Friday, March 27th, 2009
Today was twin day at Little D’s school. I went to the store and bought two cute shirts for Little D and her friend to wear. They had do much fun with wearing matching clothes.
Big C
Twin Day
Friday, March 27th, 2009
Today was twin day at Little D’s school. I went to the store and bought two cute shirts for Little D and her friend to wear. They had do much fun with wearing matching clothes.
Big C
Beth
Monday, March 23rd, 2009 Kalamazoo Gazette
Franklin, Mrs. Beth Ann
of Holland formerly of Kalamazoo passed away Sunday morning, March 22nd, 2009 in Holland, MI. Beth was born in Kalamazoo, MI. February 3rd, 1973, the daughter of Tommie and Dorothy Ann (lles) Sharp. She was a beautiful and devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her children, watching them grow and play together. On June 2nd, 2000, she married Jeremy Tyler Franklin, who survives. Together they gave birth to three wonderful children, Jeremiah Thaddeus Franklin who is 7, Michell Aaron Franklin who is 5, and Samantha Faye-Ann Franklin who is 3. She is also survived by four brothers John, Robert, Paul and Joe Sharp. Beth was preceded in death by her father. A funeral service in her memory will be held at the funeral home at 11 o'clock Tuesday, March 24th, 2009, with
a visitation beginning 1 hour prior. Interment at Riverside cemetery. Beth will be missed by all who new her, and is sent to heaven with a million kisses by Sam I am. Contributions in her memory may be made toward the childrens college fund.
Joldersma & Klein
917 S. Burdick
269-343-2628
Songs played at the funeral were "Be E Glad", "Baby, I'm Amazed by You" Lone Star and "The Best of Times" Stix. The gravesite service was at Riverside Cemetery on Gull Rd. , Kalamazoo, MI. Luncheon after the funeral was at the (V.F.W) Veterans of Foreign Wars 8845 S Sprinkle Rd, Portage, MI.
The funeral was officiated gracefully by Chaplain David Blauw. Blauw is the Chaplain at Holland Hospital and was with our family during the entire journey. He did a fantastic job officiating the service. He said many things that hit home for me. The kids did a Great job during the service. Sam wanted to dance with her cousin Zach, Jeremiah sat on Papa John's lap, and Mitchell sat on the couch between Zach and Grandma Stone. Beth's brother Joe gave an outstanding Eulogy. After Joe's eulogy the chaplain opened the floor for anyone whom wanted to speak. Many friends and family stood and professed their love to Beth. I felt an urge to stand and talk about Beth's free spirit and one of her favorite memories of having a flour fight while making Christmas Cookies with Zach and I at my home in Jenison, MI a few years ago. After the funeral we followed Beth and family to the gravesite. I held Samantha during the gravesite service and she repeated to me how she wanted her mommy really, really, really bad. It broke my heart to hear. We celebrated Beth with family and friends with a luncheon at the VFW hall. I printed out pictures of Beth for family and friends to take. It felt good to have family around after such a hard week and funeral. The picture attached is the sister bouquet from the funeral
Beth I promise to be there for Jeremy and the kids.
Beth Update
It was a long hard journey but the suffering ended Sunday. Beth is now celebrating in heaven with all mighty God.
Obituary
Beth Ann Franklin born Feb. 3rd, 1973 Kalamazoo, MI passed Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 in Holland, MI.
She was a beautiful young woman,wife, mother, sister, and friend she is survived by her husband Jeremy Franklin and three children Jeremiah Franklin 7 years old, Mitchell Franklin 5 years old, Samantha Franklin 3 years old, her mother Dorothy Ann Sharp, and her four brothers John, Robert, Paul, and Joe. She has been sent to heaven with a million kisses by Sam I Am.
Viewing: Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 at 10:00am
Funeral: Proceeding viewing at
Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home Inc
917 S Burdick St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 343-2628
Cemetery
Riverside Cemetery
1015 Gull Road
Kalamazoo, MI
Thursday, March 19th, 2009
I sit here tonight looking through years of pictures trying to pick out special photos of Beth for her funeral and she lies in the hospital struggling to die. Her body so young but her brain so damaged. I can't believe it is true. How does this happen to a beautiful young women, mother, friend, daughter, sister, and wife? Why does god want her now? It has been approximately 2 days and 7 hours since Beth was removed from life support. The doctors stopped giving her food and water and say they are keeping her comfortable while she passes.
