Good Evening My Friend,
I received an email from Paul Taubman and I would like to share this quote with you.
"Carpe Diem! Rejoice while you are alive; enjoy the day; live life to the fullest; make the most of what you have. It is later than you think." ~Horace
How true! I do seize every moment of every day, and I am truly thankful for everything in my life, the good and the not so good. Today in my Inbox at school a teacher asked for my help. Her friend passed away from Breast Cancer 2 weeks ago leaving behind her six year old daughter. This teacher who died, worked at one of our Elementary Schools. She was only 36 years old and she LOVED LIFE!
My friend, Stephanie just told me, I sent an email out to the staff Marialyce , but only one person responded to my request for donations to help her family. Steph asked if I had any ideas on how to get everyone at our school on board. I responded, Steph, I will put my thinking cap on. Lo and behold, I had the idea that since it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, perhaps we could give out pink ribbons to everyone who donated a nominal amount to help one of our own. Tomorrow we launch the idea. We have permission to do so, and I kind of think that it will be a successful endeavor. I think so, because it really was not my idea, I was just the messenger. We shall see......I will keep you posted. I just spoke to Steph, and she told me, "I awakened in the night and I thought that I should ask you Marialyce if you could help me. OH MY GOODNESS.... Really? Thank you, God for using me, using my life, to help another human being. Thank you for giving me an extraordinary life.... I didn't know it until a year ago, but I really do desire to live an amazing life! Bring it on.... I am fearless! I TRUST YOU GOD!
And so, my wish for you today is that someone asks you to help them, help another. It is a tremendously wonderful feeling to be of use in your life, to feel needed. It makes one feel worthwhile. Ahh, to be a giver, instead of a taker!
En` Joy,
~Marialyce
Monday, October 8, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Good Evening,
Our meeting on Thursday was successful. We had 5 adults present and 8 students. As one teacher said, you have to walk before you can run. Truth is, I was quite pleased that we had 'such a good turn out.' After all, it is all about perspective. At the end of the meeting, which was 20 minutes long, I said the words of the teacher at the other school, " wouldn't it be great if we somehow got 500 students to be members of this club?" One of the girls that was at our meeting said, I will make that happen. She actually spoke out and said, I have your back, Mrs. Keane, I can make that happen. I will get everyone to join this club. God Bless her. She is strong and she attracts. She has a smile that brightens a room and commands attention! It's funny. When I told another teacher that she joined our club, they said, she is just like you. I am humbled once again. I am so attracted to a strong constitution. Our next meeting is on Tuesday after school. I hope it is well attended.
Our family went to the viewing and funeral of our Dear Uncle Jack Killion on Thursday evening and Friday. There were so many people there. A little boy , about the age of 4, was leaving the church, after the viewing. He said, Daddy, there are a LOT OF PEOPLE here. That was a testimony to the great man who lived. John, his eldest son, said in the eulogy, that there weren't many tears coming through the receiving line. Everyone was smiling and recalling wonderful memories. I can attest to that. Uncle Jack gave us experiential gifts. He and Aunt Sis gave us tangible gifts as well, but the experiential gifts were blue moments. At the grave site, there were approximately 250 in attendance. After the final prayer and before we were handed red roses to place on the coffin, Shawn, my daughter noticed 2 butterflies that were dancing above the coffin. She said, Mom did you see the butterflies? I thought, yes, I did because she was so excited and described the moment with such detail. But I didn't really see the butterflies. I thought, darn, I wish I would have seen them. And my next thought was, no, I am happier that she saw them, because they were a god wink for her, and perhaps will encourage her to look for those blue moments that present themselves to her in life. I commented, earlier that I saw Uncle Jack and Aunt Sis dancing, in my mind's eye, as he entered heaven. And the butterflies were their way of affirming my beautiful vision. Thank you God, for our Uncle Jack and Aunt Sis Killion. They were gifts to all of us in this life. When I shared the moment with my friend Tim, I said, How do you teach faith? He said, you model it. I knew that answer. I am thankful that for the 26 years that I have had my Shawn, I modeled my faith and she "gets it!" Thank you, God, for allowing me to witness her faith!
