Donna's Family
Friday, April 17, 2020
Trips With Mom ( Nola Grooms)
Mom, Jenny and I had a fabulous weekend
together. It has been the first time we have been together to do
something like this since we went to Hawaii 8
years ago. The weather was great & the company was great.
Jenny bought a metal rooster that has a holder for a pot of flowers, or a
pumpkin to sit in or a tree or whatever she wants to put in it. It is so
neat looking. We went to a Christmas store and spent about 2 hours in
there. I got all my Christmas
ornaments bought for our kids
and grandkids and my Mommy also. That was just so much fun, there were
millions of Christmas items in there.
We stayed at a place Friday night called Holmes with a
view in Berlin, and boy was it nice. 2
bedrooms, kitchen with all the necessities like coffee, juice, 2 containers of
cinnamon rolls made by the Amish and a loaf of white
bread for toast. The refrigerator had fresh orange juice, homemade
jams, butter and fixings for your toast. If you wanted more you could buy
what you wanted for breakfast and fix it there. The kitchen was stocked
with pots and pans and dinnerware.
We were not at first going to stay at the Holmes with a
view because we thought it was too much money. We thought well we have a
nice room for Saturday at the Berlin Inn so for
Friday we will find a room when we get there. Well, the place was packed
and we were told no rooms available at places we stopped at. We finally
went into one place who said that someone had just canceled reservations at
Holmes with a View that has 2 bedrooms. We laughed and called the
number; she said it was still available. We went there and got ourselves
checked in. The Holmes with a view was a very, very nice place and if
couples went together the price would be OK or even 4 girls it would even be
even cheaper. The view was breathtaking from the balcony its located on
top of a hill ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
We borrowed a wheelchair
from Barry (Marlon's best man
and nephew) and took Mom around to the stores. The place has a lot of
hills and going downhill was great but going uphill was not so great.
Mom is not going to have her knee replacement surgery. Her
EKG
came back bad and the
doctor said her heart could not stand the surgery. Mom was very disappointed
and scared all in the same breath. She was upset
to find out her heart was so bad. I would be upset
also if I were her. I love my Mommy and I want her here as long as I can
have her. She goes to the doctor today so he can review her
EKG
with her. Please keep my
Mommy in your prayers.
Jammie Shafer's 3 Children's Adoption
Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:03:32 -0700
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Jammie went to court today and lost custody of
Brianna................
The foster parents have full parental rights.
They are giving Jammie supervised visitation at their house because Brianna
wants to see her mommy and baby brother so out of the kindness of their hearts
they are letting Jammie see her. They go to court June 11th for Logan to
see if they get custody of him from the way the courts talked with her it is
going to be the same for Logan.............. I have prayed
many times for the best thing to
happen for the kids so they can live a stable life and be happy. I am not
disappointed with the judge’s decision in this case.....................
Tue, 2 Oct 2007 04:57:30 -0700
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I guess Jammie got the kids Saturday and Logan was acting strange. He came in and went and laid on her bed like he was sleepy. She said he then got up and the next thing she saw him sitting back by the toy box like he was playing being very distant. She asked him to come her and what was wrong with him, he got up and just started crying so hard that it scared her. Prior to that I guess Mason had hit him in the head with a toy and he cried like a baby Jammie was scared and ask him what was wrong. Well after the hiding by the toy box scene he said that he had peed his pants and started crying again very hard. Logan never had accidents even when he was potty training. Jammie said she told him that she would not say N~E thing she would help him get cleaned up. She then called Mrs. Williams Logan's other Grandma and ask her to go to Charlie's and get her some clothes for him. Mrs. Williams went and got the clothes and brought them to Jammie. Mrs. Williams had not seen Logan for a while and ask him is she could visit with him and Logan hugged her and told her YES. Logan sat with a towel around him till she came with his clean clothes and underpants. Logan has not been acting like this so I don't know what happened before his foster parents dropped him off. It sorta freaks me out that the foster parents of Logan and Brianna have been constantly asking to keep Mason for a couple of hours to "give Jammie a break"? Jammie just this past week told them OK. I don't know if this is a good thing to do it all seems sketchy to me don't U think? I don't know if she can be trusted.
