Monday, June 11, 2018

Life Happens On The Way To Hallelujah Square



On Thursday, June 7th, my mother-in-law, Jessie, left this world for a better one. 



After 71 years of marriage and at age 95, Raymond has lost his sweetheart. 

Tomorrow we celebrate mom's life with a service centered on a poem she wrote in 1994 called "Hallelujah Square." We will try not to cry for our loss as we share memories of how she touched our lives.


Tomorrow, in her honor, may you hug your loved ones just a little longer, speak just a little kinder, and love with just a little more joy.



Thank you, Jessie, for dropping by my life!




21 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful poem she wrote...

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  2. Sincere condolences. I will certainly give extra hugs in her honour. Beautiful poem.

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  3. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
    What a beautiful poem.

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  4. Condolences sent to you and your family.
    That poem is so beautifully written by a talented Lady...
    I would like to copy it, with your permission but only after things are settled and you put your trademark copyright on it...
    It touched me, you are all in my prayers.

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    1. Leslie, Please feel free to share her poem with her name attached giving her credit. I'm sure it has been published in a few of the books put out by the organizations she belonged to. She wrote many poems and was even a writer for American Greeting Cards long ago. She was always honored when someone expressed appreciation for what she had written.

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    2. Thank you so much!God bless...

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  5. What a long life she lived ... Thinking of her Raymond and all you who loved her so we'll❤️

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  6. so very sorry for your loss. What a wonderfully long life and wonderful marriage. Not many can brag at either statistic.
    God bless you and your family. I will keep you all in my prayers.

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  7. What a beautiful lady, and your post is a testament to her beautiful heart.

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  8. What a strikingly beautiful woman and I can see her heart was even more beautiful! She will be missed!

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  9. So sorry. Condolences to all of you, but especially Raymond.

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  10. I am so sorry. That is really a beautiful poem.

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  11. I'm so sorry for your loss. A big hug to you. And thanks for sharing Jessie's beautiful poem with us.
    Amalia
    xo

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  12. I am so sorry for your loss...
    Thanks so much for stopping by!! That tornado came too close for comfort!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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    1. Yes it did Debbie. I saw that on your blog and shuttered for you. You were blessed in missing it.

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  13. I am so very sorry for your loss. May your happy memories give you comfort.

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  14. I'm sorry for your family's loss.

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  15. Thank you everyone for your kind comments. We truly appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

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