Category Archives: family

Origin of Thanksgiving in the United States

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Robert I Baxter

The resolution passed the House and the Senate, and a committee…delivered the message to Washington on or before September 28, 1789. President Washington noted that “both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested ‘to recommend to the People … Continue reading →

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I wish that cancer was just a word or a scary story….

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Robert I Baxter

I wish that cancer was just a word or scary story told at camp to scare the campers. Continue reading →

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Can You Help?

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Robert I Baxter

I have been treated generously in my time of need. Would you consider helping? Continue reading →

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Zoe Meme #121: Puppuccino

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Robert I Baxter

Zoe Meme #121: Puppuccino! Does she look thirsty? Last Zoe Meme for a while, taking a break. Continue reading →

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Andrew Vasek Memorial Scholarship 2017 Recipient Presentation

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Robert I Baxter

This is a short video showing the 2017 Andrew Vasek Memorial Scholarship award presentations. Also serves as a reminder of why we exist. Less than 3 minutes long, you will enjoy this video! Continue reading →

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How to Light Up a Room

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Robert I Baxter

How to Light Up a Room: A look at the life, death, and resulting events of my cousin Andrew. Continue reading →

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Zoe Meme #111: SERENE

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Robert I Baxter

Zoe Meme #111: Serene. Just take a glimpse of this serene sunset. Happy Easter! Continue reading →

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Dad’s Answering Machine Speech

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Robert I Baxter

Today is dad’s 83rd birthday. Want to hear dad’s answering machine speech? Continue reading →

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Dodged a Bullet

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Robert I Baxter

“We need to talk, we found a possible tumor.” Nothing can prepare one for such news… Continue reading →

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A Priceless Photo!

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Robert I Baxter

I work in a neonatal ICU. I’ve had the joy of doing this off and on since first starting at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston in 1990 right out of nursing school. I love my job. I took care of … Continue reading →

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