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The Warbler Warfield Family News 01.01.14

This picture was taken on the road back from Anita's Ordination in Texas in November 2013

Welcome to the next level communication as we transition into 21st Century connections as a family that continues to emerge along with the times....

"Intentional Connections"
Deborah Warfield of Kalamazoo, Michigan

Traveling across country with the intent to remain connected has been one of the many ways in which we as a family have managed over the years to keep in touch with one another. From Kalamazoo to Guthrie, Kentucky in the summer times for the elders, from Kalamazoo to Boulder, Colorado for the visits to Bernie and Irene and Delma and El Ray, from Kalamazoo back and forth to the Humphreys in Chicago, from all points to St. Paul Minnesota for Thanksgiving Holiday Uncle John and Jan family gathering, from all points back and forth to Donald and Olivia in Portland, Oregon and Aunt Delma's crew in Tacoma and Seattle, Washington for Cousin Connections and Reunions, from all points to Jabari, Jan and Njeri Austin, Texas for more Cousin Connections and family Celebrations, from all points to Atlanta last year with Cheri, Thomas, Dion, Chris, Andrea and Njeri, back and forth to southern and northern California to Gordon Jr. Charlene, Rodney and Nedra's crew. Individually family members have lived in Brazil, traveled to Italy, Europe, Japan, Israel, Egypt, China, Thailand and the list goes on and on.

As I come to the close of this year filled with amazing opportunities for personal growth, I recognize that I grew in several areas largely because of my being more intentional about connections within and outside of my life. Join me as I invite you to journey along with me into snapshots and articles that share highlights of times when others in the family chose to do the same.

Change the way you think and your entire life will change.

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Michael Bernis Humphrey

B.A. Public Relations and Marketing

Chicago, Illinois

Congratulations are in order for Michael B. Humphrey who graduated from Ashford University on November 4, 2013! SO PROUD of you cousin and I know that Aunt Helen and Uncle Gordon are smiling down from above with pride in this accomplishment. I understand that Michael has already begun to take classes towards his Masters degree. He's on a roll y'all!!!!! Way to go Mike! http://www.ashford.edu/

Courtney Humphrey

Okemos, Michigan

November was a busy month for Mike and Courtney because on November 27, 2103 it was reported that Courtney signed a Letter of Intent to attend University California at Davis !!!!!!!

Courtney pictured with her Okemos High School LaCrosse Teammates.

Courtney signs on with UC Davis

DAVIS, Calif. - Second-year UC Davis head women's lacrosse coach Kate Henwood announced the signing of 10 prospective student-athletes representing four different states to National Letters of Intent, setting a program record for the largest signing class. All prospects are high school seniors who are expected to enroll at the university in the fall of 2014.

Alphabetically, the class consists of Rachel Brennan of Vienna, Va., Kelsey DeJesus of San Diego, Calif., Erica Ely of Ridgefield, Conn., Hannah Friel of Orinda, Calif., Shannon Gear of San Ramon, Calif., Courtney Humphrey of Okemos, Mich., Alison Kimbro of Aliso Viejo, Calif., Erin Morrison of Danville, Calif., Asia Pitzer of Poway, Calif., and Carolina Tweedy of Westview, Calif.

"As a second year head coach, I could not be more proud of our incoming class of 2014," said Henwood. The unprecedented talent, academic achievements and character quality demonstrated by these 10 individuals throughout the recruiting process represents the promising future of UC Davis Lacrosse.

"This history-making class of NLI signees in addition to three recruited walk-ons will make an immediate and lasting impact on our program. Our coaching staff has worked tirelessly to ensure that this class will enable UC Davis to compete in the upper echelon of NCAA D-I lacrosse."

COURTNEY HUMPHREY (Okemos, Mich./Okemos HS) Helped team to 27-0 league record (51-16-2 overall) in first three seasons... Played two years of basketball and volleyball before opting to specialize in lacrosse... Earned second-team all-state Division II honors as a junior, making Lansing State Journal Dream Team... Two-year US Lacrosse All-Academic honoree... Plays for Michigan Cyclones... Earned MVP at Chitown Classic in fall of 2011.

