"To A Beautiful Woman"

To a beautiful woman, that touched our hearts
It's easy to say, it's hard to part;

But in all the haze, we know she's safe
In the arms of heaven, where she will wait
For us to join her, in future years
To lift our glasses together and cheers

To all the wonderful times we've shared
And every time we knew she cared
For you and me, and all things living
Her children, grandchildren and Kelsey kitty!

Although her time here was short
Her time above is anything but.
You know she's watching us all below
Sending her blessings to all she knows!

Each time she passes through your thoughts
Remember the smiles and laughter she brought
To all our faces and our souls
Throughout the years and forever more!

WE LOVE YOU SUANNE!

~by Tammy for Suanne

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Kerrville Daily Times

NEW BRAUNFELS — Suanne Wooten Kuykendall, beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, in New Braunfels, Texas, at the age of 48.She was born in San Antonio, Texas, on July 6, 1960.

Suanne graduated from Center Point High School in May 1979. She is survived by her daughters, Kacie Mosmeyer and husband, Jeff, and their son, Blane, of New Braunfels, and Kelcie Wooten of College Station and son, Kyle Wooten of Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md.; her parents, Sid and Rebecca Kuykendall of Kerrville, Texas; sister, Leanne Haley and husband, Clay, of Johnson City, Texas; sister, Dianne Kuykendall-Wade and her husband, James, of Rockport, Texas; brother, Dan Kuykendall and his wife, Kathi, of Hunt, Texas; and sister, Gyanne “Indian” Kuykendall of Kerrville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Suanne continued her education by earning a real estate license and worked in that industry for many years. She was just beginning a new career in insurance. Although she moved from Kerrville several years ago, she still considered Kerrville home.

Suanne was a cheerleader her entire high school career and chosen homecoming queen and football sweetheart the same year during high school. She loved life and lived cheering everyone else on. Suanne enjoyed being a grandmother to Blane, and he loved his “Glammy.”

Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at Kerrville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at Kerrville Funeral Home.Memorial donations may be made to K’Star of Kerrville or the American Diabetes Association.The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.kerrvillefuneralhome.com by selecting Obituaries. Select “Sign Guestbook” at the bottom of the individual memorial.Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Kerrville Funeral Home.

Published January 3, 2009

Quotes from Dr. Smith (Business Professor)

I'm currently taking a boring International Business course, and the only way I survive is by surfing the net on my laptop, blogging during class (like right now), and checking FaceBook (of course).

Although the boredom level is extremely high - every so often Dr. Smith throws in some interesting comments, non-international business related, that I've really enjoyed.

Some quotes include;

"Your natural gifts energize you!"

This meant something because I feel like I desire a career that works with my passions, and even though I haven't quite achieved that point, I strive daily to get there. I found that quote motivating since it reminded me of my goal - to eventually be doing something I LOVE!

"All things are either coming to you or receding away from you."

After hearing this, I thought, "what a simple way to understand the events and obstacles of life"! Think about it - you could categorize your entire life into "coming" or "going" - WOW, that's pretty simple!

"The lightest light and the darkest dark come together at the center of the picture, ALWAYS!"

Dr. Smith was talking about how he paints and how artists see things differently, then he said the above statement. I took that statement, pondered it in my head, reworked it to form a type of analogy, and here's what I came up with;

In the darkest moments of your life (aka - where it feels like the "end"), it may actually be the beginning of the lighter part of your life (aka - the "new beginning").

Maybe your darkest moments bring about the most light!

So...

If the point where the darkest dark meets the lightest light creates the focal point on a painting, then maybe we could say that the most focused part of your life, is where the dark presents itself as a sign that the light is about to begin. A sign that things in your life are about to become clearer than you've ever seen!

So, next time you feel the darkest moments overcoming you - just remember the light is right around the corner, and it'll most likely be brighter than it's ever been!

BOOYAH!!- how's that for gettin' deep?? HAHA!

Sincerely,

~The Dark One (who's seeing a glimpse of light!)

Like A Watermelon

This world is made up of so many personalities.

From aggressive to passive, arrogant to diffident, happy to depressed, optomist to pessimist, selfish to unselfish, active to lazy - the list goes on and on...

Have you ever thought of yourself or someone you know as a watermelon personality?

Watermelons are very firm on the outside, they don't get damaged easily, and the outer layer is fairly successful at protecting all things important on the inside, all the soft, sweet, vulnerable innards of their being.

Have you noticed that when you go to cut into the watermelon it usually takes quite a bit of effort to make the first cut, but once you're through the outer layer, the inside is completely soft?

These watermelon personalities are tough people, can get things done, and don't let small issues get in the way. They are strong a lot the time, but are still human, and still feel. The problem with these personalities is how they go from strong to completely soft in just a single uncomfortable touch (the "knife"). Of course they recover fairly quickly on the outside, but the "knife" has left remnants of it's damage, and that damage lingers.

Of course I don't know any watermelon personalities...but I thought it would get you all thinking (wink wink).

Pretty random, I know...but WHO CARES!! Take it or leave, don't really care;)

Happy Tuesday!

Ms. Watermelon:)