happy birthday sarah

today is sarah bechtold's birthday. i went to high school with sarah, and was in premiers and in pow wow for many years with her. she was an amazing person... she always had a smile on her face, she could make you laugh even when you thought it wasn't possible, and she gave the GREATEST bear hugs! in 2005 sarah took her own life. ever since that day she has been missed greatly by all those who knew her. this is a dedication to her for her birthday... love and miss you sarah.

this is an old irish blessing that reminds me of sarah and what i think she would tell us all now...

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there... I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow...
I am the diamond glints on snow...
I am the sunlight on ripened grain...
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you waken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of gentle birds in circling flight...
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry—
I am not there... I did not die...