M.A. BOX

December 31, 2015 · 1:10 pm

Bon Voyage

2015 is coming to a close. As I sit to write this now, I thought how hard 2015 has been. How much loss. 5 grandparents and one very special dog. Not an easy year at all. But as I sit here now surrounded by my family I realize that 2015 hasn’t been all bad. We have had some really great things.

1- Sidekick 2 is fully and completely potty trained… That is something right there!! But on top of that, he was hospitalized for RSV and came home, healthy and happy.

2-Through small steps..new opportunities have presented themselves…new jobs that began small but have helped provide greater consistency for our family.

3-Speaking of consistency, it seems this year when I needed that consistency I was able to find it in the never-ending laundry and dishes…right there..that is something. Really it just showed me that I always had my people..my family..my most important!

4-We went to the Master’s Golf Tournament. A long time dream for my husband and what a great time we had.

5-I completed the Ironman Triathlon. All that hard work paid off and I made it! Seeing my husband and support crew at the finish line was one of the best feelings ever!

6-Sidekick 1 started Kindergarten and lost 4 teeth

7-I got to run 2 relays with friends and complete one small triathlon with family

8-We had a great camping trip with family

9-We got to fish and boat in our beautiful valley

10-I got to meet Princess Timpanogos up close and personal

11-Sidekick 1 got to see both a baby cow and a baby sheep born…heaven right there

12-I got a special visit from my Momma through the blessings of a Rabbi

13-I found love and support from great family and friends, especially my sisters….

14-I realized I am so blessed. Even when things are busy and hard, I am so very blessed.

15-I have a lot to look forward to in 2016

Thanks for being a part of it all!

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December 12, 2015 · 1:45 pm

Ode to a Good Friend

I saved you. You came to me full of parvo and covered in lice. I knew from the moment I saw you, that you were supposed to be mine. For the next 12 years, you returned the favor. I had you longer than I should have and yet….it was not enough. Please know that I am so thankful for you and for all that you brought into my life. Your great service did not go unnoticed.

You saved me at least 4368 times from an attack by the mailman, UPS man, or fed ex man

You cleaned my floors after every meal
You were so patient and kind with every tiny hand that grabbed your fur
You swam with me, loved the water, you would jump from the boat to swim, and on more than one occasion, jumped into my bath

We always thought maybe you had an identity crisis and were really a cat. When you brought me the bird, that cinched it.
You once caught someone breaking into my car and saved us, and the neighbors from future terror.

You knew I was pregnant before I ever did.
You laid by my bed for 12 years. Sometimes in it, but always by me.
You watched over me when I was sick, or sad
You lived with me in a car for 3 full days when trying to figure out my better life
You loved this lady for more than 50 years. Happy golden anniversary to you. She will miss you so much.

And this new friend, that you play so well with. I think he truly added life to your years.

You watched over my babies. You loved them and made them laugh. You taught them new things and how to live.

You have been my longest companion to date.
You have been in my life and a big part of it every day for 12 full years. And they were very full.
The first time I met my future in-laws you gave them a present too, when you took a pair of my underwear out to and left it in the middle of the living room floor. I’d love to say I don’t think they saw it, however, it was kindly covered by a magazine until I could find it on my own later.
It was you who encouraged our purchase of leather furniture…you loved playing in the snow, and mud.
You loved to play fetch but had a hard time dropping the ball.
You loved to play tug and in your early years with your long hair, this often worked to my advantage as we swept the floor.
You made sure I never missed the someone at the door, your bark was louder than the bell.
You camped with me and loved the outdoors. You always seemed to find the only patch of burrs in the entire radius of our adventures.

You had the best smile (or scariest not sure which, but I loved it)
You once got your tooth caught on Stella’s collar…that was interesting.

You once alerted us that baby Grace had diarrhea. You would eat the grossest things.
You saved us from unruly throw pillows. Each and every one met their end, usually when I wasn’t home, and you always left the gift of filling all over the living room floor.
You were the worst bone hider ever. You would pace and stress and it was always still visible.

You were the slowest dog I have ever seen to take a treat. “Just take it….!!!”
You could befriend anything and always wanted to.

You slept on your back. All the time.

You were my kids best buddy. You played with them and put up with whatever they wanted you to do.

You would stand perfectly when getting your hair cut, but you always hated it when you would get home, you seemed to feel ashamed like you were running around naked.
You were my friend. My buddy. I will really miss you pal.

