Shirley Rose Cullum (Coach Cullum) went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 29 2008 early on a Sunday morning. Shirley was born June 19, 1936 in Valier Illinois and was the first girl born into the family in 25 years. She was married on December 22 1957 to her sweetheart and Best Friend Bob Cullum and celebrated her life with him for 50 years. She was preceded in death by her brother Robert and her parents Gustave and Christina Harvengt. She has now joined her daughter Christi Cullum Johnson and the love of her life Bob Cullum in Heaven. She is survived by daughters Pam Condra and husband Ralph, Barbara Masters and husband Rick and son-in-law Sam Johnson. She is also survived by brother Thom Harvengt and his wife Betty. She is also survived by six precious grandchildren Eric Masters, Heather, Ross and Dillon Condra and Brittany and Christopher Johnson. She graduated from Southern Illinois University. She taught school at Harlandale Middle School for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in San Antonio Texas. Shirley enjoyed making people laugh and telling jokes to make people smile and have a brighter day. She enjoyed reading and going on adventures to different places with friends and Bob. Shirley will be dearly missed by family and friends . The family would like to thank the staff of Odyssey Healthcare for the love and friendship they showed to her and her family during her journey home. Gifts of love can be given to the Television Ministry at First Baptist Church.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Mom
I would like to start this by saying Thank you to all of you who have been praying for me and my Mom.
Rick and I were suppose to be on vacation this week. We had reservations for 9 days in Port Aransas. I was worried because I knew Mom was not well. She was diagnosed with Liver Cancer in May of 2007. She struggled with all the trips to the doctor for chemo.
She lost all her hair and then got it back.
She was so excited that Rick and I were getting away for a few days of fun in the sun.
Wednesday morning June 18th she woke up in terrible pain. So bad that she called her neighbor and asked for her to take her to the doctor....but not to tell me she was feeling bad. She did not want to worry me.
The doctor sent her to the hospital for tests. Cat scan and such., They found that the cancer was progressing.
The neighbor called to inform me of what was going on.
I went to the hospital and when I walked into the room Mom got upset and wanted to know why I was not at work and shouldn't I be getting ready for my vacation?
I told her I had canceled it and she got very angry with me and insisted that I call back to reschedule to trip.
I told her I would later and she said....now.
By the next day she found out bad news from the results of the test. The doctor told me that there was no more treatments her body could withstand .
And not to leave town. I canceled once more.
The doctor said that we had two choices. Hospice in a home or to come home and take care of her with the help of Hospice as needed.
It was a rough week.
Mom slowly got worse.
At one point she told me no more medicine.
Then she stopped eating. Hospices was called in for 24 hour care.
She slept alot.
After two days of not talking or opening her eyes I walked in the next morning and said....Good Morning. She opened her eyes and smiled and said...Good Morning!
I almost fell through the floor. She seemed so much better and alert.
Then she asked for Rick.
She asked him. "Where am I?"
He said that she was home and we were taking care of her.
She sighed and gave a disgusted look and went back to sleep.
Many times she said she went to Heaven and was mad that she woke up and was still here.
Last night I couldn't go to sleep.
Finally I decided I should try.
I went in to say good night and she was awake.
The nurse said she was declining.
I asked her if she wanted me to sing her the same song as I sang to Daddy and she moved her eyebrows up and down....which meant yes
After I finished sing Somewhere Over The Rainbow to her she took 2 more breaths and left for Heaven.
She passed away at 1:00 in the morning.
I will miss her quick wit and funny jokes.
I will miss her smile.
I will miss her wiggling her eyebrows.
I love you Mom.
You are with Daddy and Christi now.
I will miss you so much.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Happy Birthday Rick!!!!
Happy Birthday Rick!!!! He turned 50 today. My coworker said it was time to trade him in for two 25's.....I told her.....no way! They would never add up to him. I got him a new tackle box and fishing chair. I got him a German chocolate cake....his favorite...and now we are going to watch the Bucket List. LOL...That should be a hoot.
More details later.....Barb
Friday, June 13, 2008
question me this
What was the last thing you ordered from McDonalds?
