My Commonplace Book... Makings of a Pascha Basket: Just CrossStitch April 2022

 I get the Just CrossStitch magazine and saw this in the April 2022 edition. I loved reading about the Pascha Basket and Wanted to keep it for my Commonplace Book.

A very ancient custom which “fell by the wayside” among the Greeks as a result of the 400 years of Turkish rule, was the custom of “blessing the family baskets” of Paschal food at Easter. It is still widespread among the Slavic nations who inherited the Orthodox Christian faith and culture from the Byzantine Greeks. ~ stjohndfw

Memorial... My Brother: John Michael Schlageter... Fifth birthday home!

 

YOU DON’T JUST LOSE SOMEONE ONCE

You lose them over and over,

sometimes in the same day.

When the loss, momentarily forgotten,

creeps up,

and attacks you from behind.

Fresh waves of grief as the realization hits home,

they are gone.

Again.

 

You don’t just lose someone once,

you lose them every time you open your eyes to a new dawn,

and as you awaken,

so does your memory,

so does the jolting bolt of lightning that rips into your heart,

they are gone.

Again.

 

Losing someone is a journey,

not a one-off.

There is no end to the loss,

there is only a learned skill on how to stay afloat,

when it washes over.

Be kind to those who are sailing this stormy sea,

they have a journey ahead of them,

and a daily shock to the system each time they realize,

they are gone,

Again.

 

You don’t just lose someone once,

you lose them every day,

for a lifetime.

 

Credit: Donna Ashworth

Memorial... My Brother: John Michael Schlageter..

 

My Commonplace Book... Memorial: Mrs. Burma Gail Owens 5/4/53 ~ 1/21/22

 

Burma passed away and again no one told me. I am sad and will miss Burma so much! She was a loving and dedicated Christian and wanted to make everyone happy. Her husband's name is Wylie and he is the classic Wile E Coyote and would pull pranks on people. I remember so much of this family and my interactions with them. My condolences and prayers to Wylie and his family.

OBITUARY

"Burma Gail Owens entered into this live on May 4, 1953 in Hobbs, New Mexico and then passed on to her heavenly home on January 21,2022 at the age of 68. Burma was the daughter of Samuel Gibbs and Katheryn Earnest who both preceded her in death.

Burma is survived by her spouse, Wiley Owens whom she married on September 11, 1980.

Burma had many loving family members she left behind. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Flowers and her son Jason Flowers both of Hobbs, New Mexico. She is also survived by her stepsons, Glen Owens and David Owens, stepdaughters Gaynell Owens, Kendra Sharp, and Mandy Owens. She had 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Charles Gray Gibbs. Burma was preceded in death by her step father Dave Earnest, her sisters Linda K Gibbs and Montie Rae Ferns and grandson Jason Flowers Jr.

Burma will always be remembered as the sweet loving lady known as wife, nana, great nana and friend. She touched the lives of all who knew her. She enjoyed spending time with all of her family and her friends. During Burma's lifetime here on this earth she was involved faithfully in God's ministry by helping others and making sure everyone received her smile. She created smiles on those all around her."

My Commonplace Book... Radio's Golden Age: Suspense

My mother and brother do not listen to "Suspense" that I know of, but I find the information interesting. I clipped this from the Good Old Days Sept/Oct. 2021 issue.

My Commonplace Book... Radio's Golden Age: Boston Blackie

My mother and brother both love Old Time Radio shows. Me, not so much. When I was reading the July/August 2021 edition of Good Old Days I came upon this and thought I would save something that my mom and brother like. They love Boston Blackie.

 

 

My Commonplace Book... Poem: "God's Garden" by Annette Wynne

 Reading the July/August 2021 edition of Good Old Days and came upon a poem that I wanted to save. 

Memorial... My Brother: John Michael Schlageter (Fourth birthday in heaven)

 The years pass by faster and faster; but, you are still in our hearts and minds! 

"We thought of you in love today, but that is nothing new."

I also thought of the picture of you standing by a cactus. I used this picture to work on my skills of altering pictures. I gave you a twin! lol I laughed about it, but you were alive when I did it. I miss you so much that it hurts every time I think of you. I LOVE YOU, JOHN MICHAEL SCHLAGETER!

My Commonplace Book... Snippets in Time: "She Divorced Me Because I Left Dishes By The Sink"

 This article by Matthew Fray says it all. Men and Women think differently and react to their emotions differently. This article points this out. Men and Women both need to read this and think of why they are really fighting in their marriage and try to come to an agreement if they both want to make it work. 

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/she-divorced-me-i-left-dishes-by-the-sink_b_9055288

Memorial... My brother John Michael Schlageter (Three years in heaven)

 Another year come and gone without you here to celebrate it with us. Love and miss you, John!

