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for Paul Spain
Carol Spain
March 29, 2004
To my brother, my teacher, my friend,
The twisting kaleidoscope moves us all in turn and though you’ve moved from view, you’re as close as my next thought of you. What a wonderful brother! Thank you for leaving me with a deeper understanding of the wisdom in accepting what you cannot change, and for teaching me that in the dark time, the eye begins to see. I have added these gifts to my many memories of you and thank God for the gentle, loving soul I knew as my brother Paul.
Carol
Merlyn Spain
March 29, 2004
This may be the final entry in Paul's Guest Book, but I didn't want it to close before I could express my deeply felt gratitude to all who have responded. I have made a copy of what each of you has written, which is and will be a comfort to me, his mother, and all the members of his family. There is a saying, "To live in the hearts of others is not to die." Though Paul is gone, he will never be forgotten by those who knew him and loved him.
Marjorie Barnes
March 23, 2004
My heart goes out to all the family of Paul Spain. I have known Merlyn for so very many years and love her as if she were my own sister. Throughout these many years I have also gotten to know all of her children. I've found Paul to be a kind, loving and compassionate person and he will be missed very much.
Madeline McCrary
March 15, 2004
/For Merlyn, Steve, Jill and all of Paul's dear family. Even tho' we never met I do feel a closeness to Paul through his Mother and Steve's family. To know a "Mother" with Merlyn's qualities is to know that Paul also carried her strength, her faith and her trust. May Paul's family and friends find him along with his father 'on the other side of the mountain' when God calls.
Nick & Nanci Pollard
March 14, 2004
We are so sorry for the loss of your brother, Paul. Your family is in "The Unity Class's" thoughts and prayers every Sunday.
Love,
Nick & Nanci Pollard
Erin Basinger
March 11, 2004
To Family and Friends,
My uncle Paul was a man of character. He was very whitty in his thought and speach. He was always a joy to be around and always had something funny to say. Eventhough we will miss him he is not lost. You see, for in heaven with God our Father we are truly at home with a NEW body that lasts for eternity. Faith in JESUS CHRIST is all He asks of us, faith of a child. It is a gift that is freely given. Absent from this body is to be present with the LORD. See you soon Paul.
GOD bless you all.
Ronda Farrell
March 10, 2004
I AS Paul's Aunt Vee did not realize that we could have more than one line. I want all to know that Paul was very courageous in his last days.As so were Trish,Erin and his son Taylor. The ones who lifes are really changed by his passing.I see it everyday...Please GOD give them the love and understanding to move on....I KNOW YOU ''PAUL'' are watching over your family with love....and I really feel they know it.......
Connie Scheidecker
March 9, 2004
Family and Friends of Paul Spain,
I received this e-mail and thought I would share it with all of you.
I Wish You Enough
Recently, I overheard a Mother and daughter in their last moments together at a regional airport. They had announced her departure and standing near the security gate, they hugged and she said, "I love you. I wish you enough."
She in turn said, "Mom, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mom." They kissed and she left.
She walked over toward the window where I was seated. Standing there, I could see she wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on her privacy, but she welcomed me in by asking, "Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?"
"Yes, I have," I replied, "but forgive me for asking, but why is this a forever good-bye?" I asked.
"I am old and she lives much too far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is, the next trip back will be for my funeral," she said.
"When you were saying good-bye I heard you say, 'I wish you enough'; may I ask what that means?"
She began to smile. "That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone."
She paused for a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail, she smiled even more.
"When we said 'I wish you enough,' we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them," she continued. Then, turning toward me, she shared the following as if she were reciting it from memory.
I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more!!!
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye."
She then began to sob and walked away.
They say "It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them"
My friends and loved ones, I WISH YOU ENOUGH!
When someone you Love becomes a Memory, the Memory becomes a Treasure
Paul, You Will Live On Forever
Thinking of all of you,
Auntie Vee, Uncle Bill Waterman
March 9, 2004
When I wrote initially, I didn't realize that we would have more than one line in the guest book. I would like for everyone to know how courageous Paul was to the very end--his passing has been very hard for all of us--at the same time, we are relieved that he is in God's hands. Paul was truly a God given inspiration to his family, which includes aunts, uncles, cousins in addition to his immediate family. I pray that he is at peace and that all the people who love him will remember him as an inspiration in their own lives.
Leslie and Tony George
March 4, 2004
Dearest Steve and Jill,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Emma Zeck
March 3, 2004
For Paul"s Family,
Paul was a good neighbor to my daughter and her family, the Farrell's.He was held dear by all those that loved him and he will never truly leave them. Paul will live on in his kindness that he shared with everyone around him, and the love that was brought into their lives; the memories they hold dear will keep him near forever.
I don't have nor know any words that will take away the sorrow, but I do wnat the family to know that we care.
