Remembering Johnny

Happy Birthday n Heaven

2010-11-12T07:21:00.000-08:00

Happy birthday Johnny! Remembering the day you were born with wonderful memories.
We love you and miss you. So thankful God gave us 21 years with you. He let us have you for a little while and when your work on earth was done, called you home to be with him. I keep wondering, what all have you experienced now? I cannot even imagine. But I know one thing, you are having a great time singing and praising with the one who gave you life for all eternity. Just wondering, are there Drums in heaven??? We love you and thank the Lord every day for the special times we had with you. Gotta go and get ready to praise the Lord in his church house to day, working for him. Love Mom and Dad

Bowl For Breath 2010

2010-11-06T01:01:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday party Johnny! We are again hosting the 21st Annual Bowl For Breath. This will be our 11th year at this event, which our primary goal is to raise money for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. But we also celebrate the birthday of Johnny, our son who was born Nov 12, 1977. Since you are gone, we choose to celebrate this way, and to keep our promise to you to PUSH until there is a cure. We love you Johnny, and miss you so much, Love Mom and Dad.

Two weeks till the 21st Annual Bowl for Breath for Cystic Fibrosis

2010-10-23T01:18:00.000-07:00

This years event is dedicated to the Memory of a very special young lady, who had to leave to soon. Maggie Mackey, a beautiful 16 year old, who got to fullfill only part of her dreams before a horrible disease took her beautiful life.
We are busy working toward a common goal. To raise money to cure an awful Disease called Cystic Fibrosis.
Johnny, we are keeping our promise, to PUSH for a cure! Are you Praying about this along with working on the event?
Missing you more than ever today. I don't know how to handle the missing you part ? No new pictures of you, you don't get to play with your four nieces, I didn't get to see you grow older. In a few weeks , you would have been 33. Would you have been able to have children?
I love you Johnny,
Mom

Starbucks today

2010-10-06T23:56:00.000-07:00

Thank you Trisha, for updating the blog for me. Love you, Mom

Hello Family and Friends, I know it's been a long time since I blogged. I find I don't need to come here as often as I used to. Please Read the story of my visit to Starbucks today below.

Johnny,

I do enjoy to come here quickly and look at your pictures and read the comments of the many people who love you Johnny. They don't come here as often as the grief isn't as horrific as it used to be. But I find I need to come here to help me remember sometimes, things I don't ever want to forget.

As we prepare for The Annual Bowl For Breath, I was really torn about whether I wanted to continue hosting the Bowl for Breath in the Future. Trisha and I talked about it and both felt , we just were not into it this year and our hearts were not in it anymore. We discussed about going and participating in The Walk for the cure through the foundation(can't remember the name of it) another fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis. As we still want to raise money for the cure. I told others that this is such a Emotional Roller coaster for me every year. I was ready to quit, UNTIL today.

