What a day – what a party we had!! Great friends, good food, and wonderful weather—couldn’t ask for much more.
Sooo, a few weeks ago, I wanted to get a gathering together, for lots of reasons….absolutely to reaffirm my conscious battle to slay the monster—this illness really has a tendency to put things in a different prospective….I mean, it really makes you appreciates the small bits……Soooo, in celebrating a happy Sunday with a very Happy group!! And also did the Grand Opening of a bottle of wine that has been cellared for almost 20 years!! This bottle, is a commitment, 9 liters, that is a full case of wine in one bottle, Orfila 1997 Ambassador’s Reserve Merlot. And we did not have a problem finishing it!
We have journeyed, have traveled, have started down the path with sooo many friends and family. So we know that this is no sunny drive in the afternoon, sorta ride, it is a balls to the walls drag race, and though we slipped up this sloppy slope, we are going to be doing it together, Randy and I and my boys and their girls and all my other peeps!!!
I had such a Kick Ass kind of Sunday, yesterday: Number 1–the party was at home, and when I did get tired and needed a catnap, I got to take it. Number 2—A great gathering of family and friends, that was crazy exciting , much pink hair was blossoming (Thanks Elisa!!- you had it all-2 kinds of hair dye: hair dye for a day color or up to two weeks of the pink) All in all just a fabulous day!! Number 3–You know, one of those days that you take stock of the people in your life, that love and spiritual connection that sometimes takes place ……yesterday, was one of those days!!
So to have a wonderful day to celebrate our anniversary—35 years!! Who would have thought it!!
And my heart feels happy!
Peggy's Journey 
Peggy,
Great pictures and happiness abounding. Happy 35TH Anniversary to you and Randy. Have been with you all 35 incredible years and looking forward to the next. Enjoyed our afternoon visit, you looked Great and empowered. The Pink Happy Party just an epic celebration of life and our Love for You and each other. When you say take stock of people in Your life’s spiritual journey at this time, remember we take stock in how you have and will impact/bless our lives now and in the future. Your inspiring and we have your back in this battle. Whatever it takes know Peggys Pink Army is marching right alongside you to defeat and slay the monster. Be strong and fight. Your a courageous women and friend. Just pouring our Love on you.
Chris & Bea
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Rage ON!!
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In Brazil we usually say… we do not marry just the man (in this case Brian 🙂 ), we also get married with all the family! I remember the exactly moment I felt in love for the Smerik family…Thanksgiving in the desert on Nov 2013! That trip showed me a little bit more about each one of you and made me wish to be part of the gang! I was able to see how Peggy and Mary were dedicate and practical in preparing our food…how amazing was to notice that they were so open and funny!! Peggy showed me how strong but also how kind she was! A mix of strength, determination, sweetness and craziness! 🙂 haha ..one of my first thoughts were: ” wow… if I got married with Brian…my baby will have a f* crazy grandmother!Coolllll!!!” hahaha
Since then, your energy, spontaneity and passion for fun have been inspirational for me! Your idea to invite friends on this Sunday, after days of dealing with pain, shows to all of us how to combat our “monsters”: gratitude, happiness…and PINK!!! You were, you are and will be forever an inspiration for me! Love you sooo much!
PINK FOR PEGGY in the hair and in the heart!!! 🙂
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In Brazil we usually say… we do not marry just the man (in this case Brian🙂 ), we also get married with all the family! I remember the exactly moment I felt in love for the Smerik family…Thanksgiving in the desert on Nov 2013! That trip showed me a little bit more about each one of you and made me wish to be part of the gang! I was able to see how Peggy and Mary were dedicate and practical in preparing our food…how amazing was to notice that they were so open and funny!! Peggy showed me how strong but also how kind she was! A mix of strength, determination, sweetness and craziness!🙂 haha ..one of my first thoughts were: ” wow… if I got married with Brian…my baby will have a f* crazy grandmother!Coolllll!!!” hahaha
Since then, your energy, spontaneity and passion for fun have been inspirational for me! Your idea to invite friends on this Sunday, after days of dealing with pain, shows to all of us how to combat our “monsters”: gratitude, happiness…and PINK!!! You were, you are and will be forever an inspiration for me! Love you sooo much!
PINK FOR PEGGY in the hair and in the heart!!!🙂
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Elisa-
I am oh so blessed-with the friends and family that have my back, with you, who holds a special candle for Brian, and everyone you encounter. I gotta say that we, Brian, Tommy, Randy and I are the lucky ones–your light shines brightly!! Love you Elisa
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We had an epic day! It was more than just a great party-it was your friends showing you their love. Happy anniversary to you two.
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It was more than just a party–I am very blessed to have such an awesome group of fam and friends to have my back–thank you oh so much!!
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Happy Anniversary Peggy and Randy! You two are great partners in life – and have made it through 35 years of the journey called marriage! That is a testament to your commitment to each other!
You are surrounded by love Peggy as you now begin this new journey. You have a gang of family and friends that have joined you, pink hair and all! You got this Peggy! We love you and are lifting you up!
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It’s All Good !!
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That bottle of wine is almost as big as Elisa! Well… ok, Elisa is not that big.. but WOW, thats a LOT of wine! hope you guys had fun… And hopefully, that bottle still have some space for some portuguese.. So in my next visit, i can write something…
The Brazilian Gang is with you!
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You’re right–that bottle is HUGE!! There will always be space for some portuguese my friend–till we meet again 🙂
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What…?! I missed a Pahhhhhty????? Looks like LOTS of fun. LOVE the pics, the MEGA wine bottle, and the thought of what a wonderful Sunday you had Peggy, surrounded with good peeps and family! Sweet comment, Elisa – how true, how true!! Happy Anniversary you love birds 💘
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Ahh Jeanine–It was a parrrty of epic proportions!!! Sunday was an extreme fun day, thank you very much!! Can’t wait till we meet up again—soon!
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