Rev. Gordon A. Humphrey Jr.

Recovers from surgery and returns to the pulpit
Oakland, California
Chicago,Illinois

Rev. Gordon Humphrey Jr. preaching at Olivet in California.

Rev. Clay Evans delivered the message in December at Shiloh

Praise God for his faithfulness and total restoration!!

Thanksgiving After Splash at 8100 Champaign
Chicago, Illinois

The beat goes on as Mike cranked up the fireplace and turned on Pandora. Motown could not be resisted by Sharon, who has always LOVED to dance! She grabbed Mike's hand and he obediently got up. I can say that this was the very first time I had ever seen Mike dance in front of anyone anywhere. Day after Thanksgiving Sharon and I had driven from Kalamazoo over to Chicago to spend a few days cooking and feasting with Charlene, Carita, Gordon Jr., Mike, Rodney and Quenn. We stayed over until Sunday so we could attend his first sermon after surgery. It was really great hangin with so many Chicago cousins in one place at one time chillin for a change.

Dr.Sharon R. Locket and Cousin Michael

Father-Daughter Chicago Bulls Game
Chicago, Illinois
Okemos, Michigan
Paris, France

Taking out time for making some more memories

Courtney and Michael on a date to the Chicago Bulls

Courtney Humphrey National Honors Society

Prom time for Courtney

Congratulations Mom!!! Job well done....Courtney and her mom, Teri in Paris.

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Mrs. and Mrs. Ginaya Johnson and Andre Hampton

Chicago, Illinois

CONGRATULATIONS!! On August 7, 2013 Ginaya Johnson and Andre Hampton exchanged wedding vows at Salem Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. Ginaya is the daughter of Annie and Rana Johnson.

"Ginaya, will you marry me?"

Andre and Ginaya

Beautiful Bride

"I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Ginaya and Andre Hampton!"

l-r DaVeena Johnson, Cheryl Nalls, Carita Johnson, Rana Johnson, Ginaya, Gordon Jr., Michael

Check out Ginaya on FB with her business:

Faces By Hollywood

Hello everyone I have some wonderful things happening with my company and I want to keep you updated so when you have time please like Faces by Hollywood its where I will be posting information about workshops, beauty experience parties and make up tips. I want to thank everyone for their continued support and words of encouragement.

Love and Make Up!!!

Ginaya Hampton

Make Up Artist/Beauty Consultant

FACES BY HOLLYWOOD - "YOU TOO, CAN LOOK LIKE A STAR"

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Ginaya Hampton is a Illinois state certified make up artist and graduate of Make Up First School Of Make Up Artistry she also has 20 years of experience as a freelance make up artist and has served as a beauty advisor and consultant to several cosmetic brands on skin care and make up applications. The C.E.O. of Faces By Hollywood currently is impacting the industry in theatre, film, television, print and special events with her natural/flawless and beauty/glamour artistry techniques.

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Flashback
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Here are some video clips taken at the last Warfield Family Reunion which was held in 2001 at Camp Baber in Cassopolis. Kudos to Kharen Warfield for digging them up to be shared with us.

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Maya Johnson Speaks Truth in a Letter to the Family

Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Family,

Today I was sent some videos of our last family reunion and it amazed me, we had so much fun laughing, talking, singing, dancing and sharing so much wisdom. We were all together Warfield’s, Humphreys, and Johnsons etc. That family reunion was on my 8^th birthday and I can’t even remember when the last time we were all together like that.

It seems like we can only get together for funerals and even then we aren’t all there. I know we have our issues between each other, but what family doesn’t? I don’t think you guys understand how it has affects us (my generation) or even some of you, that we aren’t like we used to be. We are so much stronger as a family…as a whole and right now I feel that we are in parts and need to come together. I know you guys all love one another deeply and would do anything for each other when it really comes down to it. I love you guys more than anything in this world I know I don’t talk to each one of you on a daily, but you guys know the love is there and I try my best to make it to see all of you guys.

