and baby Jenna’ 's new heart } .. daughter Jenna’s side ‘as she - Donald House, near the chil- dren’s hospital, since before’ - Terrace’s Parkes family this » _ year. : -camé. early. for. us,” ~mom Nancy Parkes. EETINGS § FROM YOUR NEIGHBORH@0D BUSINESSES Parkes celebrate Christmas CHRISTMAS » this year © will be like none other for The young | family is splitting «its time between the Stollery Children’s Hos- . pital in Edmonton and the - Ronald McDonald House as - they stay close to their infant recuperates from having a heart transplant. ° Jenna got her new heart Dec. 2 but must stay in Ed- monton for at least” three months as she recuperates. “I think we already had - Christmas with Jenna_get- ting: her “heart, Christmas says” _ “We're just blessed that . she got her heart.” - But that doesn’t mean the family, including big sister Emily, 2, won’t be opening, presents on Christmas morm- ing. - “Ian will be here, -Emi- ly’s here, my mom and dad are flying up.on the 20th so they’ll be spending Christ- mas here as well, ” says: Parkes. gery in Edmonton Dec. 2, She and Emily have been. JENNA PARKES celebrates her first Christmas with ¢ a brand new heart. after undergoing heart transplant sur- staying at the Ronald Mc- Jenna’s surgery. Families of sick children stay there while their kids undergo treatment at the children’s hospital. ” The Parkes’ have their» ‘own room with a washroom, ” two double beds, atelephone’ and a television, but the rest of the house is shared with 17 other families. Many of ‘the other families also have young children staying with the parents and it’s expected to be an exciting place over the. holidays. - THe “hotise” is decorated; : there is a Christmas tree and the residents are being treated to a special Christ- mas meal. “ dinner with all the families,” says Parkes. “I’m sure we’ll see Santa either.here or-at’ the. hospital so that will be fun for Emily”. +: Much of the holidays will “be spent just enjoying hav- ing the whole family togeth- er again. Tan ee is cm quality time before Ian ; and Emily return to Terrace | ‘after the holidays is at the ~ top of Nancy’s wish list. . “As along as we’re to- ‘gether that’s all that mat-" ters,” she says. . People in Terrace have risen to the occasion in sup- a “I think we already had Christmas with - Jenna getting her heart, ‘Christmas came. early for us....we’re just blessed that she | got her heart,” € ~ Nancy Parkes 8 be ” Dy lindertaking his” -electiical’- apprenticeship, has been do-. ing some schooling in Prince George while Jenna has been in hospital. - port's 6 th faiiiily- “with do- nations ‘being made to the Jenna Parkes Trust Fund. While the family has in- curred unexpected costs over will also ‘have to purchase specialized medical. equi- ment for Jenna’s continuing. care once she comes home. A raffle has been or- : ganized’ by friends of the Parkes and is being ad- ministered by the. Terrace - Kinsmen Club. The goal is . to raise $10,000 for medi- ~ cal equipment and other ex- “penses Jenna will need.’ Tickets are five dollars _ each and are available at: ' The Bank of Nova Scotia, Northwest Fuels, Fishtales, Northcoast Anglers, Ter- race Totem Ford, Images by Karlene, the Skeena’ Health Unit and from Kins- men members. __ People ‘can also. make - donations to the Jenna Parkes Trust Fund at the local at Royal Bank branch. Thank you Terrace -: We would like to ~wish all -our, family, . friends and the commu- nity of Terrace a very . merry christmas and’ a prosperous new year. The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - B9 - Joy Is In The Air! "Wishing all our ‘good friends and neighbors Qa holiday ° filled with good times, joy and laughter. Serving you. has been a real treat for us. Thanks! 5012 Hwy 16, Terrace (250 6 635-4074 ‘Enterprises Ltd. ‘b:feel- trily:blessed This year we are spend- ‘ing our Christmas in ‘Edmonton. _ Jenna received . her new heart December 2, . 2005 and is doing tre- mendously well. All our. prayers were answered -,when her new heart ar- ‘rived. The ‘support we received from the com- - _munity of Terrace. has: been overwhelming and helped us ‘all. through the hard times. We look foward to seeing each and. every one of you _in. the .new year...We. The ¢ Mayor and Courcil oft the City of Terra ace: would like t fo ye wish everyone a Joyous Christmas anda prosperous New Year: ' _ Thank you to the many. groups, or ganizations and volunteers who make Terrace such a wonderf place to live. wie born and raised‘in's chy” a wonderful community as Terrace. The Parkes family en “They'll have a turkey Being together to enjoy the past few months, they _ You’ll find Christmas greetings from Terrace people who are living or working away from home in the pages that follow. You’ll also find special stories about local peo- ple doing interesting things during the Christmas season. The staff of Neid Enterprises: wishes everyone a ‘Very Merry Christmas — A Prosperous New| ENTERPRISES LTD. THE HALFYARDS send greetings from Richmond. ; - 7 7 7 —_ ; : : | a ‘Happy holidays from the Halfyards | _ oe __ A very Merry Christmas to our Dad, Mom, Kevin, Mat- thew, Granny and Grandpa. ‘And a very special hello to Tom and Christine. It is always this time of year that I really miss the north. | miss the snow, driving around and looking at all the Christmas lights and visiting Granny and Grandpa [ on Christmas Eve. To all our family and friends, we send | our love and look forward to seeing you all this season! We can’t wait! Love, Brent, Denise, Toni and Forrest Halfyard . & Megan Brown , me Richmond, B.C. - The Lairds send greetings City all the way from India © . ra _ Seasons Greetings from India! +” —_ _— Boe Poy —_ A \ Furniture | ret rn sob a ‘We can’t believe that we have already been p gone for.6 coo AF See ees chee tee eo >} aN months. Our first three and a half months were spent in a hill station just east of Bombay. And we had the opportunity to live through the crazy monsoon season. It was quite an experience with mold growing on our walls and even our clothes. With Jamie completing his training there, we telo- ' cated to the south in the city of Bangalore. Jamie is busy volunteering in primary health care in the: ‘slums. It’s both challenging and rewarding at the same time, but he really enjoys it. Carol is homeschooling ‘the kids as well as working as a volunteer in teaching English a few af- ternoons a week. The kids have adjusted very well'to their new surroundings, but as we get closer to Christmas, they do mniss the snow and especially Shames Mountain. | Bangalore is a city of 6 million people, and life here can be quite a challenge at times. It’s very different than our life in Terrace. But as we draw closer to Christmas, the things we love and appreciate remain the same...family, friends and "especially the birth of the little baby who makes life worth living. Our family wishes you all a very “Merry Christmas and hopes you can find time this season to really appreciate all that you have. If you want to read more detals about our adventures, check. out our web site at www.lairds.ca — and please drop us a line! “Your Recreation Specialist” jf 4921 Keith Ave., Terrace, B.C. Ph: 635-3478 - Fax 635-5050 * For A Long _ Winter 5 ‘a It's a great way to beat the stress the season can bring. 4434 LAKELSE AVE. 638-0555 “May the magic cof Christmas unfold within your home bringing pecial joys ar and memories. As this season 0 cheer arrives, Te hes for a truly happ: holida, Merry Christmas! , Jamie, Carol, JT, Mikey, & Brittney Laird i hs ee