Tuesday, January 01, 2008
WELCOME TO 2008.....
Yesterday I wrote about things that were life-changing. Today I want to give testament to the fact that what happens to us in a negative way leaves the door wide open to do some positive things. It was that way for me in 2007.
As I said yesterday, Morris died the same day Rocky did. People who have had long years with a pet know the pain of losing one. However, it gave me comfort knowing he and Rocky were together as they came together into my life. Soon another little pitiful lost kitty appeared to eat the scraps Napoleon left. She only came after dark when it was safe because every cat around tried to run her off. She was skinny and hungry and so very lonesome. If I wanted a beautiful cat, it wasn’t Punkin, as I came to call her because of her coloring. But she was so trusting and desperate I couldn’t disappoint her faith. She is a joy to have now that she has joined Sassy and Mandy, inside.
When Rocky died we wanted to do something that he would be proud to endorse as well as make opportunities for young athletes coming on. There are high-school boys that come to the gym and work out with the power-lifting team after school. To insure that would become a reality we took steps to provide a Memorial Fund for Scholarships and a Powerlifting Memorial Fund to continue the sport in Rocky’s name. He had friends in competition all around our State and beyond. He received a lot of respect from the younger guys who marveled at his strength regardless of cancer or age. There is no way to measure my pride in the example he provided for fair play and friendship.
When Dale died suddenly it was a shock. We had no warning, he never gave any indication there was any health issue and perhaps he didn’t know of any. It was sad to realize he was gone. My wacky, very accomplished, young and handsome cousin was gone. In his blogs I noticed he had a favorite cousin on his mother’s side named Deanna. I intended writing her but she read it on my site first. I am sorry she discovered it in an impersonal way but through that, we “found” each other and have been a good source of information for each other. I found a friend in Deanna and that’s a good thing. One day in the Spring we will plan a Memorial for Dale and bury him next to his mother. He would like that.
Along with many others I lost a good friend when Ellen died. Her blogs taught me a lot. I am only a high school graduate so I stay hungry to learn. Ellen never gave up teaching…..and never realized the many snippets I learned from her writing. Witty, wise and a loving person…..I am thankful to have known her. God bless Curtis as he makes the rest of his journey without her.
So these are the pros and cons of 2007. I will not annoy God with complaints. He makes good out of every bad thing and gives us stronger faith and hope for the road ahead. So the New Year begins and we set our sights on the finish line……….
Essentially Esther
As I said yesterday, Morris died the same day Rocky did. People who have had long years with a pet know the pain of losing one. However, it gave me comfort knowing he and Rocky were together as they came together into my life. Soon another little pitiful lost kitty appeared to eat the scraps Napoleon left. She only came after dark when it was safe because every cat around tried to run her off. She was skinny and hungry and so very lonesome. If I wanted a beautiful cat, it wasn’t Punkin, as I came to call her because of her coloring. But she was so trusting and desperate I couldn’t disappoint her faith. She is a joy to have now that she has joined Sassy and Mandy, inside.
When Rocky died we wanted to do something that he would be proud to endorse as well as make opportunities for young athletes coming on. There are high-school boys that come to the gym and work out with the power-lifting team after school. To insure that would become a reality we took steps to provide a Memorial Fund for Scholarships and a Powerlifting Memorial Fund to continue the sport in Rocky’s name. He had friends in competition all around our State and beyond. He received a lot of respect from the younger guys who marveled at his strength regardless of cancer or age. There is no way to measure my pride in the example he provided for fair play and friendship.
When Dale died suddenly it was a shock. We had no warning, he never gave any indication there was any health issue and perhaps he didn’t know of any. It was sad to realize he was gone. My wacky, very accomplished, young and handsome cousin was gone. In his blogs I noticed he had a favorite cousin on his mother’s side named Deanna. I intended writing her but she read it on my site first. I am sorry she discovered it in an impersonal way but through that, we “found” each other and have been a good source of information for each other. I found a friend in Deanna and that’s a good thing. One day in the Spring we will plan a Memorial for Dale and bury him next to his mother. He would like that.
Along with many others I lost a good friend when Ellen died. Her blogs taught me a lot. I am only a high school graduate so I stay hungry to learn. Ellen never gave up teaching…..and never realized the many snippets I learned from her writing. Witty, wise and a loving person…..I am thankful to have known her. God bless Curtis as he makes the rest of his journey without her.
So these are the pros and cons of 2007. I will not annoy God with complaints. He makes good out of every bad thing and gives us stronger faith and hope for the road ahead. So the New Year begins and we set our sights on the finish line……….
Essentially Esther