I just want us to resolve our issues that we may have with one another and be a family again. Some of the things our family has gone through and has dealt with most families couldn’t even bare it, yes I am only 20, but do remember who my grandmother was lol. I know more than anyone thinks I do about our family, and so do the rest of my young cousins we know things that you guys have tried to hide from us.

We see the grudges the issues and problems that you guys have between each other and it hurts us and I know it is hurting you guys also. I have been wanting to send this email now for about 5 years, but when I said I wanted to everyone told me “Maya your too young to know what’s going on” “You don’t know anything” well here I am 20 typing this letter to you all. I am disappointed to be completely honest.

You guys have let us down (teens, young adults) and even yourselves. I know we are so much better and stronger than we are letting off. I love you guys soooooo much and I just want us to be like we used to. BETTER THAN WE USED TO. I know it’s possible and I know it will take work. We are one strong clan together.

In the next couple of years I would like to plan another family reunion that we all attend. I know I know it cost money!! But I think a couple of years is enough to start a fund for the next family reunion to save and put away and for those who need help we lend a helping hand. So give me feedback on that idea and let me know what you all think. I LOVE YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!! MUAH! MUAH! MUAH! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Love Always,

Maya Johnson

Carita and Maya Johnson

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Gayle Warfield Photography Plus
Fullerton, California
Juggling her career, co-parenting, friendships, self-care and growing her own businesses has been enough to keep Gayle busy. I was fascinated by Gayle's Art several years ago when I began to search into her websites. Gayle is an amazing Graphic Artist and Photographer. Her daughter, Zoe is most likely the most professionally photographed child on this planet! (smile) Zoe certainly doesn't appear to mind being in front of the camera at all. Her are a few snapshots along their journey. I have also closed this article out with several links that you can follow Gayle along with.

Life/Art processes of Gayle's Sketchbook

Seems pretty simple, huh? But I challenge you to check out her blog for the construction story for the real deal:

http://the-warfield-of-art.tumblr.com/

Beautifully crafted finished product

Gayle's work and her blog can also be viewed at the following links:

http://the-warfield-of-art.tumblr.com/
http://Gwarfield.com/
http://Thatonephotogirl.blogspot.com/

http://Kit-t.deviantart.com/

Grandpa Larry and Zoe

Zoe and Grand Moomy

Zoe and Gayle in December 2013

Zoe and Gayle on Easter

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Stephen Warfield Competed in a Million-Dollar Fantasy Football Championship in Las Vegas.

North East, Maryland

By Jacob Owens jowens@cecilwhig.com

NORTH EAST — Stephan Warfield never thought that fantasy football would lead to more than an enjoyable pastime with family and friends.

The 36-year-old North East resident has moved around the country with the U.S. Army for the past 15 years, and the game was a way to stay connected. Now fantasy football, which challenges players to make the best roster of National Football League players each week, could set Warfield up for a leisurely life as soon as Sunday.

Fantasy sports in general have become a worldwide phenomena across all major sports, with new host websites and support services cropping up each year. Most leagues last an entire season for a particular sport, but Warfield is one of tens of thousands of players in a new daily format started by FanDuel.

FanDuel, a New York City-based company, allows players to make bets online of $2 to $100 and select players in an auction-format from a single day’s slate of games, meaning players no longer have to suffer through a star player’s injury or demotion across a full season.

“I started playing fantasy football with my cousin, Kasi, about eight to 10 years ago. We set up a league with friends and family that kept branching out,” Warfield said. “One of those friends introduced me to FanDuel about three or four years ago.”

“I figure if I can come out in the middle of the pack I can come home with at least $50,000,” he said.

Warfield said his platoon at Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic on Aberdeen Proving Ground, where he is a medical detachment first sergeant, told him they’ll be expecting lunch when he gets back from leave on Tuesday. He hasn’t made a lot of plans for any winnings yet, however.

