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I Will Miss You Opa Sep 03

Opa

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I will miss you my sweet dear Opa. You were always there for me. I can’t get even enough words together as I am hurting so badly right now. But I know that I will see you one day again. You are resting now and getting to know the Lord. You truly are royalty, I remember how you told me that our family name is ”Wilczek” is part of the Earl family in Schlesien. You always treated me like a princess. I miss your voice already, I will miss your laughter, your sweet and kind heart. You were a very special man in my life and I will always thank you for all you have done. You were by my side every step of the way. Oh, how I wish I could be a child again and be in your loving arms. They were once so strong and held me at all times. I loved the songs you sang when you drove me back home. I can still hear the music. So much joy and love came from your heart. Oh, what joy it was to be a child. To have wonderful grand-parents and to be treated like a princess.  Proudly you walked right beside me and taught me to be a lady.

“Look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth, and no one will even think about the old ones anymore.” Isaiah 65:17

Revelation 21
The New Jerusalem

”1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. 2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.

3 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them.[a] 4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”

5 And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then he said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.” 6 And he also said, “It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega—the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of life. 7 All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.”

I will see you soon my dear sweet Opa, I will love you forever and always,

Your Princess,

Heike

 

Ich werde Dich vermissen mein süßer lieber Opa. Du warst immer für mich da. Ich kann nicht einmal genug Worte zusammen finden weil ich so leide. Aber ich weiß, dass ich dich eines Tages wieder sehen werde. Du bist jetzt bei unserem Herrn Jesus und lernst alles ueber ihn kennen. Du bist wirklich eine Edelkeit, ein sehr edler Mann, ich erinnere mich, wie du mir sagtest, dass unser Familienname  "Wilczek" auch ein Name der Grafen-Familie in Schlesien sei. Und Du hast mich immer wie eine kleine Princessin behandelt. Du bist und warst immer eine Aldelkeit fuer mich. Ich vermisse Deine Stimme schon, Dein Lachen, Deinen süßes und gütiges Herz. Du warst ein ganz besonderer Mensch in meinem Leben und ich werde  Dir immer dankbar sein. Du warst immer an meiner Seite, jeden Schritt des Weges. Oh, wie ich wünschte, ich könnte wieder ein Kind sein und in Deinen liebvollen Armen sein. Sie waren einst so stark und hielten mich zu allen Zeiten. Ich liebte die Lieder die wir zusammen gesungen haben, wenn du mich wieder nach Hause gefahren hast. Ich höre noch die Musik. So viel Freude und Liebe kam aus Deinem Herzen. Oh, welch Freude es war ein Kind zu sein. Ich hatte so wunderbare Großeltern. Stolz ging ich immer neben Dir und danke Dir fuer alles.

"So spricht der Herr: "Ich will einen neuen Himmel und eine neue Erde schaffen. An den alten Himmel und die alte Erde wird niemand mehr denken, sie werden vergessen sein." Jesaja 65,17

Offenbarung 21
Die neue Welt Gottes

”1 Dann sah ich einen neuen Himmel und eine neue Erde. Denn der vorige Himmel und die vorige Erde waren vergangen, und auch das Meer war nicht mehr da. 2 Ich sah, wie die Stadt Gottes, das neue Jerusalem, von Gott aus dem Himmel herabkam: festlich geschmückt wie eine Braut an ihrem Hochzeitstag. 3 Eine gewaltige Stimme hörte ich vom Thron her rufen: »Hier wird Gott mitten unter den Menschen sein! Er wird bei ihnen wohnen, und sie werden sein Volk sein. Ja, von nun an wird Gott selbst in ihrer Mitte leben. 4 Er wird alle ihre Tränen trocknen, und der Tod wird keine Macht mehr haben. Leid, Klage und Schmerzen wird es nie wieder geben; denn was einmal war, ist für immer vorbei.«

5 Der auf dem Thron saß, sagte: »Sieh, ich schaffe alles neu!« Und mich forderte er auf: »Schreib auf, was ich dir sage, alles ist zuverlässig und wahr. Und weiter sagte er: »Alles ist in Erfüllung gegangen. Ich bin der Anfang, und ich bin das Ziel, das A und O. Allen Durstigen werde ich Wasser aus der Quelle des Lebens schenken. 7 Wer durchhält und den Sieg erringt, wird dies alles besitzen. Ich werde sein Gott sein, und er wird mein Kind sein.”

Ich werde Dich irgendwann wiedersehen mein lieber Opa, ich habe Dich fuerimmer lieb,

Deine Princessin,

Heike

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“Love Forever” Aug 29

My new painting.

Mein neues Bild.

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Cuxhaven Aug 15

Today we went to the North Sea. We had a wonderful time in Cuxhaven. It was Ebbe that means the tide was receding far back to the ocean so we were able to walk on the ocean floor. The “Watt” is very healthy for you. It’s kind of funny to see my sisters and brother-in-law dressed like summer and I am all bundled up. It was a tiny bit too cold for me.