End of Watch….December 12, 2015

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November 23, 2015 · 8:21 pm

With Thanks

With Thanksgiving on the horizon I have been making a conscious effort to feel and think all of the many things that I am thankful for. There are so many things to be thankful for.

I recently heard for the first time a song by Jewel that says:

I am my father’s daughter, he has his mother’s eyes
I am the product of such sacrifice
I am the accumulation
of the dreams of generations
And their stories run in me, like Holy Water
I am my father’s daughter

View Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK8oI4Dx8DY

I have had a very hard year. A year where I found one man standing. One man, only one human being on this planet that can look me in the eye and say, “I’m glad you are mine.” I had so many before. So many that I felt their force so strongly in my life. A life energy that kept me pressing on to do and be a better person. It feels quite lonely knowing that now, there is only one. (even though he is a mighty man and I am so blessed)

And in the loss I have searched for and have found joy. Sometimes in the places that I least expected it, and sometimes I found it missing in those I would have thought I would surely find it. I’m learning everyday. Learning how much it matters to make an active positive impact on others.

Today I am overwhelmingly thankful for those who have done that for me. The people in my life that make me feel home and connected. I now have my very own tree with very strong roots. I am thankful for those roots, still present, still strong. Some living their lives so wonderfully that they bring life and energy to them all. I am thankful for the roots at the base of our family tree. Both from my side and my better other half.

I have a very good man to help build the tree and hold it steadfast and strong. We are solid and strong, connected in support, love and trust. My heart is overwhelmed with thanks.

And my sidekicks, those branches, I’m watching them grow. So amazing. Such joy! I am so thankful.

Sometimes, In the strongest of winds, we will bend ever so slightly in need and find ourselves, our tree, being supported and secured by the family trees around us, that branch from our same roots. Together our trees are strong, together we are a forest. I am thankful for them too.

I am thankful for the sun, and the water. That feeds and nourishes our forest and our souls. I am thankful for God and his blessings.

With all of this to be thankful for and so much more, I take moments to listen to the air around me, the whispers in the wind, the stories in my veins and I can’t help but feel, if only I could hear the right wavelengths, there would be voices all around me saying, “I’m so glad your mine, go and do good things, bring joy to others, and share my stories(love),” and maybe, just maybe, the feather touch of my momma’s hand on my cheek as leaves from my tree.

I’m thankful for my family every day, and in special gratitude, an active awareness and action on Thanksgiving Day I am thankful for my Forest!

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October 26, 2015 · 8:57 pm

Dreaming….

I have been showing homes lately as I have recently branched out in Real Estate. As I am walking homes, I can’t help but imagine myself and my family there as well. Sometimes I see certain features and think how great it would be to have that in my own home, or what about just a little more space.

I come home though and feel incredibly grateful for the little things. The comforts, the garage, the sounds,the smells and the familiar pattern that the little feet take and the equally familiar messes that those little feet make.

A few weeks ago I read another blog that talked about a dream home. I wish I could remember where it was to share it here, but she gave some good advice, she said, “Ask you kids, your family, what they love most about their home.” I had a feeling that when I asked that question I would find that deep down inside I feel the same way.

I did it anyway. It felt really good to listen to their sweet answers. They love our home. Just the way it is. These little people don’t wish for a single thing more than just what they have. How blessed…

“I like the stars on my ceiling”

“I like my toys here where you are”

“I like riding my bike outside”

“I like playing games at the table”

“I like eating too”

and some silly things like, “I like that door”, “I like this wall,” “I like my blanket,” “I like my bear,” and “I like our windows” even though I like those things too.

I realized that these tiny ones are content just where they are. They get it. Already…when do so many of us lose this? They understand right now what is most important-family. They understand that being together and the small comforts are really all that matter.

They don’t need big crazy things…we may think they do just because they want it. We may think that it matters so they are comfortable at school and have what their friends have, but I am coming to find with a girl in Kindergarten, they are stronger, more independent and damn smarter than we think they are. They get this whole big world sometimes better than we do.

I think I am going to take this into daily life. Whenever I think I need to do or be more, I am going to ask my small ones. They will keep me grounded. They will further support my own conclusions that I am pretty lucky and life is good.

You should try it…ask your kiddos what they love most about your home and be prepared to feel overwhelmingly grateful!

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October 3, 2015 · 9:00 pm

Fish Lake Relay: Race Recap

Another relay is on the horizon, but life has been busy and I realize, that I have yet to write a recap of the Fish Lake Relay. We had so much fun as a group and we can tell you what it feels like to barely make it before the time cut off. We can also share with you what it feels like to be really slow. What we can’t tell you is how not to have fun when in the company of great people. I have wonderful friends and for that I feel very thankful.

