I am speechless Andrea. You have truly been a blessing to me. I am glad that I mean so much to you, as you do to me. I am also thankful that I was right about you and your mom growing closer as you got older. I love you.
As long as we are on the subject of thankfulness, I will share.
First I am thankful to Laura. For being my daughter and my friend. My life is richer because of her. Her passing has taught us all some valuable lessons. We will always love her and miss her and so she will live on.
I'm thankful to my husband, Bill. He is my lifeline. He has the patience of Job as far as I'm concerned. When I cry he holds me. When I need to talk, he listens. I feel nurtured and cherished. That allows me to have the strength to be here for others.
I am thankful to my other children including Drea. They have been unwavering in the love and concern for me. They make it possible for me to keep on breathing.
I am thankful to my grandchildren. They delight me and make me laugh. And, by their actions, they clearly think I am very special.
I am thankful to my mom. Mostly for just still being alive at 86. I know she will have to join Laura eventually, but I will enjoy her as long as she lives.
I am thankful to my sisters, Mary and Marti. They have been there for me to laugh, cry, and share memories with. I wish we all didn't live so far apart. Thank goodness for free long distance.
I am thankful to all my friends. Both the ones on this forum and the ones in person. I know that some of them may not be able to continue as a close friend. I am prepared for that. But I will still be thankful for the friendship and thankful that they cannot know how I feel because I wouldn't want them to suffer that kind of loss.
Last but, not least, I am thankful to God. He has been extremely patient with me on my personal religious journey. He knew that I never stopped believing in Him. That I was just fed up with the politics of "the church". We talk everyday, God and I. Well, mostly I talk and he listens. But, he answers me in His own way.
Lucy
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Lucy Carter
http://laura-dawn.last-memories.comIn loving memory of, Laura Dawn 2/26/68-7/19/07, my first born child, my daughter, my friend.
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In loving memory of, Myron H. (Ozzie) Osborne 8/22/22-3/29/89, My dad, my teacher, my hero.
Megan, Heather, Andrew,( Laura ), Mary, Jim, Russell