I remember when i could get you to do almost anything.  there was a time when we were just small kids that I would hang from our swing set by my knees.  i was always such a tomboy.    You however, being a bit younger, and the boy just couldn't accept the fact i could do this & you couldn't.  So one day, you decided to climb up there & show me & everyone else, you could do it to.  You put forth such a tough & strong exterior & you climbed up to the very top of that swing set & sat there....you locked your knees as tight as you could & then you swung yourself backwards just a bit.  Then, within seconds, you were face first in the dirt.  Mommy rushed to you in a panic over your bloddy nose & I got scolded from Daddy & Mommy for  being a bad influence.  However, though I never said it, I had a bit of pride & respect for you for giving it a try.  Though they were both mad at me, you weren't & you just got more determined to do it.  Within a few short weeks you had it down pat & you were so happy with yourself & I was so proud to think in my own foolish mind I taught you something.  I wish things had always been & stayed that easy between us. <3

God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be
so he put his arms around you
and whispered,
Come to Me.

With tearful eyes we watch you
and saw you pass away
and although we loved you dearly
we could not make you stay.

A Golden heart stopped beating
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
he only takes the best

Don't stand by my grave and weep, for I am not there, I do not sleep

I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamonds glint on snow,

I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autums rain

When you wake in mornings hush, I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circle flight, I am the stars that shine at night

Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there I did not die.

this picture was taken at gettysburg....your dad really likes civil war stuff. i don't think you guys were very excited about the trip, though.

You always liked this,

    One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.  Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there were one set of footprints.

    This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints.

   So I said to the Lord, "You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there have only been one set of footprints in the sand.  Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me:"

The Lord replied:  "The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand, is when I carried you."

 Delaware County Daily Times

William M. Kempf Jr., 32, of Silver Springs, Fla., formerly of Delaware County, died Aug. 5 in Summerfield, Fla.

Born and reared in Prospect Park, he was a student of the Interboro School District. He relocated to Florida in 1995 and had been a resident of Silver Springs for the past six years.

Mr. Kempf was an employee of Liberty Medical Supply until he was no longer able to work because of illness.

He was a proud and loving father who enjoyed spending time with his children. He was known for his kindness and was always willing to lend a hand and help someone in need.

Mr. Kempf enjoyed browsing yard sales with his daughter, fishing with his son and spending quality time with his wife and children.

Survivors: Wife, Lynnie M. Kempf; daughter, Breezi L. Kempf of Silver Springs; son, Brandon T. Kempf of Silver Springs; mother, Bonnie Damario and her husband, Robert, of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; father, William M. Kempf Sr. and his wife, Jacqui, of Pittsgrove, N.J.; sisters, Mary C. Knaub of Boothwyn, Upper Chichester, Elizabeth A. Self of Ramseur, N.C.; brother, Thomas J. Kempf of Alloway, N.J.; stepbrother, Stephen Cocci of Salisbury, Md.; nieces; nephews; aunts; uncles; cousins.

Service: 1 p.m. today at Church at the Spring, 5424 S.E. 58th Avenue, Ocala, Fla.

May your spirit soar in freedom

From the fears that gripped so tight.

May you find the peace you searched for

As you wandered lost in the night.

May your tourtured mind be clear and calm

And your tender heart be warm.

May you have no need for strength now.

May there never be another storm.

May the music of the angels

Be the sweet sound that you hear.

As you're rocked in heaven's cradle

May you never shed another tear.

We'll keep your memory close to us.

You're our brother and that will never end.

May our love for you reach heaven above

Until we meet again.

~Author unknown

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Jesus, our lighthouse keeper

lighting the way for you and me,

always watchful, always guiding,

lighting the path for us,

as I sail this life seas

heading toward the harbor

with His light guiding me.

He is my lighthouse keeper

lighting my pathway home

and with Jesus in the lighthouse

I shall never sail alone.

His light is always shining,

lighting the way across life seas,

guiding me that safe harbor

where the keeper waits for me.

As I cross on life's tumultuous seas,
sailing from earth to Heaven's bright shore.
Christ is like a mighty lighthouse,
Helping me to navigate my course.

He guides me safely through tides of temptation,
Over dangerous reefs of sin.
Lighting my way through dark troubled waters,
'til the glorious port of Heaven I win

 

 I didn't know Bill as well as I know Lynne and the kids.  Our daughters are best friends, both born on the same day, just 2 years apart.  We have spent so much time together in the past few months, and I feel like I have gained not only a friend but a sister.  Your children also mean so much to me, and I am so glad that we are able to be here when you needed us!  I can't imagine the pain you all must feel, words just can't express my sorrow for your loss.  I pray that you all can heal and move forward, no matter how difficult that may be, we are here for you!  Trust in God and he will hold you all in His arms and comfort you in this time of grief!

billy was a good person just like his wife,they both had a big heart, they took me and my children in when we had no other place to go, my kids loved there whole family as i did, we would go yard saleing, they were great neighbors, we had fireworks one year at there house, they were just so good to me, and now he is with the angels....he will never hurt again, my heart goes out to his wife and children, lynnie you was my best friend when i lived down there, only know, that he is in heaven, and he will always be your guardian angel,always,such a beautiful, family with the biggest heart in the whole world. i love ya'll,trudy