The Fish Lake Relay is a fun, inexpensive South/Central Utah relay race that is 64 miles and ran during the span of one day. It’s a great opportunity for you get your feet off the ground in the world of relays and enjoy some beautiful scenery.

As per our usual relay running style, we decided to get all dressed up and go all out. We decided on a Super Hero theme this year.

We also had the bus to keep us in style.

We laughed and enjoyed the ride. You start-up and then end going down hill.

It got really hot.

This is the downside of this race. There aren’t a lot of teams, which is nice, but the atmosphere is lacking. I was missing the fun exchange points and the constant support along the way. The teams in this relay were pretty serious competitors it seems. We aren’t slackers by any means, but somehow we found ourselves at the back of the pack.

This is not a race for those just wanted to get out and have fun. Be ready to compete or feel really lonely.

I am so happy for the crew we ran with, and for our awesome super dad bus driver, but overall, this isn’t my favorite relay. I think the extra money is worth it…for the atmosphere….somewhere else. It’s hard for me to say this because I love Fish Lake. It’s one of my favorite places, but there was just so much running on the back of the city roads where the beauty just wasn’t and opportunity was missing up in the mountains where the real magic is.

Here’s a quick video though of my awesome team…we had so much fun as a crew that’s for sure!

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September 1, 2015 · 8:05 pm

Where are you Mr. President?

In the last 24 hours I have received word that 4 police officers have been shot and either injured or killed in the line of duty. My heart is with you, Illinois, Ohio, Louisiana, and Texas. With the officers family, and his bothers on the line. I am growing weary. I am tired of feeling fear and concern that my husband will not come home. I am tired of knowing that he is hated because he chooses to defend the good in the world.

Mr. President where are you? I have heard nothing from you in support of these officers. I have not seen public address to the people of our country pleading that we all do better. I have not heard you asking for an end to campaigns that ask for “pigs in a blanket”. These officers, these men and women, these husbands and wife’s, these brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, fathers and mothers, these humans are your responsibility too.

I am a patriot Mr. President. I love this country. I have always tried to be respectful and supportive to whomever holds the office of President of the United States of America. That has included you, but my heart is starting to ache. You represent me. You represent each and every individual American. You are our voice. You can no longer be silent. You can no longer make slight remarks that lead others to conclude whether right or wrong that you do not support our police. These officers are yours. They are defending the good in this country just as you too, should be. Speak for them.

Where are you Mr. President?

I see you. I see you in the news. I see you speaking about topics overseas and unemployment. I also see the following:

I see you publicly shaming Sergeant James Crowley, stating that he “acted stupidly” when he arrested a black Harvard professor. Not only that, but “I don’t know, not having been there and not seeing all the facts, what role race played,” the president said at the time. “But I think it’s fair to say, No. 1, any of us would be pretty angry; No. 2, that the Cambridge police acted stupidly in arresting somebody when there was already proof that they were in their own home; and, No. 3 … that there’s a long history in this country of African-Americans and Latinos being stopped by law enforcement disproportionately.” Later you invite Crowley over for a beer and an apology when you learn of your mistakes. Where were you Mr. President to publicly announce your error? Where were you to change the path of hatred because of poorly placed judgement without all of the fact?

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I have heard you over and over in the past few years use the terms “racist” and “embedded deeply in society.” I have heard you refer to cops as subliminally racist. From this type of speech and lack of support the number of officers killed in the line of duty as nearly doubled since 2012. Where are you Mr. President?

In the wake of Treyvon Martin you personalized the entire situation making it entirely racially motivated. You connected it to law enforcement in ways that it never should have been. You led the country on a path of self-destruction and anger. What about those law enforcement departments that were in no way involved, but felt the blame because of your statements. Where were you Mr. President in support of them?

In the case of Michael Brown you immediately stepped out in support of Brown and his family. You sent representatives to his funeral. You said that his death will “stain the hearts of African-American children”. Why did race become a factor in this at all? Why did you make that happen? What about the officer in this situation? What about his decision being the right one. What about his family? Where were you for them Mr. President?

