Katherine Anne Perry

Tuesday, March 7, 2000

 

Tiny Angel   From: Inez E Hendrix <mscricket@juno.com>

I am a tiny angel

I'm smaller than your thumb:

I live in people pockets

That's where I have my fun.

I don't suppose you've seen me,

I'm too tiny to detect:

Though I'm with you all the time,

I doubt we've ever met.

 

Before I was an Angel...

I was a fairy in a flower:

God, Himself, hand-picked me,

And gave me Angel power.

 

Now God has many Angels

That He trains in Angel pools:

We become His eyes, and ears, and hands

We become His special tools.

 

And because God is so busy,

With way too much to do;

He said that my assignment

Is to keep close watch on you.

When He tucked me in your Pocket

He blessed you with Angel care;

Then told me to never leave you,

And I vowed always to be there.

 

THE POWER OF PRAYER

This is all you have to do. There is nothing attached. Just send this to four people and let me know what happens on the fourth day. Do not break this, please.

 

Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive. There is no cost but a lot of reward. Let's continue praying for one another.

 

Thursday, May 18, 2000

 

RE: [NewBug] Angelisa    From: Jim Hammond <jimhammond@earthlink.net>

Mitch,

 

I have been off the list for several months so I was heartbroken to read your message on the list. I have three kids and it would be absolutely unfathomable to think that I would ever lose one of them. My only nephew was killed in a traffic accident on April 3rd and it was such a tremendous shock to me that I can't possibly imagine how you must feel. I am so sorry for your loss.

 

I noted that you mentioned a needing a scanner. I have one in the box that I picked up for my mother-in-law. She never used it, but it's been shipped back and forth from KY to TX. It's a Microtek parallel port scanner so it will fit just about any computer. I would be honored to send it to you so you can work on more pictures. If you'll only send me your address, it will be on its way.

 

My thoughts and prayers,

 

Jim Hammond

Lewisville, Texas

 

Thursday, May 25, 2000

 

Re: [NewBug] How to explain??   From: Jujubskt@aol.com

In a message dated 05/25/2000 9:30:22 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

nb_mitch@yahoo.com writes:

 

<< I have plenty of experience being on the wrong end of this game, something Katie truly loved to play. Explaining that car dealerships and car shows are "punch-free zones" and where the zone begins is another thing:) >>

 

Boy do I remember Woodburn last year.  I have Katie's photo from that day, when she was sitting in the front seat of Blue Eyes, looking for a green NB list sticker for me.  After you lost Katie I got the photo out and put it in a frame and set it on an end table in the living room.  I just wanted to feel closer to her.

 

I remember how much she was punching you that day, your poor arm!  You were so tired you looked like you were sleep walking, and then she'd up and punch you again.

 

Rolland and Paris and I will be going to Woodburn again next weekend, and we'll be thinking of you both.  take care, and SYIR,  Judy and Paris

 

Friday, May 26, 2000

 

Re: [NewBug] How to explain??    From: BROWERJR1@aol.com

In a message dated 05/25/2000 9:45:38 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

jchristi@uwsp.edu writes:

 

<< by the time the caravans reach Roswell,  you'll all be a bunch of black and blue cripples  :) >>

 

That was very much the way Mitch seemed last year when he came through

Oregon.  Road weary and punched out.....=).  I do remember the delight in Katie's eyes when she caught Mitch off guard.  Maybe it was a plan .... punch Dad in on the West Coast, lose his keys on the East Coast.

 

Katie's smile was a great treat!!

 

SYIR (applies to you too Katie)

 

Rolland, Paris, Dart & Ghia

 

[NewBug] western caravan (while in Albuquerque)R2K    From: JNLHANKINS@aol.com

Hello Everyone,

This is a letter that I wrote to Jamie (western caravan leader). If you are going to be in the western caravan and would like to join us, please let me know so that I can reserve a big enough space for all of us. Please e-mail me back at: PUFFTHETDIBEETLE@AOL.COM

 

Hi,

 

My name is Lindale Hankins, I live in Albuquerque, NM. The reason for this mail is to find out what you think about the western caravan all meeting up for dinner at my parent’s restaurant (a pizza place) on Thursday night. I have spoken with my dad about taking half if not more of the revenues brought in by the caravan, and donating it to Mitch's late daughter Katie's fund. He said that he would be more than happy to donate it. The restaurant is not very far from Hotel Circle, which I understand is where everyone from the western caravan is staying (maybe 3 or so miles away). I also think that it would be a fun place to meet up, play some video games, and eat pizza. It’s Peter Piper Pizza, in case you were wondering. I think you guys have those in Ca. right? Well, he said that he would leave me a blank check in his office so that I can make it out that night and tell everyone how much money we all came up with. I will be going out to Roswell very early Saturday morning, in order to make it to the show in time to set my car up. I was hoping that you or maybe David Allen could present it at the show, or maybe at the party Sat. night. Please let me know what you think of this idea. Also about how many people we are expecting in the western caravan.

 

I have also spoken to Judy & Bilbo about this, also David A. they both were in favor of it. Thank you for taking the time to read this e-mail. Please let me know if this will be something you would like to do with the caravan as well.

 

Sincerely,

 

Lindale & Jeff Hankins &, Puff  --98 TDI (white)

 

Sunday, May 28, 2000

 

One year ago today-Reply    From: nb_mitch@yahoo.com

One year ago today Katie & I started our 18 day road trip. It was a wonderful trip with virtually no problems. Over 8500 miles across country and up into Canada, including 2 VW car shows in Oregon & Chicago and meets with over 100 New Beetle people all across the country.

 

Starting at 4:30am est we traveled from Roswell, NM to Dallas Tx including one stop in Vicksburg, MS at the Civil War battlefields. Once in Dallas we met a great group of NB people.  You can read about our trip and see the over 2000 pictures at the following web site:

 

Cross Country Road Trip

 

Also, I updated our site with many new pictures of Katie, almost all the

email I have received about Katie from the first month after her death.

 

Katie's Page

 

There are also new pictures of Angelisa with the angels painted on her hood and hatch as Katie had planned.

 

Angelisa

 

Hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, be safe and enjoy your families while you can. Say thank you to those you know in uniform for protecting our shores.

 

Mitch

--

"Angelisa Rheanna Stardust" - 99 Silver New Beetle GLS

For NB & Trip info see: beetles                (LUK)

 

Re: One year ago today-Reply    From: Dhxon@aol.com

Dear Mitch,

 

Thank you for your special message this morning.  I remember this trip well. I was so excited to have ya'll here in LA.  I remember Katie helped me with the Science Fair last year.  We had a great time!  I'm glad I got to spend this time with her.  (Our Science Fair was canceled this year due to a very busy schedule at the end of the year and we are having an Evening of the Arts in it's place.)

 

Mitch have a beautiful Memorial Day weekend and I am giving praise for those who protect our country and given part of their lives to see that our country be safe.  I also emphasis this everyday in the classroom, students today need to remember this!  They are way to unfamiliar with WARS!  That's a good thing but it's a raised awareness that they have to understand!

 

Thank again for your message!

 

Lots of Love to you and have another safe journey...enjoy!

 

@nnie