Monday, January 18, 2016

Life and Funerals

Paul and I had a short trip to Florida for his SLM meeting. As we traveled I was able to stitch the hem of a dress.

We had supper at Der Dutchman Restraunt in Sarasota. I enjoyed my view of Paul across the table and this quilt design made of wood.

I can't imagine doing life without my sister, Coleen.

It was a special treat to be with Ella from Romania.

All too quickly it was good-bye Florida!

One afternoon I had a pleasant surprise and wonderful visit with Sharon and her mother Tressa Knepp. Sharon was so happy and cheerful and helped me prepare pizza in spite of just finishing a round of chemo.

Within one week's time we had 2 funerals at our church. Stanley Schrock was a loved and respected man with undying love for his wife Anna. He will be greatly missed.

The 2nd funeral was for Diane Lee, Jeff and Kathryn's 28 year old daughter.

We will greatly miss both of these people and the inspiration they were to each of us.
With each funeral, I'm reminded anew of our 20 year old son Brian who was killed in a motorcycle accident in 2004.


5 comments:

ES said...

Sharon seems like an inspiration, and I'm sorry to read about the two funerals. X

Mary said...

Thank you for sharing. So sorry about the loss of your son. That is devastating to me. My son was recently told he has a brain tumor. It is not malignant but not operable. I am so sad. Putting my trust in God is all I can do.

Sew Blessed said...

So very sorry for the loss of your friends, and your son, Julia. I did not know that. Bless you.
Rita

Mary A. Miller said...

So sorry for your loss, of your son! And for your church's two funerals. I had wondered if Stanley was from your church. I had attended church with them for a number of years, here in IN. In fact, I was on the Sewing Committee with Anna for several years. Such dear people! Now, two of my dearest friends are Stanley's nieces. And, I'm thinking that the wife of a cousin of mine is Anna's niece. Amish, from IN also. Also, I know several of Tressa Knepp's brothers quite well. Small world.

Anonymous said...

Julia,I like to read sides,but this one was sad.Sorry to read about your son.My son had an accident on motorcycle in the Summer time.He is waiting for 5th surgery of his right hand :( I very like to read about your trips,handwork and your family.
Have a wonderfull days.
Love Eva from Czech Republic

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