Going Through the Grief IN years past, there was a man, he brought joy to all who knew him A smile always on his face, he whistled as he walked. He met and married a beautiful woman, so gentle and so sweet, so much happiness did abound. It was probably one of the greatest loves that was ever found. Following God in all they did this was their special vow. Many children were their gifts, beautiful and joyful each day they shared doing everything according to God's plan instilling honor and loyalty in each one. Teaching them that family was the truest kind of love. Loving each other through everything the good and the not-so-good though I cannot count the not-so-good even on one hand. The memories of true love are all I really have. The challenges of growing children were probably the greatest that there were, but with God and them together and so many prayers they always made it through. And time goes on, as it always does a full life I know he had. So much joy, because that's what he was so much love, because that's what he gave so much of everything good because that is all he wanted for everyone he knew. A life well lived, I can't be sad I am so grateful he was my Dad

The days go by and even though I try to live each moment to the fullest, still they go by too quickly. I have learned to never take anything or anyone for granted; to appreciate and give thanks for everything, because everything and everyone in my life is a blessing. For they are all from God. To love, to learn from, to enjoy. To help, to serve, but mostly to love. Love is the mainstay of existence, whether one realizes it or not. There would be no life without love, for our Creator is love and He created everything out of love. He wants us to love as He does; unconditionally. I heard someone say that Easter is the first day of a new year. A new year in our risen Lord. And I know that each day is a new day, a gift of life to be celebrated and lived with gratitude, because, yes, we are blessed to be alive. PTL