We spent a few days in ND celebrating the life of Darren's Grandpa, Martin Kuhn. For anyone who knew him or even had the chance to briefly meet him, he made some type of impression on your life. It was a sad occasion, but we enjoyed spending it with family and telling many 'Grandpa Martin' stories. Here are a few pics from the weekend.

Nadia and Phoebe...

Nadia spending some time with Great Grandma Maggie

Nadia loved playing with Hannah!!
Still obsessed with the iphone!
Darren and Darrell looking spiffy!!

This was the poem that was read at the funeral. I had never heard it before and loved it!

I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend.He referred to the dates on her tombstone From the beginning..to the end.He noted that first came her date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, 1964-1994But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time That she spent alive on earth..And now only those who loved her Know what that little line is worth.For it matters not, how much we own;The cars..the house..the cash,What matters is how we live and love And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard.Are there things you”d like to change?For you never know how much time is left,That can still be rearranged.If we could just slow down enough To consider what’’s true and real,And always try to understand The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,And show appreciation more And love the people in our lives Like we”ve never loved before.If we treat each other with respect,And more often wear a smile..Remembering that this special dash Might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy’’s being read With your life’’s actions to rehash..Would you be proud of the things they say About how you spent your dash?