Tuesday, was one of the hardest days of my life. I had to watch my niece and nephews say goodbye to their mom. My baby niece (Samantha) just wanted to lie on her and give her hugs and kisses. She missed her so much over the last few days and has told me over and over that she just wants to go to the hospital and give her mom a "million kisses". At three years old she doesn't understand what is happening. My 5 year old nephew (Mitchell) has a hundred questions. He wants to know what the monitors are for, what the red spot is on the sheets, and what the feeding tubes are... etc. My brother did an excellent job on keeping his explanations of things simple such as: the monitor is just a computer and NOT a device to check her heart rate and blood pressure.... or....The red spot on the sheets is spilled medicine and NOT blood from mommy's IV. Mitchell didn't want to leave the hospital and did a lot of crying. My seven year old nephew (Jeremiah) pretended nothing was happening to mommy. He was afraid to go into the room. He would only peek in on her. He wanted to leave the hospital as soon as he got there. He wanted to go get ice cream or basically do anything that had nothing to do with seeing mommy unconscious in her hospital bed. Jeremiah was getting really anxious so I thought it would be best to get him moving. We decided to go elevator hopping. We went from hospital floor to hospital floor being spies and detectives. It seems crazy to run around the hospital having fun while Beth is suffering but it isn't and wasn't. I am so happy that I could be there to help my niece and nephews process all this stuff the best way they knew how. I am glad I could be there to help Jeremiah play spies, to help Sammy pick out a flower to put on mommy's tummy, to support my brother while he explains all of Mitchell's questions. I think Jeremiah explained our emotions best when he said, "I am sad on the inside but happy on the outside".
My brother feels like part of him has died. He doesn't know if he can ever love again. He is scared, confused, and overwhelmed and wants to be at Beth's bedside but also wants to be with the children to help them grieve. He aches for both his wife and his children. Both him and I never EVER thought the day would EVER come that we would pray for her to go to the lord. We want the suffering to end. Everyone is exhausted. I am exhausted so I can't imagine how my brother feels. My heart aches to hear him beg God to take her. It hurts to hear Beth struggle to breath. Why? Does he have something big in heaven for her to do?
Beth we love you dearly. You are so gently and so kind. I regret the day you leave us! March will never be the same again.
There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go.
~Author Unknown
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Saturday, March 14th, 2009
Some of you know that my maiden name is Franklin. The Franklin family is in crisis mode right now. I wanted to let you know that I will be out of town for a week or more. My brothers wife (Beth) had an asthma attack on Thursday March 12th at 1:00am and then went into cardiac arrest. She was without oxygen for many minutes. My brother gave her CPR until the paramedics arrived. Currently, she is in the hospital fighting for her life.
Information from different websites: When a patients blood circulation prevents delivery of oxygen to any parts of the body. Cerebral hypoxia, or lack of oxygen supply to the brain, causes victims to lose consciousness and to stop normal breathing, although agonal breathing may still occur. Brain injury is likely if cardiac arrest is untreated for more than 5 minutes.
Beth has been unconscious for almost 48 hours. At first the doctors didn't have much hope that she would survive and if she did she would have severe brain damage. On a positive note she made some improvements today. Her lungs now have about 97% oxygen and she can breath on her own but it takes too much energy so the doctors have her sedated so she can rest. Docs also stated she was able to respond to movement in her lower extremities. We wont know much until she wakes up. Once she wakes up the doctors will administer tests. My brother has been at the hospital the entire time holding her, kissing her, and telling her how much he loves her. I think he is only getting 15 minutes of sleep at a time. Beth is a stay at home mother of three young children. They have a boy (7 years old), another boy (5 years old), and a girl (3 years old). My brother typically works 50-60 hours a week to support them. His boss told him not to worry about the job right now. I am trying to help my brother the best I can. I am staying with the kids at his house in order to provide some stability. Both families are offering wonderful support to me and my brother's family. I wish I could be at the hospital with my brother but at this time I feel God wants me with the kids and helping with the house.