“I’ll probably spoil my kids Kamryn, 2, and Darien, 4, with a bigger Christmas,” Warfield said. “I haven’t even thought about spending the money yet, but I’d probably get another car and save the rest if I win a lot.”

http://www.cecildaily.com/news/local_news/article_c5bed032-dee3-59d7-b332-4f381481effc.html

Livin' large in Vegas!

FanDuel Gear

Winnings!!!

CONGRATULATIONS, STEPHEN

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Kasi "Coach" Martin

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Character Building Through Sports for Our Community Kids

Kasi has been volunteering as Coach Martin going into his third year now. It's a way to pour into the kids in his community. At the same team he is helping to develop character in his own two children, Kasi Jr. and Zhia Martin who are also on his team.

Check out Kasi on Facebook for videos of live play action!!

https://www.facebook.com/kasi.martin/media_set?set=vb.12113732&type=2

Way to go, Coach!

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CONGRATULATIONS are in order for Prophetess Warfield

Austin, Texas

On Sunday, November 10th, 2014 Anita M. Warfield was ordained as a Certified and Licensed Prophetess.

Anita M. Warfield receives Certificate of Licensure

Glory to God

Anita receives communion

Kasi Jr. points Zhia to the moon after ceremony

Grands chillin with Nana in Austin

Kasi Jr. and Zhia roadside break

Art by Zhia

In an effort to redirect some of the cooped-up-in-the-car energy on the road from Austin, I asked Zhia to draw a picture for the family newsletter. Check this out. Left-Right-TT Debbie (complete with cane and prosthetic leg), Nana, Zhia,Nia Jackson, KJ in front and Miss Glory (Nana's roomate)

Kasi Jr. and Prophetess Warfield

Back Row- Jabari, Anita, Deborah, Sharon Front Tow-Zhia n Kasi Jr

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Mr. and Mrs. David and Jackie Johnson

Hawaii

On February 2, 2013 Jackie and David exchanged wedding vows. Although none from the family was able to make to it their Hawaii wedding, they have recently relocated to the state of Washington and are currently in search of a home. Welcome back, newlyweds! Looking very much forward to seeing you all sometime this coming year! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Welcome to the family, Jackie!

Mr. and Mrs. Jackie and David Johnson Wedding Day!

Jackie's Family on Mother's Day

David and Jackie Seattle Seahawks!

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Is There a Pilot in the House?

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kennedy Shelton preserves the legacy of her grandfather the original pilot, Dr. Charles Warfield. "Basically I am in ground school which is helping me study for the FAA oral exam and the written exam. Once a month I take a flying lesson. Either in a flight simulator that simulates a Cessna 172 or Cherokee 150. But if the weather is fair and I am able to actually fly. I go to the jenison airport, which is really small like really small it is mostly hangers with so that the richer people who own planes can store and work on their aircrafts. It has a nice cemented runway and it is great for practicing takeoffs and landings. Mostly in the winter months, since I am not studying to fly in the cloud or bad weather, I am in the simulator but sice it is controlled by the flight instructor he could make it a blizzard or a hot sunshiny day but it usually collates with what we learned in that flight lesson or the past few flight lessons." says Kennedy. Kennedy expects to go on and become a certified pilot. Way to go, Kennedy! Rajdulari has a song on her new song entitled "Black Girl, Fly". Kinda prophetic I'd say. Smile. I am certain that mom, Kharen Shelton and dad Jerome Shelton are equally proud of their daughter.

Kennedy Shelton is on her way!!!!!!

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Aunt Agnes Celebrates her 93rd Birthday on a Cruise Ship!

Detroit, Michigan

On the balmy summer night of August 7, 2013 family members gathered for at Port Detroit to board the ship for a night filled with great scenery, music, food, fun and fellowship on the waters of the Detroit River.