 

If Tomorrow starts without me 

By David Romano (1993, attributed)

When tomorrow starts without me, 

And I'm not there to see, 

If the sun should rise and find your eyes 

all filled with tears for me, 

 

I wish so much you wouldn't cry 

The way you did today, 

While thinking of the many things, 

We didn't get to say. 

 

I know how much you love me, 

As much as I love you, 

and each time that you think of me, 

I know you'll miss me too. 

 

 But when tomorrow starts without me, 

Please try to understand, 

That an angel came and called my name, 

And took me by the hand, 

 

and said my place was ready, 

In heaven far above, 

And that I'd have to leave behind 

All those I dearly love. 

 

But as I turned to walk away, 

A tear fell from my eye 

For all my life, I'd always thought, 

I didn't want to die. 

 

 I had so much to live for, 

So much left yet to do, 

It seemed almost impossible, 

That I was leaving you. 

 

I thought of all the yesterdays 

The good ones and the bad, 

I thought of all the love we shared, 

and all the fun we had 

 

If I could re-live yesterday 

Just even for a while, 

I'd say good-bye and kiss you 

And maybe see you smile. 

 

But then I fully realized, 

That this could never be, 

For emptiness and memories, 

would take the place of me. 

 

And when I thought of worldly things, 

I might miss come tomorrow, 

I thought of you, and when I did, 

My heart was filled with sorrow. 

 

But when I walked through heaven's gates, 

I felt so much at home 

When God looked down and smiled at me, 

From His great golden throne. 

 

 He said, "This is eternity, 

And all I've promised you." 

Today your life on earth is past, 

But here life starts anew 

 

I promise no tomorrow, 

But today will always last, 

And since each day's the same 

There's no longing for the past. 

 

You have been so faithful, 

So trusting and so true. 

Though there were times you did some things 

You knew you shouldn't do. 

 

But you have been forgiven 

And now at last you're free. 

So won't you come and take my hand 

And share my life with me? 

 

So when tomorrow starts without me, 

Don't think we're far apart, 

For every time you think of me, 

I'm right here, in your heart.

Memorial... My cousin Bobby Daron Moon 8/20/1980 - 9/5/2020

 My Cousin Bobby Daron Moon

Born: August 20, 1980

Passed Away: September 5, 2020

My cousin, Bobby has passed away. He was 40 years old and he looked like my brother in ways. I can see the family resemblance. Bobby was my Aunt's first born son and I know he will be, so very much, missed.

Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee – Mr. Bobby Daron Moon, 40, passed away Saturday September 5, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Cumberland Heights on August 20, 1980.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glen and Marie Schlageter, A.D. and Frances Moon; uncle, Bo Moon; Aunt Susie Schlageter; Great Aunt Nell Layne; Cousin John Schlageter.

 

He is survived by his parents, Bob and Rosa Moon; son, Bobby Dakota Moon; daughter, Alexis Nicole Moon; brother, Chandler Moon; sister, Jamie Willoughby; companion, Ashely King; uncles, Jack (Jackie) Schlageter, David (Lynn) Schlageter, Jimmy (Karen) Schlageter and Deborah Moon Campbell, and Cousins

 

 Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Minister Matthew Meeks officiating with burial to follow in the Swiss Colony Cemetery. Visitation: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Monday at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tennessee. www.laynefuneralhome.com

Memorial... John Michael Schlageter (3rd birthday in heaven)

You were taken so quickly. Just on your way to work and bam! you are home with Jesus! I didn't even get to say goodbye. I was in bed before you left, and I hadn't wanted to go see the latest Star Wars movie with you the last time you were off work and wanted to go see it. I didn't feel like going out, so I said I didn't want to go. I wish so much I had gone with you!!!!! I miss you still!!! Life is short!!!!

Life is Short

By: Craig Aven

Memorial... My Brother: John Michael Schlageter (Two years in heaven)

 Two years have come and gone. I look forward to when we can meet again in the light of the Risen Lamb, the Great I AM!

Words & music by Walt Harrah

The timeless theme, Earth and Heaven will pass away.
It's not a dream, God will make all things new that day.
Gone is the curse from which I stumbled and fell.
Evil is banished to eternal hell.

No more night. No more pain.
No more tears. Never crying again.
And praises to the great "I AM."
We will live in the light of the risen Lamb.

See all around, now the nations bow down to sing.
The only sound is the praises to Christ, our King.
Slowly the names from the book are read.
I know the King, so there's no need to dread.

No more night. No more pain.
No more tears. Never crying again.
And praises to the great "I AM."
We will live in the light of the risen Lamb.

See over there, there's a mansion, oh, that's prepared just for me,
Where I will live with my savior eternally.

No more night. No more pain.
No more tears. Never crying again.
And praises to the great "I AM."
We will live in the light of the risen Lamb.

All praises to the great "I AM."
We're gonna live in the light of the risen Lamb. 

