I had tears...
in my eyes as last night as I said my goodbye to Wendi. I tried to be strong and I was, right up until the point where I gave her a hug and looked in to her eyes. Mine filled with tears as did hers. All I could say was, "I love you sweetpea". I hope she knows that.
My brother had an open house yesterday for his daughter, inviting both sides of the family to come say farewell and good luck. It was a wonderful day filled with laughter, good food, good drink, and even better company. I was able to see four of my five siblings (Ron is in Mexico). My niece Lisa was able to attend as well. She stopped in on her way back from Fargo after running a 1/2 marathon.
The following are some pictures from yesterday.
This is Wendi, the guest of honor
And this is me with my marathon running niece, Lisa Marie.
This is the three "Schulz" girls together.
Wendi will do fine, I know that she will - she's a Schulz, and we Schulz girls are pretty strong individuals - sometimes to a fault. We take charge of our lives and make things happen, be it right or wrong. We stand by our decisions and make the best out of life as much as we can.
Wendi, here are some final words from me to you.
1) Take each day as it comes. Don't live beyond today and deal with each moment with strength and character.
2) Never be too proud to ask for help. Our strength gets us through the tough times but sometimes we just need a friendly shoulder to lean on. It doesn't make us weak, but all the more strong.
3) Approach life with laughter in your heart. (Laughing through the tears make them less painful).
4) Don't forget who you are, where you came from, and the values that your family has instilled in you. You come from a strong, stubborn German heritage. When the going gets a little tough, those stubborn German values and work ethics will get you through.
5) Never forget that you are loved, unconditionally.
6) Be true to yourself, always - for in the end, you are all that you have.
I love you Wendi girl...
My brother had an open house yesterday for his daughter, inviting both sides of the family to come say farewell and good luck. It was a wonderful day filled with laughter, good food, good drink, and even better company. I was able to see four of my five siblings (Ron is in Mexico). My niece Lisa was able to attend as well. She stopped in on her way back from Fargo after running a 1/2 marathon.
The following are some pictures from yesterday.
Wendi will do fine, I know that she will - she's a Schulz, and we Schulz girls are pretty strong individuals - sometimes to a fault. We take charge of our lives and make things happen, be it right or wrong. We stand by our decisions and make the best out of life as much as we can.
Wendi, here are some final words from me to you.
1) Take each day as it comes. Don't live beyond today and deal with each moment with strength and character.
2) Never be too proud to ask for help. Our strength gets us through the tough times but sometimes we just need a friendly shoulder to lean on. It doesn't make us weak, but all the more strong.
3) Approach life with laughter in your heart. (Laughing through the tears make them less painful).
4) Don't forget who you are, where you came from, and the values that your family has instilled in you. You come from a strong, stubborn German heritage. When the going gets a little tough, those stubborn German values and work ethics will get you through.
5) Never forget that you are loved, unconditionally.
6) Be true to yourself, always - for in the end, you are all that you have.
I love you Wendi girl...
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