Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Dear Ralph, Jann, Mary Jill and families; This may ne one of the hardest notes that I have written in a long time. There are not enough words to convey what I, personally, am feeling. Tom and I both have been and will continue to hold you all high in prayer as each one copes with the grieving process in your individual ways. Memories have flooded my mind several times. There have been good times and hard times - but through them all - there has been LOVE! I just now remembered being flower girl at your wedding, Ralph - all the things a child remembers through the years that have passed. When Tom and I were married, you have always been a big part of our lives and have always been there for us and we are so grateful for that. Maureen was a very special lady. She indeed was "super"...Ralph, you can explain to the rest of your family what that is about! We are thankful that Maureen is finally free and at home with her God. For those of you left.., I want to leave you with this writing by Christina Georgina Rosetti: Miss Me, But Let Me Go.. "When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take, And each must go alone. It's all part of the Master's plan, A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, Go to the friends we know. And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds, Miss me, but let me go." This is Maureen and our prayer for you all. May God grant you peace and comfort. We love you tons, Hugs, Tom and Lois
