A busy 4th of July week

"All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom; justice; honor; duty; mercy; hope."


~ Sir Winston Churchill ~


Hope to see lots of positive fireworks and friends this week.

One Year Ago

With much sadness I remember that this weekend last year was the weekend John was rushed to the emergency room and the brain tumors were diagnosed. I knew at that time the magnitude of that diagnosis but I remained so hopeful that John would be the exception. That something would work on him that hadn't worked before. Now I see so many others following this same path. Melanoma is a dreadful disease that is attacking young vibrant adults. It needs to be stopped. More research needs to be done. We all need to be more vigilant on checking moles and using sunscreen. It hurts me every time I read about another person dying from this disease.

Father Singler is honoring John during 4:30 Saturday mass at Rosary Cathedral. He set this date right after the funeral and I am sure he did not know about the events of last June. Coincidental the timing?? I think not.

This week has obviously been one of the downs in the up and down cycle of handling grief. And it always seems to happen right after things seem to be going well. Looking for the even keel again.

Monday, Monday

"People who like others are people others like."

I have tried to keep this thought in mind over these last few months because it would be easy to develop a personality that other people would not want to be around. It is hard sometimes to put a smile on my face and laugh. But in the end it always seems to work to my benefit. Life is going on and we are coming out of shadow of grief. It may look like it is happening quickly by the actions you see because they tend to be planned. The grief is still there. The pain still just below the surface bubbles out occasionally but I am putting myself out there on the dance floor with a smile on my face. And when I do I find all kinds of wonderful support. Amazing!

Happy Friday

"Live as if your were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."


I hesitate to say it has been a good week. It seems like everytime I feel like things are getting under control something bad happens. But I will anyway. The Belmont Invitational Golf tournament is this weekend and Steve is playing with an old and dear friend. Having house guests is a great way to keep the mind and body engaged too. It will be a party weekend and hopefully the guys will play some decent golf along the way. Life is good. We are smiling.

Mr. Bass Pro

Tomorrow is the soft opening of the Rossford Bass Pro store so today all of the employees were to be in the opening mode in full uniform. This is Mike after work today.

Fathers Day Pictures

A quote for all parents.

"I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it."






Jesi and AJ stopped by after dinner last night and we all got to play for awhile. As you can see we are starting the next Tiger Woods at an early age. John would love to see his son with golf clubs. AJ still has a cough but other than that he is doing well with the sugar checks and insulin injections. Both he and Jesi are troopers!
Hope all the Dad's and Granddad's had a great day.