"Well, for my part" "I like to say as the new guy will take over you" "I hope I can fill your shoes because from the looks of people here and what they think about you they sure seem awfully big" "As most of you know I just moved here recently from Demoy, with my wife, Patty here and Kimberly, our 14-month old you all have made us feel so welcomed and Warren, I want you to feel just as welcome" "to visit our office any time you want" "In fact as we'd been discussing for last couple of weeks questions about our various product like the new Universal Life Policy next month and... anyway, here's to you, Warren" "Hey, Warren, how do you feel about these young punks taking over our jobs?" "Seems like some kind of conspiracy to me" "Now I've known Warren here probably longer than most of you people been alive we go way back way back in horse and buggy days" "Anyway, I know something about retirement what I want to say to you out loud so all these young hotshot can hear is all those gifts there don't mean a damn thing and this dinner doesn't mean a thing" "and social security pension doesn't mean a thing none of these superficiality mean a damn thing" "What means something what really means something" "Warren, is the knowledge you devoted your life to something meaningful" "To be productive working for a fine company held one of top rated insurance company in nation to raising a fine family to building a fine home to be respected by your community to having wonderful lasting friendships" "At the end of his career a man can look back and say" "I did it, I did my job then he can retire in glory and enjoy riches far beyond the monetary can" "So all you young people here take a good look at a very rich man" "I love you" "I 'll be right back" "Good evening I like hindler please" "Coming right up" "Hello?" "Hi, honey" "Yeah, we just got in just walk in the door yeah, he is just a minute" "Warren, here on the phone is Ginny" "Ginny?" "How are you doing?" "It went just fine, yeah nice event" "I know, but don't give it another thought you got bigger fish to fry" "I know, we'll see out there real soon anyway" "What?" "Yeah, did I get the robe?" "Yes that was quite an item you sure went overboard" "From U Nç Rental?" "I see" "Well, thank you both it sure going to come in handy now" "You bet you" "Okay" "Bye now" "Did you thank Randall?" "I did What did he say?" "I just told Ginny" "You didn't thank him personally?" "Nço" "Why not?" "He didn't come to the phone" "Why not?" "I don't know he didn't come to phone" "You should have asked for him" "You need to make an effort he's going to be your son-in-law and you hardly know him" "I know well enough" "You should try to be more positive she's lucky to have him" "Yeah" "You know my father didn't think so much of you at first" "Where to, mister?" "Looks like you need a ride" "Surprise" "I thought it'd be fun to have breakfast in here today you know, seem like little beehive" "Fine" "Isn't this fun?" "Well, sort of gives us a rough idea" "We are going to have a lot of good times in here, Warren" "Yep" "Here's to a whole new chapter" ""..." "Child Reach, we need people who want to help"" "throughout the world in many of the poorest countries there is a wonderful organization called Child Reach that is making a profound difference in lives of children just like these" "For just $22 a month justt 72 cents a day you can become a Child Reach sponsor and not only touch the life of a needy boy or girl oversea but also help the child's family and community" ""Think of it, just $22 a month"" "and a little girl like this would not be using dirty water a child like this would be able to go to school and learn" "I'm so glad you've watched now that you have what are you going to do?" "I'm glad to hear that" "Right..." "Oh no" "I can't take all the credit for that" "I don't know I did use a calculator" "That's my motto" ""Alright, all ready"" "Bye-bye..." "Hey" ""there he is what do you say, partner? "" "Pretty good how are you doing?" "Nçot too shabby" "I see you are all moved in" ""Oh yeah, so what brings you back to this part of woods? "" "I was just driving by want to pop up and see what trouble you're getting in to" ""You know, keeping busy"" "And I want to make sure you don't have any more questions about those pre-teen models I was working on they seem pretty straight forward at first" "" Nço, no, I think I got pretty good handle on things"" "you