Monday, October 08, 2007 7:06 AM
Subject: So Much to Do
I called Jammie yesterday and Mason is sicker and his cough is worse. She knows she needs to take him to the doctor again because the medicine they gave her for Mason is not working. She said she was sorry that she sent Mason to my house she did not know he was that sick, he was on antibiotics and children's Tylenol for colds. I don't feel bad but I sound awful, it seems like every 2 months I am sick to the point that I have to go to Urgency Care, I don't like this my immune system must be very low on what ever it needs to fight off sickness.
Jammie told me that Melissa (foster Mom) called her and wanted to take Mason Sunday to go to the store with her. She says its to give Jammie a break but I don't believe her at all. Jammie told her Mason was sick and she didn't think it was a wise idea for her to take the virus back and have all 6 of her kids sick. She said she understood.
Well guess I'll go for now, Susi
Saturday, September 21, 2019
WEDDING
Fri, 1 Jun 2007 05:49:02 -0700 (PDT)
SO HAPPY
I am so excited about
my getting married it is such a big big step but one I am ready to
take. I can't wait to go look for my dress
and
. I think we will
get married first then have the party later not quit for sure yet still making
decisions.
I told all
my kids and they were all happy and congratulated me
and Marlon. Did I tell U I love my ring? It is called bridge
over water which fits us just fine. We are standing on the bridge and all
the problems are under us we will make it together through N~E thing
with God's help of course.........
Sat, 2 Jun 2007 20:26:04 -0700 (PDT)
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Well about my ring
, I am so happy that I am engaged to Marlon. He is just so
good to me and treats me like a queen. He made me strawberry shortcake
with whipped cream and a sprig of mint from our herb garden on top. YUM
YUM you talk about good. We picked 13 lbs. of berries at Yutzy's Farm
Market in Plain City. So we have lots of berries, let’s see some for the
fruit tier (Layne's graduation), some for US short cake, some for our homemade
jam. Together we worked to get everything done with berries, we don't
want them to spoil or mold or whatever bad could happen to them from sitting to
long.
Sun, 3 Jun 2007 09:46:17 -0700 (PDT)
Leroy,
Hi it’s been awhile
since I have emailed U. I have a big request from U Leroy
I don't know how to
ask except to just come out with it........... Will U marry Marlon
Charles and me (Donna Shafer) on June 31 @ 7:00? Let me know if this
date and time OK with U. is If not we need to talk and find out what time
and date is? Thanks for the many prayers for me...............
I just emailed Leroy again and told him I made a mistake in the date. I meant August 31 @ 7:00. I
was thinking August but for some reason put JUNE????????????????
Sun, 3 Jun 2007 17:41:31 -0700 (PDT)
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Maggie has been calling me about the wedding and she picked the colors of red and white and she has a dress she wants me to wear and a veil and bows for the pews and she is making the flowers for the guys and Mom and my bouquet..........
She has picked out the invitations that she thinks I should make on the computer again ...................
I will try on the dress that Maggie has for me for my wedding.
Mon, 4 Jun 2007 18:33:33 -0700
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Re: Shopping & wedding plans
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I made a mistake on
the date I want to get married. It's August 31st and now after talking to
U I think it should be Sept. 1. I have to contact Leroy again and change
the date. I think he is going to be confused? I have finally made the
decision to have it all in one day. Thanks for your help; we need to
start looking for a place to hold the party that is not going to cost Marlon
and me a leg and arm. I am going to have to pay Greg approx. $6,000 for
my 1/2 of all the bills. I have the monies saved but that is all my
monies...... boo hoo boo hoo............ I will ask TT about a wedding cake and
she can give me the name of the person who did hers. Boy ouch I bet she
will get mad just thinking about a CAKE. Invite Mom to go shopping also
to look for my dress if she is able to go
Tue, 5 Jun 2007 09:23:20 -0700
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Changed Wedding Date
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Leroy,
Can U believe that I want to change the wedding date again?
I would like for it to be on Sept. 1 @ 4:00 and have no reception at the church.
My sister Jennay is renting me a building to have the reception in.
Wed, 6 Jun 2007 06:53:23 -0700
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I am going Saturday wedding dress shopping with my sister Jennay,
daughter Jammie and maybe my Mom & Morgan. If N~E body else wants to
go just let me know I will need all the help I can get. I don't have any
idea of even what I'm looking for yet.
