all helped raise us and MawMaw Bogue would keep us in line also. These ladies were some of the strongest ladies I've ever known. We have lost my Mother "Alice Parker" 20 years ago this past July 31.2009 of Heart Failure at the tender age of 44. We lost Dorothy & Lisa's Mom "Jimmie Ann Wilbourn" to Cancer at a very young age. We Lost MawMaw Bogue to Cancer, Grandma to Sherry,Ronnie,Sandra & Brenda and Wanda Wilbourn's Mother.

Wanda Wilbourn is Sherry,Ronnie,Sandra and Brenda's Mother, she is always been like a second Mother to me and anybody that needed a hand or needed their spirits lifted if they were having a sad day. I admire Wanda so much because I've watched her my whole life make goals and succeed in every career choice she ever made besides watching her raise her four children and having a hand in raising the rest of us. A Strong mind and still pretty sharp on her good days.

Wanda has Alzheimer's and has suffered from it for several years now and I'm asking anyone who's listening to keep her and My BFF's in your prayers and please contribute to bringing awareness and supporting the cause and the Cancer and Heart Foundation.

Wanda Wilbourn Oct.2008

Panama City Beach, Florida

A wonderful vacation for all of her Daughters and Grandchildren that I had the honor of being invited to and had the most fun with all of us BFF's in our 40's.

Wanda Wilbourn

October 2008

Panama City Beach, Florida

Myself, My Son Alex and My Other "God Mother" Wanda Wilbourn

Hazel Green, Alabama

July 2009

Our Family Visiting Gatlinburg,TN. 2009

Cousin Elaine and Lady at Dollywood

Cousin Crystals Husband Jerry and Their Son Seth

Myself, Cousins Elaine, Seth and Man on Stilts

Cousin Elaine

Dollywood Summer 2009

My Favorite Cousin &God Mother
Elaine,Seth and Myself

Alex & Cousin Crystal

Sunday Evening Fun Summer 2009

Myself and Son Alex In Deep Conversation

Son Alex A Wise Jedi

More Fun With Family Summer 2009

Alex "Peace"

Summer With Family 2009

Son

Son Alex Checking Out Brother Dustin's 69' Lemans

Son Alex Riding Down A Hill