Funeral for Thomas Gallagher, Fire Chief

October 3, 2012

The Church bell and cross.

Tom worked for several cities (working his way up) and each city Police and Fire Departments were represented.  He was Fire Chief for the City of Pembroke Pines. He was well liked and so talented at what he did that he received phone calls for recruitment from all over the U.S. He was a Master with communications systems.  He will be missed by all who knew him.

Presentation of the colors.

Bringing in the the casket.

All five children were able to speak.

Presentation of the Flag to my daughter Debra, his wife. Their son, Christopher with the Air Force is standing beside her and the oldest daughter Kayla.

Waiting for the call to go out to transport Tom.

Christopher and Mom

The vestibule where we waited.

 It was a very moving and blessed service.  The people he worked with think highly of him.  One co-worker was there in ICU waiting for word of Tom and worked closely with him said: Each time someone leaves or retires, we think that person cannot be replaced, the department won't run smoothly, but it always does.  All four wheels stay on the ground each time and it is a smooth transition. They are replaced successfully.

However this time. . . one of the wheels just fell off.

May God be with you.
Blessings,
Janet

Today is the funeral

God has said Hello and we say goodbye and God Bless Today.

May you know God's Blessings.

Love and Blessings,

Janet

Today is my Daughter Debra and son-in-law Tom

21st Wedding Anniversary.  She wrote to him this morning:
Happy 21st Anniversary to the love of my life. My life is nothing without you. Tonight I will make you a lovely steak dinner with sweet potatoes and green beans followed by a chocolate raspberry cheesecake. We'll celebrate with the girls and enjoy family time together. Thank you for all you do, all you sacrifice, all your love. I can't wait to see what the next 20+ years has in store for us bc we will be sharing those adventures together. I love you Tom xoxo

AND then he had a heart attack this afternoon and died this evening.  May he ever rest in God's arms. Be at peace and know you are loved.

He left behind a very loving family.  His son Christopher serving in the Air Force didn't make it back in time.  He will be here tomorrow.

Debra, Christopher, Kayla, Meaghan, Tom, Stephanie, Amanda

God bless this beautiful family

Blessings,

Janet

God was out painting the sky this morning

Absolutely amazing, albeit a bit late in the day 7:00 a.m.

Usually, this is late in the day for it to be so dark and to see such a lovely sunrise.

No, that is a street light, not the moon in the center of the picture.

Lovely view of the palm trees I am so blessed to see everyday.

Uh Oh, it does look like storm clouds brewing in the southeast.

Yep, the look a bit ominous.

I love the way God paints the sky minute by minute.

Reminder, the spot on the left is the street light.

My World is Beautiful.

Enjoy your Friday. . . every minute of it.

Blessings,

Janet

Monday Nite Ducks

At the Bridge there was one lone duck.  The other were across the street. He decides maybe I better cross, there might be food.

Well, is there any food?

 OK, fine, I'll leave.

Here they all come (and yes the cars do stop for them). There is a couple feeding them, I've seen the couple before, they always have something with them for the ducks, they say.  Now I understand why they come across the water to me.  See the crow on the fence!!

Hello

Do you have any food?

Oh, you left it at home. . . well, why don't I just follow you home!

He gave up.  

But as I look back across the water, no one goes in swimming anymore. Not sure if there are gators or what the reason, but they do stay out of the water now.

See the Egret. . . not going to be left out when there's food.

Fun place to walk to and get the exercise I need each day.

Blessings,

Janet

I went out on my evening walk to the bridge. There were 2 ducks at the waters edge.

The rest of the ducks were huddled further up on dry land.  They look like they are still skittish about getting into the water.

As you can see one duck decided to get into the water and swim toward me.  There is always ONE brave little duck.

However, instead of coming over to my side of the canal bank, the duck turned and swam under the bridge.

It is always great to see the ducks and find out what they are doing. Makes walking much more pleasant.

Blessings,

Janet

Sunday

I have been attending this new church all month.

They are so spiritual, loving, expressive and I feel the presence of God all week.

The interior of the church has comfortable chairs, the Cross is prominent, and the music uplifting.

It is a small but growing church.

The singers for this Sunday.  The lady in the green on the left, Conchita, is the piano player and has a voice that won't quit.  The center gal is married to the preachers son and her voice is tremendous.  And the gal on the right sings every Sunday and I know why, she has a great voice also.

After going to church, it is a treat once in awhile to have lunch OUT. . . . and where else can you have 1. Take out of the best scones in the world for upcoming breakfast next week.  They are so large, I have 1/2 each day  . . . .  that's 4 days (I bought 2).  \o/

2.  French Onion Soup for lunch and, of course, the Dark roast coffee with 1/2 1/2 and a touch of hazelnut coffee.

Perfect Sunday.  Spend it in God's house, that is reward enough.

God's Blessings to you,

Janet