In memory of Laura Koehn

My husband’s cousin,

Andy Koehn, lost his

wife to cancer on

Saturday morning. Last

night we attended a

memorial service in

West Bend. Here are

some powerful things

that I learned that will

stick with me for quite

some time…

Even though you can be surrounded by

exquisite diamonds and gemstones, the

most precious jewels you’ll ever hold are

your spouse and your children.

(Andy owns Koehn and Koehn Jewelers in West Bend.)

No matter how busy

you think you are,

take time to “color”

with your children.

You’ll never regret

it.

Look for opportunities to

“make a meatloaf sandwich”

for someone.

“I don’t need a

parade.”

-Laura Koehn

We should focus more

on others than on

ourselves.

Being vulnerable and showing

our emotions isn’t a sign of

weakness. Even Jesus wept at

Lazarus’ tomb.

Be authentic.

Live in the

moment.

But I’m adding to that…

Live in the

moment with an

eye on eternity.

That adds the element of living

for the purpose of glorifying

God in all we do.

It was obvious that Laura was

loved by many, many people.

There are countless examples

of how her life impacted

others. I’m glad I’m among

those who have learned

something from her life. We

will be praying for Andy and

the children, Olivia, Margaret

Mary, Anna, and DJ and all

the extended family and

friends who loved her.

-Jody Koehn and family