This photograph was taken on Paul’s 40th birthday. It’s a wonderful memory of a surprise that truly was a surprise. After a very long day of photo shooting for a client, the photographer and Paul made it back to the photographer’s studio to be met by a crowd of friends who were waiting to wish him happy birthday. So, this picture was taken 44 years ago. I’m not sure why I’m wearing such a silly expression, but it obviously made the rest of the group laugh. This will be Paul’s second birthday spent in heaven. We miss this wonderful man who made a lasting impression on so many.
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER
Who knew I would be chosen by you?
Who knew that our lives would blend into one
With separate physical bodies, but tied together for a lifetime?
Who knew you would become a man of integrity, a husband, a dad, grandfather and great grandpa?
You would spend life finding solutions for others through your work.
You found the best in people and let them shine in this world.
You found beauty in God’s creation and made beautiful art to capture it.
You made a great life for me and our family.
You never gave up when life threw lemons at you.
You always looked to God for direction and answers.
Who knew that the young man I fell in love within my youth,
Would grow old with me – share my life – put me first – love me?
Who decided before we even knew each other that you were meant for me?
God knew
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Time travel is a wonderful thing, and possible when you breakout the old photos for a good look backwards. As I get older, I time travel occasionally, got lots of old photos.
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You’re right. I almost always take photos with my phone now. I have to start putting the pictures on a memory stick so I don’t lose them. My daughters still love going through the old photo albums though.
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Beautiful!!
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Ahh, what a good looking couple! Very photogenic. Happy heavenly birthday to Paul.
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Thanks❤️
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Great memory. As for the crooked smile, I think we can rule out a stroke. LOL.
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Thank heavens🥸
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I just love that picture. I don’t know what year it was, but it looks like the 80’s. Your husband is quiet good looking. It shows how pretty you are with a personality to match! 🏆🥇🏆
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I was so fortunate to share 60 years of marriage with him. He was quite a catch. The picture would’ve been taken in 1982.
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Yes, He was. You both were. I enjoyed the 80’s. I think it was a special time!
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I liked that time as well. Thanks for your kind comments.
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What a blessing to have such a marriage. I know you miss him but an added blessing to know he is with Jesus.
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I was and still am blessed by the profound and lasting love we shared for so many years. I often wonder why God took him before we me but I’m beginning to realize that Paul was ready to be in heaven. I still have work to do. Paul taught me the amazing grace of God through paul’s ability to share it with others through his words, his love for God and through his talent. I look forward to our reunion in heaven.
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Yes. Bless and keep you, Kathy.
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Love the photograph! Such joy 😊
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