did a super job of handling everything just super smooth selling all the way" "Because I have been concerned about some of those items that I watch you slipping through cracks" ""you know, it kind of has been nagging at me"" "" Nçope, business has to worth something"" "If everything would bubble up to surface why not give you at home you can bet on that" "I got to get to a meeting at west" "You want to take the elevator down with me?" ""Okay, sure Great"" "Great to see you looking good" "Thank you Have you been working out?" "Hi" "How was it at the office?" "Fine" "Good thing I stopped by" "T urns out he needs my help with a couple of loose ends" "That's wonderful" "Dear Nçdugu" "My name is Warren R Schmidt and I am your new foster father" "alright..." "" I live in Omaha, Nçebraska"" "my older brother Harry lives in Rod with his wife Estil" "Harry lost a leg 2 years ago due to diabetes" "I am 66 years old recently retired as vice president in" "Actuary Woodman of the World Insurance Company" "damn it fell into this little kid alright maybe he's got a theory and can plug a few numbers into computer but I can tell he doesn't know a damn thing about genuine real world risk assessment our managing department will cark that bastard" "Anyway 66 must sound too old to a young one like yourself" "The truth is it sounds pretty old to me too because when I look into the mirror and see the wrinkles around my eyes" ""and sagging skin on my neck, head, and my ears"" "veins on my ankles" "I can't believe it's really me" "When I was a kid" "I used to think maybe I was special that somehow destinied to be a great man" "Nçot like Walt Disney or somebody like that but somebody semi-important" "I got a degree in business statistics was planning to start my own business someday build it up into a big corporation watch it go public maybe make the Fortune 500" "I was going to be the guy you read about but somehow it just didn't work out that way" "you got to remember I got top job at Woodman a family to support" "I couldn't put their security at risk" "" Helen, that's my wife"" "she wouldn't vote out" "What about my family you might ask" "What about my wife and daughter" "Don't they give me all the pride and satisfaction I could want" "Helen and I have been married 42 years" "Lately every night I find myself asking the same question" "Who is this old woman who lives in my house?" "Why is every little thing she does irritates me?" "Like the way she gets the keys out of her purse long before we reach the car and how she throws our money away on her ridiculous collection and tossing out perfectly good food just because the expiration date is passed" "and her obsession with" "and the way she cuts me off when I try to speak" "I hate the way she sits and the way she smells" "For years now she has insisted that I sit when I urinate" "I promised to lift the seat and put the seat back down it wasn't good enough for her" "then there's Ginny she's our only" "I bet she'd like you" "She used to get by pretty good in German" "She'd always be my little girl" "She lives out in Denver we don't get to see her much any more" "She only stay in touch by phone every couple of weeks" "She comes out for holidays sometimes but not as often as we like" "She has responsibility with high tech very hard for her to break away" "Recently she got engaged so I suppose we'll be seeing even less of her now" "Fellow's name is Randall Hertzl" "He's got a sales job" "Maybe Ginny is past her prime but I think she can do a lot better job this guy is like smuf not for my little girl" "I'll close now and get this into mail" "Here I am rumbling on and on you probably want to hurry up and cash that check and get yourself something to eat so take it easy best of luck with all your endeavors" "Yours very truly Warren Schmidt" "Hi" "I 'm going out to mail letter do you need anything?" "Nço" "I have been doing some research it amazes me the librals and look in silver cloud" "What can I get you?" "I'll have a blizzard and vanilla ice cream" "What would you like in it?" "I'll have some..." "Reeses pieces and some cookie" "What size?" "Medium" "Helen?" "Helen" "What's the matter?" "Helen" "Before we go any further" "I would like to go over some expenses with you we itemize all our charges and break them into categories our professional services preparational bodies this figure totals to $ 1550 and for use of equipment staff" "In addition