Monday, March 31, 2008

In the hardest times, beauty is always found.





On Sunday we had the honor of planting and Flowering Dogwood tree now and forever known as "Duncan's Tree" and a stone at the base that has one of Scott and Tricia's favorite Bible verses. It was a bit of a surprise for the Arthurs, but tears of sadness and happiness flowed from us ALL! It was a beautiful moment and I was so happy to be a small part of it!

Thank you so much to Tina Mohn and Kat Wittman Wheeler for thinking of this wonderful event and thank you to Carli Amlin Dean, Sherri Slagle Ebert, Jessica Beyer Fry and Tiffany Compan McCallen for coordinating donations, for doing the readings and for the love that went into planning this. Also, thank you to Tricia's dear girlfriends KK Roggencamp and Becky Smith for helping us, Becky, thank you so much for getting the 1847 Room at Otterbein, it was perfect! Kat and Tina even arranged live music, they had a very talented guitarist sing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful Word". It was so moving and beautiful, everything that sweet Duncan and the Arthur family deserves. For those of us who know them and have come to know them, they truly are amazing people. The love and strength they have and thier unwavering faith is an inspiration to us all. Tricia said at the end of the ceremony that she didn't know how to thank us all, but Tricia, just know that your family's life has enriched us all in so many ways that we all feel that you have done more for us.

God Bless All of you my sweets friends and sisters.

Thank you for contributing, for helping and thank you ahead of time, because we are going to the HeartWalk on August 25th for Duncan, we are going to be Duncan's Walking Warriors and anyone and everyone is invited. Sign ups start soon and my sis and I will have a specific webpage dedicated to our team where you can sign up or direct gracious people to give donations.

Tricia, Scott and Jackson, we feel your love in return, always know that, and we will always and forever keep your Little Warrior in our hearts and continue to honor him.

Here are a few photos.

Love you all,

Emily Devaney Replogle

Saturday, March 22, 2008

A picture of baby Replogle

Mr. Austin Michael Replogle:)

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Welcome Baby Replogle!

Emily Devaney Replogle '98, with her husband Adam, are proud to announce the newest member of their family—Austin Michael Replogle. He arrived Wednesday, March 19, and was 6 lbs, 15 oz, 19 1/4" long. Austin joins big sister Hannah and big brother Charlie.

Em is at St. Ann's in Westerville if you want to send her your good wishes.

When Blogger cooperates, I'll be sure to upload the handsome little man's glamour shot.

—Tiffany

Monday, March 10, 2008

Winter "Love & Hoots" newsletter distributed

Dear Owl Sisters,

The latest edition of "Love & Hoots," our alumni newsletter, was distributed last week via e-mail and snail mail.

For those of you whose e-mail addresses we have on file, we did not mail you a copy (that postage adds up!). If we don't have your e-mail address, consider sending it to me so that we can add you to our e-distribution list.

If you didn't receive a copy of the newsletter, I would be glad to you e-mail you one. Contact me at TiffanyMcCallen@hotmail.com. You can also send me any updates, photos or other information for upcoming newsletters at that address.

Cheers,

Tiffany (Compan) McCallen '00
SAT Alumni Newsletter Chairwoman

Owl Update—Darsi Miller Edwards '99

This abbreviated message came from Darsi a few weeks ago. Thought I would share it.

—Tiffany

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I started my own company and am very busy getting it up and running. I am designing a line of baby accessories and eventually apparel for the little ones. I invented a product that is going to be sold in High end baby boutiques beginning next month. It has been a long time coming and it has taken a lot out of me. The name of my company is Lyvea Designs, INC. My website should be up and running in about a month. I am very excited to finally see my products in stores. Yeah!!

Marc is taking his last class to be able to sell all types of insurances. He is getting involved with a company here in Jacksonville and is still waiting for one of his companies to go public. He is officially retired from the NFL and we all are thankful for that.

Taya is in 3rd grade and she loves it. She is very excited to learn. Taya is a very good athlete and has enjoyed traveling all over Florida every weekend with her dad. She plays soccer and LOVES it. She says she wants to be the next Mia Hamm. I say, go for it!! Ella is in the first grade and plays soccer too. She loves it, but you never know which ella will show up for game day. Ella tries to get away with everything she can. She gets it from Marc!!

We just found out that Livi will be joining her sisters next year at Jacksonville Country Day School! Marc and I had been worried if she would get in due to the fact that this time last year she was borderline Autistic. She had been in speach and occupational therapy for 9 months. She just started talking about 6months ago and has not stopped since. We love it though!! With alot of testing, they were able to determine she was ready for Junior Kindergarten. Now they will all be at the same school!

As of right now, we do not have any plans to come back to Ohio. I will keep everyone posted if we do. I wish I lived closer to everyone. Miss you all and take care.

—Darsi Miller Edwards '99