Wednesday, August 26, 2009
At holiday time and at my birthday, I would look forward to the greeting card and lengthy note penned on the inside flap of the card from Phyllis (and from my dear uncle, Barney).
Phyllis would chat about the weather in Tonawanda, her latest trip, garden flowers,
lunch with her lady friends,
and whatever was on her mind.
Often she would include a highlight or two about my cousins and their children.
She would ask what was new with me and hoped I was well.
I appreciated greatly the time she took to sit down and compose these notes especially during the years of my mother's lengthy illness.
I loved her dearly and will miss her notes, laughter, and conversation in the days ahead.
At our last visit with her on July 18th, my sister, Donna, and I heard Phyllis exclaimed more than once that she was proud to be approaching her 91st birthday.
And, she made it to that special date of August 9th - and a few days beyond it.
Rest in peace beside my uncle.
You will be remembered with joy.
Joannie
