2014 - Letter from Sue

Dear Mom,

I am so pleased that I have taken the time to write to you over the years. This blog has helped me accept that you are no longer with us, and focus on fond memories of what a beautiful lady you were.  

Recently I spent hours going over tapes that you recorded of yourself playing piano, and of you and your mother talking and singing.  My how they made me laugh and cry. I miss Grandma's Irish brogue and all of her stories.  The Irish songs that had such great lyrics about drinking and getting into mischief. What a great sense of humor our Irish heritage has given us. These tapes are like a little time capsule which has been such a treat to open.

This walk down memory lane has reminded me how lucky I am to have had such a happy and friendly grandmother and a mother whose smile and charm would brighten the room.  It makes me feel comforted; like watching the morning sun rise over the hill.

Missing you always,

Audio memories of mom - click on link

Susie

Remembering Mom 2013

Remembering Mom 2013

Hi Mom,

It is March 1^st 2013 and I want to have a little chat with you.   I really miss you and want you to know the family you created is still strong and caring.  I came across this family history document you helped Rachel and Amanda do for a homework assignment and want to be sure to share with everyone as it is one of my treasures.  It is a great story of Family, Love and Perseverance.  The story continues on today……your children and grand children have carried on your family values you have instilled and developed a strong bond between each of us. 

You did good Mom!  

Love you & miss you.

Your son,

Jimmy

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10 Years missing you

We have grown so much these past 10 years!

Collin 15 Years old

Collin is a wonderful mature young man that is passionate about sports.  He is a responsible student, a great listener and gives the best hugs.

Allison 13 Years old

Look at those freckles, do they remind you of anyone? Allison is a great student, a volleyball superstar and has your gift for music.

Shane 9 Years old

I wish Shane could have met you. He loves to talk, he can beat you at Euchre and will dance the Tango with you.


Dear Mom,
In the past ten years my life has gone from toddlers to teenagers. Sleepless nights to taxi driver. Creative parenting to picking my battles. If I had to do it all over again, I would have picked the same path, but hopefully with a little more perspective; recognize what is important and don't sweat the small stuff. I wish you were here to guide me and give advise.  I miss your smile and your optimistic outlook on life.
I miss you.  Love, Susie

Remembering you always

Dear Mom,

It is March 1st again; a Thursday, and yes I am still working part time. I am at home thinking about you. My day is going by fast even though I am not really sure what I have accomplished all day. I guess this must be how Dad is feeling these days. He is sleeping a lot, with not much to motivate him. Danny, Marie and I are going to go over to his house and make some dinner. I think Collin and Shane will come along too. It is a still grey day, wet and muddy. The kind of day where you might have stayed in your night gown all day and doing a cross word or brushing up on your Readers Digest vocabulary.

Well, this year I wanted to thank you for getting up with me before school in the morning with a smile and a happy voice. I don't seem to have inherited your disposition in the morning at least. Collin gets up at 5:45am in the morning in order to catch the school bus. That is so early. Pat gets up with him almost all of the time. When I do, I wake him and go downstairs with a blanket over my head, hair all frizzed up and eyes barley open. I am sad to think of how he will remember me when he is old and grown.

I miss you mom and would love to have you hear to wake me in the morning.

Love,

Susie

2011: You continue to live on in our hearts

It is impossible to look at a picture of Grandma Kathy and not have an instant smile brought to your face.  She radiated so much joy and emulated the epitome of selflessness.  

Grandma's memory continues to be an inspiration to me.  I have precious memories with her that will last my whole life.

I love you Grandma, and miss you so, so much.  There is so much I wish I could talk to you about as I become a woman.  But I can't help but be grateful for the 16 years I had to get to know you.

<3 Rachel

Dear Mom,

I am glad that I am taking the time to write to you. I have been thinking about you lately. I am going to go out for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th to the Old Shillelagh downtown this year. My friends have all been going for years, but since you left us, I have not really wanted to go. Well, it is on a Thursday this year and I am off work, so I have no excuses. We will go out around 8:00a.m. in the morning; leave the bar by 1:00p.m. in the afternoon and go to lunch. That’s right, I will be drinking before noon! I will be sure to make a toast in your name:

To Kathleen Maurer a shining example of kindness, character and grace.

I love you and I miss you.

Susie

Letter from Jim - 2011

Remembering Mom 2011
Hi Mom, On your 8th anniversary of your passing, first let me say I miss you. Next let me say your husband, family and friends miss you too. I frequently think of you and often believe you are thinking of us. Your kindness, support, love, humor, attitude, friendship, guidance, family values have made a lasting impression on all of us.

I hope from afar, you can enjoy the family you and dad created, nourish and nurtured while you were here with us. I thank you for my brothers and sisters. I believe we are all different, but all share same family values you left with us. As I watch my own children grow and flourish I cant help but wish you were here to enjoy them too.

When you were here, did I show you how much I love you? Did I thank you often enough for all you have done for me? Did I keep you awake at night worrying about me to often?

It is not easy living here with out you, but it is easy thinking of you when we remember MOM. (Although it is not so easy to write…. it brings tears to my eyes every year.) Tears of sadness and tears of joy… that we celebrate your life in a way we will always remember. Tonight we will watch the movie Rachel suggest “The Prize Winner” and be thinking of you.
I remember, I thank you, I love you.

Please keep us in your prayers.

jimmy