DADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
YOU DIDDIDIDIDIIDD ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT!!!!!!!!! I NEVER DOUBTED YOU...
WE ARE ALL SO VERY VERY VERY PROUD OF YOU DAD. I CANT BELIVE IT!
i never doubted you for a minute dad. There was nothing that was going to keep you from making it to the top.
Congratulations daddy!
i love you and i miss you...
Erin
You ALL made it, WOW! I am awed and impressed. Way to go Bonnie. Very proud of you. Can't wait to see all your pictures and hear all your stories. Yea! congratulations to you all. You all rock!
Love,
Dale (Bonnie's Sister)
CONGRATULATIONS, You did it! I can't imagine how it fells to be at the top of the world! I can't wait to hear about the journey when you get home! Have fun on your safari and have a safe trip back down!
HURRAH!!!!!!!!!! You did it! You both did it together! Man, you guys went through a lot. Ok, now, how do you get back? Same way? Truck? Helicopter? Bobsled? Now back to the oscars ------ Best Picture, Slum Dog Millionaire. Best Actor Sean Penn in Milk. Best actress Kate Winslet in The Reader.
Slum Dog millionaire pulled about 7 oscars tonight -- not for the actors but for the film itself as well as best director.
And Miu won best hidden cat in a box of gift tissue in the guest room! YEAH!
Now come on home little ones. Love, Mom
KEITH,
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You DID!!!!!! YOU made it all the way to the TOP!!! I can't image the view or the feeling of Standing on the Top of the WORLD!!!! We are so proud of you. CONGRATULATION to all of you. WELL DONE! What an accomplishment. It is down hill from here. Have an safe and easy trip down.
Mary-Jo
Karen - We are so happy for you all. It is just after midnight and Rick called to let us know there was a message telling all you reached the top. We have listened to it three times just to hear your voice. Can't wait to hear all the details. Have a safe journey down. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. All our love, Mom and Dad
Wow! Congratulations! Yahoo! Yes you can! And you did! You made it and we're all proud of you. Now I can't wait to hug you and tell you in person how great you are. Love, Hat
So proud of you all!! What a wonderful feeling to kow that you have all accomplished this climb together and our fraternity of love and giving is that much bigger now.
Matt - you've been a HUGE part of this - take pride in what you've helped make - is it sweeter the 2nd time.
Karen - nothing to it but to do it!! I knew you'd make it!! All the worry and doubt makes it better though doesn't it!!
Can't wait to see you all!
Phyllis and Marty
You are utterly amazing. Eric and I just arrived home from a bike trip in Arizona and I logged on to check your progress and you're already at the summit. We are so very proud to know you!
Love,
Marcia and Eric
(your "kitchen mates")
I can't describe the excitement I felt hearing your voice on today's update. I am so proud of you. you sound great. You did it!!!!!!!. I will be playing that messge all day today. I know that mom and dad were excited . we are really blessed to have a sister, sister in law and aunt like you. enjoy this day. Love jo, laura and gary
Mama bear is sooooooooo proud
It is truly an honor to be a part of Journeys of Inspiration
and to have all of you in the family. Conratulations!!!! :-)
Asante sana for the tears of joy.
THere aren't any words to describe that feeling of accomplishment you all have just experienced are there?! We, the 08er's are so proud of you!
Linda #1
Amazing adventure and congratulations to each and everyone of you. We did not sleep too well last night thinking of your final summit push. Listening to the "hello...I am standing on top of Mt. Kilimanjaro" summit audio never gets old. Great job!
The memories will last a life time.
When the climb is the hardest, the success is overwhelming. You two have experienced something that most of us just dream about--but YOU DID IT and you did it together--awesome journey. I am proud of your accomplishment but more important, I am proud of you!! Love, Auntie Jane
We are so thrilled to have been able to vicariously share your fantastic experience. Congratulations to you both and all the other brave climbers. Please keep us on your email list so we learn where your adventuresome spirits take you next. It was a real pleasure meeting you! Lin and Phil Canfield
Congratulations!!!!! I'm so happy you made it. What an amazing journey. I can not wait to hear all the stories. Watch your step on the way down... We are all very proud. Love Celeste
Congrats to you and to everyone on this most wonderful journey.
We are so proud of you (and not only because you are great son-in-law, husband and father). A job well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A glorious day for you. safe journey down..what your step. Love to all,
Mary & Joe
That message just moved me to tears. Tears of happiness and joy for all of you. There's just nothing like working toward a tough goal and achieving it. And that's what each of you did. You conquered the mountain!!
May your descent be safe as you bask in the glory of your achievements.
