Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Why does it have to be this way?
Looking back I should have know
It wasn’t your age but you hadn’t grown
Into the woman you would come to be
Emerging from the darkness unwillingly
You kept your secrets and you planned a day
When all of our world would cease to be
Torn apart and thrown away
With conviction yet carelessly
What was left behind can’t be recognized
Through the tears that have long left these eyes
Worst of all is the written and spoken lies
That one day will be uncovered, analyzed
But what about today? Will they ever heal?
Hearing your mantra of truthful denial
So easily dismissed the oath before God
Have all your dreams now come true? All that you sought?
The pages of life continue to turn
When you look in the mirror does it burn?
With the knowledge of all you have done and said
Hurting the innocent leaving them scarred
Do you pray that time will take me away?
That I will cease to be, in a box to decay
Then you’ll be the victim and your lies fulfilled
My silence ensured…your webs finally killed
May God have mercy and hear my prayers
For nothing else matters but to truly care
For those who I love and miss everyday
Kept apart I pray…temporarily
As I cherish them truly each day since their birth
Nothing means more, nothing on earth
They will know that I love them so
In their true hearts…into their soul
For truth has a ring that one only has to hear
True love has the power to sustain…and to heal
For it took both to bring them to life
And it takes both now... no longer husband and wife
I pray you’ll find your way to do what’s right
To cease all the drama, put a stop to the fight
I was wrong in so many ways
My God I’ve paid a price each second of everyday
Maybe one day you’ll stop being blind
To the pains they suffer today, and in time
I never would have allowed the tables to be turned
For you are deserving, even after you burned
The one who was lost by sickness and depression
That could never be cured by dishonorable sessions
I write these words knowing I truly loved
But love wasn’t enough; I’ve learned…I’ve heard
Mistakes I’ve made I’ll never make again
For this is now, and that was then
The steps I’ve taken to improve and to better
Are evident in my heart, and that’s what truly matters
And to those I’ve loved and longed for each day
I pray for the opportunity to make the hurt…go away
I don’t regret falling in love and all those years
Spent by your side, sharing hopes – dreams – and fears
But that time has gone and to what will take its place?
For me it will be to love them…and to see their face
Not just in pictures or through space or walls
Built up internally, in the mind, or in laws
But to do for them what needs to be done
For them to be happy and loved by; Father to daughter…Father to son
Whatever you were, whatever you are, whatever you’ll be
I will always wish you well and hold specific memory
Wherever my children go, whatever they do
I will love them, pray for them, not taking from you
Maybe one day you’ll realize that no one can take my place
For they are ours by blood, my name and my face
The time draws near when decisions are to be made
That will determine the path, determine their fate
No matter what happens, or what happened in the past
My love will never leave them, it will…ever last
Why does it have to be this way?
Who’s to know, who’s to say?
If it was up to me after true reflection and care
The answer is simple…the answer is to share
For without one they are missing the other
They shouldn’t have to choose between their Father and Mother
There is room in their hearts and lives for both
I will do what’s right…I give them my oath
To focus on their healing, to love and support
Through all of the madness this is what I’ve sought
I ask you now to stop, to give them time to recover
Your last name is irrelevant for you are their Mother
And if you can’t see what is right and what should be
Then you are too blind and you’ll never see
Please take their hand and show them the way
To truly forgive, to start to heal, beginning today
For tomorrow is uncertain and it will always be
For they are what is important, not I…not we
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Update on www.ElvisCollector.info & Jeff Schrembs
ISSUED: May 16, 2012
We are pleased to announce that www.ElvisCollector.info is being converted from Office Live to Office 365 and should be fully converted by May 30, 2012. This conversion has caused interruptions in our website page viewing, the content being visible, the audio and video files disabled, and access to our email accounts to be denied. Nonetheless progress is being made along with enhancements, and improvements, which we believe will make us the premier Elvis Presley Collector, and Fan, Website on the Internet.
On a personal note concerning Mr. Jeff Schrembs he asked us to convey his deep felt appreciation, thanks, love, etc. to everyone who has; written, emailed, posted words of support and encouragement, etc. these past few weeks We are all hoping that Jeff will be feeling well enough to return and share his unique insights. He has been humbled and deeply moved by each and every one of you so please continue to keep him in your thoughts and your prayers.
