Grateful for Family

On Monday, I accompanied my parents to the St.Marks surgical center for my father to take care of a Hernia in his groin area. Even though he is 85, and in good health, any surgery is a risk.
I was quite aware of how much I love my parents and what would I do if anything happened to them. (Some of you can relate to this.) There was a prayer said in the car before leaving for the hospital, and one said before returning home. I am truly grateful for my parents example of prayer and their way of life which shows me that they are truly happy. The daily acknowlegement of the Lord in their lives is very uplifting to me, and at this particular time, made me feel very grateful for family.

I want all of you to know how much you are loved by your grandparents (all living and deceased) and parents. You are all in our prayers daily, for safety and blessings in your daily activities and as you raise your children. I felt truly blessed that in time of need, we know that we can call on eachother for help in any way, and that if a call is received, every effort is given to help.
THANK YOU for being such a wonderful family member. We are so grateful for each of you and truly blessed to be part of such a great family. What a blessing for each of us.

Love, Mom *K :~)

I am happy to report that your grandfather, Ken is doing well. He has a high tolerance for pain, so has not taken any medication. He is resting comfortably and will do so for the next few weeks.
Stephane is doing well with her hand recovery. She will be doing physical therapy for awhile and is excited to regain the use of her hand.
Catherine is doing well and slowly regaining her strength after her surgery. She plans on returning to work around the end of this month. All have told us of their gratitude for your prayers, love and concern. So, again, Thanks for being such great family members.

Henry and Bertha Stark

Richard's family ask for pictures for his g-parents Stark. I found this picture and thought that I would post it. I not sure when the pictures was taken or now old they are, but I believe that it was probably within in a few years before my mother passed away. As you can see my hair color takes more after my mother's than my father's.

If mother were still alive she would have loved to spend time with her gg-children and getting to know them and letting them getting to know her. Some day they will get that chance. She loved her family and wish that she could have spend more time with time. She loved to go on long visits and had planned to do that after she retired. But unfortunately cancer took her before she had a chance.

My father loved to farm, build things, as well as fish, and hunt. He would have loved for the opportunity to take his gg-children out fishing and watching them pull in the “Big One”. There is nothing better than fresh caught fish. He was a strong willed man that some times had trouble showing now he felt and missed my mother a great deal after she passed away.

Each of my brothers and sisters have different memories of my parents because we all grew up during the different phases of our parents lives. Some of us were there during the hard times when life was challenging for a young couple with a very young family. Some of us were there during the aging years and witnessed the love and devotion that lasted beyond fresh young faces and lean bodies of their youth.

Please remember them as you raise your children and remind them that if their gg-parents were here they would be shown love and kindness.