On Friday night we went to OCNJ for the weekend and for the block party on Asbury Avenue. The Lynch's invited us down again this year to their home and we had the most wonderful time. We had crab cake sandwiches, lobster sandwiches, calamari, and the most delicious ice tea that is a concoction of sorts. Tim and I love it, and I think it is the Mount Punch that we made for all the open houses we ran for Mount St. Joseph Academy for so many years. I have the recipe and plan to make it and see if I'm correct. Tim and I got so excited over that tea!
I ran into a woman at Weichert Realty named Aria Mazer. She created the most beautiful logo for Breast Cancer awareness. It says Celebrate Birthday's Toast Pink and had the breast cancer awareness ribbon turned upside down to look like a martini glass. Absolutely beautiful! We talked at great length and I made a new friend! I would love to work with her on a project in the future. We discussed some ideas, and somehow, I believe we were supposed to meet. God is so AWESOME. She is a piece of my puzzle. She fits perfectly. She whispered in my ear, take me with you on your journey. She touched my heart. God Bless, Aria.
And so my wish for you this evening, is that you have trust. It is hard to imagine that when something terrible happens to you in your life, or something perceived as terrible, that there could possibly be something good that could come of it. Something far beyond your wildest imagination. But I am here to tell you, that my life after breast cancer is truly magnificent. I am doing things I never thought I would do. I am listening to my heart and intuition and they are not failing me. I trust that everything will turn out as it should and Thank God everyday. It's a Wonderful Life!
En` Joy,
Marialyce
Our meeting on Thursday was successful. We had 5 adults present and 8 students. As one teacher said, you have to walk before you can run. Truth is, I was quite pleased that we had 'such a good turn out.' After all, it is all about perspective. At the end of the meeting, which was 20 minutes long, I said the words of the teacher at the other school, " wouldn't it be great if we somehow got 500 students to be members of this club?" One of the girls that was at our meeting said, I will make that happen. She actually spoke out and said, I have your back, Mrs. Keane, I can make that happen. I will get everyone to join this club. God Bless her. She is strong and she attracts. She has a smile that brightens a room and commands attention! It's funny. When I told another teacher that she joined our club, they said, she is just like you. I am humbled once again. I am so attracted to a strong constitution. Our next meeting is on Tuesday after school. I hope it is well attended.
Our family went to the viewing and funeral of our Dear Uncle Jack Killion on Thursday evening and Friday. There were so many people there. A little boy , about the age of 4, was leaving the church, after the viewing. He said, Daddy, there are a LOT OF PEOPLE here. That was a testimony to the great man who lived. John, his eldest son, said in the eulogy, that there weren't many tears coming through the receiving line. Everyone was smiling and recalling wonderful memories. I can attest to that. Uncle Jack gave us experiential gifts. He and Aunt Sis gave us tangible gifts as well, but the experiential gifts were blue moments. At the grave site, there were approximately 250 in attendance. After the final prayer and before we were handed red roses to place on the coffin, Shawn, my daughter noticed 2 butterflies that were dancing above the coffin. She said, Mom did you see the butterflies? I thought, yes, I did because she was so excited and described the moment with such detail. But I didn't really see the butterflies. I thought, darn, I wish I would have seen them. And my next thought was, no, I am happier that she saw them, because they were a god wink for her, and perhaps will encourage her to look for those blue moments that present themselves to her in life. I commented, earlier that I saw Uncle Jack and Aunt Sis dancing, in my mind's eye, as he entered heaven. And the butterflies were their way of affirming my beautiful vision. Thank you God, for our Uncle Jack and Aunt Sis Killion. They were gifts to all of us in this life. When I shared the moment with my friend Tim, I said, How do you teach faith? He said, you model it. I knew that answer. I am thankful that for the 26 years that I have had my Shawn, I modeled my faith and she "gets it!" Thank you, God, for allowing me to witness her faith!