Memorial... My brother John Michael Schlageter (2nd Birthday home)

 This song helps when I think of you! Happy Birthday in Heaven!

Lyrics

 

I can only imagine
What it will be like
When I walk by your side
I can only imagine
What my eyes would see
When your face is before me
I can only imagine
I can only imagine, yeah

 

Surrounded by your glory
What will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus
Or in awe of You be still
Will I stand in your presence
To my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah
Will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine
I can only imagine

 

I can only imagine
When that day comes
And I find myself
Standing in the sun
I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever, forever worship you
I can only imagine
I can only imagine

 

Surrounded by your glory
What will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus
Or in awe of You be still
Will I stand in your presence
Or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah
Will I be able to speak at all

I can only imagine, yeah
I can only imagine

 

Surrounded by your glory
What will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus
Or in awe of You be still
Will I stand in your presence
Or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah
Will I be able to speak at all

 

I can only imagine yeah
I can only imagine yeah yeah
I can only imagine yeah yeah
I can only imagine
I can only imagine yeah yeah
I can only imagine

 

I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever, forever worship you
I can only imagine

 

Source: Musixmatch

 

Songwriters: Bart Millard

 

I Can Only Imagine (iTunes Originals) lyrics © Sony/atv Songs Llc, Tre Ball Music, Culture Beyond Ur Experience Publishing, What A Publishing Limited, Lslx Music, Artist Publishing Group East, Peace Baby Music, Songs Of Universal Inc., Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited

Memorial... My Brother: John Michael Schlageter (First year in Heaven)

 It has been a year since you left. We miss you so much!

My Commonplace Book... I Hold Him Up

While attending the Law Enforcement Coordinators' Symposium in Albuquerque, NM, I read the following poem:

I Hold Him Up

By: Michelle Federowicz

Memorial... My brother John Schlageter (1st birthday home)

Your first birthday in heaven. I miss you so much!

Memorial... John Michael Schlageter (1st birthday in heavenly home)

Just a few short months ago, you went home to your heavenly Father. Daddy misses you and I saw him crying that you had left. Love and miss you, John!

Faith Like That

By: Gordon Mote

 

I could see his hands were shaking
As he took the microphone
He said my little boys not gone
He's just gone home

 

Then he opened up his bible
And read from John 14
He said, I'm here to celebrate his life
Not grieve

 

It hurts how bad I miss him
But what better place to be?
He's with his other Father
Who loves him more than me

 

I want to have faith like that
Let it be who I am
I want to see the bigger picture
And trust it's in God's hands
I want have faith
I want to faith like that

 

Well I walked up to him after
Not real sure what to do

I hugged him

But wondered who was hugging who?

 

Before I could say I'm sorry
He said, It's gonna be alright
And as we stood there
I could almost hear him smile

 

I thought I could give him comfort
Yeah I thought I believed
I went there for him
But, he was there for me

 

I want to have faith like that
Let it be who I am
I want to see the bigger picture
And trust it's in God's hands
I want have faith
I want to faith like that

 

I want to walk the walk
Not just talk the talk
I want to make it who I am

 

I want have faith
Yea I want to faith like that

Source: Musixmatch

 

Songwriters: Sampson Donald R / Brown James R

 

Faith Like That lyrics © House Of Sea Gayle Music, Antlered One Music, Donny Guns Music, Spirit Catalog Holdings, S.a.r.l., Spirit Catalogue Holdings, S.a.r.l.

 

 

Memorial... My Brother: John Michael Schlageter 4/22/75 - 12/29/17 (Has gone home to the LORD last night)

 John Michael Schlageter, 42, 

left to be with the Lord on Friday Dec. 29, 2017.

My Little, Big brother (born after me, but was taller than me) has gone home to be with the LORD!. I would always say that he was the classic of "Tall, dark and handsome!" John was slow in movements (such as his nickname of turtle) and he could keep his feelings and words closer than a rock. If he didn't want to talk, you couldn't get him to talk. He was sensitive and was loved! He is and will continue to be missed by his family and by his animal dog friends: Brownie and Tizzy. He was and will continue to be one of my BEST FRIENDS!

He was born in Ft. Oglethorphe, Georgia, Apr. 22, 1975, to George and Jacquelyn (Hatvany) Schlageter. He was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents (Frank and Deloris June (Uhlenbecker) Hatvany and Glenn and Marion (James) Schlageter), A Cousin Stephen Hatvany, Aunt and Uncle Ted and Carolyn (Hatvany) Vinca, Aunt Rosemary Hatvany, Great Aunt Nellie Ruth (James) Layne, along with a baby sister.

He is survived by His parents, George "Jack" and Jacquelyn "Jackie" (Hatvany) Schlageter, of Carrizozo, N.M., Sister Margret Schlageter, Brother Fred and Kimberly (LaMay) Schlageter and several Aunts, Uncles and multiple Cousins.