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Hemmann Reunion

July 14, 2017

 Tim Sticht took me down to the reunion. This oicture was taken then. I hope you forgive me for having my eyes closed. Love you.

The Dash

March 19, 2013

I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning to the end.

He noted that first came the date of her birth
And spoke of the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own,
The cars, the house, the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard;
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left
That can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect
And more often wear a smile,
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.

So when your eulogy is being read
With your life’s actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?

funerals our time to reflect

March 17, 2013

How appropriate to honor Paula's life on ST patrick's day her favorite holiday. She supported me in every crazy adventure which gave us opportunities to shop for dresses so she could attend openings and events with me she was amazing in those fancy clothes and carried on at events like it was about her you could dress her up and take her out! She even tried ballroom and salsa dancing with me. i once got her to go the hot springs for girls day even though she was scared of water she still went with exitment. she was eger to try just about anything with me a real trooper. we shared so much over 29 years so many firsts we did toghether photoshoots, fake nails, fancy coffee and the best girls nights out ever. she was a wonderful loveing person who was patient, kind, and exepted others the way they were without judjment. she was my freind, my mom, and confidante. i was so blessed to have her in my life and so nice of joe to share her with me. as he favorite comedian gilda radner would say NEVER MIND.

March 17, 2013

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.

Remember to spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

And always remember, life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away.

George Carlin

 

Great Last Day

February 25, 2013

One of my favorite memories with mom before she passed and a blessing from God was a day just a few short weeks ago. She was cleared from the nursing home from being on oxygen because her lungs were doing so well and her strength was that of a younger women. We got to go shopping at Walmart, get a new pair of glasses, go out for lunch at Taco Bell and visit the bank. We had four hours together with freedom that she had not had for many years due to the burden of the oxygen tank and will cherish that day forever. Thank you Lord for my Mom and for our day out together.

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