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Subject: "He always sang for me" - June18, 2007

"I Believe in you!"

A message of Hope...stories from the road.

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I am beginning new things this week. There are many changes ahead.

But I begin it all with what has become a tradition. I sing for my father.

Make it a great week!

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Perks Pearl of Wisdom

"Great futures are built on past mistakes."

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Appreciate what I do?

Here's how you can help me:

This link will take you to my web page for more information,

shopping, and ways you can help.

I humbly thank you in advance...

Love always and all ways,

Bob and Marianne Perks

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"He always sang for me"

He was waiting for me.

I hesitated this time. I don't know why. Still, when I woke up this morning I knew I had to go.

It's a short trip through the country along a road I've taken many times before.

Happy visits to the state park, walking the dogs, picnics, swimming and simply getting lost

all originated on this road.

I lived there, my father lived there and too many funerals all ended there.

Now, I hardly make the trip.

It was Father's Day, I had to go.

I thought about this last night. How many more times will I do this? Next year it will be ten years.

Ten years...my God...has it been that long?

As I pulled up along side him, I glanced around me. No one was there this early. They never are. Then, without

hesitation, I slipped the CD into my radio, searched for the song and hit play. Turning up the volume,

I stepped out of the car and stood there looking at our family name on the headstone.

For nine years now, I have been singing for my father on Father's Day. Oblivious to my

surroundings, I simply begin to sing his favorite song, "Danny Boy."

When I am finished I reach into the car and shut off the radio.

Most times I return to his spot and offer a simple "thank you."

I remember how I cried the first time I sang it for him there.

Now, it's easier. Not because I love him less, I have just come to accept it all and grow a little more

in peace with the idea that one man loves his father so much that he sings at his grave.

One more year? I hope I will sing for him until I cannot sing any more.

He always sang for me.

I encourage you to share my stories but I do ask that you keep my name and

contact information with my work.

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Bob,

great!! I loved that one!

Diana

Bob,

success is such a big word

like perfect is a big word

I am perfectly successful

I have people that love me and people that I love

I know that is what God wants - us to love one another

all else is secondary...

your ABC approach is perfect and a true road to success!

Fran

Dear Bob

"You are "A" child of God.

You will "B" successful

when you "C" what He sees

in you."

that is so beautiful - thanks for that -can i use that on

my computer to remind me

what i need to do for my life and my new adventure

in finding a business at home?

thanks your friend in christ

gerry

Bob,

What a simple equation for the simple lesson that is so true.
When we see what God sees in us, the material concerns all
pass away. Of course we have to have some material things to
live in a material world, but we know that isn't what life is about.

How easy to come back to this thought when we have those
down in the valley days.

Thank you and God bless you and yours.

Clara

Bob,

This one was wonderful! Simple, yet so profound.

Barbara - San Diego

Dear Bob

This is just so powerful! And so simple! This would make a good

bookmark - just the simple ABC!

Thank you for keeping us on our toes!

Barbara

South Africa

Bob,

Loved this - I already passed it along to several people!

Bev

Hey Bob – great story about Success with ABC! I plan on printing that out,

posting it on my refrigerator at home, on my desk at work, and in my children’s

rooms. I truly enjoy your stories. I pray everyday for Keith and his wife and you and Marianne.

Regarding my "Whale comment"...

Bob,

No, you're not the only one to mourn the 130 year old whale. If the whale

could have "talked" I think E.F. Hutton would have stopped and listened.

Mourning is what I go through when I see an old tree that is near death with

missing limbs. I also wonder if the tree could talk what a story it would tell.

It's a unique experience "thinking" about things from a different perspective

"Am I the only one who mourns the loss of the 130 year old whale?"

No, you are not. I cried.

All I could think of was the wonder that the world lost when the

fishermen filleted the whale and found a "3?-inch arrow-shaped

projectile" imbedded in it. The loss of life, even the life of a 50-ton

bowhead whale, is a sad thing. I cried. It was no way to end the day.

Too bad the fishermen couldn't "C" the possibilities of what the

whale could "B" if they had just marveled at his size and grandeur.

Sometimes life is way too complex, too fast, too sad.

God's mighty peace to you and your family this Father's Day.

Toby Jo

Hi Bob, I wish i had seen the news clipping about the whale. That animal has to be one

of my favorites. I love to watch them and i above all love to listen to them sing. I can't

believe this beautiful creature was 130 + years old. All i can say is that God must have

wanted him around for a reason. Thank you again for your beautiful stories, i can't tell

you how happy i am in reading them once again. God Bless, Johanna

Hi Bob and Marianne,

That is very sad indeed. It makes you wonder how big it would have gotten and

how much knowledge the whale had. It's a shame that it was killed. I am sure

that the whale is God's Miracle and should not be killed.

Thank you for the ABC talk. That was great. You truly inspire people to reach

new heights. May God continue to bless you and your family.

Friends You haven't meet-yet,

Marie, Barry, Daisydoo and SuzieQ

Thank you Bob!!!

I loved your ABC story!!

No you are not the only one mourning the loss of this beautiful creature.

Looking at that word creature, creation... life cycle comes to mind. but the needless death

of such an incredible creature... I have CDs of whale songs, I can only imagine the mourning

in their song in these recent days over such a long time "leader" in their hierarchy.

Why was this Whale captured?? I thought we still had bans on whaling?

Kristen

Bob,

In answer to your question - are you the only one that mourns the loss of the whale?

No - it wrenched my heart and gut when i read that story -
I say a prayer every time i see the loss of an animal on the side of the road
and read about something like that in the headlines

You story today was simple and to the point - thank you

Kathleen

Bob...I just wanted to let you know that you are not the only one mourning the death of that

century old whale. I have felt sad since hearing the story yesterday - I also heard that only native

Alaskans are allowed to still hunt & kill these magnificent creatures. That doesn't make me any

less sad...or for that matter, make much sense to me. Have a magnificent Thursday! Love to you

& yours.....

Connie

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Goodbye."