MY Starbucks visit today: We are working on a project at the Landmark MBC in Mojave and some of the Ladies, Sis Rose, Barbara and Sharon went with me to Bakersfield (the town I was born in, in case I have never told you, lol, sorry inside joke)today to The Guitar Center to pick up an item John had tracked down to install in the churches new sound booth. As we came back, we stopped at the Starbucks in Tehechapi(sp?). Went through the drive through, and then I told the Ladies I was going to go in and buy a few mugs for baskets I was making for the Bowl for Breath. As I asked for help, a young man helped me, and then I ask a few questions about the least expensive coffee on the shelf. I told the young man and the Manager Johnny's story and then told them I was making baskets for the BFB. As I said that, the Manager said, well we will give you the coffee as a donation(I was tired and had not even thought to ask). I said thank you so much, and then proceeded to ask about the coffee mugs on sale. As the Young man helped me with the selection and then proceeded to check me out, he asked me again what this was for. After I told him Johnny's story again, he added up my purchases and I proceeded to pay him. He said, wait a minute, let's see what I can do. He then took his own Starbucks card and /or discount and took $10.00 off my bill. I was so touched I choked up and then started looking in my purse for a Christian tract I usually carry to hand out. Could not find one, so I quickly said Thank you again and then said God bless you. He said bless you too! As I left Starbucks, I felt that tug again to keep PUSHING for the Cure! I started crying as I told the ladies the story of what just happened and how kind some people still are , even in California. Sis. Rose hugged me and then we went on. As we drove back to the church and then later as we had a lesson at church, Bro. Weldon talked about some of your faults in your Christian life and ask each of us what we felt one of our faults were. He said, do we get up in the morning, talk to God and ask for the opportunity to tell someone about him today? Are we just going through the motions of being a busy, busy Christian that we don't stop and share Jesus with those we come in contact with? I then shared what had happened and how I failed to share Jesus, other than saying God bless you because I was to busy driving to get back with the supplies we had bought. Well, guess who is making a trip back to the Starbucks in Tehechapi? I am going back to witness to that young man and give him a tract. If he is not there, I will just share with the other workers. I also made sure I put some Christian tracts back in my purse.

The point? Are we to busy to share what the Lord has done for us with others, if we do nothing else. I'm praying and going to try and work harder at sharing Jesus with this lost and dying world we live in. You know the words I gave for an answer was being more disciplined. I meant more disciplined in Praying, Studying the bible and sharing Jesus everywhere I go. Do you know my Jesus? One big opportunity I get yearly is to share Jesus some at this big event called Bowl for Breath. I can continue to share what a great God we have and the one who has carried us through one of the hardest things of our lives when loosing Johnny.

Still PUSHING 4 the cure!

Johnny's Mom, Esther

Thinking of you today, another year without you almost gone.

2010-07-17T18:39:00.001-07:00

I was just reading Trisha's Facebook and like her I have been thinking of you Johnny all day today. As the day draws close again to the anniversary of your home going, I get a little blue, missing you and longing for the day when we will see you again. I'm trying to stay busy, while we are on the project here in Star City, Arkansas. You would have loved working at these different churches and meeting all these wonderful people.
I'm trying to remember only the good times, but the bad times won't seem to go away. Maybe it's because so many have died recently of this horrible disease and the CF familys stories have been on-line a lot. And then we are praying for Benny, who reminds me so much of you. The two "Cysters" have been singing on Americas Got Talent and you would have loved that show. You didn't let CF keep you from singing, just like them. Anyway, I will be glad when the 21st has come and gone. Why is it always hardest leading up to that date? I try to stay cheerful, but the clouds start coming over. Miss you Johnny and I pray the Lord will come back soon. Miss your smiling face, I see it in Ally and Megan, Malia and Jena. Each one of the girls carries some of your traits.
Ally, your love for drawing, but I think she may just be a little better than you and her love for dogs. She treats Dusty like you treated Buddy. She also likes to dress up like Santa every year at Christmas.
Megan, your sweet and gentle spirit and willingness to help others and her love for babies.
Malia, her love for animals and love for Candy!
Jena, your sweet smile and loving to clown around and always dressing up. I wish you could have known them all. Just the way you loved Ally proved they would have been even more spoiled. Trisha and Jim have always been real good to tell them about their Uncle Johnny. Well, I'm feeling a little better and have to get off here. See you soon Johnny, love Mom and Dad.

Merry Christmas in Heaven Johnny!

2009-12-24T23:55:00.000-08:00

Here you are celebrating another Birthday for Jesus. I can only imagine what you are experiencing. The Hallelujah Chorus's are probably very loud. Are you playing your drums for them? Missing you son and hoping we will all be together very soon. Love you Mom and Dad.

Happy 32nd Birthday in Heaven Johnny!

2009-11-12T00:30:00.000-08:00

You know, every year since loosing you Johnny, I go down the Birthday card isle and look at cards to put on your grave. Most cards aren't appropriate because you are no longer here, but it gives us comfort to read and write our thoughts down. Most years I buy a card, but don't even leave it at the grave. This year is no exception.