I was gonna get a salad and quarterpounder just flew out my mouth when they said.....can I take your order.....
When was the last time you got totally wasted?
Totally? Well it has been a long time. I am not a drinker so half a beer makes me drunk...I guess it was at the New Years Eve party when I was 20 years old. It was an accident.....
Do you own a canoe?
no but I do own a boat.
What was the last button you pushed?
The star button on my cell phone...wait....do computer keys count? If so I guess it was s
Do you have or want any Piercings?
My ears and that is all I want.
What do you think about people with tattoo's?
If it makes you happy. I have none. Needles do not make me happy. Besides if I was going to get one it would be a dragonfly.....knowing my luck it would look like a bug..oh wait it is a bug....never mind
Are you in love?
yes I am
Have you ever had an unusual pet?
We had two rattlesnakes once...and a possum
What color is the wall closest to you?
sheetrock white LOL
Have you ever set foot in a tanning salon?
no and I never will.....thinking it causes cancer....just saying
Have you ever played strip poker?
not that I recall.....
What's your mother's favorite color?
blue
Fast Food Restaurant or Chinese Takeout?
Chinese!!!
If you could move, would you?
Sometimes I think about it....but really there is no place like home
Do you prefer hot tea or iced tea?
ice tea.
What is your favorite musical?
Dirty Dancing
When did you stop believing in Santa Claus?
what i still believe.
Who was your first crush?
twin brothers in kindergarden Matthew and Mark
What's the stupidest thing you've done?
I have to pick one? Like I am going to tell about it....
Have you ever faked being drunk?
no.
When is the last time you were on a bicycle?
It's been awhile...growing up I was permantly attached to my banana seat
What's your dad's favorite color?
red.
How many numbers are in your phone book?
Wait...I gotta go count....can I get back to you on that one?
Do blondes really have more fun?
yes
Ever fallen out of love?
yes.
Have you ever smoked tobacco out of a hookah?
What the heck is a hookah?
Who do you hate the most?
I don't hate anyone..life is too short
Have you ever donated to charity?
Yes....
Ever used a fake id or an id that wasn't you?
no
Are you donating your organs?
no
What is by far your favorite moment of life?
i have many.
What is the last thing you ate?
ham and cheese sandwich
What's the last thing you drank?
diet pepsi
Ever been on ecstasy?
no
Who has it easier, guys or girls?
guys
Who called you last?
My special friend Fay...so nice to talk to you
If you were really upset, who is the first guy you'd go to?
Rick.
Who is the first girl you would go to?
Mom.
If someone liked you right now, would you want them to tell you?
yes.
Do you prefer to take showers at night or in the morning?
morning
Do you think you have made a difference in anyone's life?
I hope so
Do you remember the name of your first school you ever went to?
It was a church
How many piercings do you have?
two
Which year has been the best so far?
All
Ever found more than a dollar in a random place?
yes
Last time you laughed really hard?
answering these questions.
Last text message in your inbox?
Eric
Do you know anyone addicted to any type of drugs?
yes.
How many kids do you want to have?
I had one...wanted ten
What color are your eyes?
blue
What is the natural color of your hair?
define natural
What is the closest purple object to you?
picture of Tiny
Did anyone watch you the last time you kissed someone?
nope.
Do you believe that if you want something bad enough you'll get it?
yes.
Have you ever kissed someone in a vehicle?
yes.
Break someones heart or have your heart broken?
both.
Would you ever get a belly piercing?
nope.
Are you a morning person or a night person?
night.
Do you snore?
Rick says I do....but it is really him
Do you like to spend time with people?
yes
Are you hungry?
just ate.
When was the last time you did the dishes?
last night.
Are you talking to anyone while doing this?
no
Have you ever thought someone died, when they really didn't?
yes
Three feelings at the moment?
tired, relaxed and happy
Done anything you regret so far in life?
some.
Are you listening to anything?
nope.
Where are you right now?
In my space
Last movie you watched?
Stand up and Cheer
Last song you sang out loud?
Would you go with me
Are you thinking of someone right now?
no
