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Marsha & Cindy's families

I used to be an only child!

I used to be an only child!

They call me Nonie becaue I know nothing!  I'm 4 but when the SPCA rescued me, I couldn't walk and I had to have some of my teeth pulled.  I'm trying hard to make friends with the smart dog and she's teaching me stuff.

They call me Nonie becaue I know nothing!  I'm 4 but when the SPCA rescued me, I couldn't walk and I had to have some of my teeth pulled.  I'm trying hard to make friends with the smart dog and she's teaching me stuff.

Nonie and Boomer finally cuddled up.

Nonie and Boomer finally cuddled up.

Little Nonie the rescue dog - learning to trust a human.

Little Nonie the rescue dog - learning to trust a human.

Littlest granddaughter, Hannah Joy

Littlest granddaughter, Hannah Joy

Okay, maybe I take after my GraMarsha just a little bit!  How do I look in these heels?

Okay, maybe I take after my GraMarsha just a little bit!  How do I look in these heels?

My neice Becca, little Hannah, my sister Wendy and moi!

My neice Becca, little Hannah, my sister Wendy and moi!

Three generations of big sisters (granddaughter Joanie, daughter Naomi and Marsha)

Three generations of big sisters (granddaughter Joanie, daughter Naomi and Marsha)

Marsha's daughter Naomi and hubby Chris with Hannah Joy born 9/15/08

Marsha's daughter Naomi and hubby Chris with Hannah Joy born 9/15/08

a very tired Daddy of two girls

a very tired Daddy of two girls

the east coast grandkids with their shirts from Jerusalem

the east coast grandkids with their shirts from Jerusalem

Marsha and Cindy with son-in-law, Chris

Marsha and Cindy with son-in-law, Chris

GraMarsha with the new big sister

GraMarsha with the new big sister

a group celebration w/ west coast family

a group celebration w/ west coast family

Cindy's Mom has adopted Marsha too.

Cindy's Mom has adopted Marsha too.

Hangin' out with friends.

Hangin' out with friends.

Marsha's daughter Naomi with hubby Chris and little Joan.

Marsha's daughter Naomi with hubby Chris and little Joan.

Marsha and Cindy on a ministry cruise with Mom (Joann).

Marsha and Cindy on a ministry cruise with Mom (Joann).

Marsha's son, John, with daughter Bri, and sons John Jr. (JJ) and little Caleb.

Marsha's son, John, with daughter Bri, and sons John Jr. (JJ) and little Caleb.

GraMarsha with Johnny's sweet wife Rachael and the kids.

GraMarsha with Johnny's sweet wife Rachael and the kids.

Cindy and Marsha hold Joanie, Naomi and Chris' first baby.

Cindy and Marsha hold Joanie, Naomi and Chris' first baby.

Cindy cheers GraMarsha and little Bri on as the sing a duet in church.

Cindy cheers GraMarsha and little Bri on as the sing a duet in church.

Some snapshots of the 2005 ministry tours.

Some snapshots of the 2005 ministry tours.

Marsha and Cindy Stevens-Pino

Marsha and Cindy Stevens-Pino

Little Boomer guarding the old bus!!

Little Boomer guarding the old bus!!

Bri is the oldest Grandchild of the Stevens-Pino Family

Bri is the oldest Grandchild of the Stevens-Pino Family

Marsha and Pastor John of AllFaith

Marsha and Pastor John of AllFaith

Guess who put the bow in granddaughter Joanie's hair.

Guess who put the bow in granddaughter Joanie's hair.

This is VERY SMALL for Cindy's family gatherings!

This is VERY SMALL for Cindy's family gatherings!

We wanted you to see the outfits.

We wanted you to see the outfits.

We had the real maids of honor here.

We had the real maids of honor here.

We had to show you how she looks at me.

We had to show you how she looks at me.

We almost got the kiss!

We almost got the kiss!

I don't think she was supposed to look better than I did!!

I don't think she was supposed to look better than I did!!

Princess standing for me at our wedding.

Princess standing for me at our wedding.

We had so many family and friends there.

We had so many family and friends there.

On the Road

Okay, everyone just lighten up on the corn rows and notice that I'm playing my guitar again!

Okay, everyone just lighten up on the corn rows and notice that I'm playing my guitar again!

Here we are with Pastor Pam who organized the prison ministry in the Pacific Northwest.

Here we are with Pastor Pam who organized the prison ministry in the Pacific Northwest.

Kathy who did ALL the booking for the upstate New York tour.

Kathy who did ALL the booking for the upstate New York tour.

In La Verne, California at a Church of the Brethren!!!  What a lovely miracle that was.

In La Verne, California at a Church of the Brethren!!!  What a lovely miracle that was.

Marsha with Kay Neill, one of the very first supporters of upBeat!

Marsha with Kay Neill, one of the very first supporters of upBeat!

Lynda, a long time friend and supporter, struggled with the intro's in Vista.

Lynda, a long time friend and supporter, struggled with the intro's in Vista.