I hope everyone reads this and realizes , time is short. Love your children, hold them close. Don't take them for granted and treat them how you want to be treated. But most of all, be the Christian example before them and teach them how to love God. So one day they will be saved and live eternally. Do you want your children, your grandchildren to know God? Here is the card I bought this year.

Dear Son,

If only, I had known then how fast the time would go, how days would turn to months, then years- how quickly you would grow...If I knew then what I know now, I'd leave some to-do's undone. I'd worry less, let go of stress, and focus on fun. I'd let the dinner dishes sit, turn off the nightly news, I wouldn't sweat the little things like muddy floors or shoes... But even though I'd change some things, I know this much is true. No one's ever loved their son as much as we love you. Have a wonderful Birthday in Heaven. WE WILL seen you soon!

Love Mom and Dad

Trisha, Jim, Ally, Megan, Malia and Jena send their love too!

John L. Thiem Jr - Nov 12, 1977- July 21,1999

2009-07-20T19:57:00.000-07:00

Here it is July 20th 2009, and I'm thinking of you Johnny. 10 years ago our lives changed forever. Of course, not a day goes by without thoughts of you. We try and just dwell on the good memories, but unfortunately those bad days come back to memory because of the horrible disease you lived with every day of your life. Cystic Fibrosis, a disease we continue to fight for a cure of. We do celebrate the fact that you are in Heaven, a place of no more pain, no sorrow and picture you playing the drums and singing in that heavenly choir. We found a few pictures, not of real good quality, and the scanner isn't working, but wanted to add a few new ones. Thanks Oscar for finding this one. Johnny loved to play his drums as often as possible, so playing at camp was a blast for him. I hope you will share some memories of Johnny with us. It is our way of dealing with our grief . We love you Johnny, Mom and Dad.

Johnny playing his drums at church camp, approximately 1997 or 1998.

The picture below is of Johnny and one of his greatest mentors,

his Band Director, Paul Locke. This is at band camp in I believe 1993.

The picture above is at one of our band functions, either a band pool party

or band practice night.

This collage of pictures was put together by a very talented friend and co-band member, Eric Beckett after Johnny died.

Somemore favorite pictures

Our first Bowl for Breath - 1982 or 1983

Wow 10 years!!!

2009-07-07T20:44:00.000-07:00

In just a few days on July 21st will be 10 years since Johnny was promoted to Heaven. Its hard to believe its been that long. I still remember every detail like it was yesterday. I remember when I got to the hospital knowing that things were not good but never thinking that he would die. He always went to the hospital but always came home so there was no way this could happen to him and us. There was family waiting in the entrance lobby to take Ally for me and I was escorted up to the 3rd floor by Clark and Uncle Scott. When I got there the hospital chaplain was there with my mom and dad along with my grandparents and lots of other family. The chaplain and my parents explained to me that there was nothing left they could do for him. They had done all they could and it was time to let him go home. I was devasted! I asked to see him immediately by myself so that I could talk to him and say goodbye on my own. I will never forget that moment. Its something that no one should ever have to go through. Then family started to trickle in the room and we took turns for a bit. Aunt Liz took me out on the balcony and said Trisha look at the sky. Its a beautiful day and remember what the day you lose your brother looks like. It was a beautiful day. Warm and not a cloud in the sky. Then we went back in his room with all of our family and close friends at our side and sang Gospel Way songs to him as he had asked. It was such a beautiful yet heartbreaking moment and right before my mom and dad were going to have to take have him taken off life support God took him instead. Thank You God for taking that burden from my parents. That day was the worst day of our lives and hurts tremendously to this day, but was also the day my brother met Jesus face to face. I cant wait to see him again in Heaven some day soon. I love you and miss you everyday my sweet brother! Love always and forever in my heart, your sister

Favorite Christmas Memories with My Brother!

