Mike and Jeff,
I have good memories of your mom. She and I had a great time planning the family reunion in Sheridan Park for a number of years. I have thought of her over the years when I walked my dog in the park past that picnic area site. I last visited with your mom about a year ago. We put photos in an album and she invited me to lunch. She wanted to see my dog and I told her I would bring him to the front window. As I was walking with Toby toward the entrance, the door opened and there was your mom, inching her way out with her walker. She said “I knew I wouldn’t be able to see him well through the window.” I remember being worried that she might fall but she just lit up when she got near Toby and all went well. I talked with her on the phone afterwards and we wrote. When I left that day, I said “I’ll see you next time.” Life was busy and I never got back. That is my regret today. I will miss her. And yes, she has found peace. Take care.
Peace and love,
Mary Anne Anselmino