Dear classmates, Tom is no longer physically with us in this world. May we always remember his goodness and the great joy he gave to us. In case you weren't there, here's a few pictures to share.  In addition to being a member of the Class of 19971, Tom was a retired Detroit Police Officer and current Grosse Pointe Police Dispatcher. Loving son of Marilyn and the late Robert L. Dearest brother of the late Robert A. (Judy). Also survived by two aunts, Lee and Helen, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Donations Information: Memorials contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Mr. Thomas C. Harvey June 07, 1957 - January 08, 2009 _________________________________________________

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We know you were there in spirit!

Below are photos of the Spiritual Bouquet we sent to Mrs. Harvey with the prayers some of you offered to say for Tom and his family.  Kalkaska Florists put it together; Carolyn Romzick Clark made individual prayer cards that you will see sticking up from the arrangement.... she used St. Clare Falcon colors of red, white and black.  All together, there were 41 rosaries, 5 masses, 171 Our Fathers, 276 Hail Marys, 151 Glory Be's and 1 Novena offerred for the Harvey intentions.  Thanks for all your offerrings.  The 'bouquet' was placed in a planter of greenery spruced up with a few fresh flowers with the thought that once the flowers wilted, the green planter would remain a nice memento.
 

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the beer. 

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of  him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar is full. They all agreed that it was. 

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full.  They all agreed it was. 

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous YES!  The professor then produced two cans of beer from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. 

”Now", said the professor, as the laughter subsided.   "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things-your family, your children, health, friends, your favorite passions - things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, your car.  "The sand is everything else-the small stuff. If you put the sand into the jar first, he continued, there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls." 

The same goes for your life. If you spend all your time and energy on small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you."  Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house, and fix the disposal. "Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand. 

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the beer represented.  The professor smiled. "I am glad you asked. It just goes to show that no matter how full your life seem, there's always room for a couple of beers."