A Blossom

Out on the waterNothing around;A blossom floats awaywithout a sound. On through the day,On through the night;A Blossom Floats away,way out of sight. Now comes a storm,It comes so strong;It blows the blossomright along. The storm was Fierce,The waves were tall;But the little blossom,survived it all. BY: Matt Vrtis

Veterans Day 2007

Mike is our family “conscience”. He started a tradition when he visits graves that I have try to carry on whenever I go to a cemetery. He tries to leave coins (quarters, pennys, or, if he has them, dollar coins) on gravestones. He calls them “coins from heaven”. And the intent is that kids find … Read more

In Honor of Thomas I. Vrtis

Technically, this isn’t a Eulogy, but it is a beautiful tribute to one of my Uncles by one of his daughters-in-law. A Voice Forever Silent Speaks Through the Generations By Deborah Faye Vrtis Wife of William Charles Vrtis We drove 1100 miles To see him one last time The father of my husband Succumbed to … Read more

Another Night Before Christmas

Jeremy wrote this for his Dad on Christmas season when things were tight and his Dad was working two jobs. Twas a week before Christmas   and all through the house….The only creatures stirring were the cats looking for a mouse.The children(?) were all fast asleep in their beds.   And even Jeremy had 5 pillows beneath his head…Mom’s … Read more

Pressure

Pressure is something you shouldn’t fear. Don’t let it get to you. Don’t shed a tear. Pressure. Pressure. That’s and aweful word. It’s one word that shouldn’t be heard. Pressure. Pressure. Is something you feel. Like the night before exams as you eat your last meal. Pressure. Don’t let it get to you. ‘Cause when … Read more