2008-12-08T10:42:00.000-08:00

There are so so many special memories of Christmas with Johnny. Like picking out our Christmas tree every year. We could not wait to go to the Christmas tree farm to get our tree. We both loved to decorate the tree. We would put on some Christmas music and just laugh and have a great time decorating the tree. (maybe even have a little fight over the ornaments too:-) One year when we were older and could drive ourselves, Mom and Dad must have been gone or something, they gave us money to go get a Christmas tree. So Jim, Johnny and I went to the Christmas tree farm. HAHAHA we could pick out which ever one we wanted and they werent there to tell us no. LOL. We came home with a HUGE tree. It wouldn't even stand up in the tree stand. We had to put it in the corner so we could lean it up against the wall for support. That was great. Going back in time a little. I remember when every Christmas Eve Johnny would sleep in my room because we were just so excited we had to be together. We would be awake most of the night talking and giggling then wake up super early to see what Santa had brought us. There are so many more great memories that I could share but I'll save those for next year. Christmas was always very special at our house. I wish we had all those years on video so we could watch them now with our girls. I can only tell them about the wonderful Christmases that Johnny and I had when we were kids. Thank you Mom and Dad for all the wonderful memories!

Happy 31st Birthday in Heaven Johnny!

2008-11-12T10:04:00.000-08:00

Today would have been Johnny's 31st birthday. Its so weird to think that it has been 10 years now since we celebrated a birthday with him. It seems like just yesterday he was here. Lucky for him he will never grow old. LOL. The rest of us keep getting older and older. I miss you so much my Bro. I would have called you today and probably sang out of tune happy birthday to you just like we did on each others birthdays every year. I miss that. I know you are having a great day today in heaven. We love you sooo much and cant wait to be with you again someday soon.

Love Trisha, Jim, Mom, Dad, Ally, Megan, Malia and Jena

This is our group picture from the Bowl for Breath this last Sat. We had a really great turn out for our first year running it and raised a little over $12,000 for CF. Thank you to everyone who had a part in making this day a great success. Next year will be even better.

Bowl For Breath Nov 8, 2008

2008-10-27T05:23:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, Bowl for Breath 2008 is just around the corner.
Please give to this worthy cause. We celebrate on this day Johnny's Birthday, with our gift to him to continue the Fight for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

I have a special prayer request.
Many of you know Benny from our church. Benny has Cystic Fibrosis and was evaluated for a double lung transpant this week. Please pray for him, as I know he is very frightened by all the unknown. Please also be an encouragement to him.
Remember as we PUSHED4JOHNNY now we need to PUSH4BENNY

you can follow the Bowl for Breath on our website at www.bowlforbreath4cf.com
or www.bowlforbreath4cf.org

Celebrating Johnny's life Nov 12,1977-July 21,1999

2008-07-20T20:52:00.000-07:00

You know I was kinda sad that I don't have any new pictures of Johnny to share, and then I remember he is in a land "Where we'll never grow old". Johnny will be young and how old will we be?
He is with his Grandma(Nana) he loved so much, his grandfather's he never knew on earth (Marv Sr and A.D.) He is singing and probably playing his drums in heaven. Are there drums? Can't you just see him? He's rejoicing in a place where he's singing "I'm going to live forever". We here on earth are just sad because we miss him so much. Don't you want to know what will he look like "When we all get to Heaven". Will he be as young as when he left here nine years ago and will we be old!!!!!! Ha!Ha!
We have gotten older and someone is going to be 40 this year. I don't know who(Chris) (Sorry Chris, but had to laugh at your expense so I would stop crying). Just wait the ribbing has only begun Chris. Someone else real special will be 60, I just really love old people(Clark).You know I love you or I wouldn't tease you!
But do you ever wonder about these things? I just know Johnny is happy, sitting
"At the Feet of Jesus". Getting all the answers to the questions he has. Is he fatter? He's healthier, but was so skinny and sick here. Trisha says he's sitting with Grandma, having some cinnamon bread, Pepsi and having a burping contest, like when we went to Lake Isabella to see them.