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Friday, April 20, 2012
Praying for Sonny West's complete recovery April 20, 2012
There are (sadly) reports that Sonny West’s medical condition has deteriorated and that he is in the hospital for heart related issues and is not doing well.
Please join us in offering your; condolences, prayers, thoughts, support, etc. for Sonny West – his family – Sandi Pichon – Red West – etc.
We wish Sonny West a full recovery and offer our support, and prayers, to everyone involved.
Take care and may God bless you.
Jeffrey Schrembs
2012 All Rights Reserved
Please join us in offering your; condolences, prayers, thoughts, support, etc. for Sonny West – his family – Sandi Pichon – Red West – etc.
We wish Sonny West a full recovery and offer our support, and prayers, to everyone involved.
Take care and may God bless you.
Jeffrey Schrembs
2012 All Rights Reserved
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Basking in the greatness of Kentucky (by Jeffrey Schrembs)
Basking in the greatness of Kentucky (by Jeff Schrembs)By Jeff Schrembs
Congratulations to the University of Kentucky Mens Basketball Team who won the 2011-2012 NCAA Championship. Kentucky fans have been waiting a long time for this and should take pride in the teams accomplishments.
Because Kentucky does not have any professional teams it is left to the college teams (i.e UK, UL, Western Kentucky, etc.) to fill the sports fans void. The success of these college teams should be acknowledged, and appreciated, but I wish (selfishly) that Kentucky would get more “positive press” and that the World would come to know the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and it’s history, as more than the stereotypes that (sadly) have been portrayed in various movies/books/articles/etc.
Besides Kentucky winning it all my admiration for the University of Louisville Head Coach (Rick Pitino), and this players, were gracious in defeat and wished Kentucky “well” in their bid to win it all. UL held it’s head high when they had just lost to UK and had to come to terms with the reality that their season was over. There is a lesson there about grace and sportsmanship that should be acknowledged.
Growing up in Kentucky I, and many people, took the landscape (beauty, majesty, etc.) and natural resources for granted. The fact that the landscape, and the priorities and wealth, (generally speaking) varies depending on where you are headed. From the legacy of horse breeding/racing in Lexington to the Belle of Louisville to the coal mines and to the furthermost western part of Kentucky such as Bowling Green which is a scant (approximately) 60 miles from the County Music Capital of the World…Nashville.
There is a lot of diversity in Kentucky (i.e. education, religion, family values, ethnicity, etc.) even though Kentucky has produced individuals, and teams/organizations, that have excelled in their fields of expertise/professions. From Cassius Clay (i.e. Muhammad Ali) to Stephen Foster to Alanna Nash to John James Audubon to Moneta J. Sleek Jr. to Edgar Cayce to Daniel Boone to the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and to modern day celebrities such as Johnny Depp (yes he was born in Kentucky) to George Clooney to the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln it goes on and on.
Oh, I forgot to mention Colonel Harlan Sanders who kind of made a name for himself concerning chicken and (last time I went through the drive thru) over charging for “side dishes” (almost $4 for mac and cheese????).
I hope that there will come a day, and a time, when the accomplishments and hard work of those in and from Kentucky garner as much “positive press” and accolades as Kentucky’s’ sports teams. I know it is asking for a lot but there are so many people of (true) quality in Kentucky and I for one have always believed in “quality over quantity” (except when KFC runs a 20 piece special for $10).
I would WELCOME the outside world getting to know the people of Kentucky in an earnest and respectful way. I believe that for every “well known Kentuckian” there are (literally) tens of thousands of everyday people, in and from Kentucky, who are honorable – hard working - and honestly just want the best for their fellow man and for their families. Hence, there is a beauty and an honor in that and (sadly) is far too often lacking in these United States.
I am proud to be from Kentucky and though I have spent a great deal of my life in the Washington DC area (who would have ever thought that would happen?) what I have learned is that greatness is not found in monuments, material things, or the latest trends/fashions. True greatness is found in giving of ones self and using ones’ talents to their fullest. In that context Kentucky, as a Commonwealth and as a people, are true CHAMPIONS in every aspect. Congratulations.
Jeffrey Schrembs (2012 All Rights Reserved)
Congratulations to the University of Kentucky Mens Basketball Team who won the 2011-2012 NCAA Championship. Kentucky fans have been waiting a long time for this and should take pride in the teams accomplishments.
