On this Full Moon Solstice Night,
May Love shine down from its Blessed Light.
When shadow shields its light from thee,
Take troubles, stress and debt from me.
When shadow wanes, and light shines anew,
as the days grow long, and monies due,
Help me gain the sense of mind
To fill the need and meet the grind
In the new light from above
Help me do what's right for those I love.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
My Mom
Thank you, everyone for your heartfelt words and condolences. I have felt the virtual hug become warmer and stronger as I read each of them and am very grateful. My mom really was a special woman who touched and was remembered by a lot of people. I hope that if I've learned anything from her, its to free my soul to love everyone for what's inside, one of her many traits, one for which I'm most proud. I joke that she was probably knew some of our friends better than we did! For her there were no exceptions, no exclusions, it was only her fierce protection of us (not even her, but US) that could put you on her bad side.
She was very generous and so loved her family...and her extended family. She is known as Grandma B by many.
As much as she was diehard Yankee fan, no really, a DIEHARD. Yankee. Fan. she was far more dedicated to us and the people around each of us. She was very supportive of our endeavors, be it theatre, sports, school, the military, crazy jobs, anything we wanted she would get behind and support because it was something we wanted to do, or try regardless if she thought that we were crazy or on the right track.
Speaking of crazy, she always was finding a new crazy little toy or gadget to share with the kids (big and small!) the running joke became, "What the heck is that? Where did you get it? Let me guess, Grandma B!"
It is very fitting that her talent was knitting and crocheting. She made a bizzilion scarves, hats, sweaters and blankets, all designed to wrap you up and keep you warm - her version of a virtual hug. She and my dad could probably have lived comfortably off the profits of the sale of these items, but she often gave them away finding delight in how much people loved and appreciated the gift.
Great Grandma, Grandma, Mom, the Better Half, "Why bother reading the Jersey, call Grandma, LOL"; "How many people could she possibly stop to talk to, she should run for Mayor!"; "Want to get the most from your taxes? Go see Grandma, she won't miss a dime"; "Don't worry, call Grandma and Grandpa, they'll take you out there and wait for you to take you home"; "Where's Grandpa, outside in the car waiting for you?"/ "Where's Grandma, inside shopping again?" "I hope Grandma didn't hear that, she'll wash my mouth out with soap!"; "Stop worrying, next time just ask us and we'll help you, that's what we are here for"
You were here for that and so much more...
Mom, we'll be (mostly) okay, we're taking care of Daddy; you can rest for now (at least until one of us needs a guardian angel, which with this crew is sure to come soon!)
She was very generous and so loved her family...and her extended family. She is known as Grandma B by many.
As much as she was diehard Yankee fan, no really, a DIEHARD. Yankee. Fan. she was far more dedicated to us and the people around each of us. She was very supportive of our endeavors, be it theatre, sports, school, the military, crazy jobs, anything we wanted she would get behind and support because it was something we wanted to do, or try regardless if she thought that we were crazy or on the right track.
Speaking of crazy, she always was finding a new crazy little toy or gadget to share with the kids (big and small!) the running joke became, "What the heck is that? Where did you get it? Let me guess, Grandma B!"
It is very fitting that her talent was knitting and crocheting. She made a bizzilion scarves, hats, sweaters and blankets, all designed to wrap you up and keep you warm - her version of a virtual hug. She and my dad could probably have lived comfortably off the profits of the sale of these items, but she often gave them away finding delight in how much people loved and appreciated the gift.
Great Grandma, Grandma, Mom, the Better Half, "Why bother reading the Jersey, call Grandma, LOL"; "How many people could she possibly stop to talk to, she should run for Mayor!"; "Want to get the most from your taxes? Go see Grandma, she won't miss a dime"; "Don't worry, call Grandma and Grandpa, they'll take you out there and wait for you to take you home"; "Where's Grandpa, outside in the car waiting for you?"/ "Where's Grandma, inside shopping again?" "I hope Grandma didn't hear that, she'll wash my mouth out with soap!"; "Stop worrying, next time just ask us and we'll help you, that's what we are here for"
You were here for that and so much more...
Mom, we'll be (mostly) okay, we're taking care of Daddy; you can rest for now (at least until one of us needs a guardian angel, which with this crew is sure to come soon!)