Peace.....

I received this from our dear friend, Ann Mullen, back in April 2011.  Ann has had a tough last couple of years, and when I came across this today when I was cleaning up some old emails (in preparation for leaving Schneider this week), the words were so comforting to me, that I want to remember them today and always.....

"May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where

you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are
born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have
received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be
content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into
your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us."

thank-you, Ann.

May 8, 2003

I have been cleaning out my old emails from my work email address.  Here is a favorite one that I have saved for the past (nearly) 9 years....it's from May 8, 2003.....the day before my 30th birthday.

From: "Dennis Barga"

05/08/2003 10:01 AM

To: BargaJ@schneider.com

Subject: Birthday

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday dear Jennifer, happy birthday to you.

( I'm singing).


It is hard to believe how fast the years since your birth have gone.

Your have gone from being a sweet little baby to a wonderful young woman

in what seems to be no time. I hope you know how special you are to mom & I.

I hope your trip home goes well, and a first class seat to go with it!

We have presents for you !!!!!!

We didn't talk about the trip to Columbus the other night, but I guess

it is still on and then on to Dresden with mom. See you then.

Love, Dad

This was my response:
From: Jennifer Harpole On Behalf Of Jennifer Barga

Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2003 11:40 AM

To: "Dennis Barga"

Subject: Re: Birthday

Dad,

Thanks for the message! I could hear you singing to me! At least you left out the "30th" part from Happy birthday. I can't believe I am 30! You probably can't either. I am excited to see you guys next week. I haven't talked to mom about it either, but I will call her today. I haven't booked my plane ticket yet and I need to do that today. I heard it is supposed to rain all weekend in Green Bay - we were going to try to take the boat out with Maria, but it sounds like we may have to hit the mall instead....that will be okay, too.

Have a good weekend & thanks for the sweet message!

Love you,

Jennifer

Little did I know at the time, but my dad, mom, brothers, SIL Tami, and nephews, Alec & Jarrett drove to Green Bay on my birthday (the day after these messages were sent) to attend a surprise 30th birthday party that Jeff had for me!  I had NO idea until I answered the knock on the door at the party!!