In Loving Memory of Norman Ray Canova (Grandpa)

Graveside services for Grandpa were held this morning at the Herriman City Cemetery. It was a beautiful program. Tears were shed because we'll miss him so deeply, but also because we know that we were so richly blessed to be able to share his life with him. "His example in adversity will be an inspiration to us all. We look forward to a joyful reunion with him in the Eternities."

The Ship of Life

Along the shore I spy a ship

As he sets out to sea;

He spreads his sails and sniffs the breeze

And slips away from me.

I watch his fading image shrink,

As he moves on and on,

Until at last he's but a speck,

Then someone says, "He's gone."

Gone where? Gone only from our sight

And from our farewell cries;

That ship will somewhere reappear

To other eager eyes.

Beyond the dim horizon's rim

Resound the welcome drums,

And while we're crying, "There he goes!"

They're shouting, "Here he comes!"

We're built to cruise but for a while

Upon this trackless sea

Until one day we sail away

Into infinity.

-John T. Baker

all my love, sierra.