| FROM WHENCE THEY CAME in memory of my grandparents Harry and Blanche Whitman Burrell Grandma was the one, I looked up to. She gave me acceptance and love. I always had her I could run to. And, of her, I thought so much of. Grandpa was full of smiles and laughing And always had something to say. They, together, so many memories bring. It was a sad day when he passed away. As a child I couldn't wait to see them. I'd often sit in the window in anticipation of that old gold car coming to my home again. A little girl quivering with expectation. My grandma was stubborn and aloof to some but inside her was a heart of gold. Grandpa was friendly and always had gum. I never thought of them as growing old. As a child I often took them for granted Never thinking of the time passing away. I see my daughter in the garden she planted and I remember, myself, that way. My son, my grandfather truly adored. One daughter carries Grandma's name. Today, the history I try to record Of the people from whence they came. Simple hardworking farmers they were and extraordinary grandparents, you see. These particular people to which I refer Will always be cherished and loved by me. Grandma Blanche Burrell turns 90 this year! Grandpa Harry Burrell passed away in 1990. |
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| Grandma Blanche, outside her home. |
| Her "flower garden" in her yard. It's even prettier when you see it in person. |
| This page is just for me. I'm Desiree! I was born in Pekin, about 30 yrs. ago. I met Mike in '95 and married him in '96. We have a total of 2 children together and 6 total. Creig, Jenna, Cassie, Michael Michelle and Danielle. I enjoy researching my ancestors, playing bingo, going to church, writing poems, watching thunderstorms storm chasing- and rainy nights. We have 6 cockatiels, Cuddles, Cinna-Minnie, Sunshine, Cloudy, Stormy and Bright Eyes. |
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| "In Memory of STORMY" |
| 5 May 1995 - 1 Aug 2000 |
| Left - Stormy, Right - La' Peu, May 1996 |
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| Creig 13 1/2, Jenna 9, Cassandra 81/2, Michael Jr. 71/2, Michelle 5, Danielle 3 Summer (June) 2001 |
| Michelle, Danielle, Cassie and Cuddles, 2000 |
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| Michael Jr. @ 7 1/2 years |
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| MY LITTLE MAN "In Memory of Stormy" 1995-2000 Lost and abandoned as if nobody cared. Wet and left for dead, lots of love not yet shared. Eyes not yet opened you fit into my hand. Can I be your mother- and you my little man? You fit into the family right from the very start. And anyone could plainly see you competely stole my heart. I held you and I fed you and made your bed so warm. I came to be a mother to- my little man from the storm. You've become like a child to me throughout the past five years. I don't want to let you go or shed these many tears. It is now time to say goodbye the best way that I can. I will always be your mother... Goodbye, my little man. To Aunt Rosie Burrell Lambert From Desiree Burrell Rodcay September 18, 2000 |
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| Michelle's first year of preschool. She's in a purple dress, in the front row. <----Sitting next to her is her "boyfriend" Michael. They would call them "M&M" cause they never were apart while at school. |
| Below is Creig with his football team, "The Jets". --2000-2001-- Creig is #25 |
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| Danielle Marie @ 31/2 years (5/2002) |
| Michelle Anne @ 5 years (10/2001) |
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| Creig, 1999 |
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| Cassie Lynn @ 9 years (10/2001) |
| Creig Leigh @ 13 1/2 years (9/2001) |
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