Category: Cassie

Amazing Daughters

Cassie, how lucky am I to have 2 such amazing daughters? What a true blessing that you have blossomed from an only child of 18 years to a most loving sibling! You could have taken the news that a sibling was coming in envy and turmoil. Instead, you became the most sharing person.

You’re always ready for a fun cohort with Shannon, as well as happy sharing mom-time. “Mom, she needs you.”

You had a huge obstacle at 18, and you not only survived the process… you succeeded! You are the BEST SISTER EVER!

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Relatives

From Mom

Isn’t it amazing that in our family there is no difference between blood relative and relative by marriage? Seriously, each of these people would claim you hands down as their niece/cousin with no reservation?

Ok, you probably don’t know what else to expect because that’s the way you were raised. BUT, as an adult it is pretty AWESOME to have non-blood relatives that treat you with total love and acceptance.

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Always There For You

From Grandma

Cassie …
For a good time call Grandma. She always is good for a laugh and on some levels understands you better than anyone! You two are true buddies!

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Did our excitement show?

From Mom

Did our excitement show too much? You had been gone away at school for close to 4 weeks… 4 long weeks! You were so sweet to call us along your route eastbound on highway 44! The last call we had gotten was when you were driving onto the 270 ramp… just a short 5 or so minutes away.

Little did you know, we had been waiting for that phone call! We had been looking out the window just waiting and waiting for you to arrive. I acted like I had nothing better to do than just look out the window. Dad kept coming up to the kitchen saying, ‘when’s the last you heard from her?” After the last phone call he decided to camp out now on the front yard. The funny thing… dad brought the football.

Seriously, I don’t think you were out of the football 2 seconds before dad threw you the football. Me… well I was prepared with little Shannon positioned onboard with camera attached. We couldn’t wait to see you! Our grown daughter on her first trip home from college. And if our excitement wasn’t enough, we couldn’t keep Grandma away either!  As you can see, if she didn’t see you with her own two eyes, she wasn’t going to believe you were ok.  Read more... (244 words, 4 images, estimated 59 secs reading time)

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Reassuring Way

From John

Cassie has always been there to help.  She has always been the one to say “Everything really is going to be ok“.

Cassie always has a smile on her face and is really interested in what is going with me and everyone else.  She is a happy person at heart.  She has been like a sister to me.  She is thoughtful and kind.

Cassie is one of the best, most special people I know.

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An Angel in our Presence

From Aunt Elizabeth

“There is an angel in the family who, by the mysterious influence of grace, of sweetness and of love renders the fulfillment of duties less wearisome and of sorrows less bitter.”  – G. Mazzini

In our family that angel is Cassie.  Cassie’s ability to make me smile and her genuine sweetness give her a special place in all our hearts.  If I could give Cassie a mirror that shared with her how we see her, she would see a beautiful smile, quickness and intuition to other peoples’ feelings, a loving nature and sympathetic warmth that most of us should strive to emulate. The first to offer to help and the first to see if a person has a need. There isn’t anyone else in the world like Cassie.  She is our bright, shining light, our small ball of energy and our great blessing.

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A Gift that is Always There

From Uncle Dave

When I think about Cassie only good things come to my mind. I think about the beautiful and happy-go-lucky kid who grew up with my daughter Claire, all the CYC soccer games, the birthday parties and holiday celebrations, picnics and all the fun we had as a family. Mary Beth’s passing brought everyone close together.

Cassie was always there for Claire and I, always ready with a smile and always putting others needs in front of her own. What separates Cassie from almost anyone I know is that every time I meet her she always asks about me first, always does so with a smile and, more importantly, does so in such a caring and genuine way you know she really cares.

Cassie has a “gift” and that gift is being the genuine caring young woman she is and sharing that warmth and spirit with others. The world would be a much better place if there were more “Cassie’s” out there. Sadly, there are few, but I’m fortunate enough to know one. My life would be less rich without her.

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Unconditional Love and Memories

From Uncle Tim

By this point in time you should have recieved two scanned photos from the Schraders who were able to go out to our house and retrieve a couple of shots for us in our absence – one of Cassie and I and one of Cassie and Nathan that have been posted on our refrigerator since the day they were recieved.  They are somewhat different pictures – but both are awesome shots, both of them, as Cassie is always smiling when the camera is present and has such a great smile (she deserves kudos for always showing it to the camera upon command..NOT a trait readily available in all women.   🙂

One picture should be of Cassie and I that was taken during our rehearsal dinner at Laura’s brother’s (John’s) house.  It’s a great memory for me everytime I see it.   She was her usual loving self that night; and, again, flashed that most excellent smile.  It reminds me every time I see it of exactly how wonderful the wedding was – surrounded by loved ones like Cassie.  Read more... (602 words, 4 images, estimated 2:24 mins reading time)

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Unconditional Love

From Aunt Laura

I guess where I want to start is the first time Tim brought me over to the Grote’s house….it was snowing and the Grote family was just glad Tim was dating someone  and that he brought someone over to meet them.    He brought me over and the family was wonderful…but I remembered Cassie taking extra time with me and wanted to find out about me.

From that time on Cassie always loved me with open arms…no questions…no concerns…unconditional love.  Cassie has a way of making others around her feel loved and special and she always puts them first.   There was no doubt in my mind that Cassie would be in some type of work in the future in helping others.   I knew Christ’s love was a huge part of her life, because of how she love others…she loved them instantly and gives of herself 100%.   Not qualities you see in youth everyday….I knew Cassie was different and pretty sure God has His hand on her to do great things.

I’m just glad the I get the chance to see changes in her and her future and pray for her to be guided daily in God’s love and those around her.   We love you sweet Cassie.  Read more... (214 words, 1 image, estimated 51 secs reading time)

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