Autumn Leaves

Many of you requested my daughter, Laura's reading at her Dad's Memorial Service:

AUTUMN LEAVES BY JOE MAZZELLA

Seeing all of the beauty and color of these wonderful Autumn Leaves has made me decide to do something that I haven't done in a few years. I am going to jump in a pile of Autumn Leaves again. I am going to dance in them and hear them crunch under my feet. I am going to lay down in them and feel them brush up against my face. I am going to smell them and let them invigorate my being. I am going to play in them with both the heart of a child and the appreciation of an adult. I am going to enjoy these glorious gifts from God with all my heart, all my soul, and all my mind.

  It doesn't matter if you are eight, forty or eight four, it is never too late to enjoy a beautiful Autumn. It is never too late to play in the leaves. It is never too late to laugh like a child. It is never too late to gaze with wonder and awe at the beautiful world that we have been blessed to live in. It is never too late to fully live your life.

  May you live your own life as beautifully and wonderfully as a forest full of Autumn Leaves. May you share the color of your heart and light of your soul with everyone you meet. May you bless this whole world with your kindness, goodness and oneness with God. May you live a life of such giving, sharing and caring that even after you pass from this world what you did and who you were, will continue to nourish the hearts and souls of those still here. May you live in love and joy today, tomorrow and forever and may you always remember to jump in the leaves.  

Loyola Memorial

Thank you Agatha! I knew I would not get downtown and wanted a picture.

Remembering Professor Metzger

Online Obituary

The Cremation Society of Illinois has posted Larry's obituary. Scroll down the page until you see his picture.

http://www.cremation-society.com/_mgxroot/page_10893.php

Thank you to everyone for all of your kind words and support. Our family is breathing in all the love to help us with our sadness and grief. 

Melody Metzger

Memorial Service

A Memorial Service will be held for Lawrence M. Metzger on October 20th, 2012 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1234 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights.

Greetings will be from 10 to 10:50am. The service begins at 11.

Immediately following, you are invited to a luncheon in the church Fellowship Hall and then to the Metzger home in Mount Prospect  for dessert and drinks as we continue to celebrate Larry’s life. 

In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations may be made to Loyola University Chicago, either The Lawrence Metzger Award for Excellence, a monetary award for Business students, or The Accounting Department Gift Account, for scholarships.

LARRY'S JOURNEY HAS ENDED-October 1, 2012

My Dear Husband, Larry, took his last breath at 1:45 am this morning with his family holding his hands, talking to him and hugging him. He crossed over peacefully, just like he lived his life. 

A big thank you to everyone who has been reading and praying for us along this tragic journey.

I am forever changed both good and bad because of this experience. Yet I am the luckiest gal on this planet. He picked me to go along for the ride.