On Friday night we went to OCNJ for the weekend and for the block party on Asbury Avenue. The Lynch's invited us down again this year to their home and we had the most wonderful time. We had crab cake sandwiches, lobster sandwiches, calamari, and the most delicious ice tea that is a concoction of sorts. Tim and I love it, and I think it is the Mount Punch that we made for all the open houses we ran for Mount St. Joseph Academy for so many years. I have the recipe and plan to make it and see if I'm correct. Tim and I got so excited over that tea!
I ran into a woman at Weichert Realty named Aria Mazer. She created the most beautiful logo for Breast Cancer awareness. It says Celebrate Birthday's Toast Pink and had the breast cancer awareness ribbon turned upside down to look like a martini glass. Absolutely beautiful! We talked at great length and I made a new friend! I would love to work with her on a project in the future. We discussed some ideas, and somehow, I believe we were supposed to meet. God is so AWESOME. She is a piece of my puzzle. She fits perfectly. She whispered in my ear, take me with you on your journey. She touched my heart. God Bless, Aria.
And so my wish for you this evening, is that you have trust. It is hard to imagine that when something terrible happens to you in your life, or something perceived as terrible, that there could possibly be something good that could come of it. Something far beyond your wildest imagination. But I am here to tell you, that my life after breast cancer is truly magnificent. I am doing things I never thought I would do. I am listening to my heart and intuition and they are not failing me. I trust that everything will turn out as it should and Thank God everyday. It's a Wonderful Life!
En` Joy,
Marialyce
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Good Evening Dear Friend,
This is the eve of the launch of our new club at school! I am so excited! Three students told me that they are going to attend. I wonder how many will be there? Our fearless leader (fearless is my new favorite word, it sounds powerful to me) from the other high school sent me a message to deliver to our students. I can't wait to share his thoughts with our students. He is such an amazing person. I truly admire and respect him for all that he is doing to empower young people.
Calling another human being to their excellence, their greatness, their absolute highest potential is an extremely moving experience. I tell you, the experience is palpable. I feel the energy within my being. If we, as a club, are able to affect the life of one human being because we invest in them and help them to feel worthy of achieving their dream, than that would be a success. DM says, his intention is to look at kids and think, "Hey, you are an amazing person and I can't wait to spend time with you. You have unlimited potential. I am interested in who you are now and who you will become." His idea to start this club came "out of the response of the inner inertia of not being able to stand by and watch our students and community succumb to the atrophy of the poison that can surround us. This won't go down without an honest fight on my part." He is lion-hearted!
He definitely has a gift for inspiring others. AND I GOT TO MEET HIM ON MY JOURNEY! Oh, Thank YOU, God, for the honor and privilege of meeting this remarkable man. Thank you for the honor of working with him. He is so humble and he works so hard for the benefit of OUR CLUB, for the benefit of all of our children in our school district.
Today on the news, 6 ABC, there was a teacher from Roxborough, PA who was named "Champion of Change" and invited to visit the White House. I feel inspired to write a letter to the White House and share with them all the ways that Our Leader is a "Champion of Change." I actually felt called to write this letter and already mentioned to a VIP in our school district that DM should be "Teacher of the Year."
Please, God, inspire me to say and do everything that will attract these young adults in our school building and allow your messages for them to come forth. Choose me, please, to be your vessel, your messenger. I am not afraid, I am fearless, I have courage.
And so, my wish for you this day is to be fearless as you live your life. What do you have to lose? Do you want to step up to the challenge to live an amazing life? As OUR LEADER said, "Don't be afraid to go for the life you were born to live. I believe in you." I concur, wholeheartedly!
En `Joy,
Marialyce
This is the eve of the launch of our new club at school! I am so excited! Three students told me that they are going to attend. I wonder how many will be there? Our fearless leader (fearless is my new favorite word, it sounds powerful to me) from the other high school sent me a message to deliver to our students. I can't wait to share his thoughts with our students. He is such an amazing person. I truly admire and respect him for all that he is doing to empower young people.