How about some ideas friends and family????
Tomorrow I will be going to Sandy's in Marysville to eat
with my friends who I haven't seen for awhile. I look forward to
that....................
I finally got a phone call from Leroy and Marge; the
wedding
date is finally set. Sept.
1 @ 4:00 and a reception following at place unknown as of this
moment. I have bought a dress I might wear in my wedding; I want
some opinions about it? Marlon has seen it and liked it very much and so
didn't Audy but I still want to look at dresses Saturday I might find something
better
Saturday will be a day to sit down and write what all
things need to be done and make any necessary phone calls. The wedding is
just going to be close family members and spouses (no children please).
Marlon just wants a small wedding with a big
reception and appetizers, and a
DJ so with those thoughts in mind come prepared to get the wedding plans
started.....
Music at the wedding Morgan how did U do it? I
want music playing while people are sitting waiting for us to come down the
aisle. I'm sure there is wedding music
that has already been
recorded? I might be able to get some songs off the net?
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 03:40:15 -0700
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Thanks so much for the compliment about the dress
. Would U believe that I
got it at Kohl's? It was on sale for $40.00. I would love to show
it to U when U have some time. I have a 15% off coupon so Marlon is
taking me to Kohl's so I can get the 15% off returned to me. When I
walked into Kohl's I saw the dress and told my baby sis Jennay "this is my
wedding dress what do U think?" She said it looks great get a couple
of sizes and go try them on. I found it in the juniors section so I had
to get a size 13 for a good fit. I will cut out the size if I decide to
get married in it.
HE HE HE
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 06:24:07
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As The World Turns
Glad you had a nice time with the girls. Are they all coming to
the wedding? Marlon knows how to make an impression by showing up with flowers
and coffee. A good way to a girls (Donna) heart.
I am sooooo happy that you two have each other....how
wonderful. You so deserve to be happy.
Jammie called me last night to see what time I was leaving. I told
her I would like to be at your house around 10:00 and that I
would call her when I left St. Paris. I did not mention anything about Bree as
I did not know if I should or how Jammie was?? I was not sure what
to say either and I did not want to upset her. No matter what, I am sure it was
hard on her. I hope she is able to deal with this and concentrate on being a
good Mom to Mason.
June 11, 2007 5:44 AM
Subject: Save the DATE
SAVE THE DATE:
MARLON & DONNA ARE GETTING
MARRIED
Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:49:56 -0700
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Cindy,
Thanks so much for accepting to be my Maid of Honor.
I sure hope U and Jeff had a good time Saturday
night. Please don't think badly about my son he graduated from college
with honors and is really a good person. I never told them that Jeff was
a sheriff or they wouldn't have even come. He would be to intimidating to
them all including my sister and her husband. They say that cops usually
only hang with other cops right or wrong information that is what everyone
says.
I just hope U enjoyed coming over!!!!! That strawberry
pie U made was just so good. YUM YUM YUM thanks again for being so thoughtful.
The candle U brought smells so good............... Thanks for being my
friend
Donna Sue
Donna,
We had fun Saturday. I hope your sister and her husband and Josh and Miranda don't get scared of Jeff. He isn't the sheriff - just works at the sheriff's department. The deputies that are out in the cars are a different breed and have their own ways of behaving. Jeff isn't one of them. I thought Josh was going to choke when Miranda mentioned about the insurance. Please let him know that Jeff doesn't care one single bit. I got a big kick out of
Josh. He reminds me of my brother, Scott. Scott is much quieter and older, but really hasn't moved beyond college in some ways.
I am truly honored to be your maid of honor!!!!! I am so thrilled that you asked me.
You don't have to worry about the raccoon anymore - Jimmy's dogs got it sometime Saturday night. I took him over some cookies I baked for him because he is so nice in mowing our walking path. The little critter was right behind his back door - kind of munched up a bit. I can't blame Lexie or Joey. All they know is that something was in their yard that shouldn't have been - but now your birdfeed has one less varmint to worry about.
See you later.
Cindy
Tue, 12 Jun 2007 03:26:27 -0700 (PDT)
Karen Lapp my other friend has given me a name of place
called Pine View Hall can U please call them today and find out how much and if
its available on Sept. 1?
