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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / October 2005memorial service for mom-in-law
i just got back from hershey, pa and the memorial service for my ex-mother-in-law, dottie, whom you helped have a peaceful passing with your prayers. i vacillated about going because my ex has recently told me and his daughters that he's uncomfortable with me around (we've been friends for the 6 years we've been divorced, but now that i'm with john, it seems to be triggering something in him, although he's happily remarried.) anyhow, i decided not to go to spare everyone awkwardness, but then everyone said they wanted me there (including david), so i went and even read something during the service. it was beautiful. she was a wave during wwII, so there was also a military service with the guns and taps and a lot of tears. whoever wrote taps knew what he was doing! i'm exhausted but so happy i went. what a treasure she was to those lucky enough to know her. diane Diane, I'm so glad you decided to go. It was a good experience for you. Gwen >i just got back from hershey, pa and the memorial service for my > ex-mother-in-law, dottie, whom you helped have a peaceful passing with [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > diane It is hard to know what to do in those circumstances. I'm glad that all was settled so you could go. I was a Wave, but not that long ago - I was in for a total of 8 years Navy and Navy Reserve, and then switched to Air National Guard until my back gave out with a total of 13 years service. Maybe I can get taps played. My husband had a military funeral. Taps was fine, but when the gun salute was fired, I started to cry. Loujean >i just got back from hershey, pa and the memorial service for my >ex-mother-in-law, dottie, whom you helped have a peaceful passing with [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >diane > It is hard to know what to do in those circumstances. I'm glad that > all was settled so you could go. I was a Wave, but not that long ago [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Loujean When I was a teacher, we took the seniors on a trip to Washington, DC. Part of the tour was Arlington National Cemetery. Now most of these kids were kind of wise a.s kids from Queens, NY. The day we went to the cemetery there was a military funeral. We were walking along the walkway and the kids were chatting away. When the gun salute started, they all froze and became so quiet I couldn't believe it. They had never experienced anything like that. It was a nice experience for me to be a part of, and it let us see another side of the kids. And they were absolutely in awe at the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It was one of those times when I was so glad to be a teacher. Carole >> It is hard to know what to do in those circumstances. I'm glad that >> all was settled so you could go. I was a Wave, but not that long ago [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > >Carole It's amazing what will catch the attention of kids, nowadays. Seeing things they just read about is sure to make them think a bit. I wrote a poem once about Gettysburg before I ever went there and to stand in the actual spot where he gave the Address, made me cry. All at once it all fit together and became real. I hope you enjoy it. No, in this case, "enjoy" isn't right. I want to share it with you all. Loujean THOUGHTS AT GETTYSBURG The sounds of battle have gone, Birdsong fills the sky. No more the shout of a gun, But a whispered, "I cry." The rustle of flags Dragging in the dust, Said brothers, each other, No longer could trust. The tears of sister, Mother, widow, and wife, Dampened the dry dust Of the land rending strife. A tall man in a hat Stood under the tree; A dream in his eye For all to be free. "Four score and seven", How could we forget? I, II, Korea, and Nam, We haven't learned yet. Loujean M Baker December 1988 That is a great poem. You did wonderful. I was back there from that area myself. I miss being back there.  SignatureLove and hugs to all Good thoughts coming your way too. Squirrely Jo > It's amazing what will catch the attention of kids, nowadays. Seeing > things they just read about is sure to make them think a bit. [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > Loujean M Baker > December 1988 The next neatest thing on that trip was seeing a hot air balloon silhouetted against the sunrise! >That is a great poem. You did wonderful. I was back there from that area >myself. I miss being back there. Loujean God didn't promise us that life would be fair. If it were, who would try for the stars? Ooops Thank you. >That is a great poem. You did wonderful. I was back there from that area >myself. I miss being back there. Loujean God didn't promise us that life would be fair. If it were, who would try for the stars? >i just got back from hershey, pa and the memorial service for my > ex-mother-in-law, dottie, whom you helped have a peaceful passing with [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > diane Gosh, Di, you were a mere 30 minutes from me! /wave and /hug i'm glad you went, too, diane. i have the feeling, dottie would have wanted you there. you honored her memory and your relationsip with her. what more could anyone ask? kate i just got back from hershey, pa and the memorial service for my ex-mother-in-law, dottie, whom you helped have a peaceful passing with your prayers. i vacillated about going because my ex has recently told me and his daughters that he's uncomfortable with me around (we've been friends for the 6 years we've been divorced, but now that i'm with john, it seems to be triggering something in him, although he's happily remarried.) anyhow, i decided not to go to spare everyone awkwardness, but then everyone said they wanted me there (including david), so i went and even read something during the service. it was beautiful. she was a wave during wwII, so there was also a military service with the guns and taps and a lot of tears. whoever wrote taps knew what he was doing! i'm exhausted but so happy i went. what a treasure she was to those lucky enough to know her. diane |
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