Calling another human being to their excellence, their greatness, their absolute highest potential is an extremely moving experience. I tell you, the experience is palpable. I feel the energy within my being. If we, as a club, are able to affect the life of one human being because we invest in them and help them to feel worthy of achieving their dream, than that would be a success. DM says, his intention is to look at kids and think, "Hey, you are an amazing person and I can't wait to spend time with you. You have unlimited potential. I am interested in who you are now and who you will become." His idea to start this club came "out of the response of the inner inertia of not being able to stand by and watch our students and community succumb to the atrophy of the poison that can surround us. This won't go down without an honest fight on my part." He is lion-hearted!
He definitely has a gift for inspiring others. AND I GOT TO MEET HIM ON MY JOURNEY! Oh, Thank YOU, God, for the honor and privilege of meeting this remarkable man. Thank you for the honor of working with him. He is so humble and he works so hard for the benefit of OUR CLUB, for the benefit of all of our children in our school district.
Today on the news, 6 ABC, there was a teacher from Roxborough, PA who was named "Champion of Change" and invited to visit the White House. I feel inspired to write a letter to the White House and share with them all the ways that Our Leader is a "Champion of Change." I actually felt called to write this letter and already mentioned to a VIP in our school district that DM should be "Teacher of the Year."
Please, God, inspire me to say and do everything that will attract these young adults in our school building and allow your messages for them to come forth. Choose me, please, to be your vessel, your messenger. I am not afraid, I am fearless, I have courage.
And so, my wish for you this day is to be fearless as you live your life. What do you have to lose? Do you want to step up to the challenge to live an amazing life? As OUR LEADER said, "Don't be afraid to go for the life you were born to live. I believe in you." I concur, wholeheartedly!
En `Joy,
Marialyce
Monday, October 1, 2012
Good Evening My Dear Friend,
Today was an amazing day! My morning was exceptional! Thank God, everything worked out perfectly. ALL WAS RIGHT WITH THE WORLD. Things always work out for the best, I just needed patience and faith. There were many smiles, and for that I am truly grateful.
Today was also the kick off to the Club that we are starting at school. We will have 6 meetings within the next few weeks, in an effort to give students an opportunity to become inducted into the club on October 26, 2012. If I check my ego at the door, and have faith, things will work out well.
I received an email today from Paul Taubman II. In the email he asks the reader... "Do you know the difference between a Dream and a Goal"?
"There is a small distinction that makes a huge difference. A Goal is a Dream with a Deadline. Until you assign a date to when you want to accomplish something, it is a dream. Once you know when you want to achieve it, it becomes a goal." It is all about perspective.
I am most grateful that my goal to have the Club up and running by October 1, 2012 came to fruition. It is only because of the collaboration and enthusiasm of all the adults leading this Club that we are able to make it our own at OUR high school. The motto is "I am a champion, I am a hero!" I think when I hear our students reciting this oath on Thursday afternoon it will surely be a Blue Moment.
And so, for today, my wish for you is to realize your dream, assign an achievement day and you will have achieved a personal goal. It is a wonderful feeling!
En` Joy,
Marialyce
Today was an amazing day! My morning was exceptional! Thank God, everything worked out perfectly. ALL WAS RIGHT WITH THE WORLD. Things always work out for the best, I just needed patience and faith. There were many smiles, and for that I am truly grateful.
Today was also the kick off to the Club that we are starting at school. We will have 6 meetings within the next few weeks, in an effort to give students an opportunity to become inducted into the club on October 26, 2012. If I check my ego at the door, and have faith, things will work out well.
I received an email today from Paul Taubman II. In the email he asks the reader... "Do you know the difference between a Dream and a Goal"?
"There is a small distinction that makes a huge difference. A Goal is a Dream with a Deadline. Until you assign a date to when you want to accomplish something, it is a dream. Once you know when you want to achieve it, it becomes a goal." It is all about perspective.
I am most grateful that my goal to have the Club up and running by October 1, 2012 came to fruition. It is only because of the collaboration and enthusiasm of all the adults leading this Club that we are able to make it our own at OUR high school. The motto is "I am a champion, I am a hero!" I think when I hear our students reciting this oath on Thursday afternoon it will surely be a Blue Moment.
And so, for today, my wish for you is to realize your dream, assign an achievement day and you will have achieved a personal goal. It is a wonderful feeling!
