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1/10/2012

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This months marks the 7th anniversary of Harmony Art organic design.  It seems unreal to me.  Can it be?  Really?  WOW!  

I can still vividly remember being in Michigan in January 2005, witnessing the "glorious transition to a freer life" of my father-in-law, Paul Susalla.  He died on his 66th birthday, 7 years ago today.  His passing was peaceful, calm and beautiful. We should all be so lucky to be at home surrounded by so much love. 

If I hadn't quit my job to start Harmony Art I would have been in Germany attending the Heimtextil show rather than being in snowy Michigan with my family during this sacred passage.  The timing has always felt like a confirmation of my decision.  

This time of great sorrow will always be intimately woven into the start of the Harmony Art journey.  Although I never told Paul about my new business idea/venture (it seemed so inconsequential in the moment) his illness helped inspire it.  In the face of life's frailty, I was motivated to reflect and to act.   

 I miss Paul.  I think he would be really proud of what we have accomplished.  How I wish I could be celebrating another anniversary with him.   When this time of year comes around it always feels bitter sweet.  

To quote Mark Twain: 
"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."

Life is short.  Make your journey a great one!  Thank YOU for SEVEN amazing years.
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Deidrea link
1/9/2012 10:16:47 pm

Bitter sweet indeed....and the sweet has touched SO many & continues to impact our lives & world. His passage was not in vain; instead he left you the seed of Harmony Art...and look how it has blossomed! XOXO The quote is perfection.

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Jan link
1/9/2012 11:00:50 pm

Beautiful sentiment, Harmony. Happy Anniversary - it doesn't sound like a coincidence that these 2 powerful "entities" (for lack of a better word) are forever tied together.

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harmony link
1/10/2012 12:57:29 am

thanks for the sweet comments....

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nell susalla
1/10/2012 01:53:21 am

Paul loved Harmony. Together they designed our first logo "Spirit of the Trees" for our lake house on the Straits of Mackinac,MI. It was used many times for shirts, hats, etc.... for pillow presents for guests.
Paul appreciated her talents.
We always said we could not have chosen a better wife than Harmony for our son, David. aka Sus
God Bless xoxoxo Mom Sus aka Nell....Mrs. Paul Susalla
You Rock HJ Wonderful words. Thanks.

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Martha Howald
1/10/2012 05:24:16 am

Harmony, what a touching tribute, Paul was certainly blessed with you, as is David and all the rest of the family.
Aunt Martha

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Jen link
1/10/2012 05:24:36 am

Happy Anniversary Harmony Art! I am certain that Paul is as proud of all you have accomplished during this time as we are.

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Liesl link
1/11/2012 01:39:40 am

Congrats on seven years. It does sound very bittersweet. I'm sure your father-in-law is very proud of you and Harmony Art. :)

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Harmony link
1/11/2012 02:10:28 am

thanks again everyone for your kind words. I am blessed.

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Stardove link
1/11/2012 02:48:42 am

aww...hon!your story is just like life...the circle unbroken.birth and death.Paul sounds like he was a remarkable man.Thank you for sharing,and thank you for ALL you do to better this world!You are a true inspiration to me.Much aloha :)

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teresa link
1/12/2012 01:26:50 am

Harmony, thank YOU! I'm glad I have been a part of your life for the last 3+ years! :)

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5cott 5peed 5usalla
8/20/2013 02:38:19 pm

Miss you dad. Can't wait to see you Harmony in 2 days in the Northern Country. Same spot new adventures. New wind for the new sails.

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harmony link
8/20/2013 03:16:49 pm

And the beat goes on....
see you soon bro! xo hj

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