Moving on

"I am NOT afraid of death, but the separation from family and friends makes me sad. HOWEVER, that is the view from THIS SIDE! Once a person crosses over into eternity, he (or she) is far too busy being caught up in a reverent ecstasy to have any thoughts of those still on Earth. Those thoughts would cause a little hint of sadness and there is none of that in heaven. So my opinion is that the only sadness in the death of a Christian is suffered by those left on Earth. So if my passing would cause you to be sad because you miss me then “I am honored and humbled by that but if I have "crossed over" then the kindest way to say it is that I am not too busy being awe-struck over Paradise to miss anyone or anything. Sorry."

~ Marshall A. Lowery

Relationships

Great relationships just don't happen.. They are the result of a consistent investment of time spent, thoughtfulness, forgiveness, patience, affection , a mutual respect for each other, and rock solid commitment. Don't take your person for granted, show them you love them every chance you get & make sure they never wonder where you stand in your relationship. When you can both actually say that your person is your best friend then you know you have an amazing strong relationship.

Dear Justin & Jamie

I want to thank you and Justin for opening your home to our family. We have had an amazing time and I look forward to visiting in the future. I know that Jackson doesn't have as much to offer as your neck of the woods does, but if you ever want to come visit please come and stay with us.

I have made memories that I will cherish forever! Jamie, you are a wonderful hostess. Justin, you are such a good man. Just like my Jason, Big Gene and my daddy (take that to heart... I don't compare just anyone to my daddy)

Both of you will be wonderful parents. I saw the way each of you were around Si and it makes my heart happy to know that this new baby will have two adoring parents. Don't ever forsake your family. They are the ones that will stand by you no matter what, even if it isn't to their advantage.

Remember that no relationship is perfect. Remember to never take each other for granted. True love is wanting your partner to be happy more than you care about your own happiness. If more people today realized that, the world would be a much happier place.

Cherish this pregnancy, Jamie. Write a journal and take pregnancy belly pics that you can show to your child when she/he is older. My favorite part of Janie's babybook is the part I did before she was born. After she was born I never seemed to have the time to do it. God has blessed you with this child. Motherhood is by far the hardest job I have ever had, but it is also the absolute best one I have ever had.