When we were planning Johnny's funeral, Greg shared this story with us. Johnny and Greg discussed that when they died they wanted this song played at their funeral. Johnny said, Greg I will probably die before you so make sure they play this. This song was played at the gravesite.

GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN (Vince Gill)

I know your life
On earth was troubled
And only you could know the pain
You weren't afraid to face the devil
You were no stranger to the rain.
Chorus:
Go rest high on that mountain
Son, your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and Son.

Oh, how we cried the day you left us
We gathered 'round your grave to grieve
I wish I could see the angels' faces
When they hear your sweet voice sing.
Go rest high on that mountain
Son your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and Son.

Go rest high on that mountain
Cause, son your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and Son.
Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and Son...

Can't you hear Johnny shoutin'? He would say to you, don't grieve for me, just "Prepare to meet thy God". Don't you want to go? Are you ready to go? If the Lord came back today would you be prepared? Would he find you faithful?

We love you all, you have always been here for us.
Please "Share A Blessing "with us

John, Esther, Trisha, Jim, Alexis, Megan, Malia and Jena

PUSH FOR THE CURE NOV 8, 2008

2008-02-02T16:34:00.000-08:00

As many of you know we made a promise to Johnny when he passed away

that we would continue the PUSH for the cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

Our family is in charge of the Bowl for Breath this year.

The Date has been set for Nov 8, 2008 at Arlington lanes in Riverside.

Please SAVE THIS DATE!

How can you help?

You can donate and/or get businesses to donate.

We also need Raffle prizes and lots of volunteers.

An Organizational meeting was held last night and the wheels are in motion for the biggest and the best year yet for raising lots of money for Research.

Please contact us on how you can help.

Merry Christmas in Heaven

2007-12-15T05:42:00.000-08:00

Another year has gone by with Johnny in Heaven and this year a few more family members have joined Johnny. Aunt Lela and Lil Tony are spending time together with Johnny and just catching up. Don't you wonder what they are talking about after adoring and worshipping our Heavenly Father and singing in that heavenly choir. Makes me just want to go home, but the Lord's not finished with me yet and "Until then" I will just carry on. Please pray for our family this year who have lost a family member. Christmas will be different this year.
Time is short and we need to live each day as if it is our last day on earth. Share Jesus with someone this year!
Love you all and miss you so much Johnny!
Love Mom

Happy Thanksgiving Uncle Johnny

2007-11-21T16:37:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving Uncle Johnny

Johnny's Birthday with his nieces

2007-11-21T16:27:00.000-08:00

Jena calls her Uncle Johnny " Unca Gon"

Since Megan was very little, she always kisses Uncle Johnny's headstone
Ready to sing Happy Birthday Uncle Johnny

Happy Birthday memories

2007-11-11T08:26:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Johnny

Johnny was so proud of his letterman jacket,

He worked really hard to get his letter in music

Best friends forever

Johnny and Amanda

John, Amanda and Johnny in Colorado

Happy Birthday in Heaven Johnny

2007-11-10T21:59:00.000-08:00

Johnny and Nicole

Happy Birthday continued

2007-11-10T21:54:00.000-08:00

Brian, Trisha, Johnny and Greg
Kenny, Johnny and Greg
Kenny and Johnny with the big catch
On the the bus that broke down with the Gospel way Quartet

Johnny, Greg and Kimi
Johnny and his buddy Greg fishing

Happy Birthday Johnny cont-More memories

2007-11-10T21:09:00.000-08:00

Johnny dressed for Jazz Band
One of my favorite pictures, Johnny and his pepsi
Johnny's birthday
Johnny singing "Holding on to Jesus"

I have come to this ocean and the waves of fear are starting to grow.

