Friday, July 6, 2007
Dear Carol, Jim called us yesterday with the news of your Mom's passing. My family and I send our deepest sympathies to your entire family both immediate and extended. Your Mom was a VERY strong individual in all ways. Although she often thought that she wasn't the "best mom" or that she "could have done better", you know that our view of her differed greatly as did yours. For all the challenges that she endured with having ten children on her own, the care of her mom and her own continued health issues, she was none the worse for wear. She was a beautiful woman that I will always remember having a smile on her face and on her heart. A couple Thanksgiving times ago when she became quiet ill, I did whatever I could think of to help her improve. I armed you and her with books, factual information and even a doctor to speak to. I mentioned her to everyone I came in contact with to "keep her in your prayers"and to only exert positive attitudes and energy around her, about her and in reference to her. As part of that positive energy drive manifestation, John and I purchased a brick on the walk of life in Walnut Hill Park in her honor for everyone to see and multiply their respect and reverence as a positive force in the universe on her behalf. I like to think that that, in a very small way, aided her recovery and helped her to enjoy a few more quality years with her family. I would like to formally present to you and your family the brick we had placed, not only an expression of our sympathy, but a permanent tribute to your Mom from your friends that admired her greatly. To us, she was truly the "Greatest of Surviviors" in a myriad of ways. We love you and have always continued to have your family deep in our hearts. Our greatest sympathies, Laurie, John, Ellaina and Daniel
