A Huge Loss...

I'm not sure what to write but feel that it is fitting to mark the passing of Jeff's mom, Vee, on the blog (she was probably the only person who actually read this little old blog.) It is something that is still surreal and new. She passed away unexpectedly and quickly in October. As much as it was a blessing for her not to have to suffer...of course, it brought great sadness to her family to have lost such am important person.

It has been hard to watch Jeff as not only was this his momma but last parent and Norah lost a grandmother who she adored. There is more to say but I'm not sure how to say it in just a few words so I will leave the poem that the minister read at the funeral and a few pictures of her with her greatest gifts...her children and grandchildren.

She is Gone                                                                                            

By: David Harkins

You can shed tears that she is gone
or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back
or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left.

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her
or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her and only that she’s gone
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
or you can do what she’d want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

This poem read at the Queen Mother’s Funeral

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A Huge Loss...