En` Joy,
Marialyce
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Good Evening Friends,
Late this afternoon I had a delightful visit with my friend Annmarie. Annmarie has been my friend for 23 years. We met years ago when I was a La Leche League Leader in Philadelphia. Annmarie trusted me to help her care for her little girl, Maryrose. Maryrose and her son Casey were here today, as well.
While they were visiting a soft rain fell. Lo and behold, following the rain was the most beautiful double rainbow. We all gathered on the front porch to view this magnificent sight. Annmarie mentioned that her Mother loved rainbows and we both viewed the vision as confirmation of our Mothers' smiling upon us. Rainbows are one of my top ten favorites. When I view this majestic gift from God, all I can do is simply say thank you. Witnessing a rainbow is a blue moment for me. Rainbows take my breath away! What takes your breath away? What are your requirements for a 'blue moment?'
Annmarie knew my Mom. She remembers the special relationship we shared. Seeing her today, helped me remember wonderful moments. Annmarie brought peace to my soul. She is my 'gold friend', as opposed to my 'silver friend,' we have a history. Even though we have not seen one another in years, it was as if no time had passed. Annmarie is going to attend the MOM Heart of the Home Day of Retreat at Archbishop Wood High School on Rt. 263 and Street Road in Warminster on Sunday, November 4, 2012. I am the afternoon speaker and the topic is Faith. I am looking forward to sharing on that day. It will be a wonderfully rejuvenating and pleasant day. All women are welcome to attend, and are welcome to bring a friend.
And so, with the visit of my dear friend today, I am reminded that people may not remember what you did, they may not remember exactly what you say, but they always remember the way you make them feel. Annmarie, you and our rainbow were my God winks today. You helped me know that public speaking and sharing my experiences are part of my destiny, my legacy, and that no matter time or space being my authentic self can help others to feel inspired. Thank you for always making me feel good about being 'me' when I am with you.
And so, tonight I wish for you, my friend, the experience of one of your top ten favorite things. I hope it comes as a surprise for you, just as mine did, late this afternoon. Oh, the joy of a magnificent surprise!
En` Joy,
~Marialyce
Late this afternoon I had a delightful visit with my friend Annmarie. Annmarie has been my friend for 23 years. We met years ago when I was a La Leche League Leader in Philadelphia. Annmarie trusted me to help her care for her little girl, Maryrose. Maryrose and her son Casey were here today, as well.
While they were visiting a soft rain fell. Lo and behold, following the rain was the most beautiful double rainbow. We all gathered on the front porch to view this magnificent sight. Annmarie mentioned that her Mother loved rainbows and we both viewed the vision as confirmation of our Mothers' smiling upon us. Rainbows are one of my top ten favorites. When I view this majestic gift from God, all I can do is simply say thank you. Witnessing a rainbow is a blue moment for me. Rainbows take my breath away! What takes your breath away? What are your requirements for a 'blue moment?'
Annmarie knew my Mom. She remembers the special relationship we shared. Seeing her today, helped me remember wonderful moments. Annmarie brought peace to my soul. She is my 'gold friend', as opposed to my 'silver friend,' we have a history. Even though we have not seen one another in years, it was as if no time had passed. Annmarie is going to attend the MOM Heart of the Home Day of Retreat at Archbishop Wood High School on Rt. 263 and Street Road in Warminster on Sunday, November 4, 2012. I am the afternoon speaker and the topic is Faith. I am looking forward to sharing on that day. It will be a wonderfully rejuvenating and pleasant day. All women are welcome to attend, and are welcome to bring a friend.
And so, with the visit of my dear friend today, I am reminded that people may not remember what you did, they may not remember exactly what you say, but they always remember the way you make them feel. Annmarie, you and our rainbow were my God winks today. You helped me know that public speaking and sharing my experiences are part of my destiny, my legacy, and that no matter time or space being my authentic self can help others to feel inspired. Thank you for always making me feel good about being 'me' when I am with you.
And so, tonight I wish for you, my friend, the experience of one of your top ten favorite things. I hope it comes as a surprise for you, just as mine did, late this afternoon. Oh, the joy of a magnificent surprise!
