September 23, 1997…the day I buried my father. So I guess it’s fitting, then, that today was our annual “Day of Remembering.” As usual, we met at Restland for the traditional placing of the flowers and taking of the photos: We tried something new with our joint picture this time…one at the gravesite. We’ve never… Continue reading Remembering
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Leadership through Service
Many people shy away from the number 13. It’s unlucky. Some people are even afraid of it. But there are times when the number 13 just shines. Take a baker’s dozen, for instance. Getting an extra donut in your box isn’t such a bad thing, is it? And on this day, the number 13 sparkled… Continue reading Leadership through Service
Memories
Today was our annual “Day of Remembering.” No, you didn’t read your calendar wrong, and yes, it is a week late. But with my work schedule and family being in town, we didn’t have the opportunity to celebrate last Sunday…so today became September 20 for us, regardless of what the calendar may say. We began… Continue reading Memories
An Open Letter
Dear Dad, I can’t believe it’s been 12 years since I last saw you. Sometimes it seems like much longer ago, and other times it seems more recent. But the heartache of missing you and sharing life with you doesn’t ever truly go away. I’ll say it: I hate that you’re gone. I know God… Continue reading An Open Letter
A Living Legacy
Twelve years ago, a legacy began. It started as a simple desire to do something special for a group of unsung heroes, in the name of a man who lived a life of dedicated service to others. We had no idea that over a decade later, this tradition would be continuing, and become such an… Continue reading A Living Legacy
Day of Remembering
The calendar may say it’s September 19, but Mom and I went ahead and planned our Day of Remembering for today anyway. We wanted to be able to spend the day together without kids, and with soccer games and meetings and other activities, tomorrow just seemed to be too rushed. The day started out as… Continue reading Day of Remembering