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

 

Been thinking of you Mom - Nov. 2007

I heard a song on the radio and it made me think of you. The song was called If my heart had wings I would fly to you by Faith Hill. The song is really a love song about Faith Hill and her husband being apart from each other, but it still made me wish my heart had wings so I could fly to you.

I miss you.

Susie

Letter From Jim - 2007

Dear Mom,

3/1/07

One memory that keeps coming to mind whenever I think of you is our time spent delivering papers. As a 6th grader I had the( Reek Road ) paper route. The furthest from the paper pick up station on Regina Street near the Allen Park Show. Each day I would ride down and pickup/fold and load up the papers. Often, I was picked on since I was the youngest (not of age yet)and teased, usually about my junk bike. I would ride home tell you my troubles, grab dinner and watch “our soap opera” - THE EDGE OF NIGHT. I don’t remember any of the story lines or characters but it was great to share that special time with you. Sometimes I would have to update you on the story or you would update me if I missed a day or so. Oh those were the days!


You took pity on me since my bike was NOT a paper deliver bike and I was the youngest paper boy in the station should have to ride the furthest on such a bike. You would always deliver in the CAR the Sunday morning paper with me as they were always the heaviest! OH how I appreciated that!! You drove and I would grab and deliver a handful then meet you down the block. We had special names for the houses such as “Pretty Rocks” because we could not remember the addresses. Your time and energy were much appreciated and we always had fun delivering with you. We were a real team!

Well, I inherited that paper route form Dan and after a year or two they MOVED the paper station right on MY ROUTE – Reek Road , and all the others had to ride their bikes to my street to pick up the papers. The Lord works in Wondrous ways!

You know how we like to keep things in the family, ( Cabrini custodian, Doctors Lawn Service…… probably to longest continuous service family business in Allen Park !) well Jerry inherited that rout form me, I only hope he enjoyed the Sunday morning rides with you as much as I did!

I Love you,

jimmy

Letter From Danny #1 Son - 2007

STAR DATE: MARCH 01-2007

DEAR MOM:
The vivid memory that comes to mind today, is this conversation :

Not to many years ago you and I had a conversation about my retiring someday. Your response was Oh Danny you'll have a wonderful retirement. Since then my investment choice of company stock has depleted my account balance. Seems my company has lost its way, in the competitive world we have today. With foolish Planning , and market timing ,massive down sizing is occuring. With little respect for the employee's and the just worry only about yourself attitude. I've decided to retire and make my way forward in another direction. This only came about when the company offered me a buy-out, which included medical insurance.Today March 1 2007 I'm officially retired from Fords, I've retired on your passing anniversary how ironic...well I placed a Spring flower at you resting place today. And you always said you could smell spring in the air. Mom please guide me in the right direction, as far as the choices that await me. Life holds in my future 20 - 30 years before I'll see you again. During that time I will watch over, and protect the family you left behind to the limits that I can...Love Danny #1 Son

Letter From Sue - 2007

Dear Mom,

When I think of you, my most tangible memory is of a sunny afternoon in fall of 2002 when you came to my house to baby-sit. You had your shamrock colored green pants on and a white sweater. Your white hair and rosy cheeks complemented your bright blue eyes. As the sun pierced through the window, everything was very bright and full of life. I returned home to find you sitting on my living room couch playing UNO with the kids; including a few of the neighborhood kids(always the entertainer). With everything under control you made everyone feel comfortable and at ease.

Often times I am absorbed with my daily activities and my feelings and emotions are set aside. This vivid image of you is forever painted in my mind and brings me feelings of warmth and happiness. The feeling is like sitting next to a fire drinking warm hot chocolate after a cold day of sledding.

I am blessed to have such a comforting memory of you. I miss you.

Love,

Susie