Remembering Johnny

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Celebrating Johnny's life Nov 12,1977-July 21,1999

You know I was kinda sad that I don't have any new pictures of Johnny to share, and then I remember he is in a land "Where we'll never grow old". Johnny will be young and how old will we be?
He is with his Grandma(Nana) he loved so much, his grandfather's he never knew on earth (Marv Sr and A.D.) He is singing and probably playing his drums in heaven. Are there drums? Can't you just see him? He's rejoicing in a place where he's singing "I'm going to live forever". We here on earth are just sad because we miss him so much. Don't you want to know what will he look like "When we all get to Heaven". Will he be as young as when he left here nine years ago and will we be old!!!!!! Ha!Ha!
We have gotten older and someone is going to be 40 this year. I don't know who(Chris) (Sorry Chris, but had to laugh at your expense so I would stop crying). Just wait the ribbing has only begun Chris. Someone else real special will be 60, I just really love old people(Clark).You know I love you or I wouldn't tease you!
But do you ever wonder about these things? I just know Johnny is happy, sitting
"At the Feet of Jesus". Getting all the answers to the questions he has. Is he fatter? He's healthier, but was so skinny and sick here. Trisha says he's sitting with Grandma, having some cinnamon bread, Pepsi and having a burping contest, like when we went to Lake Isabella to see them.

When we were planning Johnny's funeral, Greg shared this story with us. Johnny and Greg discussed that when they died they wanted this song played at their funeral. Johnny said, Greg I will probably die before you so make sure they play this. This song was played at the gravesite.

GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN (Vince Gill)

I know your life
On earth was troubled
And only you could know the pain
You weren't afraid to face the devil
You were no stranger to the rain.
Chorus:
Go rest high on that mountain
Son, your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and Son.

Oh, how we cried the day you left us
We gathered 'round your grave to grieve
I wish I could see the angels' faces
When they hear your sweet voice sing.
Go rest high on that mountain
Son your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and Son.

Go rest high on that mountain
Cause, son your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and Son.
Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and Son...

Can't you hear Johnny shoutin'? He would say to you, don't grieve for me, just "Prepare to meet thy God". Don't you want to go? Are you ready to go? If the Lord came back today would you be prepared? Would he find you faithful?

We love you all, you have always been here for us.
Please "Share A Blessing "with us

John, Esther, Trisha, Jim, Alexis, Megan, Malia and Jena

Saturday, February 02, 2008

PUSH FOR THE CURE NOV 8, 2008

As many of you know we made a promise to Johnny when he passed away

that we would continue the PUSH for the cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

Our family is in charge of the Bowl for Breath this year.

The Date has been set for Nov 8, 2008 at Arlington lanes in Riverside.

Please SAVE THIS DATE!

How can you help?

You can donate and/or get businesses to donate.

We also need Raffle prizes and lots of volunteers.

An Organizational meeting was held last night and the wheels are in motion for the biggest and the best year yet for raising lots of money for Research.

Please contact us on how you can help.

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Merry Christmas in Heaven

Another year has gone by with Johnny in Heaven and this year a few more family members have joined Johnny. Aunt Lela and Lil Tony are spending time together with Johnny and just catching up. Don't you wonder what they are talking about after adoring and worshipping our Heavenly Father and singing in that heavenly choir. Makes me just want to go home, but the Lord's not finished with me yet and "Until then" I will just carry on. Please pray for our family this year who have lost a family member. Christmas will be different this year.
Time is short and we need to live each day as if it is our last day on earth. Share Jesus with someone this year!
Love you all and miss you so much Johnny!
Love Mom

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving Uncle Johnny

Johnny's Birthday with his nieces

Jena calls her Uncle Johnny " Unca Gon"

Since Megan was very little, she always kisses Uncle Johnny's headstone

Ready to sing Happy Birthday Uncle Johnny

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Happy Birthday memories

Happy Birthday Johnny

Johnny was so proud of his letterman jacket,

He worked really hard to get his letter in music

Best friends forever

Johnny and Amanda

John, Amanda and Johnny in Colorado

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Happy Birthday in Heaven Johnny

Johnny and Nicole

Happy Birthday continued

Brian, Trisha, Johnny and Greg

Kenny, Johnny and Greg

Kenny and Johnny with the big catch

On the the bus that broke down with the Gospel way Quartet

Johnny, Greg and Kimi

Johnny and his buddy Greg fishing

Happy Birthday Johnny cont-More memories

Johnny dressed for Jazz Band

One of my favorite pictures, Johnny and his pepsi

Johnny's birthday

Johnny singing "Holding on to Jesus"

I have come to this ocean and the waves of fear are starting to grow.

The doubts and questions are rising with the tide.

So I’m clinging to the one sure thing I know.

I will hold on to the hand of my Savior and I will hold on with all my might.

I will hold loosely to things that are fleeting and hold on to Jesus. I will hold on to Jesus for life.

I’ve tried to hold many treasures. They just keep slipping through my fingers like sand. But there’s one treasure that means more than breath itself. So I’m clinging to it with everything I am.

I will hold on to the hand of my Savior and I will hold on with all my might.

I will hold loosely to things that are fleeting and hold on to Jesus. I will hold on to Jesus for life.

Like a child holding on to a promise, I will cling to His word and believe. As I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Hold on for life.

Johnny doing what he loved most

Happy 30th Birthday Nov 12th

Johnny (about 6-8 months old)

Trisha loves her baby brother

Johnny and Trisha

Happy 30th Birthday Nov 12th

Dearest Johnny,

I know you have gone to Heaven, but we still celebrate the day you were born.

It was a special day and you blessed our lives with memories we will never forget.

You were a happy baby when they finally found something you could eat and digest. You even became a fat baby. You loved to play your drums at an early age of 2 years old and played them all your life after. You loved anything to do with music. You sang a special song called "Holding on to Jesus for Life" and you literally did hold on for 21 years with a horrific disease called Cystic Fibrosis. Many people have shared with us how you blessed them and were a Christian example to them even through adversity. If we all could just live like you did, no complaining, just live life to the fullest and serve a loving God with joy. I miss you so much and someday we will all be together again.

Our lives changed forever when you went home to be with the Lord.

Happy Birthday Johnny in Heaven!

Love Mom

Friday, November 02, 2007

BFB 2007

P.U.S.H. 4 The Cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

(Remember our promise to Johnny)

Thanks again everyone for taking the time to share in Bowl for Breath 2007. Sorry it was a little disappointing. Next year the Thiems (and many related)will be heading up the Bowl for Breath 2008.

Please plan now to join us.

The date will be announced ASAP. We need every one's help.

If you can help please see Trisha, Marla, Lori or Chris.

We will need sponsor's, prizes donated and many volunteers to make next year a success.