30 Days of Inspiration
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Day 05- A 
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Dear Beth,
Thank you, Beth,
short in stature,
tall in courage.
A dwarf,
a few days younger than me,
now gone,
but not forgotten.
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You taught me about loyalty
and letting people know
who you are and what you
stand for.
Your bust of JFK was
a clue the moment
I entered your home ☺.
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Your sense of humor about life
and having fun and acceptance
of circumstances of your birth…
I remember you telling me,
“I taught kindergarten,
we were the same size…”
and laughed !
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I cannot imagine still having humor
after an accident left you without
your legs and wheelchair bound,
but you continued your selfless
cheerleading those around you
to persevere by example.
Your faith in Jesus,
the Holy Spirit,
God,
and your fellow man
never seemed to waiver.
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You loved your family
more than words could say.
So proud you were of their
accomplishments,
large and small.
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Fighting for what was right when
circumstances turned against
you and someone you trusted
tried controlling your fate,
was awe inspiring.
Short in stature,
tall in inner strength.
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Beth you are.
now an angel, I’m sure.
you taught me to do what it takes,
to live life to the fullest,
no matter what it takes,
no matter what anyone else
thinks.
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You taught me
by example,
what a woman of
courage and faith
looks like.
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I miss you.
Think of you often,
Quote you endlessly.
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Peace and love,
Siggi
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Small stones: a journey of mindfulness
April 8 ·
change
she is the glue
that holds the family
and friends
together
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it was thought she would
live forever
we’d all go go
to the great beyond before her
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soon we all, her family,
and, us, the multitudes of friends,
will be learning our dear friend
is now our guiding star.
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she is prepared
she knows
bitter sweet
change
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Joan went to her Forever Home April 13, 2018
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Joan, a long time friend,
died before before we were prepared …
we thought she’d be with us 2 decades more..
but on God’s time on April 13, 2018 at age 78.
Her Celebration of Life was May 5, 2018.
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A remarkable woman of faith she humbly demonstrated
and never flaunted. Just lived as she thought
as a follower of Jesus, she should.
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Loving 3/4/5 year olds she ran Sunshine Pre-School
and then at the YMCA day care.
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A life time Girl Scout from age 6.
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Her husband adored her to the end.
A wonderful mother, grand-mother, and great-grandmother
to a family of 15 … her legacy will live on thru them
and the multitudes of friends that will follow her teachings
as a church school teacher, and an Episcopal Deacon for 15 years.
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Thru the next weeks, I will share memories of Joan,
Ralph, her husband, her children, and grands…
thru my memories being blessed to have known her since
the early 1970’s.
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Rest in Peace, Dear Joan.
No longer in pain,
reunited with loved ones
gone before you.
Amen ! Hallelujah !
siggiofmaine 