Tammy

January 4, 1992

Mom

One special thing I know about Tammy is that she brought someone very special into the church. A young person named Lilly. Lilly has become a special friend to me (she broke her ankle at girls camp while I was the nurse). It was Tammy's willingness to share about the church that brought Lilly the happiness she enjoys now! We introduced her to the world of great movies, like Lord of the Rings, Bourne, West Side Story, Ever After to name a few. Tammy's favorite thing is road trips. She will miss a Branch temple trip to go to Utah or anywhere with us on a road trip. She never gets carsick, either! I knew Tammy before she came to us at 16 year-old. She was always quiet and happy. She loved piano and church. But my special memory of her was the day that I asked her if she wanted to be a Medley. She lit up so much and said “Oh yes!” The following year, Dad, Tammy, Bethany, Isaac and I went to the Medford Temple to have Tammy sealed to her parents. It was a beautiful experience, Tammy and I clamoring for the Kleenexes!

Sarah

I didn't ever know Tammy too well until she came in October. We had an hour to ourselves. Mom had gone down to pick up Cafe Rio and Tammy happened to stay behind at my house and we found ourselves in my living room. I asked about her parents and she told me the whole story. All about her time leading up to living with Mom and Dad. We were both in tears. My chest hurt for her. She's been through so much. She's benefitted so much from living with the Medleys, but I think she's taught us all way more about overcoming trials. Love you Tammy! Happy Birthday!

Miriam

Tammy and her sister will forever be a special part of my young women's experience in Eureka. Kendra was a beehive when I was a Laurel and I always remember her little beautiful blond sister, Tammy. She played the violin and was always smiling. Though I wasn't lucky enough to live at home when you came to join the party, I feel like you were always a part of our family and my adolescence.

We are blessed to have you Tammy. Happy Birthday a few weeks ago!!

Naomi

Tammy is so special. I remember when her family first started coming to church when she and her sister came to young womens. Her sister, Kendra, was my age and Sister Messerly would always try to help them get to church. Tammys teachers were always amazed that she did so well in school despite all the hard things she went through. I am proud of Tammy and the things she has overcome. I am glad and grateful to the Lord that Tammy came to live with us. We are so lucky. I remember the night she came to live with us. Right before her birthday in January. That was three years ago... I think. The time she has been with us brightened our home and she brought a new sense of humor into the house. I am happy you are part of our family. I love you. We love you.

Hannah

January 29, 1981

Dad

Hannah was one of the “three girls” – right up next to Rachel and Sarah – her smile was incredibly beautiful. She also used to have tantrums when she was a toddler and would really let it go! But, most the time she was cute and gentle ( I think she was tankin’ up for later…) I remember “rescuing:” her from the yellow jacket nest on Oregon Street – she was traumatized! I remember her run ins with Mr. Colyar in Jr high (poor guy) Hannah started her long friendship with Jessica Gabriel. In High school she was chief matchmaker for younger brother Jared and convinced him of the need for romantic partnership. FFA! Yeah! Sheep in the backyard and “Big Mac” at Grampa’s. I used to tease Hannah about being on the meat judging team. Whenever I see Ms. Lovald at EHS I tell her how Hannah is doing. Hannah was 19 as a Senior and decided she wasn’t going to seminary for the 4^th year. What could we say? Even Mom couldn’t make her go. Once, when she was a senior and was coming home late etc., I decided I needed to talk to her and kinda “lay down the law” about how she needed to change her behavior. Well, I started lecturing her about how she was going to do such and such and not do such and such, and then I noticed she was shaking her head slightly back and forth and when I stopped talking for a sec she said, “no, dad … no” I realized I was starting a battle that would not have me as a victor! So I retreated to that “persuasion and love unfeigned” scripture and we compromised. Her personality and strength of character exhibited then have since served her well! I remember being so amazed and proud of her independence when she moved to Yreka. Her work at the ambulance was amazing. A highlight was seeing her serve a mission and the unheard of success she had. The classic was when Pres Overton had she and her companion giving door approach lessons to the Elders! Hannah, you are a dynamo! Love ya tons, dad

