Simple Threads for Monday, November 24, 2008

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Monday, November 24, 2008

A Tribute to Memere

A Eulogy I wrote for my Grandmother's funeral in July of 2000. She was a strong, stoic woman on the outside, but very sensitive inside. She lived with my parents for many years until my own mother became ill in 1999. She then lived in an assisted living home in Michigan near my mom's sister until she passed away the following year at the age of 97 In your uniqueness, in your independence, in your extraordinary strength, we thought that you would live forever. But now, your chair sits empty, your... Sign in to see full entry.

Graving and my Baby Uncle

Walking through the cemetery one cold, but sunny Winter afternoon led me to my dad's family plot, where my Grandpa is buried along with his parents and other family members, most of whom I never had the privilege of knowing. What caught my attention was a small grave, overgrown with grass and weeds, that said simply, "Baby Maier". There was a birth date, which was also the death date....that's all. I have a vague memory of my Grandma telling me that she and my Grandpa had had a stillborn baby... Sign in to see full entry.

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