The value of a photograph

While going through many pictures in the past 24 hours, it truly warms my heart to know that I have such a loving group of family & friends!! I am so grateful to be full of such happy & fabulous memories! I've seen pics of friends & families who have since passed ( and wondering why so many in just the last few years! :( ), and it reminds me to always remember how important each & every person is, that comes in your life. Keeping the memories close to your heart is important in keeping their spirit alive, and never letting them be forgotten! It's tough to see your loved ones leave this Earth; but, we have to be comforted in believing they are in a better place. Whatever you believe Heaven to be, let it bring you the peace you need to be able to move on. I get teased for being "Ms. Kodak"...always have the camera! And granted, there's a lot of "not so good pics" in-between; but, you never know what moment you may appreciate later on. If you know that one picture may bring someone else a sense of comfort, than feel good knowing you were able to provide that for them! (that's my theory at least! Don't hate me for being Ms. Kodak & forgive me if I make bad judgement in deciding what I think is a good picture & tag you...ha ha! :}). I thought I'd post a few random pics of loved ones who have since passed on. 

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My Pops

Sweet Grandma Tate

Grandma & Grandpa Tate

Dad & Grandma

Grandma & Kaley on one of our Tuesday visits

Four Generations

Our adorable little Grandma Leach

 

 Dad & Grandma

 To have a picture of Grandma & Grandpa Tate, Grandma Leach, and Dad is a treasure!

Dad & the cutest old man ever, Uncle Bob

 Our Toby

Dad & Toby

 Oh how he loved him! :}

Gramma Maggie

Grandmother & Grandaddy Eaton

 

Nan Nan & Pop Pop

Pop Pop & Grandaddy Eaton

Grandmother Eaton & Nan Nan

Jacob Moulton...bless his sweet soul!

 Our friend (and other "family"), Mitch Katris

Friend & neighbor, Kelly Gunderson

Classmates...

Tim Kinder

Jeff Clark

The always beautiful Amy Smith

Friend & Jazzercise Students....

Spunky Tania Prince

Beautiful Kim Marvin

Friend & Co-Worker, Lisa Bray

Family Friends....

Lori Bogedahl

Steve Hancock & Glenn's other buddy, Troy Holland (wishing I had pics of them all together :})

YOU ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN!!