When someone dies those of us who are left behind grieve. I have lost a dear and special friend. But she did not leave this earth without leaving memories, lessons, and love. I decided to take comments from the many things that have been written about her to memorialize her–and to perhaps make us all think about what it is we will leave behind when we leave this earth.
“You taught us about strength, commitment, faith, love, friendship and courage.”
“You invited strangers into your home without hesitation and healed our souls.”
“You cherished and held dear all of God’s creations.”
“You taught us so much!”
“You were such a lovely and unselfish person.”
“I will miss your sweet smile and laugh.”
“You had a gentle spirit, a patient kindness, and a selfless concern for others.”
“You were one of the nicest people I ever met.”
“You were a loving and supportive mother; a devoted wife; a proud, and caring grandmother.”
“Thanks for all the love and laughs…and for giving me my nerve back.”
“You were my inspiration for life. You healed my soul. You made me complete again. You showed me what strength really means.”
“My gratitude abounds for the lessons you have taught me about strength, grace, humor and generosity along life’s way.”
“You were a second mother to me when I was growing up. You taught me so much.”
“You were such a positive person.”
“You had such an easy, lovely, and loving way about you. You had a wonderful voice. You had a wonderful caring, thoughtful and generous way about you. ”
“God must have played the “Eyes of Texas” when you entered heaven on the wings of the burnt orange sunset.”
Dana Costilow Crisp
Posted by Carol on February 28, 2011 at 1:33 pm
These are wonderful words about our sweet friend. I don’t know if there are enough words to truly express what a wonderful person she was. Thanks for sharing. Love ya, Carol
Posted by karla on February 28, 2011 at 3:51 pm
Beautiful post, Becky. Beautiful photograph. She is where rainbows are Created.
Posted by Leska on February 28, 2011 at 10:38 pm
I have been checking your blog everyday and have been hoping to read a post on this to see the wonderful words about our friend. She is our angel and reminded all of us about how important friends are to each other. Let’s not forget the last few years and continue the fellowship in her honor.
Posted by Renee on March 2, 2011 at 8:05 am
I knew you would be able to express what I have been feeling. You did and even MORE! Dana, we miss you, but are blessed by our time with you and know you are with God.
Posted by Jen Brown~ May 08s on March 4, 2011 at 11:08 am
I’m so glad I came across your post about your blog. She meant so much to us in the bc group. This was lovely :O)