Tom & Emma Zeck
Dana & Lisa Mueller
March 3, 2004
Our prayers of comfort are with you daily during this difficult time. May God's hand on your heart bring you and your family peace, love and great comfort.
Our love to you,
Dana & Lisa Mueller
Terri Smith
March 3, 2004
Dear Steve, Jill, and Family,
Our deepest sympathy is with you during this time. I know that God will supply your needs and His comfort. We will join your many friends in holding you in prayer and asking for God's love to surround you with His healing touch.
Jan McCauley
March 3, 2004
Steve--I can only imagine how difficult this time is for you, Jill, your mother, and for everyone who knew and loved your brother. But I KNOW that God's love, his tender mercy, and great compassion are also surrounding you now. Prayers are being lifted up daily for help for you in this time of sorrow. And we know that your brother is waiting for you all on "the other side of the mountain". With love, Jan McCauley
Connie and Tom Seale
March 3, 2004
We are so sorry for your loss. I have enjoyed reading about your brother. I'm sorry we didn't know him. Our prayers of comfort are with you. May God grant each of you his blessing of peace. Fondly,
Pam Hudnall
March 3, 2004
Steve, Merlyn and Family...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Carl Leonard & Pam Hudnall
Lois Ann Godfrey
March 2, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this very difficult time! Gary and Lois Ann Godfrey
Steve
March 2, 2004
Brother,
How glorious it must be for you, a master craftsman in your own right, to sit now at the foot of Christ Jesus, also a skilled carpenter, and share your mutual love of woodcraft. I will miss your wit, your skills, and your creativeness. I cherish all my memories of you, and I thank God for having blessed me with such a talented guy for an older brother. You taught me so much, for which I will be forever grateful. May the Lord bless you, and keep you, and may his countenance shine forever and ever upon you...love, Steamer
Erin K
March 2, 2004
Paul was a good friend. I liked telling him lame jokes. He will be my homie fo life. Its a bummer that our time was cut short. High five dude.
Melissa Wilkins
March 2, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Someone once said, "The thread of life is fragile, but the fabric of life is eternal." Thanks be to God for eternal life and for God's eternal love and healing.
Gwen (Olds) Zengota
March 2, 2004
I hadn't seen Paul in about 15 years, but I remember what fun he was to be around. He will be missed.
Lillian & Ethan Jennings
March 2, 2004
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." may you have this Peace that passes understanding...Aunt Lillian, Uncle Ethan
Ronda Farrell
March 1, 2004
I thank Paul for being a great neighbor.......no matter what kind of silly thing I might involve him in...He was always willing to help. One day he just pulled up from work. I knew he had a ladder. I really needed to return a baby bird to it's nest. Gladly Paul did it. I smiled... my kids smiled...together we saved a baby bird....What more can you say than that.......!!!
We will miss you Paul. He wasn't just our neighbor. He was our
FRIEND.
The Farrell's
Ronda,Steve and the kids
Jackie Gephart
March 1, 2004
Dear Family and Friends of Paul,
We will truly miss Paul. With his wonderfull outlook on life, his always helping out others, his love for music, family, and friends, I know that he will stay in our hearts and souls forever. God Bless you all in this time of sorrow.
Love,
David & Lauren (Rice) Vicars
March 1, 2004
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
WOODIE MCCLENNON
March 1, 2004
MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AS PAUL ENTERS INTO ETERNITY. BE BLESSED WITH THE MEMORIES AND CHERISH THE MOMENTS.
WOODIE
SIGN ADMINISTRATION
Bryant Ragan
March 1, 2004
I am so deeply saddened by Paul's death. I knew Paul when I was in high school with his sister, Linda, and although that was some time ago, I still vividly remember him as being so full of life, humor, and goodness. I wish there was something I could do to help ease your loss. I only hope that the memories you all have of Paul will offer some solace in this difficult time.
WINNIFRED EASLEY
March 1, 2004
TO FAMILY: I AM A FRIEND THAT WORK WITH PAUL IN SIGN ADMINISTRATION. HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY ME,BECAUSE HE WAS MORE THAN JUST A CO-WORKER HE IS MY FRIEND THAT I WILL REMEMBER ALL HAPPY TIMES WE HAVE SHARED FOR 17 YEARS. HE IS GONE BUT WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN IN MY HEART.
Auntie Vee & Uncle Bill Waterman
March 1, 2004
Our love and prayers to the family.
Linda Spain de Bruin
March 1, 2004
Dear family and friends of Paul,
Paul will live on in all our hearts, but for me, his memory will serve to constantly remind me to look for and enjoy the beauty in my life. This was a lesson he taught me as a young child on a rainy day in Houston when I longed to play outside with my friends. As my teenage babysitter looking over my shoulder through a curtain of rain at our living room window, Paul told me: "There is beauty in everything, Linda. Sometimes you just have to look a little harder to find it."
For this and other profound lessons, I will love him always and forever.
Linda, Paul's little sister
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