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Saturday, December 18, 2010

MS WALK

In 2010 I participated in my first MS walk and raised the second highest amount in Cuyahoga county.

This very few pledges.

I have MS and this year I feel lonley and without support near by.

I have support from a few occassional emails and I am without my alum website.

WalkOHIOMS2011.ORG.Make a pledge.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

GO BLUE

GO BLUE evan though I grew up in OHIO I am a Michigan fan. GO BLUE

OHIOWALKSMS2011

HOLY ABC

Sat, November 27, 2010 8:14:48 AM: Holy Alphabet
From: LORIELISE GARVIN View Contact
To: Wendy J. ; Patricia Worthem ; bill ; sharon.jonson@tri-c.edu; skipmyers ; Bryell Skinner ; bobpicapica@aol.com; laurie.elise@yahoo.com


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Peace


Laurie Elise
PTLA




----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Tim Kreps
Sent: Fri, November 26, 2010 7:20:55 PM
Subject: FW: Holy Alphabet


Quite a while ago, Laurie Elise had to leave teaching due to her MS. She has a great attitude….she seems to live the Holy Alphabet!



Tim




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From: LORIELISE GARVIN [mailto:laurie.elise@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 8:30 AM
To: t.kreps@buckeye-express.com; Carol Marckel
Subject: Holy Alphabet



May you have a happy thankgiving






Peace





Laurie Elise

PTLA









The Holy Alphabet...



Although things are not perfect
Because of trial or pain
Continue in thanksgiving
Do not begin to blame
Even when the times are hard
Fierce winds are bound to blow
God is forever able
Hold on to what you know
Imagine life without His love
J oy would cease to be
Keep thanking Him for all the things
Love imparts to thee
Move out of 'Camp Complaining'
No weapon that is known
On earth can yield the power
Praise can do alone
Quit looking at the future
Redeem the time at hand
Start every day with worship
To 'thank' is a command
Until we see Him coming
Victorious in the sky
We'll run the race with gratitude
X alting God most high
Y es, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but...
Z ion waits in glory...where none are ever sad!


'I AM Too blessed to be stressed!' The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor. The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything. Love and peace be with you forever, Amen.




PS: GOD LOVES YOU...PASS THE WORD ON TO MORE FRIENDS AND ASK THEM TO CONTINUE TELLING OTHERS THAT GOD LOVES THEM TOO. JUST THINK OF HOW MANY PEOPLE THAT COULD BE REACHED OUT TO AND

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

MS WALK

I am seeking those who would like to make this a world free of MS by sponsoring those in the 2011walkohioms.org on March 9 abross this country.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

LEE FISHER FOR OHIO

I read yesterday in the Cleveland Plain Dealer that Lee Fisher is a looser and my reponse is hr is not one and I will tell you why.

He is a man of his word.

Hehas been consistant in his public life.

He has not made promises that he cannnot keep.

Lee will listen to all first before acting.

I voted for him whenever his name was on the ballot.

Friday, August 27, 2010

LIFE LESSONS

I received the current issue of the BGSU Magazine approximately two months after the passing of my father and I was pleased to read about the topic for showcase.

I wished I had the chance to better organize my thought at his celebration of life. I am excited to share my thoughts now.

1. To share the passion of your faith.
2. To share and show the passion that is in your heart.
3. To be impeccable with your words.
4. To treat others as you wish to be treated.

He was a quiet man who stated “One doe not have to say a lot to mean a lot.”

That was the life lessons that I learned from my father.

Laurie Elise Garvin
MM 1993
Music Education
Shaker Heights Ohio

Thursday, August 19, 2010

A GLASS OF MILK

Thu, August 19, 2010 6:20:06 PMFW: Glass of milk
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To: Alaina Trout ; Alexander Jalso ; Andrea Dinovo ; Barbara Romanik ; Bethany Majetich ; Betti Irsak ... more


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----- Original Message -----
From: John Richardson
To:
Sent: 8/19/2010 12:03:38 AM
Subject: Glass of milk














GLASS OF MILK

One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his
Way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was
hungry.

He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his
nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door.

Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water! . She thought he looked
hungry so brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it so slowly, and
then asked, How much do I owe you?"

You don't owe me anything," she replied. "Mother has taught us never to
accept pay for a kindness."

He said ... "Then I thank you from my heart."

As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically,
but his faith in God and man was strong also. He had been ready to give
up and quit.

Many year's later that same young woman became critically ill.
The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city,
where they called in specialists to study her rare disease.

Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the
name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes.

Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room.

Dressed in his doctor's gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once.

He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her
life. From that day he gave special attention to her case.

After a long struggle, the battle was won.

Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for
approval. He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge, and the bill
was sent to her room. She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take
the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught
her attention on the side of the bill. She read these words ...

"Paid in full with one glass of milk"

(Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly.

Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed:
"Thank You, God, that Your love has spread broad through
human hearts and hands."

There's a saying which goes something like this:
Bread cast on the water comes back to you. The good deed you do
today may benefit you or someone you love at the least expected time. If you never see the deed again at least you will have made the world a better place - And, after all, isn't that what life is all about?

Now you have two choices.

1. You can send this page on and spread a positive message.

2. Or ignore it and pretend it never touched your heart.

The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and
which -- To burn .







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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

MATTHEW

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But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:44-48 NIV



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Monday, August 16, 2010

MISSING CHAIR

This Monday  my  chair  cannot  be  found

It  was  found  during  second  shift.  No  organization  at  NORTHWESTERN  HEALTH  CARE  CENTER.

MICHIGAN FAN

YES  I  am a  Migan  fan.  I  know  I  live  in  Ohio,but  it  is  all  about  the  colors  that  I  look  the  best  in.  GO  BLUE

Saturday, August 14, 2010

graceland

that  is  what  I  am  listening  to  at  this  time.

Living  at  a  skilled  facility  is  run  by  state  rules.

Too  many  hoyer  lifts

I  am  one  with  my  contracted  legs.

I  wish  to  investigate  skilled  facility accross  this  and  this  country

Friday, August 13, 2010

A RESUME

Laurie  Elise  Garvin
570  North  Rocky  River  Drive
Berea,Ohio 44017

(440) 552-9662

E-mail Northwesternviews@gmail.com

SUMMARY

I am a motivated, high-energy, computer literate professional with diverse experience and a strong administrative track record. I am interested in pursuing employment where I can demonstrate my communication skills, creativity as well as my ability to multi task.

EDUCATION

2010 Cuyahoga Community College



1991 Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH

Masters of Music in Choral Music Education



1988 Ohio University Athens, OH

Bachelor of Music Education

Tri C journalism



Starting in the fall 2010 semester

EXPERIENCE

2003 – 2004 St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Toledo, OH

Director of Christian Education

• Coordinator of all communications that supported the education program.





1992 – 2002 Washington Local Schools Toledo, OH

Educator

• Able to communicate and interact effectively with students parents faculty and community.

• Communicatio director for all music events



1992 Toledo Public Schools Toledo, OH





Educator

• Taught Choral Music & General Music Classes



1990 – 1991 Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH

Administrative Intern

• Assist in planning and execution of Junior audition days for high school students.

• Participate in and conducted student recruitment programs, both on and off campus

• Engage in research and recruitment of minorities into schools of music.



Reference: Available Upon Request

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

RIP

Shauna  Gardners  life  ended  tragically  yesterday.Her  soon  to  be  exhusband  showed  police  where  her  body  laid.  She  was  a  member  of  SHHS  class  of  83.

Monday, August 9, 2010

Monday August 9 wound doc and STRS

Today  I  am  going  to  the  wound  doctor.  I  have  been  told  by  many  nurses that  this  wound  is  healed  what  is  he  thinking?  He  seems  to  go  by  what  his  nurses  tell  him. 

So  many  of  the  nurses  aids  call me  by  my  last  name  and  I  constantly  ask  to  address  me  by  my  first,  It  happpened  again  and  the  roomate  asked  why  they  have  to  go  through  this  and  I  thought  untill  they  get  it  right.

All  public  pensions  have  been  under  investigation  by  all  Ohio  newspapers  including  STRS.  I  have  heard  that  story  in  the  past  and  I  did  not  think  it  could  be  true.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

SWEETHEART

BO   or  Kent  now  always  stops  by  when  he  drives  from  DC  to  Lansing. We  met  through Match.com  a  few  years  ago  when  both fathers  were  living  and  his  mother  as  well.

I  was  living  in  Toledo.   Te  first  met face to  face  was  at  an Aplebees resturaunt.  I  also  had  ticket  to  a  broadway  show.   

I  have saved  every  email  exchange  after  speaking  with  him  a  few  times;  he   is  a  special  man  and  we  ended  every  conversation  in  prayer.

His  journey  led  him  to  become  a  minister  as  well  as  an  educator.  He  lost  the  teaching  position  because  he  was  accused    of  sharing  the  BIBLE  in  the  classroom.


I  will  write  more  soon.

Illiterate

So  many  kids  now  are  Bible  illiterate. 

