Happy Birthday, Brian!

 Dear Hearts,

October 11th is the birthday of Brian Cusick: son of Budd and June; brother of Katherine, Linda, Debra and Bitsy; brother-in-law; uncle, cousin and friend to many more. Everyone calls him Budd.

Budd is the owner of Budd Autobody, the shop his dad opened in 1946 in Hammond, Indiana. He has ushered the shop into the 21st century beautifully and developed a state-of-the-art facility. It's a lot different from when he, at age five, began working with his dad, separating screws, washers and nuts into boxes. He was 10 when he painted his first car for a neighbor. He has truly made a name for himself as an honest and reputable business man in the Calumet Region.

While his business has an up-to-date and relevant Facebook page, Brian has eluded me in my hunt for a photograph of him. So I've included here pictures of the shop. It is one of the best-looking auto shops I've ever seen! (Let this be a lesson to the rest of you, if you don't send me updated info and photos, I must depend on the internet's resources.)

Happy Birthday Brian, and may you have 59 more healthy ones by the Aunt Joannie Sullivan Law of Longevity Aspiration of 2008.

God bless us and save us and keep us from harm.

Love,
Patty

Happy Birthday, Aunt Darlene!

Dear Hearts,

Aunt Darlene celebrates the birth
of her 50th grandchild.

October 10th is the birthday of our beloved Sullivan matriarch, mother, mother-in-law, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother--Darlene Shajin Silva Sullivan: Wife of Uncle Bob; mother (and mother-in-law) of John, Jim and Erin, Bobby and Nicole, Paul and Stephanie, Mike and Shelly, Tim and Maureen, Sister John Mary, Margaret and Paul Lewis, Ella and Phillip Herrington, Peter and Melody; aunt of the nine children of Big Sully and many more on the Silva side; grandmother of 50 Sullivans, Lewises and Herringtons; great grandmother to at least seven with more on the way, and friend and mentor to so many more.

Aunt Darlene is strong and loving, faithful and smart and funny! She is the beating heart of the family, an engine of love and courage. Living proof of this is the love and devotion shown by her nine living children. Whether they live far or near--Vancouver, British Columbia or right next door--each one and their families are in almost constant contact with Aunt Darlene, seeking her advice, discussing the world's challenges or laughing about the various antics of the clan.

Happy birthday, Aunt Darlene, and may you have 39 more healthy ones, by the Aunt Joannie Sullivan Law of Longevity Aspiration of 2008.

God bless us and save us and keep us from harm.

Love,
Patty

Happy Birthday, Kameron!

Dear Hearts,

October 6th is the birthday of Kameron Hanjani: son of Ali and Julie; brother of Shyhla and Leila; husband of Maggie; father of Francesca and Inez; in-law, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend to many more.

Kam works as a project designer at Enclos, a specialty contractor that builds high performance curtainwall and facade systems. In his personal life, he enjoys every moment with his beautiful family, hiking, travelling, playing and visiting family.

 

To spend time with Kameron is relaxing and enjoyable, as he can and will engage in virtually any topic thrown out--sports, engineering, child rearing, music, travel, food, etc. In my opinion, this is a sign of great intelligence and compassion. He is a serious Vikings football fan, a life-long fisherman and has tried his hand as a home brewer.

Happy Birthday, Kam, and may you have 84 more healthy ones, by the Aunt Joannie Sullivan Law of Longevity Aspiration of 2008.

God bless us and save us and keep us from harm.

Love,
Patty

Happy Birthday, James!

Dear Hearts,

October 5the is the birthday of James Dominic Sullivan: son of Peter and Melody; brother of Annie, John, Matthew, Benjamin, Mikey and Bo; cousin and beloved new friend to so many. James is Aunt Darlene's 50th grandchild!

This little guy has clearly enjoyed his first two trips around the sun--in the arms of his parents and loved ones, as well as running around having a great time with his brothers and sister.

So, happy birthday, James Dominic, and may you have 123 more healthy ones. by the Aunt Joannie Sullivan Law of Longevity Aspiration of 2008.

God bless us and save us and keep us from harm.

Love, Patty

Happy Birthday, Lizzy!

 Dear Hearts,

October 5th is the birthday of Elizabeth Flores: daughter of Margaret and Brian; sister of Daniel; wife of Randy; mama of Levi, Amos and Maggie; in-law, niece, cousin and friend to many more.

As an educator, Lizzy has enhanced her presence agt Mt. Baldy School, recently returning to the classroom to teach, as well as serving the school as an instructional coach. And get this: Lizzy is co-teaching with her cousin Katie O and both of their children (Levi and Caroline) are in that class! The two are proving to be a truly dynamic duo. Each morning, all three Flores kids and momma pack up and head to school together. 

 

Outside of work, Lizzy still loves to read voraciously, enjoy music, cooking, gardening and keeping their beautiful mountain home cozy and comfy. Her penchant for organization, list-making and project planning is quite admirable and makes her one of the most productive people I know.

So, happy birthday, Lizzy, and may you have 86 more healthy ones, by the Aunt Joannie Sullivan Law of Longevity Aspiration.

God bless us and save us and keep us from harm.

Love,
Patty

Happy Anniversary, Mom & Dad

Dear Hearts,

Seventy-six years ago today, James Patrick Sullivan and Mary Claire Wiley were married at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on the Southside of Chicago. It was the Feast of St. Francis. They lived on earth as husband and wife for almost 43 years, and we pray they are in wedded bliss in heaven, along with their wedding party and families.

God bless us, and save us and keep us from harm.

Love,
Patty

Happy Birthday Dee Dee!

Dear Hearts,

Dee Dee with her cousins Emma and
Mia at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

October 2nd is the birthday of Darlene Sylvia Herrington: daughter of Phillip and Ella Herrington; sister of Joseph, John, Ruth, James, Ann, Agnes and Rose. She is the granddaughter of Eddie and Sylvia, Bob and her namesake, Darlene. Her family calls her DeeDee.

At the start of her second year of college, Dee Dee boarded a plane to Rome where she is studying with the University of Dallas. This is the same program her mom and dad enjoyed back in the day, as well as many of her cousins. A well-deserved adventure after earning the distinction of being placed on the Dean's List with a grade point average was 3.5 or higher.

Happy birthday, Dee Dee, and may you have 107 more healthy ones, by the Aunt Joannie Sullivan Law of Longevity Aspiration of 2008.

God bless us and keep us and save us from harm.

Love, Patty