En` Joy,
~Marialyce
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Good Morning to You,
I am doing my best to stay on the high that took place yesterday when I spoke to a group of high school students at the 'other' high school. The topic was positive energy and I felt happy and pleased with my presentation. A dear friend, Cathy, attended the talk and said "You held a room of 30 teenage kids on a Friday afternoon listening to every word that came out of your mouth. Your words are empowering." I am most grateful for these kind words and all the kind words of the students and teachers who so graciously welcomed me and acknowledged me yesterday afternoon.
So why is it that life can sometimes just throw a fast ball, and knock you down so quickly. It happens so often. Just minutes before I left to go give my talk, someone shared their disappointment with me over something that I had done. My intention was to uplift, to make the person happy. But what happened is, I didn't truly consider every single person involved and ruffled a few feathers. The feathers of someone I care about very much. Simultaneously, another situation occurred and I did my very very best to help one of our students. The student thanked me for helping her.
So, I have one person upset with me, for something that even in this moment I feel very excited about that will take place on Monday. I have a student who needed me and I was, at the very least, able to help her feel validated....and then gave a talk to a club that I am passionate about at another school, and felt successful in that experience.
So why with 2 pluses, am I focusing on that one minus. I have to find a way to shake off the criticism. Actually, I am taking it under advisement. My ego was not my driving force, my focus was on the happiness of the whole, and I believe that the results will be favorable. I go back to intention. My intentions were honorable. I am absolutely OK with myself in my mirror on this one.
And then....................... I get this email....................... And all I can say.....Is Thank You, Dear God.
The email from a prominent person, which was sent to hundreds of people....
Included this message:
They may see the good you do as self-serving.
Continue to do good.
They may see your generosity as grandstanding.
Continue to be generous.
They may see your warm and caring nature as a weakness.
Continue to be warm and caring.
For you see, in the end,
it is between you and the kids.
It never was between you and them anyway.
Oh, I am holding on tightly to these words. Please God, help me to trust that You have a hand in this initiative and that ALL will work out well, come Monday Morning.
And then....just as I am about to sign off...... I learn that our Uncle, Jack Killion, passed away.
Uncle Jack was the most generous man I have ever known. For 36 years, that I have been a part of the Keane Family, (30 married, this coming March), he has been inclusive and sharing and instrumental in the planning of the most wonderfully memorable and exciting experiential moments of my life. He consistently shared his time, talent and treasure with everyone who knew him.
Everyone loved Jack Killion!!!!! This is what will be said at his Eulogy. He lived his DASH well.
I know when Jesus came for him, and Uncle Jack looked him in the eye....they smiled at one another. Jesus, I'll bet, said to Uncle Jack..... Well done, my good and faithful servant. And then, I'll bet Aunt Sis was there to welcome him into eternal life with her. And they walked hand in hand, and danced, just as they always did so beautifully in this life.
God Bless John C. Killion..... May he rest in peace.
And so, my wish for you this day, To simply be thankful that you get to open your eyes and see all the blessings that come your way.
En` Joy,
Marialyce
I am doing my best to stay on the high that took place yesterday when I spoke to a group of high school students at the 'other' high school. The topic was positive energy and I felt happy and pleased with my presentation. A dear friend, Cathy, attended the talk and said "You held a room of 30 teenage kids on a Friday afternoon listening to every word that came out of your mouth. Your words are empowering." I am most grateful for these kind words and all the kind words of the students and teachers who so graciously welcomed me and acknowledged me yesterday afternoon.
So why is it that life can sometimes just throw a fast ball, and knock you down so quickly. It happens so often. Just minutes before I left to go give my talk, someone shared their disappointment with me over something that I had done. My intention was to uplift, to make the person happy. But what happened is, I didn't truly consider every single person involved and ruffled a few feathers. The feathers of someone I care about very much. Simultaneously, another situation occurred and I did my very very best to help one of our students. The student thanked me for helping her.
So, I have one person upset with me, for something that even in this moment I feel very excited about that will take place on Monday. I have a student who needed me and I was, at the very least, able to help her feel validated....and then gave a talk to a club that I am passionate about at another school, and felt successful in that experience.
