The Virtual Memorial Garden

Thank you spirit that I call Mom, for conceiving, birthing, and raising me. As I never had a chance to say good-bye, or thank you for all the great effort you put into raising me, this will have to suffice. Because you left me so early in my adult life, I never properly connected with you. These past 23 years I've continued to miss you, and many times daily I speak out loud "I love you Mom". But somehow I know you are nearby and hear and see me, even as I type this message. Know that you now have 3 grandchildren, and 4 greatgrandchildren. After a 10 year absence, Don has just reconnected with our family and his 20 year old son. Steve is a pilot (first officer) for Am. Airlines, and he and his wife Elaine have a boy 9 and a girl 7. Cindy and her husband Leroy have two boys, 9 and 4. I never had kids because of all the life support medicine the past 25 years. I left David a year after you died, and moved to CA 18 years ago. Know that I am a U.S. Forest Service Volunteer, mountain bike patrol. I am a prayer counselor, therapist and hold a Ministerial Degree from a new religious movement church. I take classes at the local State University, and after completing eight more classes I will earn my BA degree in Psychology and Relgious Studies. Mike and I have been happily together for 12.5 years. Dad, your husband will be 87 years old tomorrow, and he isn't taking any medicine. He still lovingly takes care of the home he built for our family, 48 years ago. Gerry D. looks after him like a saint. He worked till he was 78 years old. Ann had a Catholic marriage on 6-15-96 to Steve's wife's uncle, and now lives in NH. All is well here. As I pray for your soul, please pray for ours down here. Someday we will all be together again. Thank you for coming to me in my dreams. Know that I love you for eternity, and look forward to more lifetimes with you on Earth or elsewhere. Love always, your daughter from Earth on 9-18-1996. Joan.