Wesley's tulip

14 years ago today, I lost my brother Wes, at age 51. 

 Every March about this time, this tulip, that I planted from his funeral comes up.

 I see it out my kitchen window and think about him.

It's fourth of July....

One of my favorite old photos, taken about 1959 in the nighbors backyard. Left to right, Alicia Higgins, Roseann Nentwig, Paulette Nentwig, Me, Patty Nentwig, my brother Wesley and up front is Rita Nentwig.

A CELEBRATION DAY

Today is America's Birthday

so wave those banners high

be thankful for your freedom

as fireworks light the sky

Celebrate with honor

wear the colors proud

salute the flag

Old Glory

show American pride

Hats off to America

land of the free and brave

our country stands united

God Bless the USA

Have a wonderful 4th of July...

A Blast from the past

I just wanted to share my gift I received last week.

One morning at work, Julie opened the night deposit box and retrieved the payment envelopes left over night. One #10 envelope had attn: Patti on it. I wondered what customer was complaining to me now. Instead I found 3 pictures and a note from an old friend of my late brother.

Danny had worked with Wesley for many years, in the note he said he found the enclosed pictures in a cabinet at work and thought I might want them.

You see Wesley passed away in 1998 at the young age of 51. I don't know the story behind this picture, but I'm pretty sure, Wesley never owned this car. It looks like the pictures might have been printed in 1992, if that's the case Wesley would have been 44 when then were taken.

I'm just glad Danny shared it with me. thanks Danny!