Monday, January 27, 2014

The Reason I've Been 'Few & Far Between"

The main reason I have been 'few and far between with my posts lately is because last week our company and our community lost someone very special.  He lost his battle with cancer after a dozen years or more.  He was a fighter, that is for sure!  He's been with the company I work for since 1975-1976.  He was very active in the community and the boards and organization such as Salvation Army, Chamber, Kiwanis, etc.  He was a huge part of his church...a Sunday School Teacher, Youth Mentor, and much more!  He was married for 9 years to his darling of a wife.  He has two grown sons, two grown stepdaughters, and 3 grandchildren.  He was like a father to my husband.  He was a friend.  He was extremely social, funny, witty, helpful, brave, and compassionate.  Work was very strange last week.  I'm glad he's at peace but still very sad he's not around.  The service was beautiful.  The poem above is "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost.  I remember back to The Outsiders from the 80s as it was recited but it's always stuck with me throughout the years as one of my favorite Robert Frost Poems, too!

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  1. So sorry to hear of your loss :-(

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  2. Hi Jennifer, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. It sound like his life is an inspiration to us all to keep moving forward and to reach out and help others. I'll keep his family and loved ones in my prayers. It's my hope and prayer that you all find peace during this time of sorrow.'
    Gods blessings...

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    1. Thanks Opal! Thanks for thinking and praying for those who knew him. You are wonderful!

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  3. I'm so sorry for your loss Jennifer, and your poor husband :(
    Thinking of you guys.

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    1. Thanks Kimmy - I'm going to start blogging again today!

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  4. So sorry for your loss! I hadn't seen a post from you on my feed in a while, and came looking for you. Sorry that it was something like this that has been keeping you quiet.

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    1. Thanks Anna! That means a lot! I will be posting today, hopefully :)

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