Judy passed away this last Tuesday. Both Jim and I had the feeling that she would pull through this but seeing her Sunday night following the wedding and then hearing that she had gone back to the hospital because of the terrible pain she was enduring on Monday, we were really not too surprised when Joy called and said she had passed away on Tuesday. The viewing and funeral will be next Sunday (July 1) and Monday (July 2)which we will attend.
I was able to sit next to Carrie during the dinner at Jenna's wedding and had a nice visit with her although neither of us was particularly in a celebratory mood. She is a lovely woman and it is hard to watch her go through this great loss. I sent her and similar letters (to her brothers and Dale) and wanted to attach these to this blog for future reference.
Dear Carrie:
We just wanted to
write and express our sympathy and love to you at this time. We know that it is very difficult for
you to lose your mother and that the next months will be sad. We hope you are strengthened by
memories of her influence and example.
She was such a
strength and help in your life (and in our lives as well).
She always set a
great example of service, hard work, good thoughts, sweet concern and so many
other qualities.
She was an
achiever and worked hard to be well educated.
She was such a
great mother and grandmother. She
taught us so much about parenthood in our younger years.
She was a great
organizer and was always involved in some project or other.
She was a good
neighbor and had many friends.
She was giving to
others.
She was very
talented and used her talents to bless so many people.
She knew how to
have a good time and always wanted to include you and your families in
activities that would strengthen you and keep you close.
She was a great
older sister to Jim and he loves her so much. He often tells stories of when they were young and their
parents would go to this or that event and Judy would take care of him. I know he loved those times.
We will miss your
mom so much. We recognize that she
is having a joyful reunion with those who have gone before but even so it is
hard for those she left behind. We
will be praying for you and for your children as well as for your dad and your
brothers and their families.
I am so glad we
had that time together at the wedding to just visit and catch up. Your Uncle Jim and I think the world of
you and we know that you are doing a great work with your beautiful
children. We know that you are
your mother’s daughter and that because of you and your great brothers, her
legacy will live on and many people will be blessed.
Love always, Aunt Kathy and Uncle Jim