Prayer Request:
- Pray for my brothers wife(Beth) that soon she will know Gods calling. We need her here and are hopeful this is gods will that she stay with us. If not pray for the loving lord to embrace her fully.
- Pray that the family remains patience and listens to what the lord would like us to do.
-Pray that the Franklin Family can remain supportive and healthy during this crisis.
-Pray that my brother will keep GOD close to his heart and NOT push him away or be angry with him.
- Pray that the children will feel at ease even though they are away from mom and dad right now.
- Pray that god will give our family the proper words and patients.
- Pray that God looks over these children and keeps them safe.
I am asking for no calls unless it is an emergency. I have many family members calling me at this time and I am struggling trying to keep them all informed. I will do my best to send updates on Beth's status via email, facebook, and my blog. Feel free to leave a message on those forms of media at anytime.
Beth is at :
Holland Hospital
602 Michigan Ave.
Holland MI 49423
616) 392-5141
info@hollandhospital.org
Big C
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March 2009 Activities
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
We had lots of friends over today to swim in our pool for a pool party.
Friday, March 6th, 2009
Little C went to bowling in Mason for her best friends birthday party. After bowling they had pizza for dinner.
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
Today Little C got the milk out of the refrigerator to make her self a glass of chocolate milk. I asked her to put the lid back on the milk and put the milk back in the frig. Later, when I looked in the frig I noticed a Dixie cup on the top of the milk. Apparently, she could not find the lid so she used a Dixie cup as the top. What a cutie.
March 2009
Big D attended the National Main Street Conference in Chicago this week. He was going to be gone for a few days so he purchased four special boxes, three of these boxes for us girls and one for him self. In the boxes were gifts and crafts for us to do while daddy was gone, each night we opened a box to count down the days until dad came home. We collected special papers/crafts to put inside daddy’s box so he could review them when he got home.
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Sunday, March 1st,2009
Lainie hosted a 1pm - 6pm crop today. I invited Little D to join me and purchased her a mini scrapbook and she sat for the entire time working on her first Scrapbook. I am soooo happy she will be able to scrap with me.
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We had lots of friends over today to swim in our pool for a pool party.
Friday, March 6th, 2009
Little C went to bowling in Mason for her best friends birthday party. After bowling they had pizza for dinner.
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
Today Little C got the milk out of the refrigerator to make her self a glass of chocolate milk. I asked her to put the lid back on the milk and put the milk back in the frig. Later, when I looked in the frig I noticed a Dixie cup on the top of the milk. Apparently, she could not find the lid so she used a Dixie cup as the top. What a cutie.
March 2009
Big D attended the National Main Street Conference in Chicago this week. He was going to be gone for a few days so he purchased four special boxes, three of these boxes for us girls and one for him self. In the boxes were gifts and crafts for us to do while daddy was gone, each night we opened a box to count down the days until dad came home. We collected special papers/crafts to put inside daddy’s box so he could review them when he got home.
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Sunday, March 1st,2009
Lainie hosted a 1pm - 6pm crop today. I invited Little D to join me and purchased her a mini scrapbook and she sat for the entire time working on her first Scrapbook. I am soooo happy she will be able to scrap with me.
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February 2009 Activities
February 2009 Journal
Little D girl scout Daisy troop 514
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Girl Scout Cookie order has been place and will arrive soon. Little D received her tunic and first badge for learning the girl scout promise.
My first Scrubbie and Crochet Project
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
New Creations meets the last Thursday’s of the month from 6-9pm at Trinity Church. It is lead to serve people with handmade craft projects. This month we were instructed on how to crochet a pot holder for the women at Angel House in Dearborn. I used to crochet as a teenager. Grandma taught me the basics back in the day but I needed a refresher. My generous Grandma currently crochets scrubbies (pan scrubbers) for me on request. I asked her if she would write down the instructions and send them to me so I could learn how to make them too. Since Grandma lives far away I needed to find someone in the area to show me the basics again. A few days after receiving the instructions and supplies from Grandma I received an email about learning how to crochet with the New Creations group. (GOD works in GREAT ways). Luckily it didn’t take me long to catch on just like riding a bike you never really forget. I started a pot holder for Angel house at the meeting and then my dear friend helped me figure out how to start the scrubbie. I finished the scrubbie at home and I am now inspired to do a scarf. I gave my first scarf to baby Sam because I finished it at her house.
