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For Dawn

12/6/2012

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When we get up in the morning, we might think we know what our day holds in store for us, but it seems to seldom turn out that way.  We might get an unexpected call from a friend or family member that turns
our day even better than we were looking toward, or we receive news that knocks us on our ass. I wrote about our family friend, Dawn, the other day.  I checked in with her daughter this morning to see how she was doing and to let her know I was sending her a package today.  Apryl then told me that her mother had passed away last night.  I thought she had more time.  I know my Mom did when she left for work on Saturday. Mom won’t be back
until Sunday, so she probably won’t even know until then.  I can’t get a hold of her on her cell.  She doesn’t always get service out on the ferry.  Anyway, I’m
heartbroken…  Dawn was such an awesome person.  I have so many great stories about her, and sometimes the funniest things remind me of her. Every time I make cream of corn, I remember her telling me how she worked in a factory that made cream of corn when she was a kid and how nasty it was.  I was so mad at her for telling me that story, because I loved cream of corn so much.  Grandma Mona always made it with rice and fried chicken.  Even after that story, I still make it every once in a while :)  its funny the things that make us think of people, out of the blue.  I’m really sick that I can’t make it up for the service. A ticket from Chicago to Wrangell on no notice…geez, probably at least
$2,000.  No kidding.  It makes me very home sick.  I wish I could be there for my Mom.  I wish I could be around Apryl and Dixie to give them a great big hug.

This is yet another reminder as to how precious life really is.  Dawn knew how to make the most of every moment.  She had the greatest laugh.  As I type this, I think of my cousin John’s wedding, and while everyone was running around
being social, or panicking about how this or that wasn’t going right (it was
outside of Aunt Clara’s house), Mom and Dawn were sitting in a chair next to
each other (I think the only one’s sitting out of 100 ppl), just sitting there,
enjoying their wine.  I’m thankful to have taken a few pictures of them just chilling out, smiling, laughing, and taking it all in.

Dawn had a big time crush on Dwight Yokam.  So, I think it’s fitting to add the
lyrics to one of Dwight’s songs that I heard Dawn play on the radio, many times.  God bless you, Dawn.  I’m sorry you’re gone, but I’m so glad you are no longer suffering.  You are loved and will be forever missed.



"Fast As You"


Maybe someday I'll be strong
Maybe it won't be long
I'll be the
one who's tough, yeah
You'll be the one who's got it rough

It won't be
long
And maybe I'll be real strong

Maybe I'll do things right
Maybe
I'll start tonight
You'll learn to cry like me, girl
Baby, let's just wait
and see

Maybe I'll start tonight
And do things right

You'll
control me, oh, so boldly
Rule me 'til I'm free
The pain that shakes me
finally makes me
Get up off of my knees
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah


Maybe I'll be fast as you
Maybe I'll break hearts too
But I think that
you'll slow down
When your turn to hurt comes around

Maybe I'll break
hearts
And be as fast as you, uh

You'll control me, oh, so boldly

Rule me 'til I'm free
The pain that shakes me finally makes me
Get up off
of my knees

Maybe I'll be fast as you
Maybe I'll break hearts too
I
think that you'll slow down
When your turn to hurt comes around

Maybe
I'll break hearts
And be as fast as you
Maybe I'll break hearts
And be
as fast as you

Oh, sucker


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