Celeste

 

Every day when I come home I am always greeted with a, “Hello.”  Granted it is usually more along the lines of… “Hey, you’re home… I can see the silver in my food bowl… so It’s basically empty and you don’t want me to starve right?  Oh and can you please clean the litterbox.”   How she can fit all of that into a meow or two is definitely beyond me.

Kai

 

I’ve known Kai since he was a drooling lanky puppy.  He has grown tremendously over the years and is by far one of the sweetest dogs I have ever had the privilege of knowing.  He doesn’t bark often and seldom growls and never in anger.  He sees a small puppy, he lays down to play with them at their level… even if they are barking and being otherwise unfriendly.   He shares kindness and love with everyone and everything he meets.  He shares love and kisses with anyone willing to show him love. 

Boldly Going...

Star Trek has been one of my favorite shows for as long as I can remember.  I remember it coming on at night when I was staying at my friend’s house and eventually watching it on my own when I was home.  Since the 60’s we have had a glimpse into a potential future of hope and cooperation for humanity.  The themes explored through each of the series still resonate today and with the new chapter premiering today hopefully these themes will inspire a whole new generation that may not have been introduced to any of the previous series.  I have always wanted to be a part of the Star Trek universe and it inspired me to do theatre.  These drawings are as close as I have ever gotten to joining that world, just a glimpse of the amazement younger me had for this institution that will continue to boldly go where no one has gone before. 

Live long and prosper.

Dallas is a Jewel

Dallas is a beautiful sight.

Blessings

For every blessing in my life I can tell you at least one person that has helped make it happen. The ones in our lives are the true blessings. 

Colors of Love

Love comes in all forms and colors.  It is easy for some to tell you that you are wrong… as long as you are in it for the right reasons, how can you be?

Light

In your darkest days there can be beauty and light, you just have to search for it.

Debbie

How can you say goodbye to someone that meant the world to you?

If you figure this out, please let me know.

Debbie was my best friend, there is no doubt to that.  She came into my life so suddenly at the end of a chapter.  We were a family, she guided me and listened when I needed it most.  I will never forget our many adventures and the things we saw together.  Everything from spontaneous trips down the trace to sitting at 10 pm on the reservoir looking at the moon in a telescope.   We were there for one another for many years.  When circumstances forced her to leave Mississippi, Debbie pushed me to do the same.  I don’t know that I would have without her support and urging.  Even when life finally did separate us she was there for me and I was there for her too.   I was there when she passed, I don’t know why it happened the way it did… I never will understand it.  The night before there was no warning, we talked and things were like it used to be… and then she was gone.   Things happen that we can never understand and I know that I am very blessed to have had her in my life.  I there isn’t a day where I do not think of her, my heart will forever be missing a piece.   Miss you, Debbie.

Deborah Emiline Reeder Smith 

November 15, 1965 – March 15, 2007

Deborah Emiline Reeder Smith, 51, of Panama City, FL passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.  She was born on November 15, 1965 in Natchez, MS.  Debbie was employed as a Human Resource Director with Community Based Options in Panama City.  She was a Bay County resident since moving here from Brandon, MS around 6 years ago.

Debbie had a passion for crafts, loved to paint and cook.  She was GG to her grandson Brantley whom she loved unconditionally and who brought unlimited joy into her life.

She is preceded in death by her father, Joseph Steven “Steve” Reeder.

Debbie is survived by her daughter, Samantha Smith; a grandson, Brantley Farkash; her mother, Judy Reeder; her sister, Stephanie Glidden (Eric); a brother, Joey Reeder; a niece, Kaitlin Gordon; a nephew, Will Reeder; and her special friends, Sundei Granberg, Grant Blakeney, Sue Nester, and Donna “DJ” Heaton.

A celebration of her life will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Southerland Family Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 A.M. until service time.