Infinity Cruise Boat

I drove up from Kalamazoo trying my best not to miss the boat that day. I had an appointment with my job that prevented me from leaving early. After getting stuck in traffic and also having to make a gas station pitstop, I was certain that I was not gonna make it. However, the boat was delayed and still boarding when I finally arrived. Phew! I was still using my walker at that time so you know I was huffing and puffing by the time I caught up with Aunt Agnes and Sandra.

Aunt Agnes Takin' it Easy

Laurel's Guest Laurel Minott Kobie's Guest Kobie Landry Deborah Warfield Aunt Agnes

Detroit River

Family enjoying the sunset with Aunt Agnes

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Grammy Bound Rajdulari "Journey of a Woman" CD Released TODAY! Itz happenin' y'all!!!

New York, New York

Click on the link below to be directed to I-Tunes purchase page:

You can also listen to the tunes here. Thanks in advance for your continued support.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/journey-of-a-woman/id777947197

Click here to read the original article:

http://soultrain.com/2013/12/31/best-whats-next-4-soulful-artists-watch-2014/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/RajdulariMusic

Website:

http://www.rajdulari.com

About Rajdulari:

http://about.me/rajdulari

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Click on the links below to read Press Articles and Reviews:

"Rajdulari is a powerful and passionate jazz musician...."-Afro Elle Magazine (pg 42)

http://issuu.com/afroellemagazine/docs/december_2011_issue?mode=window&viewMode=doublePage

"Rajdulari's new CD HoneyWine is a must have on the Diva's List!"- Daphne Summer Ali- Diva in Every City

http://divaineverycity.blogspot.com/2011/11/honeywine-by-rajdulari-cd-review.html#links

"Honey Wine is sophisticated and soulful. Swingin. Latin. Funky.Poetic.Vocalese. Sensual. The album opes with Into the Light, a magnetic awakening and introduction to Rajdulari and her masterful band..."- IN2Harlem-Harlem Trends

http://harlemtrends.com/2011/10/rajdulari-you-me-us-we-rising/

"Recap: 11th Annual Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival"-Boston Fab - TheFabEmpire.com

http://www.thefabempire.com/2011/09/26/recap-11th-annual-berklee-beantown-jazz-festival/

"Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival to feature Rajdulari"-Kade Krichko- BostonGlobe.com

http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/roxbury/2011/09/berklee_beantown_jazz_festival.html

"An Interview w/Rajdulari"- Teslyn Butler- Plus Model Magazine- Oct '11 Issue

http://www.issuu.com/plusmodelmag/docs/october2011issueplussizefashion/148

"A Close up with Rajdulari- The Blogette"- Lesley B- Manik Magazine

http://www.manikmag.com/blog/?p=2745

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Melanie Lockett Celebrates the Big Four Oh!!!!

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Faithful is our God as he continues to heal and restore each of us on a daily basis. I am certain that you all can relate to comebacks. See for yourself in the pictures below what a difference that God can make as Melanie celebrates her birthday on December 27, 2013.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! So excited for a new year! I pray that God blesses you and your loved ones beyond your deepest desire and greatest beliefs! I also pray for health, love, joy, favor, prosperity, wisdom and peace for you and your family! With a new year comes the opportunity to be a blessing to others for no apparent reason and without expectation. A new year encourages us to forgive those who have offended us, apologize to those we have offended and begin the year with a healthy conscious and sense of peace. It also presents the opportunity to participate in the lives of children that need a positive role model. Indeed it does take a village to raise a child/children (family friends, aunts/uncles, teachers, pastors, neighbors, older cousin etc.) Now..Let me see where I'm going to start!! ;D HAPPY NEW YEAR MY FB FAMILY AND FRIENDS!! — feeling wonderful. Melanie December 31, 2013

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ROAD DAWGZ HOLDIN' IT DOWN !!!

Rain, sleet or snow we make sure to support one another. Another pause for the cause of families who have loved and lost a member during this annual candlelight ceremony held at Westwood Methodist Church.