Saturday, September 18, 2010
I have know Despina for 40 years now.
I have known her to be capable of leading armies to great victory, of being so stubburn as to halt the Hoover Dam. I have known her to scare the skin off of an onion.
But more than anything, I have known her to be one of the kindest, most caring and loving people there is on this earth.
I have watched her go gently to people at her nursing home, take their hands and look deeply at them, knowing that their families had abandoned them; and they would smile, knowing that Despina was part of their family now.
I have seen her take loving care of everyone she came upon. She brushed the hair of so many who had aching hearts, because there were no family members to do that for them. She just knew in her heart and Spirit who was in need. Naturally, she comforted them. There was nothing unreal about Despina!
She and her son, Rev. Simeon, took care of each other and never neglected anyone in need.
She loved to grow flowers and, now, the seeds of her Spirit may reap from the gardens of her life
Despina, go happily into the arms of God. Always keep that wonderful faith. I have loved you, and you leave with me a memory that will live forever!!!
GOD SPEED and be happy, my old friend,
Rev. Steve