And the two officers who were shot in Ferguson in midst of the violent protests. You said the city’s law enforcement practices were “oppressive and objectionable” but there was “no excuse” for violence. Really Mr. President? This is what you have to offer? Oh wait, no you did offer more. You said, “Whoever fired those shots should not detract from the issue — they are criminals, they need to be arrested, and then what we need to do is make sure that like-minded, good-spirited people on both sides — law enforcement, who have a terrifically tough job, and people who understandably don’t want to be stopped and harassed just because of their race — that they are able to work together to come up with some good answers.” Supportive? I think not. Where are you Mr. President?

In the wake of the Eric Gardner case in New York instead of supporting your own courts you instead offered a statement that included, “This is an issue we’ve been dealing with for too long and it’s time for us to make more progress than we’ve made. I’m absolutely committed as president of the United States to making sure that we have a country in which everyone believes in the core principle that we are equal under the law.” Where was your support for the courts, for your officers? Where are you Mr. President?

During the Baltimore Riots you encouraged “soul-searching”. You didn’t stand up. You didn’t support good in the world, you very nearly openly supported the bad. Where are you really Mr. President?

After the death of Office Brian Moore. “that sense of unfairness, powerlessness, of people not hearing their voices, has helped fuel some of the protests we have seen in Baltimore, Ferguson and right here in New York. the catalyst of those protests was the tragic death of young men and the feeling that law is not always applied evenly in this country.” Mr. President you are making excuses for the guilty. You are not supporting the innocent. You are not supporting our officers. Mr. President WHERE ARE YOU?

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It’s time Mr. President. It is time for you to be the voice of the people. All people. It is time you step out in support of our police officers and start trying to put an end to the violence and hate. Supporting the mission of the violent will not help our country rise and be great, the way it once was. The example that you are provided for the youth in our country is despicable. You are the President of the United States of American. You claim status as an African-American man. There can be no greater show of a lack of racism in a country as a whole than that. Therefore, continued racism is an individual problem, not a country problem or a police problem. You are fueling this. You are causing this. Step up now and do the right thing. Try…Mr. President. Try to protect our Police Officers. It is your duty to our country. I’m waiting on your police specific public address. This week of all weeks. This deadly week in Law Enforcement a public address in support is warranted.

Where are you Mr. President?

I’m waiting.

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August 24, 2015 · 9:27 pm

Kindergarten Eve

Tomorrow is a very big day. This is the day that my first-born child will start Kindergarten. It is monumental. I am so proud of her, so excited and so utterly terrified all at the same time. Tonight I sit and think about all of the moments in life. All of the things I have taught her, or hoped to before she started school and I am faced with the feeling of complete and utter inadequacy. I can only hope that many other parents have also felt this way. I hope I am not alone.

I think of all the things I have hoped to teach her .

I hope she loves herself most of all. I hope she has enough love and enough confidence that she will be strong and happy against all odds. I hope she will always see her worth and value.

I hope she knows that I love her. I hope she knows I am proud of her and on her side no matter what. I hope she always talks to me about things the way she does now. I Hope she will trust me as I do her and that this will never change.

I hope she keeps that personality that makes her so uniquely her. She is so fun and so genuine and so full of life. I hope that never changes and that she keeps that piece of her and that she doesn’t conform and become a part…too much.

I hope she is happy. Everyday I hope she feels more joy than any other feeling.

I hope she minds her manners and always shows respect. I hope she remembers these lessons. I also sit here hoping that maybe some of these manners and lessons that I have tried to undo over the last couple of weeks also stick. You know like…always say excuse me when you fart…changes now as you see your child going out into the world to…only say excuse me if others can hear it and know it will be you.

I hope she doesn’t get teased. Please oh please let them be nice to my baby.

I hope she doesn’t cry. She is so sweet and so kind and I don’t want her to feel broken. I want her to feel amazing and wonderful, because she is exactly that. Amazing and Wonderful!

I hope she succeeds and learns so much. I hope she loves school and wants to go back every single day. I hope she thrives and grows and becomes an even more amazing and wonderful contributing human being.

I hope she makes friends. Good friends. The kind that stick.

I hope she misses me a little. I hope she thinks of our time together with fondness. I hope she remembers the good things we did together and not all of the moments that I wish I could change. I hope she is happy with our time and doesn’t feel shortchanged. In these moments I wish I would have spent more time, done more things, or been more. But I still remember (because I promised myself I would) that in those moments I was doing the best I could at that time. Tomorrow I can try better.

I hope she is kind to others and is the one who helps build another up. I hope she shares and makes others laugh because that is what I see in her. That is what I know she can be.