Pine View Lodge on Lippincott Rd.
that is family owned & operated. They rent out their building to such
things. Their phone number is 652-3443. The lady's name
is Susan Cushman
There sure is allot to do to just get married we still have
to think about getting a marriage license..............
Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:49:44 -0700 (PDT)
Jennay,
Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:22:33 -0700 (PDT)
Well when we finally got home Marlon was done with his
nap and had been up working on things around the house. He wanted to go
get some coffee so we left together and Audy started making the dinner for
her Dad for Father's Day. When we got home she started
cooking the crab
legs they don't take
long. The table was set and when the crab legs got done she put them on
the table which was covered in newspaper. We also had chicken flavored
rice with broccoli that she had cut up and added. Boy was everything so
delicious. Audy had given us butter to dip the crab leg meat in YUM YUM
YUM..............................
I have contacted the lady about the Pine View Inn and this
is where we are going to have our reception. Thanks so much for the names
I was starting to panic about finding a place to have the reception. It’s
always nice to have such good friends. Planning a wedding is too much for
me to do and without help I don't know what I would do. Doris is going to
help with the food preparation. I just want appetizers and my wedding
cake and punch. She is supposed to bring over some books to look at next week
after work and we will pick out what to have. I think she even has those
trays that burners go under them she used to cater all the time.
Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:49:44 -0700 (PDT)
Jennay,
Good Morning
Thanks so much for calling the Pine View for Marlon and I.
The place turned out to be so beautiful just the place we were looking
for.
Can Morgan look for a DJ or U I just don't want to spend more than
$150.00 for 3 hours. Things are moving so fast but it’s so exciting if that
makes any sense at all. I am so nervous about getting married again for
the 3rd time. I love marlon it just doesn't seem to be real to have
someone love U for who U are and love u too.
I sure hope I am a pretty bride; we need to make arrangements to
get our hair done on that day can U call and make an appointment for all of
us? Don't forget that U wanted to order your dress on line today.
Macys is having there one day sale today.
Well I haven't got a phone call from Mom but I'm sure I will sometime
soon. I just think if I went up there that TT would come up there and
there would be some argument. I have felt so bad for U that U tried so
hard to make things right with TT and she would not accept your apology
how sad. She made it hard for me not to pick sides even though I tried to
be both of your friends but she did not like that. The wedding dress
shopping trip proved that if I doubted it at all. It’s just so sad that
she wants to be like this and Rog believes everything she says but deep down if
she showed him my email I wrote than he knows the truth.
Well my friend Rachael just called and is calling me back to talk
so I'll talk at ya later. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:22:33 -0700 (PDT)
I wanted to go look for things for the wedding and so Audy
took me to Michael's and when we walked in there was a big sign that said they
were having a wedding
seminar from 1~5 and it was FREE.
So we went and found the location in the store and we were the first ones
there. We sat down and the lady showed us bubble wands that we could
make and how they had decorated them. The lady had taken fake
hydrangea flowers and cut all the flowers off it and we added something called
clear adhesive dots and stuck the flowers on the
bubble wands. The bubble wands turned
out very nice.
Audy and I made us a packet that we used netting
and filled it with almond mints and miniature mints and tied it with a ribbon
and a heart charm. Audy and I enjoyed our time working on the
wedding. We looked at invitations that we can print at home and together
we picked out the invitations
and she showed us how we could add
some special detailing on them. We bought the things we needed and she
gave us 30% off the price of about everything we bought. Instead of a guest
book we are going to pass out business cards and decorate a brandy glass that
is huge and people can put there well wishes on the cards and place them in the
brandy glass. Later I will add them to a scrap book we bought. The scrap
book has a place to put Marlon and my picture in the front cover. Audy wanted
to dip the ends of the business cards
into red watercolor paint so they would
be different. I loved the idea so we bought a tube of watercolor. I
never knew watercolor can be bought in a tube and then you just add
water. I guess since she takes art she knows these things.
We bought the bubble wands and the items needed to decorate them along with
items needed for the party favors.
