the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder.” ~ Unknown After dad’s funeral, we gathered for fellowship at Uncle Harold’s farm. Today, after Uncle Phillip’s funeral, we gathered at the … Continued
“I believe appreciation is a holy thing – that when we look for what’s best in a person we happen to be with at the moment, we’re doing what God does all the time. So in loving and appreciating our … Continued
“At the end of the day what really matters is that your loved ones are well, you’ve done your best and that you’re thankful for all you have.” ~ Unknown Pallbearers Travis Stacy, Evyian Terry, Kopana Terry, Jodi Stacy, Mike … Continued
“Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next.” ~ Gilda Radner Tonight we celebrated dad’s 80th birthday. Sixteen of us were able … Continued
“The best things in life aren’t things.” ~ Unknown Due to illness, we delayed our cousin Christmas party until tonight. We ate, we exchanged gifts, we laughed, we watched the end of the UK Bowl Game, and we managed … Continued
“I’m not interested if you’ve stood with the great. I’m interested in whether you’ve sat with the broken.” ~ Unknown Saturday’s family soiree ended with a weenie roast, smores, and bonfire out by the sycamore tree. The boys had … Continued
Remember the sky you were born under, know each of the star’s stories. Remember the moon, know who she is. Remember the sun’s birth at dawn, that is the strongest point of time. Remember sundown and the giving away to … Continued
“One tree can start a forest / One smile can begin a friendship / One hand can lift a soul / One word can frame the goal / One candle can wipe out darkness / One laugh can conquer gloom / … Continued
“All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.” ~ Julian of Norwich Now that dad is older he likes to plant a vegetable or two. When he was young, … Continued
“Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” ~ William Jennings Bryan I met someone very important today. It … Continued