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Rennie Helder
August 26, 2020
Crazy Like a River (Gen 49:21, Isa 49:21)
God sees man as a tree, as a reed
His are reeds plucked-up
Trees that fell: "Rivers of Living-Water Will flow from our bellies"
Ah, shoot - Oh, well
It's raining, but we can't tell
Is all that flows down sublime?
It's dark, we don't lay it to heart
A good man gets up seven times
Ah, part - Oh, depart
Traveling around the blocks
Stumbling through doors unlocked
Confused about Buddha
And bound to be mocked
Ah, honey - Oh, meshuggah
Crazy is the river's appearance
The shape depicts the land
The way, a man's suggestion
And God moves His hand
Ah, rejection - Oh, reflection
One could say the tree was dry
But, rescued from the mire
A household of enemies, like being led
Going with the wind, God's desire
Ah, no bed - Oh, to rest my head
When the river meets the sea
And Jesus is seen in me
The wood, the words and a Way
Become clear and clean
Ah, happy day - Oh, we can stay!
I'll see you in heaven, Dad. ❤
Corinna Hayes
August 30, 2018
I love you Daddy.
Corinna Hayes
August 30, 2018
Corinna Hayes
August 30, 2018
Corinna Hayes
October 9, 2017
I miss you every single day Daddy. I miss that silly expression you'd always wear on your face to greet me whenever I'd walk into the room. I miss your stories and jokes. I miss your amazing cooking like your famous pancakes, turkey gravy, and so much more. I miss all of your advice and knowledge and never realized how much I valued it until you passed away. I miss your hugs and "I love yous." I miss your constant encouragement. You were and always will be my number one champion and hero. You always helped everyone else before you ever helped yourself. You were one in a million. I've never known anybody else with quite as big of a heart as you had. It's sad that I will probably never come across anybody quite as special and unique as you ever again but I will pray that I do. You're always in my thoughts and in my heart. I will love and cherish you forever. My memory and love for you will never fade.
Rennie Helder
September 19, 2017
(Original work by Rennie Helder)
Four Wheels
Years ago, when I was just eleven
Dad drove a maroon pick-up truck
When he was done working his steel he said,'get behind the wheel'
I was in heaven -- I was in luck!
I didn't beg for the keys; I didn't ask why
Oh, how I loved that Ford, so!
The first time I'd drive with dad by my side
Steering a wheel bigger than my torso
We drove two miles North Friday evening
At eleven, I wasn't geographic
A small ordeal with my eyes just above the wheel
Oh, the looks from oncoming traffic!
I kept it at sixty looking straight ahead
Dad seemed to compose his nerves
But, as I was buckled, I noticed white-knuckles
Help me to make two curves
I'd swerve a little trying not to cross the line
I'm glad a patrolman wasn't near
He'd find me hard to book, seated on a phone book
Grinning from ear to ear
Four wheels sure beats skateboards and motorbikes
Back roads lost their groove
Mom said, 'that's just great, why is dad late?'
I said, 'he's here -- he just can't move...
Mom, don't be mad, I drove the Ford on the highway
Please don't think dad's a jerk
Spaghetti's your best meal -- it was up on two wheels
Tomorrow, I'll take him to work.'
Robbie Carlin
September 14, 2017
Reinard, you will be forever missed in this world. Your ability to tackle any problem, whether it be someone's personal problem or one of a mechanical nature, is a gift that you have given us throughout your life. You have always been a true friend of mine throughout our lives together. Your hospitality along with your wonderful friendship is a blessing that I will always have until we meet again.
Richard
September 6, 2017
Rest in peace Reinard. Your kindness & wisdom will be missed as will that friendly and joyful smile.
Michael Bargo
September 6, 2017
I've never known anyone with a bigger heart, a greater willingness to help others, to improve the lives of others; to always be ready to share. He was the most knowledgable person I've ever known, and I owe a lot to his help. He helped me fix my cars to save money, be able to afford a house and family, to do many things I would otherwise never think of trying to do. He's irreplaceable to me and many others. I had him as a friend longer than anyone else. He had a tremendous gift. To say I will miss him is a vast understatement. My life and the lives of my children are much better because of him, even though I lived in Chicago area all the time I knew him. He never hesitated to answer the phone and talk about anything. The world would be a far better place if we had more Reinards.
Talia
September 6, 2017
I love you papa.
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