to funeral charges" "Any question?" "Nço" "What if I drive myself" "Anger is okay" ""God can handle it, if we are angry at him"" "We are going to miss Helen so much" ""She was the greatest warmest, most wonderful"" "I know" "We are praying for you Warren" "" If there is anything you need you call us, okay? "" "Okay" "Okay?" "Okay" "I can't believe it I still can't" "I know" "She was just she was too young" "" I know, thank you"" "You are a good friend" "You take care of yourself" ""You too, Ray Thanks for everything"" "I see you real soon" "Nçice of people to bring all this food there will be a lot of leftovers" "She was a very special lady" "I really will miss her I miss her already" "I know we all do" "Let's drink to her" "Here's to Helen" "They broke them all" "Helen" ""We love you, we miss you, we always will"" "How are you doing?" "You doing okay?" "Fine" "Are you sure?" "Yeah" "Must be really tough" "I remember when my aunt died" ""so unreal, it was 4th of July "" "I never forget it" ""Listen, I know it's not the time to talk about it"" "before we leave if you'd like to take a few minutes take your mind off it there's something real important I want to talk to you about" "What's that?" "It's an investment opportunity" ""really exiting, I want you to get on ground floor with me"" "and it's not a pyramid scheme a lot of people thought it's a pyrimid scheme" "" It's not, it's almost guaranteed you can double your money"" "you can triple it in the first year alone" ""The thing is, Warren"" "I'm not going to be selling waterbeds forever" ""I got plans, we don't have much chance to talk about it"" "but I got pretty good business head on me" "Mayonnaise or mustard?" "I like both don't toast bread very much I don't like my bread very toasted" "I 'll have some of those BBQ potato chips not the plain ones those are your mother's the BBQ's are mine" "In fact you and Randal can take the plain ones those will go to waste I won't eat them" "Maybe you can eat them while on the plane" "Fine so good to see you" "I hope you don't have to get back so soon" "Can you take a few days more?" "Can you talk to them at work they'll understand" "" Heck, who's going to take care of me? "" "Here is your sandwich Wonderful" ""You know, Dad"" "you're going to have to get used to taking care of yourself" "You might have to hire a maid" "A maid?" ""Nço, I'll be alright I don't need extra expense"" "At least for a few weeks while you are dealing with this" "That's why I'm asking you to stay to help me out" ""Dad, I told you I wish I could"" "but I can't I got too much going on" "Even if I get more time off I got the wedding that's a full time job on its own" "Nçow that you mention" "I think you should consider postponing it" "Postpone the wedding?" "We can't do that It's all set" "You might want to take this opportunity to rethink things" "But everyone's invited" ""They understand, out of respect for your mother"" "She'd have approved" "Nço one wants to change anything" ""The thing is, your mother and I spoke a number of times"" "very seriously about you and Randall and what did she say?" "Just that she loved you she wanted you to be happy this thing with Randall" "She wanted to make sure you don't have any regrets so you might want to keep your options open" "But she helped us pick the date" "I was on phone with her almost everyday" ""planning, ordering things"" "I really don't know what you're talking about" "Alright have it your way" "Good sandwich" "Dad" "Why did you get such a cheap casket?" "What?" "I could tell you got the cheapest casket" "Everybody could" "That is not true" "I specifically did not choose the cheapest casket" "They showed me one less expensive and I refused it" "You mean a pine box?" "I don't remember what it was" "Couldn't you spend just once?" "What are you talking about?" "What about the bagel out there?" "That is an expensive vehicle" "I didn't want to get it but I did" "That was completely your mother's idea" "She told me she had to pay half of it" "She said she had to sell some of her stock to pay for it" "That was her decision" "I was going to have Winy weny but she had to have adventure" "What was I supposed to do" "T ell her she couldn't?" "It was her money" "" In here, Randall"" ""Where?" "In here, here"" "Here you are you better get packed" "Did you tell dad about book?" "I forgot" ""Warren, have you read"" ""When Bad Things Happen to Good People"? "" "Nço" "It's