The lady gave us the idea about putting our wedding cards in
a box that we can decorate but we couldn't find a box with a lid that would be
big enough. She then suggested a bird cage and believe it or not we have
a stand and a bird cage in the basement that we will spray paint our colors and
decorate it so people can add the cards they get us in it. So what do U think
about that pretty neat idea I think? That lady was just full of neat
ideas. She gave me her card because she also does wedding cakes
but cupcake wedding cakes are
her specialty and that is what I want to do. She told me Marlon and I
could come over and sample some of her cakes and look at her designs. Too
bad she lives in Dublin maybe that might be too far to take the cake all the
way to Urbana. We have lots of things to get done now so if U want to
help with the projects we will take your help.
Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:18:16 -0700
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Wedding Plans
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I will email the lady about the cupcake tower like I said
she just had so many ideas for weddings it was like going to a wedding planner
:-) without paying for the ideas.................... I printed out a
Wedding Planner from Martha Stewart’s web site which includes a place to keep
track of your guest list and RSVP, addresses, emails etc. Which I am
finding to be rather nice. Yesterday for everything you seen on the table
it cost me $131.00 which I found to be a great price. Audy and I really,
really had allot of fun together.
Since U have offered to help me is there something U would
like to do rather than me ask U to do something? My sisters Jennay and
Maggie have been working on the wedding plans and I will need help during the
reception. I have to decorate the building also and will need help with
this the day before the wedding. So much to do in a short time
frame.
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Wedding Cupcakes
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Good Afternoon Annette,
I enjoyed the time U spent with Audy and me at
Michaels. My name is Donna and I live in Plain City, I'm sure U met lots
of people Sunday so it’s hard to remember any body particular. N~E hoo, I
would like to know the pricing of a cupcake wedding cake to feed appox. 100
people. I would like a small cake so we have something to cut. Can
U please price this for me? Chocolate and white cake maybe white icing
with red candy hearts or red baby roses on each one. U can let me know
what your ideas are. We are going to be busy for the next week with the
items we bought Sunday getting the flowers and ribbons on the bubble wands
and writing out the guest list with addresses. Hope to hear from U soon,
By the way my reception is in Urbana and since this is far for U to go I would
be willing to pick up the stuff and take it and put it up myself. I'm
sure U can tell me how and my family and I can put it together. I just
need approx. amount of monies I don't want to waste your time or mine if it’s
too much.
Thanks again for all your help with my wedding,
Donna Shafer
9135 Plain City Georgesville Rd. NE
Annette u <eventsbyyu@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hi Donna,
Of course I remember you! I hope all the wedding plans are working out for you.
I would like to check with some of the other bakeries in the area and make certain I am not over pricing my work, so I will get back with by the end of the week with the price.
Would you mind telling me your date again, so I can pencil you in and make certain to notice yours if I should get another order. I remembered you saying it was in September but I don't believe you said an exact date.
Thanks and Take Care!
Annette Yu
Events by Yu
Of course I remember you! I hope all the wedding plans are working out for you.
I would like to check with some of the other bakeries in the area and make certain I am not over pricing my work, so I will get back with by the end of the week with the price.
Would you mind telling me your date again, so I can pencil you in and make certain to notice yours if I should get another order. I remembered you saying it was in September but I don't believe you said an exact date.
Thanks and Take Care!
Annette Yu
Events by Yu
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Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:17:44 -0700
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Re: Wedding Cupcakes
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Thanks for replying so quickly. The wedding date is Sept.
1st.
Donna Shafer
Hi Donna,
I would ask Terry Dolan about Bert
Alspaugh. We had him DJ for Lacey's wedding, but I forget what we
paid. He is really good. I think he lives around DeGraff
area. Bob Cohn should have his phone number.
Sometimes we go camping on Labor Day, but
I'm not real sure about this year. If I am around I will help with the
decorating and the reception. I will probably help you at the reception
anyway, because we probably will not go very far camping. Maybe
Delaware will be the farthest.. What else do you need me to do?
Did you need to look at the stuff I
have for tables? I liked both of the cakes. I liked the pink ribbon
around the cake, but the tulle around the cupcakes will have to come off before
the people come to get one.
My Mom and Me went to Penny's
yesterday. They had some Prom dresses and a couple white dresses (looked
liked wedding dresses to me), on sale. You might want to check it
out. I'm not sure what you are looking for. That was at the
Springfield Mall.
Let me know what else you need.
Love Your Friend,
Karen
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