Life Is Good!

And may we know as we continue and turn the pages of life that life is good!

And no matter how many heartaches come our way, they will never, never outweigh the good things that surround us day by day.

Family Togetherness

As each page is turned
A memory comes through
A chuckle, sweet moments -
A tear drop or two.

We've blown birthday candles
Kept our family together -
Motorcycle adventures
No matter the weather.

There are ball games and spring break
To boat at the "Res"
Those Blue Notes performers
Where Mom's still saying, "Yes."

These pages are full
Of achievements galore
We see red hats and red robes
Appear through the door.

And it's hard to believe
These school days are through!!
And here's where we all
Shed more tear drops than two!

And then, when the month of May comes to its close
Oh - what memories are ours as we fill our hearts
Then cover our loved ones
With our thoughts and our flowers.

Oh yes, surgeries and shoe boots
And crutches we'll see
There's been good times and bad times
For you and for me.

And we've gathered together
Bowed reverently in prayer
As our loved ones have left us
To be in His care.

We know that God gives
And He taketh away
Let's give thanks for His goodness
And acknowledge His way!

Our three days at Fish Lake
Our highlight of joys
From silver-haired Grandma
To those vigorous boys!

Oh - the strains of that music
Made her turn back to "Young"
As she got up and waltzed
Around with her son!

So you'll find Family Togetherness
Links all the pages
The most precious gift
Throughout all the ages!

Much love,
Mom
(Grandma)


August 24, 2005

A Lot To Say!

You'll see I'm not fancy in any way -
But I cover each page with a lot to say!

And my lines may be crooked
There's no accurate measures
I'm too engulfed to boast of my treasures!

Love,
Mom
Grandma
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo


August 21, 2005

Memory Lane

Let's travel along through Memory Lane
And live those moments once again
Too fast time travels through our years
Let's enjoy our smiles, remember tears
Such wondrous blessings are yours and mine
Oh life - how precious how sublime.

July 2009

My Jewels

I read each name with tender care
Such precious jewels sent from above
Each has their own special place
That time and memory cannot erase!

April 21, 2007

If Pages Could Speak

If the pages in this book could speak,
They'd talk with you and me
Give way to inner thoughts they know
That you and I can't see.
The picture shows the beauty - the color and the glory -
But lying silently behind - is real drama - the whole story!
For a camera cannot capture the feelings that lie there
Be it pride- or hurt and heartache - the face will hide with care.
Yes! There's great big heaps of happiness
And then there's sorrow and strife
Put it all together -
And that's what we call life!
So turn each page with tenderness
Release your smiles or tears
Time moves on so quickly
Catch - and hold these years!


Written January 4, 1996

Orvetta's thoughts (to Steve's family): Much love to all of you! How I love you all. You're a family to be proud of - all the way - you highlight my life.

Memories Of You

These pages that you start to view
Just tell my memories of you
There's nothing fancy - nothing clever
Just holds my thoughts
That are forever!

You are so precious to me!

Clouds

Clouds adrift in the summer sky
Resemble life as they wander by
Always enduring
Moving on
Always returning - never gone -
It's the circle of life!
For memories are forever!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to Orvetta - Mother, Grandmother, Great & Great-Great Grandmother!

A couple quick glimpses into the past: