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Had toooo many pictures to post....took over 900...the album above has only
154 of them....click on first picture in the album to open to larger size
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What a wonderful event we attended last night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino with our son, Chad!
Heartbeat International was well represented by Dr. Bennie Maniscalco who is at the helm of this wonderful global organization.
Today, Dr. Maniscalco also serves as Medical Director for two biotech companies involved with vascular biology research and he says he "counts his blessings far beyond the boundaries of his medical career. "
Dr. Maniscalco's devotion to family and friends, faith and trust in God, respect for elders, and the greatness of America and the American dream were first born in the words and deeds of his grandfather, Francisco P. Micelli, who would be proud of his grandson today...
The sight of his beloved Sicilian grandfather dying of a heart attack solidified his dream to become a doctor and provided the inspiration for his choice to become a heart specialist....
That dream.....encompasses and ignites globally....Heartbeat nternational...
Below you will find pictures of our joy in sharing in this
Wonderful Charity of the Heart!
Dr. Bennie Maniscalco and I....he certainly is a very gracious...and patient man....
I have a new 'hero'....in the person of Pam Murphy who owns several Outback Restaurants....I call her the 'Family Missionary....'
Pam's heart is huge, made of gold, and I instantly recognized that Pam is what I call an 'Electric' Woman of Excellance!'
This beautiful lady can really 'Get R Done'.
Pam is a native Floridian, Daytona Beach's best, a care taker for her Mom who is now ill. She is caring and loving to her two brothers, in addition to operating her businesses and Pam was determined to be involved in this charity event
'at all costs' !
As a beautiful Christian woman, helping others around her she is my definition of 'a success as a human being'....Our family salutes you, Pam!
Chad, Pam and I....sharing 'joy'!
Pam, Chad, Dr. Bennie and Charlie were patient with my 'picture taking phobia'...
Celebrity William Floyd and I....
Floyd helped the San Francisco 49ers win Super Bowl XXIX
Seminole Tribe Board Representative Richard Henry and daughters were there with their beautiful native attire...
This daughter was very sweet and pretty and not embarrassed at all about my camera phobia, in fact she was very gracious to me...
Chad, Charlie and versatile artist, T.W. Curtis.
His outstanding works have secured him a place in Who's Who in American art.
Along with his artistic accomplishments, T.W. is passionate about giving back to the community and supports many charities through his participation in fundraising events and celebrity tournaments.
Thanks for signing and laughing and having fun with us, T.W.!
Charlie finally found a Gator....he and Chad with...
Ricky Nattiel, a past wide receiver for the University of Florida, Charlie's alumni.
Ricky was selected by the Denver Broncos and played six seasons....also, theSuper Bowl XXII in 1988...he now resides in Gainesville....Go Gators!
Chad with raffle basket for Chris from Boca Bande to choose winners...
Pam, your ticket stubs that you left with me had ONE number away from the winning $5,000. diamond ring from the Gold & Diamond Source...
I held my breath for you through all the numbers....
Sorry....but you are still a...Winner in my book!
These two pass holders have key words on their entry tags...
HEAD HONCHO....
That means that they were responsible for all the hard work, planning and producing of everything that happened at this event...
This was 'Chad's baby' and we were very honored to be part of this very worthy event.Also, being treated like a VIP for the night at the Hard Rock Hotel was great!The foundation placed a 'Special Acknowledgements' page listing Chad & Jeff Miller from Pixel Pop and Heather Cooke, Golf Placement Services as those who behind the scenes 'made it happen'....
Saying this,
"Heartbeat International would like to take a moment to say a special thank you for all the dedication, hard work, time and creativity you put forth to make this event possible. It's amazing people like you that made this wonderful event come to life. Heartbeat International Staff recognize that it is you, the unsung heroes, that assist us in continuing our organization's mission and the growth of this positive impact on the world by improving the quality of life for those in need."
Chad & Heather beaming with pride....after months of 'hard labor'....
Thank you for a job well done....and making it FUN!
God Bless You. 
Returning from our 2 week Exotic Southern Caribbean Cruise and 3
days spent in Puerto Rico with Family and Friends was certainly a
Dream Come True vacation...will write more later!
Sally, Pat and I let the sailboat in Nelson's Harbor Marina in
Antigua speak for us ....
Randy and Suzanne served us Surf & Turf on their breathtaking
4th floor terrace in Ricon' ...What a night!
Randy....hard working CEO Dish Network Puerto Rico...
He and Suzanne built their awesome home in Rincon'
on this beautiful island of Puerto Rico
Daily Word — Thursday, February 7, 2008
New Horizon
I am ready for a new experience of endless possibility..
I am ready for a new experience. I am ready for a fresh perspective. I need not view any situation or circumstance in my life as permanent or limiting. Instead, I allow my God-given imagination to soar, encompassing a wide horizon of new possibilities.
As my vision expands, I may even surprise myself with the ideas of unlimited potential that I give voice to and channel my time and energy toward. With excitement and enthusiasm, I claim my acceptance of this broadening horizon and affirm: I am ready for a new experience of endless possibility.
The above word was just what my heart needed as we start our 11 day 'Southern Exotic Caribbean Cruise'.....Walker & Pat, Sally & Sam and Charlie and I are going on a very much needed.....
Yep, we will be enjoying 'the Good Life', Hallelujah!
Suddenly I'm reminded!
How we treat other people.....is very important to......God!
I'm scared that there are times that I fail to be kind, considerate, caring and thoughtful toward other people who cross my path, to those who love me and on whom I depend for the very essance of my life.
Therefore, I wish to make a public apology and ask for forgiveness from all of you, when I have
'blown it' so to speak!
I am reminded of Jesus's words in prayer saying, "Father, help them to be at one with Me as I am at one with You so that we all may be One together IN ONE ACCORD!"
And that is my prayer for you my family and friends....that we treat each other kindly, mindful that we will have to account for this one day in the sweet by and by....and that we all are in 'One Accord' that no matter what....WE LOVE EACH OTHER, good, bad or ugly!
In this there is peace...
Lest we forget!
Carla & Kevin came down to Indian Rocks Beach and family members got together at LaTeresita to catch up on news, cut up, eat good food and have fun...
He did it to us again....Chad moved from the intra-coastal to of all places....downtown/channelside area...he found that he was spending too much time in the car driving from the coast to downtown Tampa . Chad's business now requires a more ' hands on' approach which meant that he had to meet with partners, clients etc.
See current job at....http://rockinonthegreen.org/
This Charity Fund raiser is an annual event....Chad has done the entire project from developing the web site to creating and producing the select 'invitations' to enlisting the 'stars' whom donaters will pay $2,000. to play golf with, to producing 2 short videos for Bright House to air, to ....and the list goes on and on...
This charity is much like the one he did in New York for the 'Samsung Four Seasons of Hope'.
Anyway, the move went easy....for Charlie and I, easier than ever before in 'helping our children move'....we enjoyed the lobby, pool, club house area while waiting for the moving truck to arrive. Then it was my job, along with Brians, to cross the street for pizza, wings and cokes...
The family will miss the ICU view we enjoyed at Thanksgiving etc. but the pool area makes us think we are at the....Grand Cypress early...
Check it out below:
This is the 5th floor Pool, Club House, view of Tampa Harbor....
it was rainy, overcast and the sky/view reflected this natural pink in the background...
Grottos of Grand Cypress...think this made him 'feel at home'....
Charlie finds his favorite 'Fox' channels while waiting 'impatiently'!
Still surfing....
What a view.... even a 5th floor 'doggie walk' for
Yoshi & as Joshua says, 'bad Leo'....