So why with 2 pluses, am I focusing on that one minus. I have to find a way to shake off the criticism. Actually, I am taking it under advisement. My ego was not my driving force, my focus was on the happiness of the whole, and I believe that the results will be favorable. I go back to intention. My intentions were honorable. I am absolutely OK with myself in my mirror on this one.
And then....................... I get this email....................... And all I can say.....Is Thank You, Dear God.
The email from a prominent person, which was sent to hundreds of people....
Included this message:
They may see the good you do as self-serving.
Continue to do good.
They may see your generosity as grandstanding.
Continue to be generous.
They may see your warm and caring nature as a weakness.
Continue to be warm and caring.
For you see, in the end,
it is between you and the kids.
It never was between you and them anyway.
Oh, I am holding on tightly to these words. Please God, help me to trust that You have a hand in this initiative and that ALL will work out well, come Monday Morning.
And then....just as I am about to sign off...... I learn that our Uncle, Jack Killion, passed away.
Uncle Jack was the most generous man I have ever known. For 36 years, that I have been a part of the Keane Family, (30 married, this coming March), he has been inclusive and sharing and instrumental in the planning of the most wonderfully memorable and exciting experiential moments of my life. He consistently shared his time, talent and treasure with everyone who knew him.
Everyone loved Jack Killion!!!!! This is what will be said at his Eulogy. He lived his DASH well.
I know when Jesus came for him, and Uncle Jack looked him in the eye....they smiled at one another. Jesus, I'll bet, said to Uncle Jack..... Well done, my good and faithful servant. And then, I'll bet Aunt Sis was there to welcome him into eternal life with her. And they walked hand in hand, and danced, just as they always did so beautifully in this life.
God Bless John C. Killion..... May he rest in peace.
And so, my wish for you this day, To simply be thankful that you get to open your eyes and see all the blessings that come your way.
En` Joy,
Marialyce
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Good Morning Dear Friend,
Yesterday, in Social Studies Class, we were talking about the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament which happens every 2 years. This year it is being held in the United States near Chicago, IL. The tournament started yesterday and will run for 5 days, with the Ryder Cup trophy being awarded on Sunday.
As we were reading, we learned that the Ryder Cup Tournament was not held during WW II, from 1939-1945. When one of my students read this, she said, 1939 line 1945. I said, oh, we read that 1939 through 1945. The dash represents the time that the United States fought in World War II. The war began in 1939 and the war ended in 1949. Another student chimed in, Mrs. Keane, when dates are written that way it can also mean when a person was born and when a person dies. I agreed. I said, and what does the dash mean then?.... She said, it is how long they lived. I said yes, the dash represents the time that the person spent alive on earth.
And then as the bell rang I thought about the poem THE DASH! Are you familiar with the poem, by Linda Ellis? I love this poem.
The Dash
I read of a man who stood to speak
at the funeral of his friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
from the beginning....to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth
and spoke of the following date with tears,
but he said what matterend most of all
was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
and spoke of the following date with tears,
but he said what matterend most of all
was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
that she spent alive on earth.....
and now only those who loved her
know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own:
the cars...the house...the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard....
are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left.
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
to consider what's true and real,
and always try to understand
the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger,
and show appreciation more
and love the people in our lives
like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
and more often wear a smile...
remembering that this special dash
might only last a little while.
So when your eulogy's being read
with your life's actions to rehash...
would you be proud of the things they say
about how you spent your dash?
By~ Linda Ellis
and now only those who loved her
know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own:
the cars...the house...the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard....
are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left.
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
to consider what's true and real,
and always try to understand
the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger,
and show appreciation more
and love the people in our lives
like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
and more often wear a smile...
remembering that this special dash
might only last a little while.
So when your eulogy's being read
with your life's actions to rehash...
would you be proud of the things they say
about how you spent your dash?
By~ Linda Ellis
And so my wish for you today, is that you contemplate this poem, The Dash! I hope that on this day you consider how you are living and if you are proud of the way you are living your Dash!
En `Joy,
~Marialyce
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