Because Kentucky does not have any professional teams it is left to the college teams (i.e UK, UL, Western Kentucky, etc.) to fill the sports fans void. The success of these college teams should be acknowledged, and appreciated, but I wish (selfishly) that Kentucky would get more “positive press” and that the World would come to know the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and it’s history, as more than the stereotypes that (sadly) have been portrayed in various movies/books/articles/etc.
Besides Kentucky winning it all my admiration for the University of Louisville Head Coach (Rick Pitino), and this players, were gracious in defeat and wished Kentucky “well” in their bid to win it all. UL held it’s head high when they had just lost to UK and had to come to terms with the reality that their season was over. There is a lesson there about grace and sportsmanship that should be acknowledged.
Growing up in Kentucky I, and many people, took the landscape (beauty, majesty, etc.) and natural resources for granted. The fact that the landscape, and the priorities and wealth, (generally speaking) varies depending on where you are headed. From the legacy of horse breeding/racing in Lexington to the Belle of Louisville to the coal mines and to the furthermost western part of Kentucky such as Bowling Green which is a scant (approximately) 60 miles from the County Music Capital of the World…Nashville.
There is a lot of diversity in Kentucky (i.e. education, religion, family values, ethnicity, etc.) even though Kentucky has produced individuals, and teams/organizations, that have excelled in their fields of expertise/professions. From Cassius Clay (i.e. Muhammad Ali) to Stephen Foster to Alanna Nash to John James Audubon to Moneta J. Sleek Jr. to Edgar Cayce to Daniel Boone to the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and to modern day celebrities such as Johnny Depp (yes he was born in Kentucky) to George Clooney to the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln it goes on and on.
Oh, I forgot to mention Colonel Harlan Sanders who kind of made a name for himself concerning chicken and (last time I went through the drive thru) over charging for “side dishes” (almost $4 for mac and cheese????).
I hope that there will come a day, and a time, when the accomplishments and hard work of those in and from Kentucky garner as much “positive press” and accolades as Kentucky’s’ sports teams. I know it is asking for a lot but there are so many people of (true) quality in Kentucky and I for one have always believed in “quality over quantity” (except when KFC runs a 20 piece special for $10).
I would WELCOME the outside world getting to know the people of Kentucky in an earnest and respectful way. I believe that for every “well known Kentuckian” there are (literally) tens of thousands of everyday people, in and from Kentucky, who are honorable – hard working - and honestly just want the best for their fellow man and for their families. Hence, there is a beauty and an honor in that and (sadly) is far too often lacking in these United States.
I am proud to be from Kentucky and though I have spent a great deal of my life in the Washington DC area (who would have ever thought that would happen?) what I have learned is that greatness is not found in monuments, material things, or the latest trends/fashions. True greatness is found in giving of ones self and using ones’ talents to their fullest. In that context Kentucky, as a Commonwealth and as a people, are true CHAMPIONS in every aspect. Congratulations.
Jeffrey Schrembs (2012 All Rights Reserved)
Monday, April 2, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Our condolences to Joe Esposito & Family re: Martha Esposito death
Our prayers and condolences to Joe Esposito & Family re: Martha Esposito death March 20, 2012
It is with great sadness that we have confirmed that Joe Esposito’s’ (beloved) wife Martha died on March 20, 2012. It is our wish, hope, and prayer that God grant Joe Esposito – his family – loved ones – etc., the strength and opportunity to; mourn and to heal.
We encourage Elvis Presley Fans Worldwide to join us in sharing condolences, and prayers, for Joe and his family.
Take care and may God bless you.
Jeff Schrembs
http://www.elviscollector.info/
http://www.elviscollectorworldwide.freeforums.org/
It is with great sadness that we have confirmed that Joe Esposito’s’ (beloved) wife Martha died on March 20, 2012. It is our wish, hope, and prayer that God grant Joe Esposito – his family – loved ones – etc., the strength and opportunity to; mourn and to heal.
We encourage Elvis Presley Fans Worldwide to join us in sharing condolences, and prayers, for Joe and his family.
Take care and may God bless you.
Jeff Schrembs
http://www.elviscollector.info/
http://www.elviscollectorworldwide.freeforums.org/
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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