We learned early this morning that Elaine’s Mom passed away yesterday. She was 92. She’s been in ill health recently but still lived alone at her condo in Albuquerque not far from Elaine’s sister, Ann. We will be going to Dingle tomorrow where Doc and Lena visited us for a week about 15 years ago. They had a wonderful time there. We will remember them both as we see sights familiar to them and us in Dingle. Lena’s funeral will be on Monday.
Out of respect to Lena the blog will be suspended until Monday night.
So sorry to hear about Lena.
Elaine,
I am so very sorry to hear. Kris and I are thinking of you. Hugs to you both and our regards to the family.
Lanie….we are so sorry to hear the news of your mothers passing. Know that we are thinking of you and sending our prayers. What a wonderful way to celebrate her life by reminiscing through Dingle. Good memories help to heal during very sad times. :-(((. Our deepest sympathies to you both.
Love,
Lino and John.
So sorry for your loss… I’m sure your time in Dingle will be filled with fond memories of the time you spent there with Lena and Doc! Hoist one in her honor for us! Thinking of you…
Dear Elaine,
We’re so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a great person, as was your dad, and we feel privileged to have met them both. As you and Joe drink in all the beauty of your beloved Dingle, read this poem and think of Lena.
To the living, I am gone.
To the sorrowful, I will never return
To the angry, I was cheated.
But to the happy, I am at peace
And to the faithful, I have never left.
I cannot be seen, but I can be heard.
So as you stand upon a shore gazing
at a beautiful sea, remember me.
As you look in awe at a mighty forest
and its great majesty, remember me.
As you look upon a flower and
admire its simplicity, remember me.
Remember me in your heart, your
thoughts and your memories of the
times we cried, the times we fought,
the times we laughed.
For if you always remember me
I will have never gone.
Sending you love and deep sympathy,
Mianne & Billy