Happy belated 35th Anniversary

A very happy anniversary to Ken & Bernie who were married 35 years ago yesterday! It was a beautiful day then, and it was a gorgeous day yesterday! May you enjoy many happy and blissful years together as you continue your journey together in life. God bless. Happy belated anniversary!

Memorial Day Reflection

Dear Heavenly Father,
We remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, we think of how they have followed in the footsteps of your son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Please hold our service men and women in your strong arms. Cover them with your sheltering grace and presence as they stand in the gap for our protection.
We also remember the families of our troops, and ask for your unique blessings to fill their homes and your peace, provision and strength to fill their lives.
May the members of our armed forces be filled with courage to face each day and may they trust in the Lord's mighty power to accomplish each task. Let our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support.
In the name of Jesus. Amen.

Mr. & Mrs.

Congratulations to Stephanie & Travis who were married yesterday afternoon. Stephanie is Ken and Bernie's 3rd daughter.

May your life be filled with joy, love and great memories!

God bless to the newlyweds!

A Mother's Day Prayer

Loving God,

Thank You, Holy Father,
for Your special gift of mothers;
for the example of Your unconditional love they share with their children.

Thank You for the mother who lets her child know without doubt he or she is loved,
and for the child who returns that love.

Lord, today we pray You will protect and guide mothers everywhere;
that You will grant them Your wisdom in loving and teaching their children.

Today, may children everywhere remember the warm caresses and whispers in the night;
the tears dried and Band-Aids, the peach cobbler, the laughter;
and the blood curdling scream, "No!" at the brink of danger.

Thank You for the mothers who played with us, taught us, nurtured us,
fed us, listened to us and tried to understand us.

Today, may we remember Mom's beauty when we were young;
and her loveliness discovered as we aged.

Lord, today draw especially close the mothers who are alone,
for whatever reason;
and grant them Your comfort, Your pleasure, Your peace.

And, Lord, for children who are alone, because of distance, death, or indifference,
may good memories flood their minds.

And if there is not a good memory,
may forgiveness burst forth from their hearts
and revive in them long lost joy.

Thank you particularly for phone calls today,
and for a shared "I Love You."

Today as we honor, celebrate, or simply reflect on the woman who gave us birth,or who adopted us into her heart.

We thank You, Lord, for life,
and for Mom!

In Jesus name,
Amen

Happy Mother's Day to all!

Countdown 7 days

One more week to Stephanie and Travis' wedding day! Enjoy this week. Don't forget to breathe. And remember every second on Friday - it goes soooo fast!

See you then!

Cinco de Mayo!

Hola familia! Como estas?
Gee, a few high school Spanish phrases were remembered!

It's the 5th of May. So help Mexico celebrate its holiday with a taco, salsa and, of course, a margarita! After work, of course!

Vaya con Dias!

39 Years Ago - KSU

Four dead in O-H-I-O...goes the CSN&Y song describing Kent State University and the Ohio National Guard clash. It occurred 39 years ago.

Let's hope a tragedy like this one never occurs again and that all college students remain safe on campus wherever they are.
http://www.may4.org/

God bless.

Mom's tulip heaven

These tulips were planted the the fall before Mom passed because she loved the colors. Wanted her to be able to see them from the front window. Well, they bloomed the best this year.

Let's take it as a good sign from Mom & Dad. And that this year will be one of the best since their passing.

God bless to all

May is National Bicycle Month!

Get that bike down, check the tires, add a toolbag or saddlebag and take a ride!

Get the family to go for a ride together.

Take a 30-45-60 minute bike ride after dinner or right after work.

Take a ride in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park or Metroparks.

Ride to the grocery store, library, wherever.

So, no excuse. Get that 2-wheeler and ride, ride, ride, ride, ride, ride, ride!