The side benefits of an upstate New York tour - dinner overlooking Niagara Falls.

The side benefits of an upstate New York tour - dinner overlooking Niagara Falls.

A long overdue visit with Pastor Tom Gashlin in the Florida panhandle.

A long overdue visit with Pastor Tom Gashlin in the Florida panhandle.

Marsha caught up with upBeat! artist (and new Mommy) Sandi Baker.

Marsha caught up with upBeat! artist (and new Mommy) Sandi Baker.

With Carol in Allentown, PA

With Carol in Allentown, PA

Marsha with Barb and Cathy in PA

Marsha with Barb and Cathy in PA

Dale and Marsha toured together MANY years ago!

Dale and Marsha toured together MANY years ago!

With Chris and Dianne - there is NO friend like the one that makes you feel at home!

With Chris and Dianne - there is NO friend like the one that makes you feel at home!

Gregory, my second biggest fan!

Gregory, my second biggest fan!

With Katie and Erin, who have almost outgrown me.

With Katie and Erin, who have almost outgrown me.

Mary Beth kept Marsha and Kathy sane!

Mary Beth kept Marsha and Kathy sane!

Cindy joined me in the middle of the upstate New York tour.

Cindy joined me in the middle of the upstate New York tour.

Carla - signer extraordinaire!

Carla - signer extraordinaire!

Sweet Peggy Campolo - a carrier pigeon from the misunderstood to the misinformed.

Sweet Peggy Campolo - a carrier pigeon from the misunderstood to the misinformed.

Rev Barbara from the UCC in Buffalo - determined to be diverse!

Rev Barbara from the UCC in Buffalo - determined to be diverse!

Cindy sharing in Venice.

Cindy sharing in Venice.

Christ Episcopal in Las Vegas.

Christ Episcopal in Las Vegas.

Pastor Beth Goudy - small but MIGHTY!!

Pastor Beth Goudy - small but MIGHTY!!

Marsha with sweet Pastor George Chien.

Marsha with sweet Pastor George Chien.

Marsha and Cindy with Mary and Evie.

Marsha and Cindy with Mary and Evie.

Rev. Julio and Marsha in Hartford

Rev. Julio and Marsha in Hartford

Marsha with Pastor Ren

Marsha with Pastor Ren

Rev Roberta with me in Washington.

Rev Roberta with me in Washington.

Singing in the park with Cynthia.

Singing in the park with Cynthia.

A helper during winter tour.

A helper during winter tour.

Can you believe we had some time to hang out with friends??

Can you believe we had some time to hang out with friends??

John P and Pastor John (who just completed his term on the Balm Ministries Board of Directors)

John P and Pastor John (who just completed his term on the Balm Ministries Board of Directors)

Marsha caught up with upBeat! singer and songwriter, Linda Cozine.

Marsha caught up with upBeat! singer and songwriter, Linda Cozine.

Pastor Geoff really rolled out the red carpet - we hafta get back there!

Pastor Geoff really rolled out the red carpet - we hafta get back there!

The work crew finally turns in after Jacksonville.

The work crew finally turns in after Jacksonville.

On the road alone, but Vicki did most of the work and Rev. Marcia prayed.

On the road alone, but Vicki did most of the work and Rev. Marcia prayed.

Frodo and Kermie - our woogie friends.

Frodo and Kermie - our woogie friends.

upBeat!

The second upBeat! training class.

The second upBeat! training class.

The first upBeat! training class.

The first upBeat! training class.

The fourth upBeat! training class.

The fourth upBeat! training class.

Christmas 2006 to present

Huggin' under the tree.

Huggin' under the tree.

Cindy and Boomer all dressed up!

Cindy and Boomer all dressed up!

A quiet Christmas at home.

A quiet Christmas at home.

Can you see the grandkids homemade decorations?

Can you see the grandkids homemade decorations?

Decorations under our tree.

Decorations under our tree.

Hugging a Christmas Puppy (this is Marsha's first Christmas without Gabby)

Hugging a Christmas Puppy (this is Marsha's first Christmas without Gabby)

Who's going to get in to all those presents?

Who's going to get in to all those presents?

Shopped till they dropped.

Shopped till they dropped.

Joanie's first Christmas.

Joanie's first Christmas.

Daddy's showing her the tree.

Daddy's showing her the tree.

Decorations for Christmas Eve Service at the Lakewood UCC where Marsha sang.

Decorations for Christmas Eve Service at the Lakewood UCC where Marsha sang.

Shopping with GraMarsha for the bargains!

Shopping with GraMarsha for the bargains!

Their first Christmas together!!

Their first Christmas together!!

Prayer circle after Christmas Eve service.

Prayer circle after Christmas Eve service.

Our little rescue puppy, Nonie.

Our little rescue puppy, Nonie.

Nonie bringing her Christmas card to Mama Cindy

Nonie bringing her Christmas card to Mama Cindy

The whole family.

The whole family.

Boomer playing hard to get.

Boomer playing hard to get.

Cindy playing elf.

Cindy playing elf.