I was so happy to read that you and the team made it to the summit. And then to hear your voice on the audio Karen left me weeping with joy. I am just so incredibly happy for you. Words can't describe how much I love you and am so proud to call you my friend. I'll be checking in as you guys come down. Be safe. Love Chris
Add Mt. Kili to your extensive list of accomplishments! All of you I am sure have had the chance to get to know each other extremly well...but I wanted to share a few things about the Fabulous Jo Ann Harig that you may not know yet.
Did you know...
she was a modeling agent?
she worked for the Sabres?
she cleaned up a dead body...YUCK?
she ran a extremely large restaurant in Texas?
she at one point had six cats under one roof?
she has swam with sharks without pretective gear?
she road across country on her motorcycle?
she was an elephant trainer for the circus?
As you may well know, Jo Ann is NEVER at a loss for words... but that sparkle she has is completely contagious! Her passion for life and for the fight against cancer is evident in everything she does.Your lil monkey and I are holding down the fort while your gone. We can't wait for your return! We will give you a huge big Buffalo huge...after the shower that is!
Fantastic!! I knew you could do it. You are all to be commended! Jennie, all I can say is WOW! That's quite a life accomplishment. Do you feel different now? Does your outlook seem changed or at least encouraged? I imagine it would... to be on top of the world. Good for you. Mom would have been so proud!! We love you! Love, your little sis, Susie and family
Keith, Keith, Keith ... You Made It!!! I am proud of you and proud to know you. This gives new meaning to "Outstanding Staff Partner.' You are Outstanding!!!
I can hear your mom saying "That's my Boy!" Can't wait to hear all about it. Be careful coming down and enjoy every minute celebrating a success that most of us will never know!!! You are the best. Paula
Keith, Keith, Keith ... You Made It!!! I am proud of you and proud to know you. This gives new meaning to "Outstanding Staff Partner.' You are Outstanding!!!
I can hear your mom saying "That's my Boy!" Can't wait to hear all about it. Be careful coming down and enjoy every minute celebrating a success that most of us will never know!!! You are the best. Paula
I am at work now and we all are applauding you and your great accomplishment- we can't wait for you to come back and tell us all about it! We are all thinking of you and wish you the best- Denny
Daddy i am so proud of you i new you could do it! Wow how cool is it to say that your dad climbed mt. kikimanjaro twice! I love you tons and can't wait untill you come home in a week from today our time love you lots 143
Congratulations - you did it! What an amazing accomplishment! We are so very proud of you and can't wait to hear about it when you return. We love you and miss you!
Marty, Some guys will stop at nothing to get High. I hope this High helps your Tennis game. Remember the longest journey starts with the first step and is completed with the last step.......and in between are just more steps.....so keep stepping.............ha ha.
Later, Ed
Messages
KEITH!!!
ErinKD — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 04:53DADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
YOU DIDDIDIDIDIIDD ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT!!!!!!!!! I NEVER DOUBTED YOU...
WE ARE ALL SO VERY VERY VERY PROUD OF YOU DAD. I CANT BELIVE IT!
i never doubted you for a minute dad. There was nothing that was going to keep you from making it to the top.
Congratulations daddy!
i love you and i miss you...
Erin
You got us all
thomaskilimanja... — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 04:55Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!! We new you could!!!!!!!!
Lala Salama
Tom
Ha Ha Ha
Dale Heffer — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 04:58You ALL made it, WOW! I am awed and impressed. Way to go Bonnie. Very proud of you. Can't wait to see all your pictures and hear all your stories. Yea! congratulations to you all. You all rock!
Love,
Dale (Bonnie's Sister)
Keith
davidsrj — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 05:05Hey dad,
CONGRATULATIONS, You did it! I can't imagine how it fells to be at the top of the world! I can't wait to hear about the journey when you get home! Have fun on your safari and have a safe trip back down!
Love,
Ryan and Colin
Desi and Alex
DesisMom — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 05:10HURRAH!!!!!!!!!! You did it! You both did it together! Man, you guys went through a lot. Ok, now, how do you get back? Same way? Truck? Helicopter? Bobsled? Now back to the oscars ------ Best Picture, Slum Dog Millionaire. Best Actor Sean Penn in Milk. Best actress Kate Winslet in The Reader.
Slum Dog millionaire pulled about 7 oscars tonight -- not for the actors but for the film itself as well as best director.
And Miu won best hidden cat in a box of gift tissue in the guest room! YEAH!
