The Eclectic Company: Today She's Singing With the Heavenly Choir

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Today She's Singing With the Heavenly Choir

Last evening around 7:15 Chicago time, our beloved Aunt Kitty went home to be with Jesus after about a six month battle with cancer.

Her husband and three girls were all around her singing hymns. While they were singing Amazing Grace - - - "When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun - - -" Aunt Kitty breathed her last and went.

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14 comments:

Jackie said...: Oh, Keetha, I am so sorry.
I have prayed for your Aunt Kitty when you have posted about her.

May God send His love & comfort to all of you.

With love & prayers & hugs,
Jackie; October 14, 2008 at 5:17 AM
groovyoldlady said...: What wonderful timing...I hope I go Home to the sound of His praises too.

(((((Keetha)))))); October 14, 2008 at 7:08 AM
Keetha Broyles said...: I'm really missing here today - - - tears are right there - - - but I would not wish her back to suffer one moment longer.

"My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly trust on Jesus' name.

Oh Christ the Solid Rock I stand
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand."

(words by Edward Mote); October 14, 2008 at 8:25 AM
Char said...: So sorry for your loss, Keetha. She sounded like a wonderful woman. What a comfort Christianity is! It's the only faith that gives us this hope.; October 14, 2008 at 8:52 AM
I can't find my blog said...: Praying for comfort today. Even when we know that our loved ones are no longer hurting it's ok to be sad that they are no longer with us. It's a blessing to know the difference.

(((hugs))); October 14, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Anonymous said...: so sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you.
~Angela Vardaman; October 14, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Lone Butterfly said...: You and your family are in my prayers. I wish there was something I could physically do. (Us southerners just want to back a darn pie or fried chicken and bring it over!); October 14, 2008 at 10:52 AM
grammy said...: We are so sorry Keetha. I know how much the loss of her must hurt right now but know you sure didn't wish suffering for her to endure.

Once again, distance separates us from being close enough to show how deeply we care for you and the loss you feel right now. I am so sorry and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.; October 14, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: Thank you all for your very kind words.

I shall miss her dearly.; October 14, 2008 at 4:11 PM
Kathy (Pearson) Troyer said...: I am sorry about your aunt. Knowing she is with Jesus has to be a blessing to her family - even in the midst of the pain of having her gone.

Much love,
Kathy; October 14, 2008 at 7:50 PM
Julie said...: Keetha-I'm sorry for you and your family's loss. I am thinking of you and praying for the entire family. That is beautiful story of her going home during the song Amazing Grace.; October 14, 2008 at 9:24 PM
Melissa ♥ Spoiled Mommy said...: You & your family are in my prayers.
Im so sorry.; October 15, 2008 at 1:06 PM
Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: I missed this post. As a follower of yours I now read through bloglines and I dont know how this one was overlooked. I was praying for her. And now, Keetha, she is free. Free from cancer, with her Lord and singing amazing grace from the Heaven's above.
To you, my condolances for your loss. May her zesty spirit for life, sustain your own.; October 16, 2008 at 5:30 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: Thanks for all these supportive words, Leigh.; October 16, 2008 at 5:31 PM