Going Home!

I got the call at 9:03am on February 16, 2009, her voice was filled with panic, I said, "I am on my way." We knew that God was going to take him home soon. But I never imagined that it was going to be today!

As I stood in my room panic filled me. What do I do, how can I help her. This was her father. My military background kicked in and off I went. As I pulled up in the driveway, anxiety filled my body. I have to do this!

I rushed to her side, she wasn't making scene. I said I am here and we will get though this! I knew I had to go check on her dad. My heart felt like it was coming out of my chest. I stood up and walked to his room. I paused at the door, he was looking at a picture of a man on a boat. Although we was not there anymore.

There not enough expressive words to describe the discernment of peace that he was truly experiencing vs how the disease he had endured for so long.

I have seen may people after they have died and this was an experience I will always cherish.

Days later at the wake, I reminded the family of the great task ahead. As I sat and listened to how there father went so many times without things so they would have. I truly got a tremendous scene of pride in having the privilege of knowing him!

At that moment I realized he had left a piece of the legacy with me as well. We all have been impacted by someone in our lives. Fiends as much as family. The question is what are you doing with it and will it be a legacy worth passing on!

God speed Mr Frank! I won't let you down;0)

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A New Day is Dawning!

When you get up every morning do you get up with a purpose just out of habit. I have found that when you live your life with a purpose there is so many things become more clear and concise .

I read a book a few years ago that I found most helpful it is " Purpose Driven Life" By Rick Warren really opened my eyes to all of the blessings I was missing out on. I really think that many of us go through life out of habit instead of with a purpose. ( I know this is deep, but worth thinking about.)
(photo by: Steph H)

I challenge you to take advantage of change while it is still available. I was in a store yesterday and was listening to the cashier sharing her sadness of a customer in her early 20's, that was having some pictures developed, of her husband that was taken suddenly. She had commented about the fact that she had just been complaining about facial hair in the sink. ( her husband shaving.) How she would give anything to have just one more day with him. She would have said and done things very differently. I don't know who the woman is or the situations that surround her but my heart aches for her. I know this reaffirms my love for my family and my faith and my friends.


I lost a dear friend and family member several years ago in a motorcycle accident. (Jeff-right) The person responsible has yet to be caught for. Not a day goes by I don' stop and think of him. My birthday and his were one day apart. I know that from that incident in my life I always tell my family and friends that I love them and cherish them. I thank God every day that I got to tell Jeff that before he died.


We have no idea when we will leave this earth or in what manner we will be departing it. Make sure you keep in touch with the people you love and care about.

Make sure you live life not just in it!