Thursday, June 14, 2012
Mom was an exceptional, bright, talented lady. She taught us so many wonderful things. She took care of so many people throughout her life, nursing them when they were ill (including my dad who was bedridden for many years). She had a great sense of humor and allowed all of us to live our lives and pursue all of our dreams, without ever holding us back. She taught us how to appreciate the everyday beauty around us -- to care for everyone - she taught us that books were things to be treasured -- creativity of every kind was encouraged. I love all types of music because my mother always had her classical records playing when we would go to her home in Wisconsin. She loved marches and waltzes just as much and it wasn't unusual to have a marching song playing during lunch time. When I say creativity -- I mean that my mom could whip up some outstanding meals from nothing and we all couldn't wait to get to gramma DeDe's because when you were at her house, you ate like royalty. Mom loved children, animals, flowers, good food, traveling -- all the things that I love because of her. When the children spoke to mom, they had her full attention. They alwasy felt special. My children were so fortunate to have spent many summers at my mom and dad's in Wisconsin. There are SO MANY memories of so many outstanding times -- and all because of her. There were times when mom would sit back and say -- I have so many wonderful children and grandchildren - she would laugh and say, "And it was all because of me." And she was so right. We have the most outstanding family and it was all because of my mom and dad. I will miss you Mom -- and your sassy ways-- I love you SO MUCH. Love your daughter, Kathy
(813) 435-6487 
LIVE CHAT