We  must  teach  everyone  to bend  and  submit  to  His  will.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Another reason

Another  reason  why  I  am  not  comfortable  is  due  to  the  hurry  up  and  wait  mentality  as  well  as  one  is  always  asking  people  to  go  to  the  bathroom.  I  understand  that  with  those  who  are  elderly.

Monday, August 2, 2010

CONSITANCY

Ever  since  I  was  diagnosed  with  MS  I  was  told  to  be  consistant  with  everything.  It  is  hard  now  living  at  the  Northwestern  Healthcare  Center.   It  is  not  working.  I  keep   on  trying.

My  friends  have  remained  consistant  along  with  my  faith,beliefs  and  memberships  such  as  Ohio  Education    Association. 

Since  I  have  been  reesearching  places  to  live  in  the  Toledo  area  it  has  been  a  challenge.  I  even  called  Dr  Milller .  It  looks  like  I  will  have  to  ask  for  a  Doctors  referal.

It  has  ben  three  years.

Saturday, July 31, 2010

SATURDAY AGAIN

I  had  shrimp  and  angel  hair  pasta again  yesterday.  Mama  Thortan  and  her  son  Dr  Darrin  Thortan  drove  down  and  brought  it to  me.  Ardi  Endrie also  stopped  by.

No  protein  or  Raisin  Bran  again.

Yesterday  I  also  FB  Rudy  who  is  now  an  independent  and  married.  We had  a  conversation  about  the  downfall  of  Detroit.  I  would  also  compare  it  to  Cleveland.

SMALL TRESURES

Small treasures
 I REMEMBER THE GIFTS FRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS WELL AS MY 30 AND 40 BIRTHDAY, now I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE HUGE EFFORT OF EVERYONE TRAVELING TO BEREA LAST WEEK. TO BRING ME DINNER AND CHEESECAKE.

SO  WHAT  IF  SHE  DOES  NOT  RECALL  A  GIFT  FROM  LOMOND  YEARS .  IT  WAS  THE  BEST  OF  TIMES.  I PRAY  THAT  WHEN  I  GO  TO  MY  FINAL  REST  THAT  IT  WILL BE  A  CEBRATION.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

President on The View

Why  should  a  sitting  president  should  not  be  a  guest  on  a tv  talk  show  The  View.
 It  is  a  show  that  I  view,  except  I  will not  today  due  to  a  dentist  appointment.

If  something  were  to  happen  that  would  affect  national  security  it  will  be  there  for  all  forever  viewed  as  a  soud  bite  forever.  However  it  was  filmed.

Obama  actions  seems  like  he  is  in  campaign  mode  still.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

PLEASE WRITE or READ THIS BLOG

Hello Nancy

How is life now for and your hubby?



I was just talking with someone about how email adresses never change and I thought of you and that is done often when ever I hear Wisconsin.

At this time I reside in a nursing home in Berea,OH. My legs are now contracted so my vehical of choice is my electric wheelchair.

I am  sending  more  mail  in  honor  of  my  Father.

I am studying Journalism at TRI C. I will not let my brain go to mush.

If you care to write please send it to 570 North Rocky River Dr Berea,OH 44017.

Have a great summer.





Peace





Laurie Elise Garvin

4404429662

PTLA

CHEESE CAKE FACTORY on Weds

I  just  read  my  facebook  posting  and  Amy,Jen, Todd  and  the  kids  will  come  tommorrow.  I  cannot  wait  to  see  them  all.   It  would  have  been  nice  to  go  out  to  eat  but  they  offered  to  come  here.

ADA ANNIVERSARY

Twenty  years  now  since  the  ADA  was  passed.  Now  the   work  must  contine  to  show  that  people  with  physical  challenges  will  be  taken  even  more  seriously.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

AGE APPROPRIATE

EVALYN  Rose  is  ONE  YEAR  OLD TODAY.  My mother  is  CA  with  her  however  she  will  not  pay  attention  to  her.  How  age  appropriate  is  she.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

SHERROD

After   being  forced  to  resign   and  then  being offered  a  new  position  after  they  realized  thier  mistake  I  am  pleased  that  she  is  taking  her  time  choosing  that  new  position.   Black  or  white  this  situation  should  not  be  tolerated  by  any  person.  I  also  know  that  this  is   not  my  story  but  this  has  been  the  lead  story  since  it  it  happened.

Monday, July 19, 2010

EVALYN will ne One year old TOMORROW

She  is  growing  up  quicly  and  I  have  yet  to  meet  her.
At  least  I  am  recieving  pictures again.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

17 MAY reTHE REST OF OUR LIVES

BO stopped  by  on his way  back to  DC.
We  now have  something that  we  will have to deal  with  for the  rest  of our  lives  on  this  earth.  My  self  living  with  MS  and  BO  with  a  missing  front  tooth.

