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johnny2k · Last edited by johnny2k on Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:11 am; edited 5 times in total

Tribute to My Wife and Partner in Life

In June of 1950, God sent a very, very special person to us, and as an additional gift of life, Connie was given an extra 40 years the doctors had told the family she would never have. Connie was born with a congenital disease, and the doctors said she wouldn't live past 12 yrs of age.

Through all the pain that she had suffered with, Connie was a person that was here to spread love everywhere she went, with all she met. She went through life touching lives in a positive way.

Tragically, for us, we lost Connie on February 26, 2004. She is in Heaven, with the Lord. And I have no doubt that she is a special angel. She can finally meet Elvis, and watch the Cubs win the World Series (hopefully soon) with Harry Caray. But for all of us, we will have much sorrow as well as missing her greatly.

Connie would not want us to let our grief stop us in our tracks, in our quest to spread the Word of Love and the Warmth of our Hearts, to all who we meet.

As time goes on, I will continue to work towards our original mission, with an additional, spirited vigor. I will do all I can to continue doing the things that Connie taught me, applying God's principals in my everyday life.

You can see Connie's obituary, sign her guestbook, and read the many posts to her Tributes. The following Link to the funeral home, Carson & Son Funeral and Cremation Service, will take you to the service schedule page. From there, you can go to Connie's obituary, view tributes, and sign the Guest Book:

http://www.carsonandson.com/ASIMAS/carsonandson/service_schedule.jsp?domain_id=94&deceased_id=22253

Tributes: http://www.carsonandson.com/ASIMAS/carsonandson/TributeView.jsp?domain_id=94&deceased_id=22253

In my prayers, I will always thank the Lord for putting Connie in my life for the last eight years. And I thank the Lord for the Love that I experienced, and for the wonderful extended family - Connie's family -- that I will always have in my life. And I thank the Lord for all the wonderful people that are helping me get through this time of loss.

I am yet to find out where the Lord is going to take me from here, but I do know that it will be based on the inspiration that Connie brought to me in our time here. Yes, now, there are troubled times for me and all the people who's lives were touched by Connie. Her inspiration, though, will definitely guide us all in our quest to see a better world.

Your thoughts and prayers will be most appreciated.

connie sue k will be greatly missed.

John K.
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johnny2k · Last edited by johnny2k on Mon Dec 04, 2006 12:19 am; edited 2 times in total

A Most Beautiful Tribute to Connie From Her Niece, Connie L.

johnny2k · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 12:26 pm Post subject: Here Comes Another June 6th

Here Comes Another June 6th

I've been trying to prepare myself for awhile, knowing Connie's would-be birthday is coming up again, on June 6. Last year, the day went by, and it was very difficult, but there were things that happened that got me through it.

I am wondering today as I write this if there will be the caring from people that know me that helped me so much last year. But, people tend to forget as time goes on. I guess people in the position of being widows and widowers seem to NEVER forget, while most other people do.

I feel that there is a chance this year will be even more difficult than last year. There are many reasons for that. One of the biggest reasons, though, is some of us widowers and widows find out that not only have special days been forgotten by others, but also, people tend to forget that we are alone on those days, if that is the case. It is for me.

I've heard that some of the people in my situation would go somewhere that they had went with their mates. Me, I think that is just adding to an excrutiating feeling of not being with my soulmate. I don't know, but having to do things and go places, things my wife and I had often done, just seems to add to the feeling of the solitude I am experiencing. And then I wonder, do I really want to spend this special time alone? I just haven't been able to decide. This just adds to the dilemna, how do I spend my time between now and June 6, what can I do to dilute the difficulty that I may have dealing with the many great memories? How will I deal with another June 6, while so many others have just forgotten, but I haven't?

I guess I'll just have to do my best to get through it, and I see how this time is probably not going to be easy. Some support to help me through it would help, but at this time, I'll just have to depend on God, to do what He did for me last year which really was the major difference that got me through it.

June 6th, here it comes, whether I'll be ready or not.

