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Live Your Life Today…Not Tomorrow

08 Tuesday Jul 2014

Posted by cathysmaha in Family

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birthday, death, family, heart, life, memories

It’s been a crazy couple of weeks from the high point of celebrating my Aunt’s 100th Birthday with family in Iowa to returning home to a call that my husband had been rushed to the hospital and passed away that afternoon.

These are the times that we take stock of what truly is important in our lives, today.  Not tomorrow. The thought of writing about something delicious or witty is escaping me now but I will return in a few days or a few weeks. In the meantime:

Those we Love remain with us,
for Love itself lives on.
Cherished memories never fade,
because a loved one is gone.
Those we Love can never be,
more than a thought apart.
For as long as there is a memory,
they’ll live on in our heart.

~Author Unknown

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Father’s Day Memories

14 Friday Jun 2013

Posted by cathysmaha in Czech Heritage, Family, My Roots

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cubes, death, father, Father's Day, flash, gift, heavenly, holidays, humor, laughter, love, photos

My Dad,  Archie, was one of the funniest men I ever knew.  His sense of humor was direct, often dry, and accepted by all.  He could say things to people that no one else could say and they would laugh heartily and love him dearly.  Love of laughter is one of the great gifts my Father gave to me.  I miss him.

When I was 12 years old my Father died as a result of a farming accident. From that day forward my life changed forever. He would never attend one of my high school sporting or music events…he wouldn’t walk me down the aisle…he wouldn’t get to hold my children in his arms and play with them. But he is always with me…always.

Photographs of my Father and I are near and dear to my heart because there are few.  Taking a photograph ‘back in the day’ required film, developing, flash bulbs and they were treasured….not to mention that my Father was camera-shy.

Before my Mother died, she passed on photos my Uncle Mahlon ‘Sparky’ took when I was little.  These are some of the most treasured photos of my childhood.

Archie and Cathy Smaha

The sweater my Father is wearing in this picture, is one I wore through high school and still have in my Mother’s cedar chest (if you’re under 50, you probably don’t know what that is).

Dad, I know you’re listening, and know I love you and miss you! Heavenly hugs to you and to Mom.

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