really amazing" "You should read it" "When we get back to Denver I'll send you my copy" "The workbook too I did most of my exercises" "Midwest Express" ""So long, Randall"" "You'll be in our prayers" ""Okay, thank you"" "Ginny" ""T ake care yourself, Dad"" "That's a good one" "Bye Dad" ""So long, Ginny"" "See you in a few weeks" "Okay" ""Bye, Warren, you take care"" "Dear Nçdugu" "I hope you're sitting down because I'm afraid I got some bad news" "Since I last wrote to you" ""my wife, Helen your host mother"" "passed away very suddenly from a blood clod in her brain" "The services were lovely and very well attended" "Ginny came in from Denver with her friend folks drove up from as far away as from Demon Wichita a very moving tribute any way you look at it" "I wish you could have been there but now all the excitement is over and the smoke is clear just me and my thoughts knocking around" "I believe I mentioned in my previous letter that I was an actuary in one of the world insurance company" "" If I were given a man's age race, profession"" "place of residence marital status and medical history" "I can calculate with great probability how long that man will live" "In my own case now that my wife has died there is 73% chance I will die in 9 years provided that I do not remarry" "all I know is" "I got to make best of whatever time I have left" "" Life is short, Nçdugu"" "I can't afford to waste another minute" "Two weeks later" "Life without Helen has been quite a challenge but I think you'll be proud of me" ""Yeah, this house is now under new management"" "but you never know the difference" "Sure sometimes I can be tired and forgetful" "I guess that's not worth mentioning to someone in your situation" "Helen wouldn't want me sitting around in self-pity but she'd tell me to shape up so I try to get out much stick to my routine" "That's very important in phase of big change" "Sure I am not quite the cook like Helen was but I am not like in my bachelor days" "It's a lot of work keeping household together" "I might sell the place and move to a little condo but for now I am getting by just fine" "In my last letter I might have misspoken used some negative language about my late wife but you have to understand" "I was under a lot of pressure following my retirement" "" I 'm not going to lie to you, Nçdugu"" "It's been rough few weeks" "I 've been broken from time to time" "I miss her" "I miss my Helen" "I guess I didn't know how lucky I was to have a wife like Helen until she was gone" ""Remember that, young man"" "you got to appreciate what you have while you still have it" "You scare me What are you doing?" "I thought you might want these back" ""That was long ago 25, 30 years"" "I can't believe she kept these" "That's talk about this you are my friend" "It was a big mistake" "I am sorry" "You have reached Electronics" "Shipping and receiving this is Ginny" "Ginny?" "It's Dad How are you" ""Hey, I am swamped What's up? "" "I have surprise for you" "Guess what?" "What?" "I am on the road to see you now I am outside" "" Dad, what are you talking about? "" ""Ginny, I 've been thinking about things"" "how much you mean to me the times we've been together in last few years all of a sudden I realize what am I doing in Omaha when you are out there we should be together" "Wait" "You are coming now?" "If I drive straight through" "I 'll be in time for supper" "I don't think so this is not a good idea" "Sure it is" "Don't tell me you couldn't use help with wedding arrangements" "The thing is with Jill we got everything under control" "Let's stick to plan you get here a day before wedding like we said" "I assume you won't object me sending any more of those checks" "" Dad, I do not have time for this"" ""you call me when you get home, okay? "" "Fine" ""Bye, Ginny Bye, Dad"" "Dear Nçdugu" "How are you?" "I am fine" "A week ago I decided to take my way to Ginny's wedding in Denver" "Ginny begged me to come early to help with wedding arrangements but I told her I needed some time myself" "I decided to go to places I haven't been to for a long time" "So much has happened to my life that I can't remember" "Whole section of my life is just gone" "You will say I want to give my self some memory" ""The first place I stop is Holdrege, Nçebraska"" "I think seeing the house I was born 67 years ago" "When I was your age we moved away from Holdrege" "I often wonder what our old house