Reflections

This is Shane and his wife, Melissa.  Shane and I went to high school together.  And like most people, we drifted apart for most of our adult lives.  But then thanks to Facebook, it reconnected all our classmates.

One year ago today (July 21), Shane died due to an accident in the home.  It was a tragic loss to many.  His wife was left with 2 boys.  I'd like to honor his memory by sharing some of my memories of Shane.  Quite a few of us had a great ride of reconnecting and sharing our lives with each other and our families.

This is what he did.  He LOVED to grill.  He would grill just about anything!  From pizza, to veggies, chicken, burgers...you name it.  And it was very yummy.

This was his humor.  One of many funny things that he did.  Makes me laugh to see this picture again.

This is the crew that went to Outer Banks, NC in July, 2010.  We had a wonderful time eating, drinking beer, campfires, body surfing the waves and so much more.

This picture was taken during that same vacation.  Love this picture of their family.

He was fantastic at the guitar and singing.  He would play for us around campfires.  Loved it.

I miss my friend.  He was a great Father.  Rest in Peace, Shane.  Save us all a spot on the Other Side.

XOXOXOXO

Finish This! 10th edition

photo credit: DCSL via photopin cc

Wednesday means another Finish This post!  I hope you are enjoying these as much as I am.  I am linking up through:

Nicole @ Three 31 http://nicoleandkevin.wordpress.com/

Lisa @ Coastlined http://lisadenoia.com/

Jen @ The Arizona Russums http://www.theazrussums.com/

Becky @ The Java Mama http://www.thejavamama.com/

Let's get to it!  

I could spend all day......  At the beach.  But then you knew that already.  LOL!


My primary and most essential goal in life.......  Wow.  I think I would have to say, to be the best person I can be.  The best daughter, the best sister, the best friend, wife, Mom etc....  I am human though and I screw up quite often, but my intent is to use all the tools my parents gave me growing up.


You might be surprised to learn......... That I used to sing in the church youth choir, play the piano and flute as a youngster.  I was in my high school marching band for a few years.  I can still hear the lead flute player screaming "FLUTES UP!!" during the hot summer practices.  :)


My favorite place to be in the world is.......  Really?!  hahahahaha!  Once again, the beach.  I would live there if I had no responsibilities.  :-)


I wish I had known sooner......  that I would regret giving up my music lessons.  I am thankful my parents were involved in music at our church growing up because that meant that my sister and I were also involved in music.  However; as a growing kid in to the tween years into the teen years, I was more annoyed by the music lessons than anything.  As soon as I didn't have to keep taking those lessons, I quit.  Now I wish I had not done that.  I still play the piano a little (forgot a lot!) but haven't played the flute in quite some time. As for singing, well I am always singing in my car to my favorite music.  LOL

That's it for me!  Now it's YOUR turn!  How would you "finish this"?!?

Prompts for WEEK 25 (June 25) are:

I have a quarter to use a pay phone, I call ….
I found $25 in my pocket, I buy …
I have 25 minutes to watch anything on TV, I turn on …
A meal I can prepare, from start to finish. in 25 minutes or less is …
At the age of 25, I wish I had known …
If I drove 25 miles (direction) from my house, I’d be in ..