The doubts and questions are rising with the tide.

So I’m clinging to the one sure thing I know.

I will hold on to the hand of my Savior and I will hold on with all my might.

I will hold loosely to things that are fleeting and hold on to Jesus. I will hold on to Jesus for life.

I’ve tried to hold many treasures. They just keep slipping through my fingers like sand. But there’s one treasure that means more than breath itself. So I’m clinging to it with everything I am.

I will hold on to the hand of my Savior and I will hold on with all my might.

I will hold loosely to things that are fleeting and hold on to Jesus. I will hold on to Jesus for life.

Like a child holding on to a promise, I will cling to His word and believe. As I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Hold on for life.

Johnny doing what he loved most

Happy 30th Birthday Nov 12th

2007-11-10T10:40:00.000-08:00

Johnny (about 6-8 months old)
Trisha loves her baby brother
Johnny and Trisha

Happy 30th Birthday Nov 12th

2007-11-10T09:55:00.000-08:00

Dearest Johnny,

I know you have gone to Heaven, but we still celebrate the day you were born.

It was a special day and you blessed our lives with memories we will never forget.

You were a happy baby when they finally found something you could eat and digest. You even became a fat baby. You loved to play your drums at an early age of 2 years old and played them all your life after. You loved anything to do with music. You sang a special song called "Holding on to Jesus for Life" and you literally did hold on for 21 years with a horrific disease called Cystic Fibrosis. Many people have shared with us how you blessed them and were a Christian example to them even through adversity. If we all could just live like you did, no complaining, just live life to the fullest and serve a loving God with joy. I miss you so much and someday we will all be together again.

Our lives changed forever when you went home to be with the Lord.

Happy Birthday Johnny in Heaven!

Love Mom

BFB 2007

2007-11-02T00:17:00.000-07:00

P.U.S.H. 4 The Cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

(Remember our promise to Johnny)

Thanks again everyone for taking the time to share in Bowl for Breath 2007. Sorry it was a little disappointing. Next year the Thiems (and many related)will be heading up the Bowl for Breath 2008.

Please plan now to join us.

The date will be announced ASAP. We need every one's help.

If you can help please see Trisha, Marla, Lori or Chris.

We will need sponsor's, prizes donated and many volunteers to make next year a success.

Marla, Molly and Kelly
Corey Man
Benny
Lori looks like she is in labor, Ashley and baby girl Thiem
Jena's reaction to a strike!

BFB 2007

2007-11-02T00:07:00.001-07:00

Best friends and cousin's Megan and Samantha
Jena and Sis. Claudia
Kristianne and Gabe (next year will be Mr & Mrs)
Trisha and Malia
Jena again (what a ham)

BFB 2007

2007-11-02T00:00:00.000-07:00

Bubba, Molly putting a tattoo on Jena. Megan was checking it out
Jim helping Jena. Jena was saying come back ball.
Jena had a great time entertaining everyone
Eric, Zack and Benny modeling their balloon hats
Kelly and Kristin (welcome back to Calif.)

We love you!

BFB 2007 cont.

2007-11-01T23:54:00.001-07:00

Alexis
Bubba and Jena
Lyndsay and Friend Ryan
Christina Jena Rose bowling for C.F.

Bowl For Breath 2007 in Memory of Johnny

2007-11-01T23:42:00.000-07:00

Thank you everyone for helping in the P.U.S.H for the cure in Johnny's memory.

This year Johnny would have been 30 in Nov.

This is another reminder for those of you related that you should be tested for C.F. We really missed not being there and we won't miss next year.