I hope I prepared her for the world. It starts tomorrow. So young. All the lessons I taught her and hoped to prepare her for I realize tonight I did not. There are too many that a mom can’t teach. We can’t teach them all of the lessons because we don’t feel the way others in the world feel about our child. We love too much.

I just hope she holds onto that confidence and that love and remembers tomorrow when she is just a small girl in a great big world that she matters. Her spirit is big. Her heart is fierce. She is Amazing and Wonderful and she can do hard things.

Be kind to my girl big world. Her momma loves her so.

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August 8, 2015 · 2:37 pm

Grandma’s Hands

My grandma asked me to write this poem for her. I am sure going to miss her!

Grandma’s Hands

They were hands of aged beauty, tucked neatly in her lap

Upon the place the tiny ones, had rocked and slept and sat

The stories told were hidden deep within each tiny crease

But if you closed your eyes and listened each held a special piece

The day those hands graced the world, a momma’s heart so proud

They filled the tiny mouth to sleep and pushed away the sound

They grew and changed, these helpful hands, learning as they’d go

To bake and clean and sew and feed new things they didn’t know

These hands full size could work as hard as any man she knew

For a woman’s hands must be tough for all that they go through

A daily job is never done to keep the house a home

From dawn ‘til dusk they move along, a rest they’ve never known

But more than that these hands they hold the stories that are life

My favorite is the golden band when she became a wife

These hands of love had won the heart and ever held it near

They love and cherish and help hold up the one that is so dear

These hands could make the man she loved feel safe and always home

Because where the hands reside is the woman, he’s never alone

The love they share are in each line new memories that they make

Knowing that with each new line their world will grow and shape

Then babies come and in these hands they’re rocked and loved and kissed

Each tear that fell these hands would catch, never to be missed

They’d wrap the tiny babes and even when they’re grown

To love and hold, and fix it all, the way only they have known

One tiny little crease to each baby has it’s own

They grow and change and twist and turn the story lines are shown

These hands are more than hands you see, they are a life-longs tale

Grandma’s hands give new life, sustain and keep all well

The beauty is in the stories the hearts they helped to mend

Each time they touched they shared their love, to heal, to help, to tend

Grandma’s hands are magic, full of love and grace

They teach life’s lessons, heal the heart, and wipe tears from the face

The more the lines they carry, the more wisdom they contain

Because to give love to another, there’s no way to stay the same

Grandma’s hands are life, are comfort and are love

Grandma’s hands are a blessing sent from God above

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July 29, 2015 · 9:00 pm

The Indian Princess on the Mountain: Timpanogos

A beautiful Indian Princess dances in the sun. The drums sound loudly in her ears. Closing her eyes she feels the rhythm of life. From afar he watches her, loves her, and hopes to one day catch her eye. The day is coming and she will be chosen to wed. To continue the traditions of her people. He loves her. He must show her.

They meet. One day under the cover of the clouds he picks for her a wildflower. She sees him for the first time and so it begins. He fights for the right to join her tribe. He passes the tests. He wins the battles. She shares with him her story of life and fear to be wed to a man she doesn’t love. He shows her through his tenacious perseverance of her love that he can save her and her people from the battle they are raging with nature. By loving him, all her people could be saved.

This is not the way of her people. Love or not, he is not of her kind and she has responsibilities. She is beautiful and sought after and jealousy becomes rampant. She pleads to her father to grant his blessing for her to love the man she chooses. She prays to her God to give her this one gift, allow her this one love. She will leave with him and give her place to another if he will only give her this chance. She will sacrifice all to be with him.

They run away, up to the place of the wildflowers, to their true beginning. They are followed and he is ambushed. She watches in sorrow as he is pushed from the top of the mountain. He becomes water and finds his home surrounded by the memories of their love. She cries out a sacrifice to her god that she will honor her prayer. Take her life that another may save her people. She feels her heart breaking and lays down upon the mountain. With the final rip of her heart she becomes stone. Facing heavenward a constant example to seek the promptings of the heart.

Her tribe overcomes the sadness of the loss and are indeed given the blessings of her sacrifice. Love and service given, blessings and protection received.

The Indian Princess of Mount Timpanogos watch over me.

