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Jan 27 09

Two years ago today, January 27, 2007 fell on a Saturday. It was an ordinary day in some ways and an extraordinary one in other ways.

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Jan 24 09

On Wed., I had the privilege of visiting with the fifth grade of North Star Elementary School in Hockessin, DE. The fifth graders are embarking on a one month fund-raiser which combines philanthropy and President Obama’s message.

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Jan 20 09

Thanks to Sen. Tom Carper (DE), Chris, Ali, her cousin Nora, and I received tickets to President Obama’s Inauguration today.

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Jan 17 09

Well, a little bit of history came through little old (frigid) Delaware today. Regardless of your political leaning, it was pretty cool (no pun intended) that the Obama/Biden Inaugural train came through Wilmington today.

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Jan 14 09

18 months ago today was the saddest day of my life! There are no words to describe the depth of the sadness.

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Jan 10 09

Well, it’s been an exciting few days since I last posted.

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Jan 5 09

I hope everyone had a safe and fun New Year’s celebration. Personally, I’ve never really grasped the fascination with the whole New Year’s Eve madness but, to each his own.

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Dec 31 08

Well, the Diamond State Classic is over and I think the “Heroes” and the girls from around the country really bonded and the feedback on this new program was excellent.

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Dec 28 08

First, I have to tell you about the most amazing experience that I had last night. As you know from recent postings, we are one of the beneficiaries of the Diamond State Classic high school girls basketball tournament.

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Dec 24 08

Merry Christmas 2008! Merry Christmas, Andrew! Please focus on the important things today and cherish each and every moment with your loved ones.

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Dec 22 08

Happy Hanukkah to all of our Jewish friends!

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Dec 18 08

As you know, of course, I usually introduce you to brave young kids and ask you for your prayers. I’ve never asked for so much from so many people in my life.

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Dec 15 08

Back in August, our friend Lynette Grabowski told me of an amazing young lady named Shayla Holwegner.

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Dec 12 08

If you have ever watched youth sports, there are times when some mistake the game for a world championship or some life or death battle.

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Dec 8 08

Chris and I took a drive down to Ocean City, NJ on Saturday to see “Andrew’s Bench” on the boardwalk. As I’ve said before, Andrew LOVED monkeys/gorillas and he was a miniature golf afficionado.

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Dec 6 08

I have been honored to speak to a lot of great people at great organizations all around the tri-state area. While they are all special in their own way, yesterday’s speaking engagement was very unique.

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Dec 2 08

I’d like to talk a little bit tonight about my special little girl (you’ll always be my “little girl”, Ali :) ) When I was bringing her back to campus yesterday morning, she shocked me by saying “Hey Dad, do you want to come to my Criminal Justice class with me?”

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Nov 29 08

Chris decorated our house this past week with some of Ali’s & Andrew’s Thanksgiving projects from grade school.

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Nov 26 08

Ali’s Thanksgiving message from last year was so beautiful that I thought I’d simply re-print it.

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Nov 23 08

I met a great family at A.I. that needs your prayers. I really feel for them. Two + weeks ago, their lives were ‘normal’ and they were planning a trip to Longwood Gardens.

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