My 8-year old niece says we should be happy because Gracie is lucky because she get’s to play with God everyday and she gets Angel’s wings now.  According to Sydney that is even cooler that being a fairy and fairies are pretty cool. 

We say good night (Kish-eer Par-ee) , Good Light Gracie until we can say hello and join the party.

We love you!

Sarah “Grace” DeYoung peacefully entered eternal rest in Powder Springs, Ga., Tuesday, February 28, 2012, six days after celebrating her 90^th Birthday.  She was born in Bridgeport, CT along with her five sisters, where she married and raised her three wonderful children.  She was the beloved wife of the late John “Mickey” DeYoung and daughter of the late Hagop and Almas Dushugian.  She was a lifetime member of the Armenian Church of the Holy Ascension in Trumbull, CT and retired from Sikorsky Aircraft after 25 years of loyal service.

She is survived by her loving family including her children; Connie and John Kasparian of Tarpon Springs FL, Anthony Valentino of New Britain, CT and Jack and Sharon Valentino of  Powder Springs GA, 11 grandchildren and their spouses, 14 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Her memorial celebration will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 6-8pm at the Armenian Church of the Holy Ascension Hall and Her funeral service will take place on Friday, March 9, 2012 at 10:00am at the Armenian Church of the Holy Ascension in Trumbull, CT.

Reception to Celebrate Gracie Thursday, March 8th, 2012    6:00 – 8:00 pm

Armenian Church of the Holy Ascension Church Hall

1460 Huntington Turnpike

Trumbull, CT 06611

203-372-5770

Funeral Services

Her funeral service will take place on Friday, March 9, 2012 at 10:00am at the Armenian Church of the Holy Ascension and will be officiated by the Pastor, Rev. Fr. Untzag Nalbandian. Upon the wish of the family, her In Lieu of Flower donations will go to her beloved Armenian Church of the Holy Ascension, 1460 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull, CT 06611

There will be a short cemetery service to follow at LakeView Cemetery and memorial dinner to be held at 86 Gulf Street, Milford, CT 06460, the home of Gracie’s Grandchildren, Kim and Angelus Perez.

Share Your Thoughts and Memories of our Beloved Gracie

Please feel free to share your thoughts, condolences and memories of Gracie with us.  Her body may be gone but she will live forever in our hearts and memories.

Barbara Streisand said it best when she said the tragedy of Whitney’s death is that she could not seem to experience the joy her gifts gave us.

Low self-esteem robs you of the joy and power of being you.  Without the proper levels of self-esteem you are unable to enjoy the gifts you have to share with the world no matter how many people tell you they love you and those gifts.  Low self-esteem leaves you feeling alone and unsatisfied.  When you self esteem is lower than your desire to be successful you become disconnected from the truth that you are enough and that you are a gift to the world.

Unfortunately she is not the first talented and gifted person we have lost to the labyrinth of low self-esteem.  John Belushi, Freddie Prinze, Kurt Cobain, Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse are just a few, not to the many gifted unknown talents we have lost.

Low self-esteem is a slippery slope to self-sabotage and self-destruction.  Low Self Esteem is the epidemic that extinguishes personal power.

Self-Esteem is the feeling of worth you have about yourself.  The value you have just because you exist.  Self Esteem is the engine of action and is required to achieve and sustain success.  Self -esteem has nothing to do with talent or intelligence.  It has everything to do with your ability to feel success-ful and satisfied with yourself and the blessings in your life. Knowing that the greatest love of all comes from within is not enough.  The ability to experience that love and power lies in your ability to value and trust yourself.

Here are some helpful ways to keep your self-esteem shining  for the world to see and for you to enjoy the gift that you really are.

Put Yourself First

You cannot give from an empty well so if it is your intention to give make sure you give to yourself every day.  Commit at least 30 minutes each day doing something that puts joy in your heart.  Taking care of you first will allow you to be a resource to many.  The more you practice what I call “extreme self care” the more you can create and receive.

Affirm What You Do Well Every Day

Write down five things you did well every day.  Celebrate each success as if it was a Grammy award winning achievement.  Each achievement you acknowledge builds your sense of self-worth and ability to receive even more success.

Express Gratitude Daily

Each day take the time to give thanks for all that you have.  What you focus on expands and giving thanks for your blessings allows you to feel successful.  Give thanks for what you have and for what you are about to receive.  Write down five things every day that you are grateful for.  Remember that the attitude of gratitude builds your altitude.

Embrace Your Uniqueness

Remember that you are the most precious gift that you will ever receive.  Treat yourself as well if not better than your most prized possession.  No matter what your imperfections there is only one  of you in this word.  You have gifts that no one else has.  Share them gladly with the world.  You never know when you light can and will need to illuminate someone else’s darkness.

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