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Falling In Pieces

10/13/2012

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The following blog posts will come in pieces. There is simply no way for me to write it all at this juncture. I am feeling inspired moment by moment here in Austin, Minnesota. Surrounded by family and my family's history... I am simply overwhelmed.

This is a picture of my Grandma Lois' last house. I remember visiting her here when I was very young. Mom brought all of us kids to visit a long, long time ago. We drove past the house today. It looks a little different these days. The windows out front used to be a screened in porch. I remember when we stayed there so long ago. My sister and I shared the upstairs bedroom at the back of the house. The roofline made for fun angles on the interior. Our bed was insanely comfortable. The sheets were crisp and white. The thunder and lightening as it passed through the night matched the thrill of fresh made cinnamon rolls and donuts in the early morning hours. 

Grandma raised a bunch of children... 3 of which she married into... 7 more she had with my Grandpa, Frank. My mom, Eileen Judith was second to last... but in my book... remains second to none.

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We visited the cemetery where Grandma and Grandpa were laid to rest.  I never met Grandpa Frank but I have heard some pretty great stories of the tall, strong Irishman. I had the pleasure of loving and knowing Grandma Lois well. She was born in 1898, 100 percent French. She saw our country through war, depression, space travel and the invention of so many wonderful things. She loved to travel. Maybe that's where I get it. I sure do wish she could be at the concert I'm giving here in Austin on Monday night... though she'd probably rather be at home watching jeopardy and playing a few good hands of rummy. I have seen Grandma Lois in my dreams. I've had visions of her as I wake. She is our matriarch, our mother, our great cheerleader in heaven. I just know she's there praying for us and guiding us all in.

I'm here in Austin, MN to visit family. I'm also here to do what I do. I'm giving a concert and visiting classrooms at Pacelli High School with the message God has given me to share. 

Yesterday's Austin Daily Herald had an article about me and the fact that I'm here to do what I do. As it just so happens... the featured scripture reference on the front page of the very same paper is my mom's favorite. So... for those who have gone before us and for the rest of us as we live out our days...  no matter how short or long...

2 Timothy 4:7
7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;
New American Standard Bible (NASB)

THAT is Scripturally Speaking. 



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Lisa (Diggins) Puettmann-Hawton link
10/14/2012 02:51:27 pm

Julie, I just wanted to say I would absolutely be honored to meet you next time you are in Austin on a visit. We share something in common...Uncle Tom and Aunt Margaret. I am from the Diggins tree, you from the Jennings tree. Many of my family still reside in Austin, Uncle Tom (Roger) being my ALL-TIME favorite and of course Aunt Margaretm aunts, uncles and cousins. I remember on vacations visiting Grama Jennings with Uncle Tom, Aunt Margaret, Steve, Jim and John when she had her apartment off of Oakland, I think it was.. She was STRONG and a woman who believed in the Lord. What you are doing and the messages you relay are unsurpassed. I plan on buying more of your CDs and books. I already bought your first book for my great niece and nephew. They LOVE it!!! Keep up the good work. May many blessings come your way <3

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Julie
10/14/2012 03:16:10 pm

Well hello, Lisa! I'm still here in Austin. You should give a call to Uncle Tom and Auntie Margaret's. Perhaps we could meet this time around. Thank you for your message and God Bless!

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Lisa (Diggins) Puettmann-Hawton
10/14/2012 03:33:16 pm

Hi, Julie
Maybe I can call tomorrow and speak for a moment. I see you will be at Pacelli...alumni to many of my cousins and nephews. Talked to Aunt Margaret today and she said you and your mom were out but would be back later. I have visited your website and am in awe of your talent AND message in your songs. I plan on purchasing a few of your CDs for my daughter and friends for Christmas presents. Hope you enjoy your time with Uncle Tom and Aunt Margaret...they are the most spectacular family ever. Who wouldn't love Uncle Tom, right? Aunt Margaret is pretty awesome too.

Lisa (Diggins) Puettmann-Hawton
10/14/2012 03:34:21 pm

Hi, Julie
Maybe I can call tomorrow and speak for a moment. I see you will be at Pacelli...alumni to many of my cousins and nephews. Talked to Aunt Margaret today and she said you and your mom were out but would be back later. I have visited your website and am in awe of your talent AND message in your songs. I plan on purchasing a few of your CDs for my daughter and friends for Christmas presents. Hope you enjoy your time with Uncle Tom and Aunt Margaret...they are the most spectacular family ever. Who wouldn't love Uncle Tom, right? Aunt Margaret is pretty awesome too.

Lisa (Diggins) Puettmann-Hawton
10/14/2012 03:35:50 pm

Hi, Julie
Maybe I can call tomorrow and speak for a moment. I see you will be at Pacelli...alumni to many of my cousins and nephews. Talked to Aunt Margaret today and she said you and your mom were out but would be back later. I have visited your website and am in awe of your talent AND message in your songs. I plan on purchasing a few of your CDs for my daughter and friends for Christmas presents. Hope you enjoy your time with Uncle Tom and Aunt Margaret...they are the most spectacular family ever. Who wouldn't love Uncle Tom, right? Aunt Margaret is pretty awesome too.




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