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13 November 28, 2012
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Life has a way of flying by arlo kallemeyn (Author anonymous thanks to Kelly G. for posting this on her Facebook page) After 21 years of marriage, my wife told me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, “I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.” The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my Mother, who has been a widow for 19 years, but the demands of my work and three children made visiting difficult. That night I invited her to go out for dinner and a movie. “What’s wrong, are you well?” she asked. My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news. “I thought that it would be pleasant to spend some time with you,” I responded. “Just the two of us.” She thought about it for a moment, and then said, “I would like that very much.” That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up I was a bit nervous. When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited in the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary. She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel’s. “I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed,” she said, as she got into the car.
“They can’t wait to hear about our meeting.” We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady. After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Her eyes could only read large print. Half way through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips. “It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small,” she said. “Then it’s time that you relax and let me return the favor,” I responded. During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation – nothing extraordinary but catching up on recent events of each other’s life. We talked so much that we missed the movie. As we arrived at her house later, she said, “I’ll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you.” I agreed. “How was your dinner date?” asked my wife when I got home. “Very nice - much more so than I could have imagined,” I answered. At that mom ent, I understood the importance of saying in time: “I LOVE YOU” and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till “some other time.” Arlo Kallemeyn Shopper Publisher and big fan of appreciating families.
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On November 9, the Lansing Volunteer Recognition Committee held the 6th annual Evening of Thanks dinner at the Serbian Social Center in Lansing. This event celebrates the countless hours and efforts of individuals who, without remuneration, give to local organizations for the betterment of the Lansing community. These deserving individuals are selected by their organization and together in one evening honored for their achievements. More than 330 dinner guests celebrated the achievements of the volunteers, socialized with old friends, made new friends and looked with pride at the community spirit that is alive in Lansing. This year 47 community organizations chose to honor volunteers. The volunteers and the organization that nominated them are as follows:. American Legion Auxiliary - Donna Murphy, Buford Walker Senior Housing - Barbara McGowan, Calvin Coolidge School - Crystale Pierce, Camp Quality - Monica Lockton, Columbian Ladies of Lansing - Terry Baranowski, First Reformed Church of Lansing - Dorothea Carlson, First United Methodist Church - Jo Ann Kijewski, Friends of Lansing Library - Marilyn Aiken, Grace Reformed Church - Jim Heffron, Hospice of the Calumet Area - Sally Valente, Kiwanis Club of Lansing - Harry Morton, LanOak Park Foundation - Patricia Leck, Lansing Assembly of God - Ralph & Linda Villarreal, Lansing Boy Scouts
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