would be like today" "Funny" "I never forget the address 12 Logus Ave" "12 Logus Ave" ""Can I help you, sir? "" "Nço thanks I am just looking around" "I used to live here" "Here in the store?" "yep" "My childhood home's right on the spot" "That room would be about here" "Living room over here" "That was long time ago before you were born" "You're not going to believe this we used to have tire swing out here" "Awful lot has changed since my day" "It was still good to be home very good indeed" "" Nçext stop, Florence Kansas"" "Where I pay my visit to AU" "I haven't been there for years now it's perfect time to stop by" "I even hook up with some kids from my old fraternity" "Nçdugu" "I highly recommend you pledge a fraternity when you go to college" "After that walk down Memory Lane it was tourist time" "I made my way back to Nçebraska and stop at historical museum in Brokenbow to see their fine collection of arrowheads" "Later that day" "I met a real Indian or native American we had nice chat about history of the area" "He really opened my eyes" "" Nçext stop, cody house"" "What a remarkable man you can read about him in enclosed pamphlet" "I pull my car over whenever I feel like taking a break" "The other day at antique shop" "I came across fine collection of rare hummels 23.976" "I never appreciated how crafty they are each one come with its own certificate of authenticity" "Helen loved hummels" "" Hello, there"" "Y es" "I say hoy" "Hoy yourself" "" Don, from Wisconsin"" ""Warren Schmidt, Omaha"" "I hope I am not disturbing you" "I couldn't help noticing you got an Adventurer" ""35 footer, right? "" "That's right" "What a beauty" "I am happy with it" "Can I take a look inside" ""Of course, help yourself"" "Wow" "Look at all the room" ""you keep a mighty clean gally, mister"" "I 've only been on the road a week" "You are kidding" "You've been to Soho?" "We got to celebrate she is good cook if you are free" "I have to check my schedule" "Hoy there" "Hoy" "Get yourself up here" "I am Vicky Strauss Warren Schmidt" "Gerome was so excited to meet you" "You shouldn't have" "Smells delicious" "I hope you like stew" "There he is" "How are you Good" "Can I take your jacket?" "Sure" "Something burning?" "No" "I am getting some matches" "Go to living room" "Vicky is about done just about done" "Warren brought us beer" "Have a seat" "Okay" "What are you doing in Auclair" "My brother and I have a shoe store it's famous footwear people will always need shoes" "Vicky is professional therapist" "That was her day job" "How about yourself?" "I was in insurance company" "I am retired now" "Okay boys dinner is served these are from Kansas remember I told you about the guy with wooden leg?" "We love them spent a week with them in Kansas" ""This is Roger, Denise and their daughters"" "Denise is your oldest?" "" No, she is the middle one"" "These kiddies are Kitty and Slaun" "A girl named Slaun never heard of that" "Neither have we" "Do you have picture of your daughter?" "No" "Not on me" "Nothing on your wallet?" "I might have one on Washington" "Or Lincoln" "Who?" ""If I go get another 6 packs, you guys will be okay? "" "I'll come back" "Here's a car we got them for Christmas" "That's quite a family you and John are very lucky we are" "Would you mind if I need an observation?" "Sure" "You put a good face considering what you've been through" "I just met you but I have good instinct about people" "The feeling I get from you despite your good attitude your positive outlook" "I think inside you're a sad man" "When you lose a spouse does take quite an adjustment" "I see something more than grief and loss something deeper" "Like what?" "I just met you my guess is anger" "Anger" ""and fear, loneliness"" "I am lonely I knew it" "Can I tell you something?" "I am listening" "I only know you for an hour or so" "I feel you understand me better than my wife did" "even after 42 years of marriage" "Maybe if I met you earlier" "You sad man" ""Get off me, are you insane? "" "What is wrong with you?" "You better go right now" "I 'm sorry" "I don't care about sorry Go" "Go" "My jacket" "Ray?" "It's Warren" "I know we parted suddenly" "I think I should call you" "I 've done some thinking" "I want to tell you I am willing to talk about this" "Helen" "What did you really think of me was I really the man you want to be with" "Was I?" "Or maybe you were disappointed" "I forgive you for Ray" "That was a long time