Dennis Setzer Sr. (John's Grandfather)

It has been a tough month for the Setzer's. Less than a month ago we lost John's uncle Curtis to Cancer and this weekend Papaw died after a period of declining health. I have so much to write but I am wiped out. Maybe tomorrow.

Lincolnton - Mr. Dennis Lee Setzer Sr., 85, of the Brian Center in Lincolnton and formerly of Crestview Drive, Lincolnton died Friday, April 3, 2009.

His funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2009, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Gary Dittman officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton.

Mr. Setzer was born in Caldwell County and was the son of the late C. R. and Mary Braswell Setzer. He was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Setzer and three brothers, Banks Setzer, Howard Setzer and Clyde Setzer. Mr. Setzer was the owner of Setzer ' s Buick-Pontiac in Lincolnton and was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army.

He is survived by a son, Dennis L. Setzer Jr. and wife, Jeanne, of Myrtle Beach; two daughters, Kaye Setzer Bach and husband, Ronald, of Lincolnton and Frieda Setzer Cooper and husband, Steve, of Weaverville; a daughter-in-law, Teresa Setzer of Lincolnton; two brothers, Max Setzer of High Shoals and Ned Setzer of Lincolnton; three sisters, Lena Jones of Lincolnton, Evelyn Tino of Gastonia and Mary Nell Bell and husband, Ken, of High Shoals; 10 grandchildren; and 17 greatgrandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092 or to the Alzheimer ' s Association, Western Carolina Chapter, P.O. Box 6014, Charlotte, NC 28260-1444.

Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the Setzer family.

Curtis Ronald Setzer

From the Lincolnton Newspaper:

Mr. Curtis Ronald Setzer, age 61, of 643 Lithia Inn Road, Lincolnton died Saturday, March 14, 2009.
He was owner and operator of Setzer’s Buick Pontiac, and currently owned and operated Stitches with Style Embroidery out of his home. He was a loving father, a loving Papaw, and a loyal friend to many. He enjoyed golf as a member of Lincoln County Club and actively attended Boger City Baptist Church.
He was the son of the late Mabel Robinson Setzer of Lincolnton. He is survived by his father, Dennis Lee Setzer, Sr. of Lincolnton; his wife Teresa Elmore Setzer; three daughters, Allesa Elizabeth Setzer of the home, Dawn Setzer Reep and husband David of Lincolnton and Kristy Setzer Smith and husband Stan of Lincolnton; one brother, Dennis Lee “Buddy” Setzer, Jr of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two sisters, Kaye Bach of Lincolnton and Frieda Cooper of Weaverville, N.C.; three grandchildren, Kynlon Dawn Reep, Karmyn Elizabeth Reep and Macey Michele Smith.
The family will receive friends tonight, March 16, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton. The funeral will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Boger City Baptist Church. His final resting place will be Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton.
Memorials may be made to Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy, 3032 Wesleyan Church Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092 or to the Boger City Baptist Church Building Fund, 2201 East Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092 or to the American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Road, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the Setzer family

Well lets see where to begin we have been busy busy busy! Last weekend I loaded up the girls and we headed to Asheville to see my family. It was the first time we had been home since Thanksgiving. It was so nice to see everyone. It makes for a long trip with two little ones. After about 45 minutes in the car Riley begins to ask "are we close to Pammy's house yet?" Normally it only takes about 5 hours however, with these two, we were more like just over 6. Lyla does great for the first half and then after that she is ready to get out of her car seat. Towards the end of the trip on the way up Riley informed me she needed to get out because her but was tired and sweaty. It's a tough life. :)

We had a great time. We got to see my mom (Pammy) and my Grandparents Patty and Vaughn as well as my dad and sister. My sister is getting married in May so I had to go and get fitted for my brides maid dress. This was by far the highlight of Riley's trip she got to watch all the "wedding girls" trying on wedding gowns at David's Bridal. She was in heaven. She likes to sleep with my mom when we go home which is fine by me. However, my mom snores quite loud (sorry mom). Riley informed me that she likes to sleep with her Pammy because she is SO loud she keeps all the monsters away. Who knew snoring could be such a great thing!

My first weekly column came out yesterday. So far the response has been good. I am now trying to figure out what to write for this week. Hopefully, something will come to mind.

Now John and I will be watching basketball morning, noon, and night for the rest of this month and on into April. This is my favorite time of the year, despite the fact that I turn 30 in less than three weeks, sigh.

Last but certainly not least, Uncle Curtis needs a miracle in a bad way. The cancer has taken over his liver and he is not doing well. I am praying for miraculous healing so that he will be able to see Allesa grow up and have more time with the rest of his family. Please remember him as well as his family in your prayers.

Imaginary "friend"

I don't think have blogged about Riley's imaginary "boyfriend", but his name is Soldier. He started appearing a couple of months ago. He is NEVER here when John is home but Riley is very funny because she has all these little details. For instance, last week "Soldier" hurt his pinkie and his foot and was in room 408 at the hospital. Riley also informed me that she likes to kiss Soldier sometimes. (God help us!) However, if you bring any of this up in front of John she gets really angry with me.

Tonight Riley told me I made "a very tasty dinner". We had Grandma Patty beans (beans grown and canned by my grandmother Patty), and lasagna.

As for Lyla, she is teething I think. Her nose is like a faucet. She is drooling and gnawing on everything and has had a low grade fever. She is miserable. I feel so sorry for her.

I am currently working on my new gig which is writing the neighborhood beat for a local paper here in town. It's small 500 words per week. They do pay but it is a minor amount. So minor its not even enough to report on my taxes. :) I am hoping to have fun with it and who knows maybe it will open a door somewhere for me. I will post the link to my weekly article once I get one published.

I hope you are all well! Sorry no pictures at the moment but we don't have a camera at the moment.