I set out at 3:30 in the morning with a group of friends with the hope to reach the summit in time for sunrise. 11,750 feet in the air, 4500 ft elevation gain and over 14 miles roundtrip was quite a journey. I had a great group to run with and I appreciate very much their patience with me. I play a few roles when in a group like this…usually I am the slowest. I provide this service for those who are getting tired and don’t want to admit it. Instead they can say, “I’m going to run with MeriAnn for a while so she doesn’t have to be alone.” I also am a clumsy…so I take away any chance that another person will ever be more embarrassed than I am. I fall. A lot. Four times on this adventure in fact. But, I get up and I keep going. This was such an adventure. A bucket list item for me. Yesterday I said, not sure when I want to do that again. Today, I think there’s a maybe. That’s how things work. It was just so beautiful and now I know just where to go.

Breakdown ahead..prepare for beauty.

We started running in the dark. The first 2 miles there are lots of boulders and roots. I found one right around mile 1.5. I tackled the rock and then slid in hoping to win. It hurt…not a good start. There is a lot of loose slick rock areas and a few streams to cross. At night..the sounds are magnified. The streams across the rocks. Amazing.

Around Mile 4, you hit some switchbacks with more, bigger rocks. I fell once here too.

Around Mile 5, you reach a beautiful meadow of wildflowers. Also the difference in elevation here was noticed.

Around Mile 6.5 begins the climb to the area called “the saddle”My Sidekick had asked me to please lay on The Indian Princess’s Belly..so I did. She wondered what it would feel like. It feel pretty incredible babe…pretty incredible!

Then it’s just over a half mile from there to the summit. This was the scariest part for me because of the slick rock and steep edges. Breathtaking doesn’t even describe it. I was scared. But I kept stepping and I am so glad I did. I was really worried going up about the coming down, but it actually was way better coming down and I am really happy that I made it to the top.

The white dots here and mountain goats. We also saw some deer and even ran into a momma moose and her two babies. We quickly ran the other way. On our way down we ran into this man. His name is Ben Woolsey. He has done this hike over 700 times. You can read his story here. He’s amazing and so nice! The meadows… Looking back at the beauty.
looking back at part of the climb. The trail is there somewhere. Maybe it’s a good thing it was dark when we first went up…The aftermath…only because I fell (four times) Stay on your feet and all will be okay! Or maybe just hike it. Or go during the daylight. Or maybe it’s just me…

My first summit of Timpanogos was quite the journey. It was beautiful and incredible and I am so glad that I took the time to meet the greatest legend from the place I call my home. Thank you princess for the journey.

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July 18, 2015 · 1:26 pm

Great Adventurer

Today we are sending a great lady off on her final adventure. We are sure going to miss her around here.

Great Adventures

She closed her eyes, then closed her book, the smell of leather to be found
She placed the book upon her lap, then opened her eyes and looked around
Upon the walls were tales as great as those that she’d just read
She looked to those, and began to dream, her own adventures, instead

A young mom stood there, with five small boys and her precious little girl
She’d run and play, and dress them up, those kids were her whole world
As they grew up, she did too, but never in her heart
The girl inside who was hip and fun, would always have a part

She took to the road with her love of homes and she sold quite a lot
An award one year, this social gal, for selling is what she got
Her success it came from her hard work and her people listening skills
Never interrupt, always show up, listen and close all deals

Then travelling came, across the land with the love of her life
Hand in hand they changed the world, Sparky and his wife
They often took their family too, to visit far or near
The memories that those young boys have will always be held dear

Legends and sagas and comedies too, they’re filling up the walls
To cowbell tales, or peeing men, two birds, she knows them all
Her jewelry all has stories and those pictures of her kids
And the music on the stereo, all the dancing that she did

She nursed with love and never gave up on challenges when they came
She learned from them, and shared her love, and left none to be the same
She truly loved her family, and everyone would say
They knew she cared and was proud of them, each and every day

This lady you could count on, no matter what the task
She’d show up looking lovely, you only had to ask
But you could visit her and never would you find
Her not ready for the day, she was not that kind

With wine in hand she’d appear and every head would turn
To listen to her stories, a new adventure they would learn
And all would laugh as she start to speak and gracefully would tell
Her memory strong, she’d not forget any small detail

She was funny too and played her part in pranking all their friends
Her adventures going all day and night, the laughing wouldn’t end
Those things she passed down to her kids, a piece each here and there
Especially to her daughter, I’m blessed her name to share

She was beautiful and stunning, her adventures they were great
But most of all she was proud of the family and life she made
Her legacy is strong, and she loves them every one
And in their hearts she will live on, her spirit isn’t done

So here we sit all mopey sad, missing this lady great
With SL She’s off adventuring, their trip just couldn’t wait
We’ll wait to hear the stories, this adventure about to begin
I know in my heart, the stories she’ll share, when we see her again

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