Monday, April 28, 2008

From Nicole Criscione-Szesnat

Cam is one of the most loyal, caring people I know.When she loves you- she LOVES you. When she cares about you, she does not let anyone mess with you. Her loyalty is beyond words. She is gutsy and courageous and never has trouble voicing her opinions. She brings laughter into my life. Most importantly, Cam is a goodfriend.

When my daughter was born almost 4 years ago on June1st, my husband came back to the hospital and told methat a lady had dropped off some beautiful flowers forme. I knew immediately that it was Cam. And every year, around Anna's birthday, she drops me off those gorgeous flowers and warms my heart with her kindness, generosity and love.

I am so blessed to have her in my life.

Love, Nicole

Compliments on the blog

IT IS FABULOUS! YOU HAVE DONE A WONDERFUL JOB. Lynne Jonquieres

Pretty impressive that you guys did all of this! Nicole

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Happy Birthday from the GLA!


HAPPY bIRTHDAY FROM THE GLA. (THE FIFTH PICTURE IS THE PICTURE WE WERE TRYING TO SEND). THERE HAVE CERTAINLY BEEN MANY FUN TIMES.

Lynn

Friday, April 25, 2008

The Croatia Express...


A Thank you to all of Mom's Friend & Family

Hi All!

This is Lisa - Cam's daughter again. I wanted to thank all of you who contributed to a very special project in the form of an online "memory book " to celebrate Mom's birthday coming up this Saturday, May 3rd. The book has actually morphed into a blog which includes a collection of photos, memories and happy birthday wishes from friends and family to Mom via the Internet.

You can access it by clicking on the link http://nonahoheb.blogspot.com. You are welcome to add any additional comments by clicking on the comment link below each posting - or if you prefer to send me more material to post, I'd be delighted to do so.

This was a lot of fun to do and a wonderful way to meet many of Mom's friends online. I very much enjoyed all the correspondence. Mom will really enjoy this.

Everyone in the Hoheb family is excited about Mom's birthday and celebrating it together for a week long birthday bash in sunny Mexico!

Thank you again and I hope to hear from you soon!

Best Wishes,
Lisa and the entire Hoheb Family

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Las Dos Amigas - my friend Camille


April 23, 2008

I lived at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona for six wonderful years starting in 1994 and ending in 2000. My husband, Rob, was Superintendent of this immense canyon. We met and hosted many, many interesting people over the years ranging from Presidents and Senators, to friends and family and the occasional “plain old stranger”. Sometime during September 1998, I volunteered one day to assist with an Elder Hostel group that was visiting the Canyon and learning of its wonders. I was introduced to Camille Hoheb, D-Anne Perry and Carol Hood. I guess they fit into the “plain old strangers” category although being with Elder Hostel advanced their rank somewhat. Well, as often happened, we arranged to meet that evening for a few drinks…kind of “ladies night out with plain old strangers” type of event. Well, that night we all left the “plain old strangers” description behind and traded the term in for “plain old friends”. We did what new friends do…traded home addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses. We told enough stories that we came to know one another better. Well, trading stories and addresses created a friendship between myself and Camille – a friendship that has lasted to the present. I corresponded with Camille and kept track of the others through her. As fortune would have it we had the opportunity to have a one-year reunion in Florida that centered around a wedding that I was invited to. We visited Epcot Center, Cape Canaveral and also caught up with events going on in our lives over a few evening drinks. We parted again as friends as we left Florida. It takes effort to continue a friendship and build upon it. Both Camille and I put that effort into it. We were lucky to see one another when she visited Green Valley, Arizona about 25 miles south of our retirement home in Tucson. Our friendship continues because we both work at it. It seems to me some of the most enduring friendships sometimes start strangely with “plain old strangers” and over time, with some effort the relationship changes to a very, very special one between “plain old friends.” It has made my life richer and I look forward to much more with my friend Camille.


Elvira T. Arnberger

Tuscon, AZ

Fun Memories and Photos from Jeanette - Mom's cousin



My dear Cousin Camille, even though my family used to spend two weeks in N.J every other summer or so, my first real memory of you was the week surrounding your wedding. I was only 13 and my brother Anthony, was 14...The wedding was magnificent! As you stepped out of your limousine, I thought you looked like a real princess! What an absolutely beautiful bride! What an absolutely beautiful day! What an absolutely equisite memory!
I was, therefore, overjoyed when you and Albie accepted an invitation to attend my wedding in Ireland. We had a wonderful time. My children got to know you and we got to rejoice together.

Since retirement you and I have rediscovered each other throught that marvelous, time-consuming instrument known as "The Computer". Email has brought us together again and I always rejoice when I see your name in the "From" field. But better yet has been the visits and the phone conversations and staying in touch.


The Aquino girls have been a big part of my life. You have all been special to me, each in your own way.


My husband, Allen, joins me in wishing you the very happiest of birthdays, and a long continuing life filled with joy and love...as it is today.
Jeannette Bean Tirico
Allan R. Armstrong