Dear friends,
How can we thank you enough for the wonderful notes and encouraging words on the passing of our mother? Phil and I have felt your love and it has been an incredible experience. For me, losing Mom has also reinforced the value of supporting our friends in their time of need. I want to be there for you down the line.
Two things stand out about Mom as I reflect back on her life. She was incredibly giving and she marked everyone with whom she interacted. On her tomb, we left the words “Daughter of God;” That is the literal meaning of her name and says it all. In Scripture we read that “God is love.” Apart from Him, we know nothing at all about love. My mother taught me more about the meaning of that word than anyone else I have known. She was my real life hero. What a heritage to leave us as her sons.
Due to the pressures of time and other things going on in our life, we have decided not to have additional Memorial services for Mom in Michigan and Tennessee. I hope we will have your understanding on this decision.
Someone once said, “We don’t know how to live until we know how to die.” Mom knew how to do both well and we love her all the more for that.
Dan and Phil
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