october 4, 2022
“My motto – Never walk away from someone who deserves help; your hand is God’s hand for that person.” ~ Fr. Jim Sichko The Brothers Gross have been part of my chosen family since high school. You’ve met Greg, of … Continued
“My motto – Never walk away from someone who deserves help; your hand is God’s hand for that person.” ~ Fr. Jim Sichko The Brothers Gross have been part of my chosen family since high school. You’ve met Greg, of … Continued
“Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” ~ Unknown Uncle Danny recently retired as the 911 dispatcher in Morgan County. Unbeknownst to me, and apparently mom or dad, he is an incredible woodworker. Danny … Continued
“What makes a successful person is not being fearless, but pushing through the things that scare you the most.” ~ Kesha Pretty sure these two have looked like this since they were boys. Dad often tells the story of Phillip’s … Continued
“One practice that is bringing us comfort is to Jake-ify. As a way of integrating Jake Gibbs’ presence more deeply into our lives and extending it into the world, we made a list of some of his characteristics we’d like … Continued
“There is only one thing for us to do, and that is to do our level best right where we are every day of our lives; To use our best judgment, and then to trust the rest to that Power … Continued
“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.” ~ Gail Sheehy Addendum to original post: Cousin Brian pointed out that what I captured below is actually the wad that packs in the … Continued
“The heart that truly loves has no room for grudges.” ~ Ghanaian Proverb Funerals are strange things really. Overwhelming grief in the midst of boundless gratitude. Between the tears are laughter, stories, and heartfelt hugs. I will not lie … Continued
“Nobody ever dies wishing they had worked more. Work hard, but don’t prioritize work over family, friends, or even yourself.” ~ Unknown In July 2010, I drove dad (right) and Uncle James (center) to Bethel, Ohio to see … Continued