Now come on home little ones. Love, Mom
Keith
Mary-Jo — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 05:10KEITH,
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You DID!!!!!! YOU made it all the way to the TOP!!! I can't image the view or the feeling of Standing on the Top of the WORLD!!!! We are so proud of you. CONGRATULATION to all of you. WELL DONE! What an accomplishment. It is down hill from here. Have an safe and easy trip down.
Mary-Jo
Suzy and Sharon
easterc — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 05:17Congrats! you made it!
....colette
JON
Josh Rubins — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 05:24Congratulations. Jon and all your fellow climbers!! What an achievement. We knew you could do it. Love, Dan and Jan and Josh
Hurrah! Your at the top!
jdaniels — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 05:34Karen - We are so happy for you all. It is just after midnight and Rick called to let us know there was a message telling all you reached the top. We have listened to it three times just to hear your voice. Can't wait to hear all the details. Have a safe journey down. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. All our love, Mom and Dad
Way to Go, Jon!
HarriettR — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 05:41Wow! Congratulations! Yahoo! Yes you can! And you did! You made it and we're all proud of you. Now I can't wait to hug you and tell you in person how great you are. Love, Hat
CONGRATS 09'ers!!!!!
Pat n Michelle — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 05:41So proud of you all!! What a wonderful feeling to kow that you have all accomplished this climb together and our fraternity of love and giving is that much bigger now.
Matt - you've been a HUGE part of this - take pride in what you've helped make - is it sweeter the 2nd time.
Karen - nothing to it but to do it!! I knew you'd make it!! All the worry and doubt makes it better though doesn't it!!
Can't wait to see you all!
Pat
Congrats!!!!
marcia — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 05:44Phyllis and Marty
You are utterly amazing. Eric and I just arrived home from a bike trip in Arizona and I logged on to check your progress and you're already at the summit. We are so very proud to know you!
Love,
Marcia and Eric
(your "kitchen mates")
Alex & Desi
potenti98 — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 10:18You guys are INCREDIBLE! I am SO PROUD of you! Can't wait to hear the details of your experience.
xox
Auntie P.
karen w. a big congratulations
jdaniels — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 10:20I can't describe the excitement I felt hearing your voice on today's update. I am so proud of you. you sound great. You did it!!!!!!!. I will be playing that messge all day today. I know that mom and dad were excited . we are really blessed to have a sister, sister in law and aunt like you. enjoy this day. Love jo, laura and gary
Bonnie,Marty,Phyllis,Rick,Terry and all the 09er's
thomaskilimanja... — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 10:38Mama bear is sooooooooo proud
It is truly an honor to be a part of Journeys of Inspiration
and to have all of you in the family. Conratulations!!!! :-)
Asante sana for the tears of joy.
Tom
SUMMIT!!!!!!
linda-1 — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 11:11THere aren't any words to describe that feeling of accomplishment you all have just experienced are there?! We, the 08er's are so proud of you!
Linda #1
Entire '09 Kili team
Jim and Bonnie 08 — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 12:14Amazing adventure and congratulations to each and everyone of you. We did not sleep too well last night thinking of your final summit push. Listening to the "hello...I am standing on top of Mt. Kilimanjaro" summit audio never gets old. Great job!
The memories will last a life time.
The Summit!
Dale Heffer — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 12:19Thought we'd get a pic of EVERYONE on the summit! hope it's coming soon! Congratulations again.
Dale (Bonnie's Sister)
Desi & Alex
Alyce Jane Steele — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 12:21When the climb is the hardest, the success is overwhelming. You two have experienced something that most of us just dream about--but YOU DID IT and you did it together--awesome journey. I am proud of your accomplishment but more important, I am proud of you!! Love, Auntie Jane
congrat's
7blondes — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 13:30sharon~we're soooo proud of you! congrat's to all of you!!! what a great experience!!! you are very special... love lisa
Phyllis and Marty
etccanf — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 13:51We are so thrilled to have been able to vicariously share your fantastic experience. Congratulations to you both and all the other brave climbers. Please keep us on your email list so we learn where your adventuresome spirits take you next. It was a real pleasure meeting you! Lin and Phil Canfield
Way to go Suzy!
amauro — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 14:12So proud of you! Have a safe trip back down and home!
Love,
Amy
Keith
cervpa — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 14:17Congratulations!!!!! I'm so happy you made it. What an amazing journey. I can not wait to hear all the stories. Watch your step on the way down... We are all very proud. Love Celeste
Keith
cervpa — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 14:22Congrats to you and to everyone on this most wonderful journey.