ago" "I know I wasn't always king of kings" "I let you down" "" I 'm sorry, Helen"" "Can you forgive me?" "Ndugu it's been a rewarding trip" "This morning" "I woke completely transformed" "I am like a new man I am cleared" "I know what I want" "I know what I will do nothing is going to stop me ever again" "Meanwhile with usual check" "I 'm enclosing something extra" "Yours very truly" "Warren Schmidt" ""Warren, glad to see you again"" "I hope I am not intruding" "Not at all glad to get your call" "I sent you a card did you get my card?" "Yes" ""Lovely card, thank you"" "I want to say to you in person" "I am so sorry about Helen" "I met her once but we talk often on phone after engagement" "She was a fine woman" "Thank you" ""What can I get you to drink, cocktail? "" "" No, I am fine"" "I 'll wait till the kids get here" "I'm having Manhattan" ""Well, make it 2"" "Okay" "That's better" "This last week has been so stressful" "The only way Helen was lucky is she didn't have to go through it with Ginny and me" ""the florist, the dress relatives, travel arrangements"" ""motels, bridesmaids, gown"" "Do you realize how many still have not RSVP?" "It simply will not stop we still need that stop at church because we need it for some time it actually is a problem roberta" "What?" "I can't get it work" "Get out" "I am sorry" "Have you met Larry last time?" "Just briefly he's like a little boy since our divorce" "I understand it" "I feel sorry for him" "My first husband was exactly same way he turned out to be real asso" "Randall knows how to treat a lady" "Don't you think he's someone special" "I know Ginny seems to be very taken with him" "That always help doesn't it" "When I had my hysterectomy that boy did not leave my side for one minute" "People used to raise their eyebrows because I breast feed him till he was almost 5" "I 'd say you just look at the result" "I had raised a sensitive and devoted boy to turn into a sensitive devoted man" "He's also quite easy on the eye" "I do say so myself" "Don't you agree" "Look who's here" "" Dad, how's it been"" "Fine" "You are finally here" "How was your trip?" "I was worried" "Just fine" "Did run into a lot of traffic this afternoon on 25 and 70" "I guess it must have been construction or accident" "You won't catch me driving on interstate" "What you want to do next time is get on 25 that will turn to 1 st" "That's good to know" "" Randall, get this to the kitchen"" ""Ginny, I need to talk to you about something"" ""Sure, Dad, can you wait? "" "It's very important" "I need some time with you alone" "" Definitely, maybe after dinner"" ""Say, Randall"" "How was that investment situation work out for you?" "You never call me" "Don't bring that up" "You mean that pyramid scheme?" "" No, it wasn't"" "All I know is I lost 800 bucks" ""Well, if you stuck to it a little longer"" "you would've seen the results" "Can we change the subject please?" "You didn't find enough quality reps of your own and you screw up my too" "You didn't take time to understand how that power system works" ""principle, ownership, wealth"" "As a father of groom" "I 'd like to welcome our guest" "Larry we know who you are you're going to have plenty of chance tomorrow to make toast" "" Let me finish, please"" "Can't we just enjoy our food?" ""Okay, enjoy the food"" "but I have something I want to say" "I just want to acknowledge we are gathered together around this table as a family for the very first time" "On behalf of Sandra and myself" "I want to welcome Warren who has journey a very long way to be with us tonight" "We really love Ginny very much" "I also want to say how proud I am" "Larry" "You are embarrassing yourself" "You are embarrassing me" ""You are embarrassing Sandra No, he's not"" ""Sandra, please? "" ""Anyway, I am done"" "You are interupting me I am already done" "Why do you have to spoil a perfectly enjoyable evening?" "Why do always do that?" "Why do you have to be so negative?" "I am not negative" "I just try to grab all the attention" "That's not negative?" "All I did was welcoming somebody to the family" "" Larry, we've been welcomed by you"" "thank you so much" "Would you please drink the milk and shut up?" "Get some rest" "See you tomorrow" "Warren Larry" "Get some sleep" "Nice to meet you too" "Ginny Yes?" "I still want to talk to you" ""Oh, yeah, right"" "Can it wait?" "Because we got a very big date tomorrow" "" No, it can't"" "T ake your