Hi Mom,
Good Mothers are remembered for a long time. Great Mothers leave fingerprints on the souls of their children that are never erased. I've been fingerprinted! As the years pass, my love, appreciation and admiration for you only continues to grow.
The number of diapers you changed, outfits you sewed, lunches you packed, pigtails you crafted, toys you picked up, meals you prepared, parties you planned, groceries you bought, presents you wrapped, clothes you washed etc. is astonishing. And to top it off, you did most of it with a song in your heart. How did you manage it all? We're you sipping Red Bull energy drinks on the sly?
You provided an excellent example of a woman who is dedicated to her family and full of grace, wisdom, character, strength, generosity and pizazz! I wish you could be here to spoil my kids, correct my mistakes and mix-up some of those energy drinks for me! It's hard to accept the most influencial person in my life is someone my kids will never meet in this world.
We've been singing a lot of Disney songs as of late and many of them cannot be sung without thinking of you...Bibbety-Bobbity-Boo, It's a Small World, Spoonful of Sugar, Supercalifragalistic, She'll be Coming Roun' the Mountain etc. We all had so much fun singing with you!
So, here's to you Mom and your unique fingerprint which has been guiding me all my life.
I love and miss you,
Di
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
I just want to tell you...
I love you so much; you have shaped the woman I am and the woman I want to be.
Thank you for continuing to be a guiding light in my life.
With Love,
Rachel
Thank you for continuing to be a guiding light in my life.
With Love,
Rachel
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Letter from Dan #1 son - 2009
Dear Mom,
Today is my two year anniversary of retirement; I hope or, rather I just know you would have been proud,to see your oldest grow into Senior Status.You put allot of work into making me into a Man of the Twenty First Century. Often when I see the clock read the time [ 313 ] or [303] I think of this Day. Exactly Six Years ago when you were called to Heaven, sort of {Gods Early Retirement Plan}, my question of why is not an option God needed you by his side and that's that. Say Hello to him from me.
Love Danny # 1 Son
Today is my two year anniversary of retirement; I hope or, rather I just know you would have been proud,to see your oldest grow into Senior Status.You put allot of work into making me into a Man of the Twenty First Century. Often when I see the clock read the time [ 313 ] or [303] I think of this Day. Exactly Six Years ago when you were called to Heaven, sort of {Gods Early Retirement Plan}, my question of why is not an option God needed you by his side and that's that. Say Hello to him from me.
Love Danny # 1 Son
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Dear Mom - Susie 2009
Dear Mom,
I took a trip with Darlene to Chicago for her 40th birthday(Yes, I am turning 40 this year). I travel with Darlene often, but it is usually with the family. This trip was just the girlfriends. Every time she got a call on her cell phone I panicked.
The day you died, Darlene and I were at the Palace of Auburn Hills watching the Disney Princesses on Ice show with Allison and Kayla. While I was driving home, she checked her voice mail and immediately called home. Mike had told her that you had passed. I could tell in her voice that something was wrong, but she wouldn’t tell me. She wouldn’t even tell me who it was about. I had to call Marie and Jim Blough told me. We continued to drive home in silence.
Still to this day, I am a little uneasy about making plans with just Darlene and me. I know I am superstitious, but the day you died still haunts me. I fear that she will get a call that something bad has happened to someone in my family.
Writing this letter brings me sadness and insecurity. Like the first day of Kindergarten; lost and alone. I would rather focus on all the good memories, but in reality, sadness is still palpable.
I think you would have liked the Disney on Ice Show.
Miss you and love you,
Susie
I took a trip with Darlene to Chicago for her 40th birthday(Yes, I am turning 40 this year). I travel with Darlene often, but it is usually with the family. This trip was just the girlfriends. Every time she got a call on her cell phone I panicked.
The day you died, Darlene and I were at the Palace of Auburn Hills watching the Disney Princesses on Ice show with Allison and Kayla. While I was driving home, she checked her voice mail and immediately called home. Mike had told her that you had passed. I could tell in her voice that something was wrong, but she wouldn’t tell me. She wouldn’t even tell me who it was about. I had to call Marie and Jim Blough told me. We continued to drive home in silence.
Still to this day, I am a little uneasy about making plans with just Darlene and me. I know I am superstitious, but the day you died still haunts me. I fear that she will get a call that something bad has happened to someone in my family.
Writing this letter brings me sadness and insecurity. Like the first day of Kindergarten; lost and alone. I would rather focus on all the good memories, but in reality, sadness is still palpable.
I think you would have liked the Disney on Ice Show.
Miss you and love you,
Susie
Friday, February 29, 2008
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
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
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