Friday, July 16, 2010

DINNER

The  kitchen  servers  me  open  face  grilled  cheese  often  since  I  fo  not  eat  beef  or  pork.  I  now  am  tired  of  it.  I  could  and  will  not  eat  it  any  more  and  I  may  screeam  if  she  says  that  I  have  lost  weight,

Also  one  of  my  doc  say  that  I  should  get  up  for  an  hour  each  shif  wich  is  impossible.  Such  is  my  life  right  now.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

ON THE WAY BACK FROM THE COLE INSTITUTE

The  driver  on  the  return  trip  has  performed  in  musicals  and  it  was  a  delight  sharing  a  ride  with  her,

EYE DOCTOR

Today  I  had  a  neuro  opthomogy  appointment  and  still  no   glassess.  PTL

DENTIST

Not  all  dentist  can  accodate  people  in  wheel  chairs.  I  am  going  to  a  clinic  that  can  foday.   I  am  not  using  medicaid since  medicaid  once  a  year  and  that  is  how  our  govenor  balance  the  budget.

Now  I  constantly  use  mouthwash  to  get  the   food  off  my  teeth  and  brushing  first  meal  in  the  AM

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Many  parts   of  the  MS  STORY

  There  are  four  approved  RX  and  many  people  call  it  ABC drugs. 

I  was  on  BETASERON  when  it  was  first  approved  by  the 
Amy and Aurelia caught up with me on Facebook.
Aurrelia is now a producer on NBC and I dot the journalism bug from her again.
Amy and I worked together on different shows when living in the Toledo area.
Of course this blog is suppose to be my story dealing with MS but it shoulg also be about my friends who listen and support support me listening to me

Thursday, July 8, 2010

THE FINALE

All day to day we have heard about LeBron, I am tired of the story.

I would write much more except it too hot for me and if you know anything about MS.....HEAT IS NOT OUR FRIEND

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

No INDdapendapendance

Yes, I know we just celebrated our indepapence day. However, living at a skilled nursing facility with very few friends around ,using my daytimes on hold calling the library.
The campaign will keep me busy untill Nov. on thier phone. Busy on the phone.
BTW I also used my miututes calling thier field office.
What tires me is how this place does not have many activities that will excite your mind. BINGO or JINGO.

I met some nurses who I consider friends. This one particular nurse knows about the blog due to the fact I mentioned it on FACEBOOK.

I need to find a place with more culture. Cleveland area is not the same.

DEAR ALBERTA

Alberta Hornsby ... I have know her since I wasa child.
My mother is now her power of attorney.

My knickname for her is my grandmothers best friend.

She used to live next door to my grandmother Rhea Bell Cobb.

When my grama went to the Lord, she sood next to me and stated Ill be your grandmother now.

The two over seas trips that I took she always was writing me a check.

I tried to start writing and researching about her now. A small bit of dimentia has set in.
Every time is speak to her ,she always ask about the weather and if I had seen my Mom.
I shall write more about her later.

VOTE IN NOVEMBER FOR OHIO

THE TEAM
GOV TED STRICKLAND who passed education reforms that made the system constitutional,
MATT PATTEN State Representative

State Auditor Dave Pepper

LT Govenor Lee Fisher

STRONG CAMPAIGN

Today there was another visit from another part of the campiign with a list of about 600 vames and a cell phone...now I should start calling and not posting.

Monday, July 5, 2010

BP

Exery amount of airtime BP has purchased it should be matched and given to the many businesses that have lost thier livihood

Sunday, July 4, 2010

A little bit of everything

Last night I had a visitor. He now lives in DC but he also has a house in Langsing. We talk about everything. He does not trust the Obama white house....to libral.

I am not sure about his choice for the supreme court.

I am supporting Lee Fisher for senate.

The oil clean up is taking too long and I no longer trust BP but they have many subconteactor......Oh, that is right, I no longer drive.

LATE NIGHT VISIT

My friend BO stopped by on his way up to Lansing. He is a jewel.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

MY BLOG

My name is Laurie Elise Garvin and I believe in Jesus. I have MS and now drive a wheelchair.I am a proud alum of Shaker Hts High School,Ohio U as well as Bowling Green State University . a membember of Aldersgate United Methodist Church as well as Phi Sigma Sigma.

I am a musician who used to play the piano quite well. I am a vocalist who sang in Operas ,musicals and church choirs.

My parents had a house on Biltmore in Cleveland; However, I am so thankful that we moved 6 blocks.

The joke is I asked for a piano but the house on Biltmore was not the right size. I did not know about how schools were rated when I was a kid.



My wish now is to become a Journalist.