Karen posted a condolence
Monday, January 31, 2011
Oh Momma...oh Momma..never had a chance to say goodbye..Daddy was with you those last few minutes when everything happened so fast..he is broken-hearted..but you can see that.. Momma..the few weeks where i got to spend so much time with you over New Years while Daddy got his by-pass (ya..an awkward sentence) were so special,,time to reconnect..share confidences..and hear so many wonderful stories. You were tickled to hear of all the childhood friends from Citations Drum & Bugle Corps that i recently have reconnected with..thanks to the wonders of facebook..and so touched to hear of their memories of your innumerable kindnesses and thoughtful ministrations to them over the course of those years and years of dear friends in our home....your so modest..but it was so true. The neighborhood ..you know..attentive and concerned..and saddened-very much so...you are one of the founding matriarchs of Liberty Avenue. St. Marks..even in this short time was well represented..The Rev.John de Beer was there with Daddy before they took you..and sat with us all in prayer and meditation. Shirley came to visit..brought yummy dinner. I'll remember and hold dear soo many things..but especially how you would giggle when i would tuck you in at night(while Dad was in the hospital)..tucking you in safe and sound..finally returning the favors of same over my childhood...and you did giggle. I always knew this day would come...but could never have expected how very sad i am for us....but knowing you are reunited with Leslie..your Mom & Dad, Bert & Erna, and so many others lost to you...the faith in your day of reunion brings joy. We love you,Momma...you live always in our hearts...it's not goodye,really...we shall share reunion at our time. Love you always, Momma...xoxoxo Karen