John
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johnny2k · Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 6:57 am Post subject: June 6, Ready or Not

June 6, Ready or Not

The day I was not sure if I was ready for, has come and gone. Did I make it through it okay? Yes, and I'm here to write about it.

I didn't forget about it, and even reminded several people about it. Yet, I was striving to go on with my life as Connie would have wanted me to. I played golf with my son, on a day that started with not a cloud in the sky, in the mid to upper 80's. It was perfect. I had a message from a friend that she had made some awesome potato salad that she wanted to share with me. She probably had no idea about what I was facing on June 6, and how much her offer of that potato salad would mean to me. It was definitely one more thing that helped me get through the day.

I have moved to the point where I'll honor the days that were special to me, such as Connie's birthday or our anniversary. I've also moved to the point where those things are what keeps me moving foward, toward the direction of knowing what Love is all about, and knowing that Connie would have only wanted me to keep moving in that direction. She wouldn't have wanted me to be feeling sorry for myself. Connie would only want me to move on with life and living with the vigor and excitement that she was all about in her lifetime. That despite the tragedies and trials we face, we have to always move forward, and to never give up. We have to be happy with life as it is - whether anyone else knows it or even cares. Yet, when we see the special things that people do for us, to thank God, and to rejoice that it shows His Love for all of us.

On that date of June 6, 2005, I'll remember the putts I barely missed when playing golf that day, and I'll never forget the potato salad that was offered to me. I'm looking forward to picking that up today! Most of all, I will continue to carry on with that spirit of life that is such a gift, only what Connie would have really wanted me to do.

John
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The Greatest Tribute to My Wife and Partner In Life

Regarding the previous posts in this topic regarding "Tribute to My Wife and Partner in Life", please read my post, TheRealjohnny2k Plays "Miss You So Much" On YouTube.com!! If there was ever a great tribute, it was for me to write the song, dedicated to my dear Connie. An even greater tribute to her is to share it with you!

Won By ONE! Saved by the Son!

John
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johnny2k · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:19 am Post subject: It's a Long Trip Alone

It's a Long Trip Alone

I want you to know, there are millions of things I do need to do, but felt like writing. Okay, I stilll have a few days before I need to get my taxes in, right? Well, before I call it a day, I just wanted to tell you it is the undeniable truth, we can't go it alone. For those of us that miss somebody, which happens to many of us, we need a shoulder to lean on.

If you have lost a loved one, whether a spouse, family member, a good friend, or even a pet, believe me, there are people that are right there with you. It is time for us to find the relevance of the common pain we feel. I want everyone that reads this to know, I really understand.

It's been over 3 years since I lost my wife and best friend in life, Connie. I still feel the pain. And I am no longer going to apologize for bringing up the fact that I still feel the affects of losing Connie. Three years. And most of that time, I dealt with it in private. Yes, I said most of the time. But this is my forum, and you need to share the feelings with me today when you read this.

This is written for me, and for you that have lost a spouse, a child, parent, sibling, or a friend. While it IS a long trip alone, you don't have to be alone. And neither do I.

That is why I dedicate this video I uploaded to my YouTube.com account, for all of you, and my friends. The healing comes from resting under each other's smiles! [Unfortunately, that video is no longer on youtube.com. Please read the following post.]

But, I Rest Beneath Your Smile

John
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johnny2k · Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:26 am Post subject: I Rest Beneath Your Smile

I Rest Beneath Your Smile

I had a video uploaded to youtube.com with Dierks Bentley singing "A Long Trip Alone" on the Tonight show with Jay Leno that I would have liked for people to see. Well, it was a copyright issue, and youtube.com took it off. Sorry, it was a very good song. I recommend buying Dierks Bentley's latest album.

However, at least you you can see my latest video, a remake of MY song, "Miss You So Much", and can be seen on youtube.com: "Miss You So Much (Raw) V2.0", that I recently uploaded. At least this video won't become unavailable. It is MY song.

John
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