time I 'll get to car first" "What's up?" "You are making a big mistake" "Don't marry this guy Don't do it" "What are you talking about?" "The other night I had a dream" "It was very real your mother was there" "You were there" "It wasn't like a spaceship a bunch of weird creatures came out trying to take you away" "Do you want to know what they all look like Randall" "Do you understand" "I was trying to save you" "" Dad, it's okay"" "You are wigging out a little" "Mom is not here to calm you down" "This isn't like that" "I am begging you not to marry Randall" "He's not your league" "I can't let this happen" "Look at these people" "All of a sudden you are taking interest in what I do?" "You have opinion about my life now?" ""Okay, you listen to me"" "I am getting married the day after tomorrow" "You are going to come to my wedding" ""sit there, enjoy it and support me"" "or you can turn around now and go back to Omaha" "You come back here" "I am talking to you young lady" "Good morning Mr Sleepy Head" ""Warren, what's the matter? "" "I am okay just a little stiff in my neck" "I'm okay" "Did you fall out of bed?" "Let me help you No no" "I'm better on hard surface" "I don't know" "It seems weird for this to be happening today" ""Sorry, Ginny"" "just need couple of hours" "We've been stressed out here the last few weeks while you were out on your trip" "We were barely holding this together for you to crap out on us" "It's the bed" "No way" "That's top 1000" "It's definitely not the bed" "I 'm going to need something firmer" ""Alright, let's deal with this"" "" Dad, where is that receipt I gave you? "" "Receipt?" ""Yeah, for the program you were going to pick up"" "It's over there Where?" "On chair" "Now Randall you have to pick up" "I don't think so" "I can't do everything Randall" "I can not" "Get off me" ""I'll do it Thanks for everything, Dad"" "Anybody hungry?" "I can eat a horse" "How about chicken noodle soup?" "Wonderful" "Anything for me in bedpan" "Yes" "Ginny told us about your panic attack" "I don't blame you" "It's a natural reaction" "I have my own reservations as veteran of 2 failed marriages" "I have learned a lot about what works and what doesn't between 2 people" "I can tell you these kids are in good shape" "They have a very healthy relationship" ""spiritually, emotionally and physically"" "You already know how they get along as friends" "Did you know their sex life is hot" "The main reason both my marriage failed was sexual" "I am extremely sexual person" "Even as little girl I had orgasm in ballet class" "I 've been easily aroused" "Ginny and I have a lot in common that way" "Clifford and Larry are nice guys" "I don't want to betray Ginny's confidence" "Let me assure you whatever problems those kids may run into" "They will always be able to count on what happen between the sheets" "More soup?" "No" "I think I am fine now" "How are we doing?" "Stanly" "You look like you need something stronger" "I have these from my hysterectomy" "They expired but I think they are okay" "What is it?" "Perkanan" "In half an hour you'll be on cloud" "Following procession" "I 'll have bride and groom accompany me" "I like best man and maid of honor to follow closely" "Don't forget to leave bride and groom space" "They need room to manuver" "Father of bride Mr Schmidt will have seat in front row" "Alright?" "Mr Schmidt?" "Mr Schmidt?" "You want to take your seat in front row?" "Please?" "I learn about love from my parents" "Two extraordinary people who were married 62 years" "They are here in this room tonight" "I can feel them" "" Hello, Mom, hi, Pap"" "I miss you" "I love you" "You seem to come good Warren that stuff you gave me" "I better write down the name" "I know what gets you out of woods as soon as I get home I will heat up water" "You will be soaked sleep like a baby tomorrow you will be good as new" "How does it feel?" "This is incredible it's indescribable" "Didn't I tell you?" "Mind if I join you?" "That's better" "I was moved" "Last few weeks I was so stressed" "My little boy is getting married so is your little girl now it's here" "It's a miracle" ""Think, after tomorrow we will be one big family"" "I insist you consider this your 2nd home for Thanksgiving and Christmas" "We don't give traditional gifts on Christmas" "We make them" ""It can be a painting poem, or song"" "Whatever inspires you" "You will be with us in Brokenridge" "It will be just you