Thursday, July 19, 2018
For Helen -
I recall vividly the day Mark brought me home to meet you and Dad. You welcomed me with warmth and open arms into your heart and into your family. On July 16, 1983, I became your daughter-in-law, and we were joined forever. You supported me through my widowhood, and I through yours. Over these many years, we have shared everything; our happiness and and our sorrow, the day's events and even music. No one who knew you can hear "Perfidia" or "Blue Moon" without thinking of you! You rejoiced when after twenty years alone, I married Paul. You loved him, and he loved you. No surprise because what all of us know and will remember about you was your kindness and ability to understand all of us, help us to understand others, and most of all, your love and compassion for everyone. We will miss the phone conversations, the wonderful lessons you taught us about life and the interesting stories about your experiences and people you knew. While happy for you that God has taken you home to a new life, we can't help being sad for the loss of our "mom", our teacher, our friend. We will be ever grateful for having been part of your well-lived life. We ask God to bless and comfort your family and friends.
