Well, the month of September has brought about some upheavals that we couldn't have anticipated or expected. On the last day of August, Wally's sister Rachel passed away. After being free of cancer for six years, it came back with a vengeance and took her life within weeks. It's been awhile since we've been together with Rachel, due to distance and everyone getting older. The last time we were together, we had a nice lunch at Appleby's. Mom was there too and we laughed and talked and enjoyed one another's company. Contact since then was over the telephone or the internet but it was good. We are praying for her five children, her many grandchildren and her special friend, Rich. May God comfort them and give them joy through the good memories.
Then on September 11, Wally's older sister, Barb, passed away. She was awaiting surgery for an aneurism and had many heart problems through the years. She leaves behind seven children and many grandchildren. It has saddened us even though these ladies were not a part of our every day life. It seems like a part of our past has been taken away with them. All those years of growing up for Wally, knowing that his three sisters are no longer here seems to taint the memories. Then, as young families, we were in close contact once again and so many of our children are the same ages. Life got busy then as the children grew and the many miles between us kept us apart for many years. Strangely enough, contact was resumed the past year through Facebook and we enjoyed seeing pictures of the kids and grandkids and getting to know them
through the internet.
All of this seems to bring the fragility of life so real to us. And the fact that we, too, are getting older and life will not go on forever. God is our strength and we trust Him to take care of the details as we live each day in ways that will glorify Him.
Until next time.......