Jumpin Jaks
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Big C and I went to Jumpin Jaks in Lansing today with Hannah, Atiya, Audra, and Emily. Hannah's mom was able to join us. It was fun as always.
Little D Monday Mentors
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Little D has a wonderful opportunity to participate in an after school reading program. The goal is for the student teachers to work directly with the children in subjects such as reading, letter recognition, writing, hearing and recording sounds, manipulating numbers, comparing numbers, and geometrical shapes. Thanks to Ms. Czaja, Ms. Dahlin, and Ms. Hopper.
Bergeon 40th Birthday Party
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
Big D and the girls went to the Bergeon's 40th birthday party in Mason today.
Euchre Tournament
Saturday, February 21st, 2009
I attended a Euchre tournament with my neighbor in Dewitt. I had a good time but didn't win the jackpot. darn it.
Date Night
Friday, February 20th, 2009
Big D and I had a date night tonight. We had dinner at Max n Erma's in East Lansing and then went to NCG Cinema's to view Mall Cop.
In Columbia Pictures' comedy Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Kevin James stars as the title character, a single, suburban dad, trying to make ends meet as a security officer at a New Jersey mall. It's a job he takes very seriously, though no one else does. When Santa's helpers at the mall stage a coup, shutting down the megaplex and taking hostages (Paul's daughter and sweetheart among them), Jersey's most formidable mall cop will have to become a real cop to save the day. Mall Cop Myspace
We love Blart. I recommend this movie.
Thanks to our friends that watch the girls so my hubby and I could have couple time.
Friday, February 20th, 2009
Downtowns as Economic Clusters
By Dace Koenigsknecht
Economic Restructuring Specialist
Michigan Main Street Center
Michigan State Housing Development Authority
My wonderful husband wrote this article. Nice job!!! Babe.
Michigan Main Street: Downtowns as Economic Clusters
Twistar’s and Play Date
Monday, February 16th, 2009
Little D didn't not have school today so we went to Twistar's with Atiya, Audra, Riley, and Savanna. After twistar's we had lunch at Subway. Then we went home and had Little D's school friend Brooklyn over to play. What a fun and busy day.
Valentines Day
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
Little D opened all her V-day cards that she received from school. We had a wonderful evening.
Valentines Day Pictures
Chuck E Cheese
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
We went to Chuck E. Cheese with our cousins today to celebrate Little C and Little J birthday. We had pizza for dinner and played a billion video games. I tried dance, dance revolution. I didn't realize it was so aerobic. Little C received many wonderful gifts such as: books, princess balloon, and clothes. The girls also received V-day Cards from Aunt J.
Chuck E Cheese Pictures
Little D’s Spring school pictures
Thursday, February 12th, 2009
Little D had her life touch spring portrait taken today. I dressed her in blue because little C and Z had their pics taken early this year in blue. Now all the 8x10's on the wall with coordinate beautifully.
Little D's School Valentine's Day Party
Friday, February 13th, 2009
Little D enjoyed her school party. They did many activities such as heart chart, frosting sugar cookies, and making a love bug. For lunch they had pizza and snacks. Daddy and I purchased two carnation from the school to be given to her during the party. Little D's friend Stacy didn't receive a carnation so my wonderful and thoughtful daughter gave her one of hers.
V-day Party Pictures
Little C’s 4 year well baby checkup
Friday, February 6th, 2009
Little D girl scout Daisy troop 514
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Girl Scout Cookie order has been place and will arrive soon. Little D received her tunic and first badge for learning the girl scout promise.
