RIP LOVE NOTES & PRAYERS & POSITIVE MEMORIES (pleasanton, ca)
marilyn slade is shining down upon me write now as a matter of fact... i keep this newspaper clipping on the ceiling of my studio 213. -energetic, entertaining, radiant... fun! a literary talent; always bringing the light and laughter.. honor to present with her at the laugh out loud poetry event in (2010!?!)
****
started with a visit to see my dad at the stanford/valley care hospital in pleasanton (he is home now, many answered prayers.. thank you Jesus!);
but crossed paths at the reception desk with a former bible study friend, from my time as a member at centerpointe church in pleasanton -diana mendenhall, who shared her husband howard had died 7 weeks ago.. my eyes filled up.. sorry to hear it, i'm crying on your behalf... and she said, oh, please don't, that's all i've been doing.. they were married 60 years. she is wearing the wedding ring he wore, and never removed for that 60 years. -and i know them as Christians, strong in their faith, in word and deed.. but even when you know someone you love -is in a better place; went home to be with our Lord; is in heaven.. -still hurts. the spirit knows the truth; -all love.
and am inspired here to share a quote i heard recently from charles stanley about faith: "best thing you could ever pass on to your children; a faith money can't buy and death can't take away"
***
and when we got home, i did look up howard's obituary.. there's been a few times now, where i've come to know someone enough to say i know them, but i learn more about them in their obituary than i ever learned in passing conversations. -especially true of a childhood friend's mom; helene hillyard
-but especially when you are young, and playing with your friends.. never think to ask about the parents, their lives.. the adults carry on their conversations, and the kids play.. parents are just parents; they all seem the same age... mostly they supervise on an as need basis.. discipline; cheerlead; provide snacks... and transportation...
***
and without intention, i clicked on something that landed me on a whole list of obituaries from the pleasanton area, where i lived for 20+ years
and "i had a dream!" that included this architect
posted by SANDRA HARRISON KAY @ 8:03 AM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home