We love you all, Uncle John and Aunt Esther

Annie's first year bowling at BFB
BFB 2007 group picture
Malia and Jena having a great time
Princess Malia and Friend
Malia bowling

Remembering Johnny today

2007-07-21T18:21:00.000-07:00

We love and miss you Johnny

Precious Memories flood my soul

2007-07-16T23:12:00.001-07:00

Most of my pictures are in storage, but found this one on my computer. These were good times. Love and missing you so much Johnny, Love Mom and Dad

2007-05-03T22:55:00.000-07:00

I need your memories. Please e-mail me your pictures with Johnny. Love ya.
Uncle John and Aunt Esther

Johnny and one of his buddies.Thanks Lori for the memories

2007-05-03T22:44:00.000-07:00

Johnny and his Buddy Josh (Bubba)

Those 2 are so cute!!!!

Johnny memories

2007-05-03T22:32:00.000-07:00

MORE MEMORIES

2007-05-03T09:44:00.000-07:00

Rhonda Baker, Mom and Johnny

Trisha, Bubba and Johnny
Johnny ready to hit someone with a water balloon
Johnny, Amanda, Kristianne and Bubba
Josh, Johnny and Gregory

MEMORIES

2007-05-02T23:48:00.000-07:00

Lori found some pictures of Johnny. Oh, The memories

Johnny, Amanda and Josh

Amanda,Kristianne, Bubba,Johnny and Robbie

Johnny loved to hide the eggs
Johnny, Josh and Chris
Carol(neighbor), Greg, Johnny, Josh and Chris

Look for more pictures to come, if you have any please scan them and send to Aunt Esther. Love you and miss you Johnny

Look for new pictures

2007-04-11T12:16:00.000-07:00

Sorry, I haven't updated this for awhile. Lori gave us some new pictures of Johnny and Josh, so I hope to scan those and get them on the blog soon.
Easter is over and as always Holidays can be hard sometimes. Missing Johnny alot. If you are reading this blog I would love for you to share some fond memories. We lost Johnny's web site some time ago and miss it terribly. We spent a lot of time reading it and it helped us. Hope to keep Johnny's memory alive with pictures and memories.
Love ya all,
Johnny's family

One of Johnny's favorite cousin and special friend

2007-01-14T15:17:00.000-08:00

One of Johnny's favorite cousins and friend got engaged on Christmas day. Josh, Johnny would really love Molly. She fits in so well in our crazy family. Congradulations. We love you and love that you & Molly support our cause to continue to pray for and take the time to continue our quest for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

Don't you just know Johnny is watching from Heaven and just rejoicing with you! I'll never forget the birthday he bought you a large chunk of cheese for your birthday. There will be lots of cheese at the wedding, right?

Christmas Eve with Uncle Johnny's nieces

2007-01-14T15:06:00.000-08:00

Ally, Megan Jona(named for her Uncle Johnny), Malia and Jena
The girls made ornaments this year and made a special drum and star for Uncle Johnny's tree.

MERRY CHRISTMAS JOHNNY

2006-12-22T23:28:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas Son in Heaven. At this time of year we think of you often and wonder, how can we spend another Christmas without you? This year again, Dad and I will run away and just try and pretend it is just another day. We miss you so much and don't quite know what to do. We just try and go on without you. You would be so proud of your sister and Brother-in-law raising your 4 nieces. Even though you only knew Ally, all the girls know about you.
WE LOVE YOU JOHNNY, MERRY CHRISTMAS

Here are a couple of pictures of Johnny at Christmas.

2006-12-07T10:22:00.000-08:00

Christmas at Uncle Marv's and Aunt Margie

Johnny and Buddy at Christmas

More Bowl for Breath pictures

2006-11-21T12:44:00.000-08:00

Malia loves her Papa
Jim and Jena. Jena liked bowling barefooted, taking after Lori.
Ally love the face painting
Zach, Emily and Benny hanging out
Malia wasn't so sure about bowling

Here are a bunch of pictures from the Bowl 4 Breath this last Sat. We had another great year. Thanks to all who donated to CF.

2006-11-20T12:16:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all who came to Bowl and those who gave donations.

SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR

Oct 20,2007 has been chosen for next year.