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Bürgerpark Bremen Aug 13

Today my sister Franziska, her baby Nora and myself went to the most beautiful park in Bremen, the Buergerpark. We walked to the Parkhotel and rested at a wonderful Cafe to eat ice-cream. Nora ate her first ice-cream and loved it. The Buergerpark brings back many memories. I used to go there with my grand-parents and later in life as I dated we went on romantic walks. He is now my husband.

Heute waren meine Schwester Franziska, ihr Baby Nora, und ich in dem schoensten Park in Bremen, der Buergerpark. Wir sind vom Parkhotel zum Cafe gegangen und haben dort ein grosses Eis gegessen. Es war Nora’s erstes Eis. Der Buergerpark bringt so viele Erinnerungen wieder. Ich bin dort viel mit meinen Grosseltern gewesen und dann spaeter im Leben hatte ich dort viele romantische Spaziergaenge mit meinem Freund. Er ist nun mein Ehemann.

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Christopher’s 18th Birthday Jul 23

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It was Christopher’s 18th birthday. We had a wonderful family time, celebrated all weekend long. Wow, how quickly 18 years pass by. I remember it like it was just yesterday when they placed this little precious baby into my arms. I pray that my sweet young man will have many more years to come. May he always trust in the Lord and may he meet the most wonderful woman to share the rest of his life with. I love you Christopher, as long as I am living my baby you’ll be.

 

Es war Christopher’s 18. Geburtstag. Wir hatten ein wunderschoenes Wochenende zusammen. Wow, wie schnell doch die letzten 18 Jahre vergangen sind. Ich erinnere mich noch, als waere es gestern, als sie mein kleines Baby in meinen Arm legten. Ich bete das dieser junge Mann noch viele weiter Jahre vor sich hat. Moege er immer Gott vertrauen und moege er eine wunderbare Frau kennen lernen mit der er den Rest seines Lebens verbringen kann. Ich habe Dich fuerimmer Lieb mein lieber Christopher, so lange ich Lebe wirst Du mein kleines Baby sein.

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ChangDe Sisters – Myrtle Beach 2010 Jul 17

We took a trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to see some of Maria’s foster sisters Addi and Mia. I wasn’t sure if she would recognize them. Then she got out of the car and you saw the most amazing look in her eyes. I can not describe how she looked at Addi, it was a look full of love and awe. Finally, she met her sister she grew up with. Dreams do come true! Some of the younger children she has met, she could not remember very well, they were all too young. I guess that is good they were still young.

Addi took the role of the big sister right away. It was very interesting to watch. She made Maria smile as you can see on the picture when she is pinching her cheeks. She also made sure her bikini did not show too much. Rebecca felt a little left out at the beginning, but that changed once we got into the pool and they all forgot where they were from. They were all kids just wanting to have some fun.

Addi told us a story that Maria and her grew up together with foster grand-parents. This was all new to me. We were told different stories numerous times. So it was very enlightening to get so many details of how Maria grew up. Her sweet foster grand-pa saw Addi and Maria pick some peaches and he told them they weren’t ripe and showed them which ones to pick. They had a wonderful garden and most of all, they had love. Maria told me that she always slept in their bed and even had her own pillow and blanket. I am so very blessed to have gotten so much information and that Maria was so loved and cared for.

 

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We had a wonderful time at the beach. The water was perfect. I am a little worried going deep into the water, so my deer sweet son Patrick carried me in. Actually, I had no choice, he pushed me in and started carrying me. He is tons stronger than me. I just gave up the fight and let him do. Rebecca and Maria are truly beach girls, can’t get them out of the water at all. Christopher was trying to get a tan, but Patrick did not let him, he kept putting sand on his bigger brother.

Wir hatten einen schoenen Tag am Strand. Das Wasser war perfekt. Ich gehe sehr ungerne ins tiefe Wasser, aber mein lieber suesser Sohn hat seine Mama ins Wasser getragen. Ich hatte eigentlich gar keine andere Moeglichkeit, da er staerker ist und mich einfach ins Wasser brachte. Habe dann also den Kampf aufgebeben. Rebecca und Maria sind richtige Wasserratten, kann sie gar nicht mehr aus dem Wasser bekommen. Christopher wollte sich nur sonnen und braun werden, aber Patrick liess ihn nicht, hatte immer Sand ueber ihn geschmissen. lol So sind halt Brueder.

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Happy Father’s Day Jun 19

I came across a birthday card I have written 32 years ago to my Papa. He had a hard time showing love at times, but he held on to my love for him forever. Found the card in his special place while cleaning out his home. I miss you Papa!  I am so very very blessed to have had you in my life, even though it was short, it was good. I am such a blessed girl to have had you my as my Papa. I am also glad that I was able to say that to you in the car just two years before you fell asleep forever. So much love from me to you it is what carries me on. My love to you will never end. Thank you my dear Lord for giving me my Papa. I no longer have an earthly dad, but I am so very grateful to have a Heavenly Father that has always been there for me and always will.

Happy Father’s Day to my late earthly dad and my forever Heavenly Father.

Love,

Heike

 

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Rebecca’s Ballet Production Pictures May 13

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Strawberry picking May 13

Today we went to a Strawberry Farm and got to pick out our own strawberries.

Heute waren wir auf einer Erbeer Farm und konnten unsere eigenen Erbeeren sammeln.

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