Mom

As the third child, Hannah became the poster child for the stereotype. Yet all her strength, her smiles, her intelligence and determination has been a gift to the world, and especially me. She has taken me with her to Yreka, Australia, and Farmington. She is fresh and frank, open to changing herself where needed, without hesitation. She is always so positive and I never feel like I have to be anyone but myself around her. She is an amazing mother and wife. With Hannah, I can bear my heart and she loves me unconditionally. Every conversation leaves me wrapped securely in her loving arms, and everywhere she goes people feel that way about her. When something needs doing or someone needs rescuing, it is Hannah to whom we turn.

Sarah

Favorite memories of Hannah...

Doing the paper route... for some reason I remember one time we left the house to deliver the tri-city weekly paper (the free one). We walked about a half a block away, dumped all the papers behind a thick tree, and walked around for two hours. Mom and Dad never knew (I guess they do now!).

Cutting school-- I asked Hannah one day or her freshman year if she wanted to go to the beach instead of class. She looked mortified. I talked her into it after she was nervous about getting in trouble, and she never looked back! She's cut many many classes since that "first time"!

Her skinny legs-- She has the skinniest legs. They taper to almost pencil thinness. So much like Mom's legs!

Borrowing Money-- I probably owe her like a thousand dollars. When we were in elementary and junior high, she'd save her money from the paper route and I'd spend all mine on candy and junk food. So when my money was gone, I was like a druggie. I'd go to her begging for ten bucks, five bucks, anything to buy some sugar after school. She'd always give it to me... with all my empty promises to pay it back... she was such an obedient sister. Such a good person! :)

Happy Birthday Hannah!!!!

Jared

I knew it was Hannah's birthday today, but when I realized she was 30, that can't be right. We still both work at the Sizzler together and rock climb on the weekends. Last I remember Hannah was just out of high school working as an EMT in Yreka. She was speeding down the mountain on her snowboard at Mount Shasta, and I could barely keep up. It was just a few years ago we would ditch out on half the school day and go skimming at Moonstone. I wish Dad would have been ditching church meetings to go surfing back then, it would have made it a lot easier for Hannah and I to get some sympathy. I remember like it was yesterday, Hannah and I singing "Somewhere Out There" at the Eureka High student assembly. I remember the toy Dodger dog flying through the air toward my face, followed by 5 stitches on my right cheek, Hannah cried more than I did I think. Even though she had thick skin, I could tell she cared so much about me. When I cried, she cried harder. I wish I could have comprehended at that age the power I had over her emotions. I remember her telling me that my face paint from a ward Halloween party would make my head shrivel to the size of a pea. I have many mixed emotional memories of our childhood, but when I think about Hannah, I think about the amazing strength and determination that she carries with her, that has given me so much strength throughout our lives. Thanks Hannah, happy 30.

Miriam

We wrote to each other faithfully during both our missions. We've both had super short hair. We both wear glasses. We both love Lord of the Rings and reading in general. We went and saw the third one together when you were on call at the ambulance in Yreka! I was the first to meet Sean and you were one of the first to meet Aaron. Our husbands love each other. I have cried to you about too many things in my life to remember and you have helped lift me up every single time - I will never forget that.

I know you were put in my life for certain times and reasons. The ones mentioned above are only a few of those blessed ones.

Love ya Han.

Naomi

My Guardian. I hope you have the best birthday ever. I wish I could be there to celebrate it with you. I am so grateful that you are so loving to all of us. You are always willing to have us over, to party at Sarahs house and be the life of the party. I love that you share your wonderful daughter with us and that you are bringing another one into our lives. I cant wait to meet it!

One thing I remember is when Hannah gave me the pink lamb stuffed animal. We all argued over what it really was but it didnt matter. It was mine. I still have it and it still has the little scent thing in the top and it smells like candy. I love you Hannah. Thanks for being the best guardian ever!!!

Naomi