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Such a blessing
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 19:39:20 -0400 alt.fiftyplus
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Janie...
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My 85 year old neighbor is moving tomorrow,downstate near Merritt Island.
She is tearful but knows it's the best for her. She will be in assisted living near 2 of her daughters and says the place is bright and cheery. I've known her over 25 years. She is a divorcee,has 4 grown daughters,she raised by herself,7 grandkids and one great grandchildren The whole neighborhood is very sad tonight. Somehow,Marsha was our bonding force. She loved our kids when they were growing up and now many them are grown,married with kids of their own. I walked over to give her a drawing so she would always remember us. I had been dreading saying good-bye to her because I knew would end up in tears. We did! lol She loved the drawing and I sat and had iced tea together and talked with her daughter. Tammy her daughter said,"Ok,we have something for you,Janie. Close your eyes". When I opened them,they were holding open a quilt over 100 years old. It just took my breath away. I said,"Oh,Marsha,surely one of your daughters wants this. It's an heirloom". She said it was a family decision. Her daughter told me I had made their lives easy but checking on their Mom, watching the dog,taking her to her dr. appts. I'll try to get a pic of it on the blog soon. It's very fragile so I have to be careful. I am just thrilled and walked home crying. lol Janie Joy...
**Dalin**...
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