Letter form Jim 3/1/2008

 

 

How is my mom part of my life……even after her death?

 

Mom lives on through her family.  I see her in the reflection our family. 

Marie- Parties / Family Gatherings / Cooking / Grateful Attitude

Diane- Way with words - Wisdom

Sue – Family / Kids/ Games

Dan – Generosity / Dedication to Family

Jerry – Always a Helping Hand / Selflessness and Sacrifice

Rose- Smile / Kind Words / Goodies

Dad – Gardening, Flowers, Care and Love of Dogs

Jeanie- Faith / Trust in God / Love of Music

Me – Sense of Humor….some good …some not

 

Another way mom is a part of my life now is through CCF “In Memory of Mother”.  Desmond is my sponsor child through (CCF) Christian Children’s Fund.  This is an organization Jeanie has supported for many years. When Mom passed I took sponsorship of Desmond in Memory of Mother.  The CCF account is titled “In Memory of Mother”.  His mother writes to me occasionally and all the account correspondence is addressed to….. In Memory of Mother.  As I support this child with a small monthly gift of money I think of Mom.

 

Mom, may your spirit live on forever…….

 

I love you,

 

Jimmy

 

 

Jim Maurer
Honeywell ACS / HBS
345 Inverness Drive South #240
Englewood, CO 80112-5889

Office Phone - 303-792-1667

Cell Phone - 303-588-4031
FAX 303-792-1554
E-mail - james.maurer@honeywell.com

 

Remembering Mom 2008 - Dan

                                          

                                              REMEMBERING MOM

                                                   5 Year Memory

                                                Stardate: 03.01.2008

                      

                                        How is Mom a part of my life now ?

Dear Mom, All I have is pictures to see your face,yet your life's lessons live on in my conscious mind each day.My up-bringing under your guidance still touches me every day,or most days it seems.As I walk past one of your photo's,each day memories flourish.Some come to mind of the warnings you conveyed to me as you observed my actions in practical life.

                                        THESE ARE A FEW THAT COME TO MIND

 

               * Don't fluff & pick out your hair like that, or it will fall out

               * Quit Smoking

               * Study Hard

               * Don't get further involved with that women with ( 2) Kids,you'll be very sorry

               * Look for a good Catholic girl to marry & remember looks are not a trade off for Brains

               * Don't set a bad example for your Brothers & Sisters remember your the oldest

               * Don't you tell me later that I didn't encourage you to study harder in school or you'll end up

                  diggen ditches for a living.

               * Always ask the Doctor to check you sugar levels when at you appointments

 

                                    NOW FOR THE PRAISE YOU HAD FOR ME

 

                * Danny ; Your a good cook

                * Danny ; I'm very proud you graduated from Cabrini & Henry Ford

                * Danny ; Thank you for shoveling Grandma's Snow again and again

                * Danny ; Don't worry you be better before you Married

                * Danny ; I think that VW Beetle you bought is cute; can I drive it I know how to shift gears

                * Danny ; You bought a beautiful house in Gibraltar,you'll have fun there I just know it

                * Danny ; You'll have a wonderful retirement someday,keep saving

 

Well Mom those comments are just a few I can remember right off,as time goes on from today I sure many more will come to mind.

                When they do I'll remember where (you) MOM are in my life today.

 

                                                 Love # 1 Son   

 

                                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remembering Mom 2008

Dear Mom,

It has been five years since we talked.  For the longest time I kept your last voice mail message that you sent me.  I wanted to hold on to you any way I could.  I didn't listen to the message often, I just took comfort knowing that I had it.  I wish I could have recorded all my memories of you.

Mom, you have contributed to my life in many ways and for this I thank you.  Your love of music and singing has always been a part of me.  I only wish that I had your natural talent for learning new instruments. Maybe someday I will be able to entertain others with my music. Until then, my children enjoy hearing me sing all of the songs I learned from you.

When it comes to any health related concern, I am kind of a hypochondriac.  You always told me I inherited that trait from dad.  In many other areas of my life, I am a pretty relaxed with a "go with the flow" attitude. I attribute this positive way of life to you.  I am certain that you would have put a trampoline in your family room for an entire winter given the chance.

There are so many more ways you have affected my life and made me who I am.  Being a mother is not an easy job, but thanks to you, all of your children turned out pretty good.

Missing you

Susie

Letter form Jim 3/1/08

 

 

Jim Maurer
Honeywell ACS / HBS
345 Inverness Drive South #240
Englewood, CO 80112-5889

Office Phone - 303-792-1667

Cell Phone - 303-588-4031
FAX 303-792-1554
E-mail - james.maurer@honeywell.com