My first Scrubbie and Crochet Project
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
New Creations meets the last Thursday’s of the month from 6-9pm at Trinity Church. It is lead to serve people with handmade craft projects. This month we were instructed on how to crochet a pot holder for the women at Angel House in Dearborn. I used to crochet as a teenager. Grandma taught me the basics back in the day but I needed a refresher. My generous Grandma currently crochets scrubbies (pan scrubbers) for me on request. I asked her if she would write down the instructions and send them to me so I could learn how to make them too. Since Grandma lives far away I needed to find someone in the area to show me the basics again. A few days after receiving the instructions and supplies from Grandma I received an email about learning how to crochet with the New Creations group. (GOD works in GREAT ways). Luckily it didn’t take me long to catch on just like riding a bike you never really forget. I started a pot holder for Angel house at the meeting and then my dear friend helped me figure out how to start the scrubbie. I finished the scrubbie at home and I am now inspired to do a scarf. I gave my first scarf to baby Sam because I finished it at her house.
Jumpin Jaks
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Big C and I went to Jumpin Jaks in Lansing today with Hannah, Atiya, Audra, and Emily. Hannah's mom was able to join us. It was fun as always.
Little D Monday Mentors
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Little D has a wonderful opportunity to participate in an after school reading program. The goal is for the student teachers to work directly with the children in subjects such as reading, letter recognition, writing, hearing and recording sounds, manipulating numbers, comparing numbers, and geometrical shapes. Thanks to Ms. Czaja, Ms. Dahlin, and Ms. Hopper.
Bergeon 40th Birthday Party
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
Big D and the girls went to the Bergeon's 40th birthday party in Mason today.
Euchre Tournament
Saturday, February 21st, 2009
I attended a Euchre tournament with my neighbor in Dewitt. I had a good time but didn't win the jackpot. darn it.
Date Night
Friday, February 20th, 2009
Big D and I had a date night tonight. We had dinner at Max n Erma's in East Lansing and then went to NCG Cinema's to view Mall Cop.
In Columbia Pictures' comedy Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Kevin James stars as the title character, a single, suburban dad, trying to make ends meet as a security officer at a New Jersey mall. It's a job he takes very seriously, though no one else does. When Santa's helpers at the mall stage a coup, shutting down the megaplex and taking hostages (Paul's daughter and sweetheart among them), Jersey's most formidable mall cop will have to become a real cop to save the day. Mall Cop Myspace
We love Blart. I recommend this movie.
Thanks to our friends that watch the girls so my hubby and I could have couple time.
Friday, February 20th, 2009
Downtowns as Economic Clusters
By Dace Koenigsknecht
Economic Restructuring Specialist
Michigan Main Street Center
Michigan State Housing Development Authority
My wonderful husband wrote this article. Nice job!!! Babe.
Michigan Main Street: Downtowns as Economic Clusters
Twistar’s and Play Date
Monday, February 16th, 2009
Little D didn't not have school today so we went to Twistar's with Atiya, Audra, Riley, and Savanna. After twistar's we had lunch at Subway. Then we went home and had Little D's school friend Brooklyn over to play. What a fun and busy day.
Valentines Day
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
Little D opened all her V-day cards that she received from school. We had a wonderful evening.
Valentines Day Pictures
Chuck E Cheese
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
We went to Chuck E. Cheese with our cousins today to celebrate Little C and Little J birthday. We had pizza for dinner and played a billion video games. I tried dance, dance revolution. I didn't realize it was so aerobic. Little C received many wonderful gifts such as: books, princess balloon, and clothes. The girls also received V-day Cards from Aunt J.
Chuck E Cheese Pictures
Little D’s Spring school pictures
Thursday, February 12th, 2009
Little D had her life touch spring portrait taken today. I dressed her in blue because little C and Z had their pics taken early this year in blue. Now all the 8x10's on the wall with coordinate beautifully.
Little D's School Valentine's Day Party
Friday, February 13th, 2009
Little D enjoyed her school party. They did many activities such as heart chart, frosting sugar cookies, and making a love bug. For lunch they had pizza and snacks. Daddy and I purchased two carnation from the school to be given to her during the party. Little D's friend Stacy didn't receive a carnation so my wonderful and thoughtful daughter gave her one of hers.
V-day Party Pictures
Little C’s 4 year well baby checkup
Friday, February 6th, 2009
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