We are so proud of you (and not only because you are great son-in-law, husband and father). A job well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A glorious day for you. safe journey down..what your step. Love to all,
Mary & Joe
Karen's Audio Message
Anita — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 14:50That message just moved me to tears. Tears of happiness and joy for all of you. There's just nothing like working toward a tough goal and achieving it. And that's what each of you did. You conquered the mountain!!
May your descent be safe as you bask in the glory of your achievements.
Karen and O9 Team. YOU DID IT!
ChrisDeBrine — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 14:52I was so happy to read that you and the team made it to the summit. And then to hear your voice on the audio Karen left me weeping with joy. I am just so incredibly happy for you. Words can't describe how much I love you and am so proud to call you my friend. I'll be checking in as you guys come down. Be safe. Love Chris
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
klloyd — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 14:56We're so proud of all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a great job! This is something you'll never forget.
It looks like you and Mikaela tied- she crawled for the first time yesterday evening!
Tons and tons and tons of love,
Keith, Julie and the Mikster
YEAH! Congrats, Jo Ann!!!
kellicravey — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 15:01JO! Way to go!
Add Mt. Kili to your extensive list of accomplishments! All of you I am sure have had the chance to get to know each other extremly well...but I wanted to share a few things about the Fabulous Jo Ann Harig that you may not know yet.
Did you know...
she was a modeling agent?
she worked for the Sabres?
she cleaned up a dead body...YUCK?
she ran a extremely large restaurant in Texas?
she at one point had six cats under one roof?
she has swam with sharks without pretective gear?
she road across country on her motorcycle?
she was an elephant trainer for the circus?
As you may well know, Jo Ann is NEVER at a loss for words... but that sparkle she has is completely contagious! Her passion for life and for the fight against cancer is evident in everything she does.Your lil monkey and I are holding down the fort while your gone. We can't wait for your return! We will give you a huge big Buffalo huge...after the shower that is!
Love you, friend!
Kelli & Monk
To Jennie and all the '09 Kili climbers
postsp — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 15:24Fantastic!! I knew you could do it. You are all to be commended! Jennie, all I can say is WOW! That's quite a life accomplishment. Do you feel different now? Does your outlook seem changed or at least encouraged? I imagine it would... to be on top of the world. Good for you. Mom would have been so proud!! We love you! Love, your little sis, Susie and family
megan
BrentandBernie — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 15:29I am so incredibly proud of you - way to go!!!! All that training paid off. Can't wait to celebrate with you on Thursday. All my love, Mom
Jon
margot — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 15:30Congratulations Jon, we had no doubt you could do it, what an great experience. Hope to next see you on a golf course !
Margot and Art
Congratulations Keith!!!
PSymanski — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 16:00Keith, Keith, Keith ... You Made It!!! I am proud of you and proud to know you. This gives new meaning to "Outstanding Staff Partner.' You are Outstanding!!!
I can hear your mom saying "That's my Boy!" Can't wait to hear all about it. Be careful coming down and enjoy every minute celebrating a success that most of us will never know!!! You are the best. Paula
Congratulations Keith!!!
PSymanski — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 16:00Keith, Keith, Keith ... You Made It!!! I am proud of you and proud to know you. This gives new meaning to "Outstanding Staff Partner.' You are Outstanding!!!
I can hear your mom saying "That's my Boy!" Can't wait to hear all about it. Be careful coming down and enjoy every minute celebrating a success that most of us will never know!!! You are the best. Paula
WAY TO GO DESI!!!!!
Denny — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 20:00I am at work now and we all are applauding you and your great accomplishment- we can't wait for you to come back and tell us all about it! We are all thinking of you and wish you the best- Denny
Where's the love?
Marisabennett — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 23:03No shout out for Rochester Karen?? Where's the love my friend?? Ha! Come back to earth tomorrow and enjoy that safari. C ya on the flipside.
Love, Marisa
YEAH DADDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cflanigan — Tue, 02/24/2009 - 00:52Daddy i am so proud of you i new you could do it! Wow how cool is it to say that your dad climbed mt. kikimanjaro twice! I love you tons and can't wait untill you come home in a week from today our time love you lots 143
Love 143 Teagan
Phyllis & Marty
rkgoldberg — Tue, 02/24/2009 - 14:27Congratulations - you did it! What an amazing accomplishment! We are so very proud of you and can't wait to hear about it when you return. We love you and miss you!
Rachel & Jeremy
Marty's Steps
Edz — Thu, 02/26/2009 - 00:54Marty, Some guys will stop at nothing to get High. I hope this High helps your Tennis game. Remember the longest journey starts with the first step and is completed with the last step.......and in between are just more steps.....so keep stepping.............ha ha.
Later, Ed