I think sometimes the way I deal with hard times, sadness, frustration, and a broken heart is to look through pictures and remember happy times. So it is today that I am looking up pictures of our dear friend Dave and remembering fun happy memories we have had together with him. His funeral service was yesterday and was sad yet a beautiful wonderful tribute to his life. He was an incredible husband, father, and friend. Paul was very close with Dave. Paul saw him everyday at work. The whole reason Paul works at Wright Homes is because of his friendship with Dave. And even though Kelli and I are very close friends and talk a lot, it was often our husbands who would make plans for us all to hang out. It was a lot of fun to have one of your closest friends husband and your husband be such good friends because it meant that you got to do a lot together. The only friends we have ever gone on a vacation without kids was with Dave and Kel to New York a year and a half ago. I am so glad we have those memories. Dave was always so sweet to Ash. I can still hear in my mind the way he would often say hello to her "What's up Ash." She really liked Dave, and I can only imagine what there reunion was like on the other side of the veil. I am sure it was sweet and I know Dave has given her a hug from us.
Some exciting news for Paul and not so exciting news for me is that Paul got accepted into BYU's Executive MBA program. He feels like the timing is right. It has always been a goal of Paul's to get his MBA. Wish us luck!
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Oh, Em. I've been thinking about you and Paul (and Kelli, of course) so much since I heard about Dave. Life is just fragile and precious, isn't it? You know that better than anyone. Though I didn't know Dave, it's sweet to think about him reuniting with little Ashley. Give Kelli our love, will you?
p.s. A big Congrats to Paul! Can't wait to hear how it goes! I'll call you this week to reschedule lunch. Love ya.
These are such GREAT pictures of you and paul with the wrights! I to can not help but think of how awesome the reunion must be for ashley to see dave :) Isn't it so amazing to see how heavenly father puts people in our lives for a reason!
Congratulations to paul! that is very exciting news :)
I have no doubt you and Paul have been such a strength to Kelli during all of this. It is so fun how close the four of you became. Thanks for sharing those fun pictures. AND congrats to Paul!! How exciting. He will do a great job.
WOW!!!! Your lives are a whirlwind. Congrats Paul. Life seems to take control just when we think that we have it all in our hands. The Wrights are so lucky to have you. I don't know any better people to help them right now. Your strength is amazing. Love you guys. Tara
Emily-
It is so nice to see you guys via blog :) What a great tribute to Dave. I am so glad you and Kelly have each other to lean on. You are often on my mind and in our prayers still. As is Kelly and her family. I sure miss seeing all of you guys. Hopefully, sometime this year I can actually attend a get together. Your family is darling and you are definitely an example to me.
Love ya
Mandy
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GOOD LUCK PAUL!
Emily,
I have a feeling that one reason you are here on Earth is to comfort and care for those who need it.I am so sorry for your friend's passing.There is nothing more important than family and good friends.Good luck to Paul! That is exciting! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Love, Robin
Hi guys!
Came across your blog a while ago and just now am saying hi! We wish we could've made Ashley's funeral, I love the big picture of her, she is so beautiful. Alice is a beauty too. One of these days we need to have a big get together outside of BYU ones with good friends from the team. Keep in touch!
Sorry to hear about your friend. Life is just so precious in every moment. Ashley maybe is working a little too hard.
congrats to paul - what a fun adventure to go back to school. does that mean he starts down in provo in the fall? I know ryan's thinking of doing that program when he's done playing - too bad he and paul cant go through school again together. we still hear stories about some of their business presentations from back in the day!
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