meet my loving family!

I have the privilege to introduce to you Ruth and Tom Ternes, two great people that are part of Misty’s life. Ruth and Tom were married in 2003 and they now reside in Eden Valley, Minnesota. Ruth and Tom are parents to nine great children, one son passed away at a young age and he will always be with them where ever they may go. Tom has worked for the C. P. Railroad doing Maintenance for 32 years. Ruth has had the privilege to work at Camp Courage for 14 years which is a camp for children and adults with disabilities but, now takes care of her four year old granddaughter and one year old grandson, who she loves very much and She works at a treatment center as a house mother and she keeps telling me that she loves this experience and all of the opportunities that are coming with it. In there free time they love to have time for themselves, hanging out with family and friends, camping in the summer time, they love making a differents in peoples life’s so I will just say they love to volunteer, and they also love to go on out of state adventures and more. Ruth and Tom’s daughter Misty is Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota 2004. They had the privilege to go with Misty to the Ms. Wheelchair America pageant in Richmond, VA in 2004. Ruth and Tom have said more then once that going to Richmond, VA with Misty was an experience of a life time and they know if Misty could do it all one more time she would! Ruth and Tom have always said that Misty is an outstanding girl and if she sets her mind on something she goes for it until she accomplishes it! They love helping her accomplish those dreams!

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I am the Grandmother of a Cerebral Palsy child. I lived near by so I helped to care for her since she was born. I helped her learn to dress herself and to feed herself. We got her to the Shriners hospital for children. Where she had many surgeries and therapies. I was there with her mother to help her through it all. I was able to help her along with her mother, to get her school work done. Mom and I are so proud of her because she graduated from high school and college. She has been a summer counselor for children with disabilities for several years. She is my angel and I love her lots! Hi everybody this is Misty, Grams says that I am her Angel but, I have to say that she is my Angel and I love her lots! If you don't already know my Grandma Fran (Grams) found out in January 2006 that she has breast cancer. Grams is DONE with radiation! She is now on a chemo med to help keep the cancer AWAY!!! She has her good days and her bad days but, through all of it she has a smile on her face..:0) Just wanted to let you all know what is happening and keep Grams in your thoughts and prayers. I am really scared for her and I hope everything go's ok! I do not know what I would do if she went to be with the angels! She is my angel and I need her here with me!

Update 2008:

Grams is still here with us and doing well!.....She is amazing!!

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My sweet sisters,

We have good times,

We have bad times,

But we get through all of it together,

My sweet sisters,

Sometimes it is hard to know that you love me,

Sometimes I have felt all alone,

Sometimes we say and do things we do not mean,

Sometimes we don’t talk when we should,

My sweet sisters,

I love it when you say I love you,

I love it when you call just because you can,

I love it when you ask for my help,

I love to see you when you have a smile on your face,

My sweet sisters,

I am here when you need to talk,

I am here when you are having a bad day,

I am here when you feel all alone,

I am here when you have happy news,

I am here when you have bad news,

My sweet sisters,

I love you,

I am so happy I am your sister,

I know some days are hard,

I know I am not alone,

I know you will always be there if I need you,

I love you,

My sweet sisters.

2006