Elayne and Steve Mackey(Coordinators) are taking a vacation in November next year so have chosen to movethe Bowl For Breath to this date. Put it on your calendar now and start collecting money after Christmas. Over $40thousand was raised last year. I will let you know what was collected when I hear from Elayne.

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Uncle John bowled with the girls this year, They were competing to see who is his favorite!

Lori, Uncle John,Chris, Aunt Margie and Marla. (Marla helps coordinate our group every year, Thank you Marla. We love you.)

Ally can't wait to start bowling, Malia just wanted to be with her Grandma.

Uncle John and Chris
I think there was a dare to see who would go get this scarf from Elvis. I bet you can guess who would do it. (hint: It wasn't Chris) Lori always takes a dare.

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Brittany and Robbbie
Molly and Josh (Bubba)
Lori and Syd (Thanks for your help Lori!)

Megan playing with Dad and Ally

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Kristianne and Gabe
Emily and Chris (Thanks for the pictures Chris)
Trisha and Jena
Emily and Zach (Cute)

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Oh yeah. Thats a hunka hunka burnin love!

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Randy always makes us laugh on a emotional, but rewarding day.
This was Jena's first Bowl for Breath, she was more interested in the french fry.
Kimi, Randy and Jena
Daddy showing Jena the ropes.

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Jena made the rounds , here she is with Lyndsay and Lance
Jena entertained us too!
Benny sleeping between bowling and eating!
Malia tried to bowl, It was a little noisy for her, she had more fun watching.

Bowl 4 Breath 2006. This is Terell and his family. He is our awesome DJ. We love you Terell. Thanks for putting up with us.

2006-11-20T10:38:00.000-08:00

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Here are some pictures of Johnny with his fiance' Nicole. They were going to be married Feb. 2000.

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Bowl for Breath in Johnny's Memory

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Hi everyone, just a reminder we will be celebrating Johnny's life at the Bowl for Breath this Sat, Nov 18th. Come on out and bring your donations in Memory of Johnny, to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

HAPPY 29TH BIRTHDAY JOHNNY! This Sunday Nov. 12 is Johnnys 29th birthday. Im sure he'll be celebrating in Heaven. We love you and miss you Johnny!

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Johnny at about 7 or 8 months old

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One of Johnny's Birthdays, I beleieve his 18th birthday

Johnny's Journey

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHNNY NOVEMBER 12TH

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This week, Johnny would have been 29. I hope many of you are coming out to the Bowl for Breath in memory of Johnny Nov 18th from 12:00-5:00 p.m.

I think of these as Birthday Parties for Johnny that he never had, but we will celebrate his Life and feel we are going to help find a cure someday.
We thought we would not get to participate this year, but decided there is no way we could miss it.
If any of you can come, we would love to have you. If you cannot come, but would like to donate please contact us at egthiem@aol.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHNNY!!!

We love you Mom and Dad.

This was Johnny's last Thanksgiving at Nana's house in Lake Isabella. We have so many great memories of Thanksgiving at Nana's. I miss it!

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John and Ally
Thanksgiving 1998

I love this picture. This is Me(Trisha), Johnny, Greg and Brian.

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Special times, special memories

Check out this one. Nice outfit Trisha!

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Here are somemore pictures I found from past years. Look at these young faces. Hey my eyes are open!

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More Bowl 4 Breath Pictures from years past

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Johnny's Grandma is in Heaven with him and here is Aunt Lela also

Bowl 4 Breath pictures from years past

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Our family on one of our vacations

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We were all so young here. I cannot quite remember the location, but we were probably on our way to Canada this year to visit Aunt Carol

Johnny and his Niece Alexis

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Uncle Johnny love being an Uncle. All his nieces know him and visit his gravesite often.

Many Faces One Spirit

2006-10-16T16:04:00.000-07:00

Johnny lived such a full life and enjoyed more in his 21 years than most people experience in a lifetime.