Thursday, September 1, 2005 0:21 AM CDT Dave's Memorial Service A beautiful day, sunny, clear and not too hot. 1600 gather, wearing clothes bright with blue, purple, Hawaiian flowers and Disneyland characters. They are here to say goodbye. The only clouds are inside. There are beautiful flowers everywhere, pictures of Dave, a Wa-Hi football jersey and helmet, high school trophies and his beloved guitar, the only object that meant anything to Dave, looking lonely on stage. Bob and Judy, on their anniversary, grieving, sad, welcoming friends and family. Shane, Jeffrey & Patrice play beautiful music, some of Dave's favorite songs. The football coaches, resplendent in Wa-Hi royal and white, come in from the field, tan and tall, smelling of the sun and fresh grass crushed under cleats. They are warm when I hug them, they feel strong. They feel like Dave. We gather in the family room, but after praying with Robin, Denise and I can't stay there, we sneak to the back of the san...
Wow - what a cool video. You're the best mom in the world to have made that video! And Kenny, you ROCK!
ReplyDeleteoh - that was from me.
ReplyDelete--Patti in NJ
Livin on a prayer, great music with the video. Yeah Kenny. I saw Craig today at school- he comes over everyday and talks to us bus drivers while we wait for the kids to come out. He was sporting 2 medals and a ribbon and he said it was a blast.
ReplyDeleteWay to go guys. Kenny you rock!!!!! So do you Michelle. Take care Sherri
Wow Kenny -- how exciting! You should be so proud of your accomplishments. Michelle you should be so proud of raising such a great guy!
ReplyDeleteMichelle, what an awesome video. Kenny is an incredible young man of whom you are rightfully proud. He should be proud of you too! As I'm sure he is!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kenny!! :)
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!!
Thanks for sharing the video with us!!
Michelle,
How is your new job going? Hope you are enjoying it. Summer will be here soon. Do you teach summer classes?
Hugs and prayers from Iowa
Kathy and family
Hope all is well with you . . . .I assume your like me right now and just keeping your head above water as the quarter ends and trying to get ready for the next to start. Happy Spring to you and entire Meyer Clan.
ReplyDeleteAwesome photos of Kenny, who to me looks so much like your handsome hubby Dave.
ReplyDeleteI like the two thumbs up!
I happened upon this article yesterday and it reminded me of Dave and I thought I'd share it with you (maybe you've already heard of this guy):
http://kitsapsun.com/news/2008/mar/15/allen-keeps-the-faith/
Cancer sucks doesn't it?
Happy Easter my dear.
Miss hearing from you!
ReplyDelete--Patti in NJ
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about all of you too. I hope you had a nice Easter.
Sending love, hugs and prayers from Iowa!! :)
Kathy