Monday, September 01, 2008

Wright - Cromwell News

09/01/2008

Wright - Cromwell News by Jennie K. Hanson September 1, 2008

The hearts of our combined communities are breaking as we lay to rest little Kaleb Gregory Anderson, son of Greg and Jen Anderson.  Kaleb lost his battle for life on August 28, 2008 while resting in a wagon outdoors at the Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, Mn.

His mom writes: “The journey is over. Kaleb Gregory Anderson has gone to be an angel today. He passed away at 1:50 p.m. while lying in a wagon where he loved to be—outside.”

Visitation was on Sunday, August 31, 2008 from 5-7 pm at Northland Funeral Home in Cloquet.  His service was on Monday, September 1, 2008 at 11 AM at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell.

Here is the last message on caring bridge website from the Andersons:  “Greg and I don’t even know where to begin to thank everybody that have cared so much to continue to follow Kaleb and his website. We are so overwhelmed with the wonderful thoughts and caring words and prayers that thank you is not enough.  Just know that you have all touched our lives and Kaleb’s forever.  Nothing will ever change the over abundance of love and support that we have felt over the last 3 weeks. We just wish it could have ended differently.

To our parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends that came to see us and Kaleb in the cities. What can we say...we love you and thank you for all the support that we needed. We know it was hard getting the phone calls and heading back down to the cities so many times at the drop of a hat. The many days of work you all missed to sit with us and be there will always be in our hearts. We appreciated the love and respect and space that you gave us. Many times there were no words but we knew what everybody was feeling and wanting to say. We love you all more than anything.

To those of you who took such good care of our girls and protecting them from this awful world—thank you.

Thank you to Kaleb’s wonderful doctors who truly cared about him, Dr. Baisch, Dr. Overman, Dr. Moga, and Dr. Gremmels. The time you took with us and the grief that you showed really touched us and we knew that you really cared about our precious boy. Dr. Baisch—words cannot thank you enough for sitting down and talking to us honestly and truthfully. The time you took to get to know us and the way you took care of Kaleb will forever be in our hearts. Everybody deserves a doctor like you!  I have met many in my life and nobody compares.  I hope you get to read this.  Dr. Overman was Kaleb’s surgeon and was also an amazing man. Thank you for what you gave to Kaleb. Dr. Gremmels—Kaleb’s cardiologist—has been the lucky one to know Kaleb through his short 3 years. He knew his fun personality and stubborn ways. Thank you for taking such good care.

To Kaleb’s nurses—where to start. Gaylene, Cally, Katie, Carissa, Heidi, Leah, and Terri you are heroes in our eyes. The love and care that you gave to our little boy and family will also never be forgotten. Words cannot express how comfortable we felt when you were taking care of Kaleb. We just wish you could have met him and his smiling face and fishy kisses. You would have loved him more.

Anyway, the tears will never stop for our precious, beautiful little boy. But we know we have all of you to support us. Thank you everybody. With our love, Greg, Jen, Madisyn, and Eliana.”

As many of you know, Zona Turja has a very special table cloth which she has had all her guests sign if they have had lunch or sat at her table.  She now has 470 signatures on it and she has just put on the 37th gold star.  Each Gold Star stands for someone who signed it, and has since passed away.

The Presbyterian Church in Tamarack will be having a Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, September 13th from 5 – 7 PM.  This meal includes all you can eat spaghetti, salad bar, desserts, beverages, etc.  I’ve been to this supper many times and it’s always great.

Millie Anderson will celebrate her 80th Birthday on Sunday, September 14, 2008 from 1 – 4 PM at the Wright Senior Center.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

The next tour of the Villa Vista - Cardinal Court Assisted Living Complex will be on September 11th at 1 PM.  Meet in the living room of the Villa to get started.
Many of us got our September Primary ballots in the mail this year and they have to be returned to the court house by September 9th, so please VOTE and mail back your ballot.  Remember that you must have a witness in order to vote at home.

Tom and Destiny (Muse) Gervais are the proud parents of a son, Lane Lonny born on July 21, 2008.  Lane weighted in at 8#, 14 oz. and 22 inches long.  He also has a big sister Aurora Kalyn, two years old.

Carrie (Gervais) and Andy Knutson have a new member in their family also.  A daughter, Cora Evelyn was born on July 7, 2008.  She is their first child and weighed 8 #, 13 oz. and was 21 inches long.

Thomas Miller will be honored at an Eagle Scout Ceremony on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Cromwell Park Pavilion from 2 – 4 PM.  Thomas lives in the Old Bethany Lutheran Church and he would like to invite everyone to attend this ceremony.  It takes a lot of work and dedication to become an Eagle Scout and we are all proud of you, Thomas!! 

Last Chance announcement:  Don’t forget to attend all the Harvest Fest activities on September 5th, 6th, and 7th, starting with the Steak Fry on Friday from 4:30 – 7 PM Look for posters on specific events.  The area Boy Scouts will also be having a Food Drive on Friday and Saturday during Harvest Fest, so drop off your non-parishable food items for them.

The Class of 1958 will be getting together on Saturday September 6th at the Fireside in McGregor for their 50th Class Reunion.

The Class of 1963 will be getting together on Saturday at the Harvest Fest at noon for the Smorgasbord.  They will also go on the Vista King on Sunday at 2 PM in Duluth.  Please let everyone know about this event.

By the time you read this, the prices at the Area Clothing Depot will have been raised to $4.00 a bag and there will be no more $1.50 a bag sale unless for special events like Wrong Days.  Donations are always welcome and appreciated.

Last week I put a BIBLE Puzzle in the news and promised you the answers this week, so here they are in the order they appear in the puzzle.  Did you find them all, or were you stumped?  Books in the puzzle are: Amos, Mark, Luke, John, Joel, Judges, Job, Hebrews, Esther, Acts, James, Ruth, Romans, Titus, Matthew, Genesis, Hosea, Lamentations, Revelation, Timothy, Samuel, Numbers, Malachi, Peter, and Kings.

That’s all the news from Lake Icelebratedanotherbirthday and our deepest sympathy to all the Anderson’s, Koivisto’s and their extended family.  God Bless you all!