and me" ""Here we are, a divorcee and widower"" "Sounds like perfect match to me" "What's the matter?" "I have to go to bed now" "Just like that?" "We had such nice talk" "" I am talked out Thank you, Roberta"" "Good night" "Let us pray" "Dear heavenly father" "Love is patient love is kind" "Iove is not envious or arrogant or rude it does not insist on its own way" "I shall love you everyday of my life" "When I say everyday I mean every day" "When I say day I mean all 24 hours all 1440 minutes all 86400 seconds" "Do you Randall Hertzel take Ginny Schmidt as your lawful wedded wife?" "I do and do you Ginny Schmidt take Randall Hertzel to be your lawful wedded husband?" "I do" "I now prounce you husband and wife" "I can tell there is difference in his voice" "Remember Randy you call me up" ""he says, Dennis"" "I met this girl last night this sounds weird for me but this is one chick" "I might want to see her again" "He told me other stuff" "It was in his voice 2 years ago was confirmed here today" "You guys are a great couple you both helped me through that thing" "I can never forget" "I love you guys" "Randall and Ginny forever" "Let's go" ""Come on, these people pay money"" "Now I want to turn things over to the proud father of bride" "Mr Warren Schmidt" "I didn't get much sleep last night forgive me if I am a little foggy" "today is special day we are here to mark crossroad of lives of 2 people where they come together" "not same road they were on it's new road" "Many of you know I lost my wife recently" "Ginny lost her mother" "Helen and I were married 42 years she died very suddenly" "As we are here she will be pleased Ginny wants to share" "her life with a companion" "I recall day Ginny told us she's been proposed to we hadn't met Randall so we were a little suspicious" "later she brought him home for Christmas so we can take a look at him" "I remember there was a big snow storm" "Randall helped me shovel up" "That brings me to what I really want to say" "what I want to say is" ""thank you, Randall"" "for taking good care of my daughter especially recently" "Ever since I arrive here couple of days ago" "I enjoy getting to know Ginny's new family" "Roberta" "Thank you for your generousity" "Opening your home your talent in kitchen is..." ""Larry, your wonderful eloquence"" ""Sandra, your skill with handicraft"" "is truly remarkable that item you showed me is very artistic" "I don't get to know you well from our conversation I can tell you are a thoughful young man" "Everybody else terrific people" "In conclusion on this special day" "I am very pleased" "You are here" "Dear Ndugu" "You'll be glad Ginny's wedding came off without a hitch" "Right now she and Randall are on their way to Orlando" ""As for me, I am heading back to Omaha"" "I'm driving straight through this time" "I made only 1 stop the impressive interstate arc" "the arc represent courage of pioneers on their way west" "You got to see it to believe it" "Looking at history at achievement of people let me put things into perspective" "My trip to Denver was insignificant compared to journeys others have taken the bravery they've shown the hardships they've endured" "I know we're all small in big scheme of things" "I suppose you can hope to make some difference but what kind of diffenece have I made?" "what in the world is better because of me?" "When I was in Denver I tried to do right thing by convincing Ginny she was making big mistake but I failed now she's married there's nothing I can do" "I am weak" "I am a failure" "relatively soon I will die maybe 20 years maybe tomorrow it doesn't matter" "Once everyone who knew me died it's like I never existed" "What difference did my life make?" "Nothing I can think of" "None at all" "I hope things are fine with you" "Yours truly" "Warren Schmidt" "Dear Mr Warren Schmidt my name is" "I work in a small village in T anzania" "One of the children I care for is little Ndugu the boy you sponsored" "Ndugu is a very intelligent boy and lovely" "He is an orphan" "Recently he neede medical attention for infection of the eye but he is better now" "He loves to eat melon" "Ndugu and I want you to know that he receives all of your letters he hopes you have happy life and healthy" "He thinks of you everyday" "Ndugu is only 6 years old and can not read or write but he has made for you this painting" "He hopes you will like this painting" "Yours sincerely" "Sister Nadin Guci"