Musings and ramblings of a busy Mom of three busier boys and one baby girl!
Friday, March 23, 2007
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Reading that brought tears to my eyes and made me so glad again that I got to help out even just a little bit at the end with taking care of your mom. She was such a beautiful person and always made us feel so welcome at their home and was always really interested in us and our lives. I remember several times hanging out there when Arthur was on canoe trips and we were there together some, too. Here's to good memories of this short life and an eternity to spend making more!! I love you, Friend.
Thanks for reminding us that today is significant. That picture of her with Sierra chokes me up, and I can't believe how many grandkids there are now that don't know her. On the other hand, I love to think of her with the babies in heaven. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I pray for comfort for you!
Oh Jenni thanks so much for that post. Tears and goosebumps,memories,to numorous to mention, take heart you are a lot like your mother, a beautiful person as well. Twila H
That's hard to believe it was three years ago already. So much has happened, I miss her, too. I think of how much advice she gave in the short time I knew her. Such a blessing! Just wanted you to see the pictures on my blog. The moose!
I still miss her too. It's funny because I only knew her for less than 2 years, but many of the things you said about her were true for me too - she was always glad to see me and listen to whatever woes Rachel and I were having and many evenings we stayed up late talking. And we laughed a lot too. Love ya!
Thanks for the reminder! My heart goes out to you, as I still have my Mom and don't really know what its like. I also have fond memories the few times we did come to Red Lake to see them.I really enjoyed being around her!
Thanks for the gentle memories of wonderful times with a wonderful sister. I thought of "it" the other day and was going to call you but i was on the road without your number. But cherish those memories and keep them alive. Mom/Grandma Miller has been gone for 26 years and I still miss her as well. They'll always be with us in hearts! Love you lots sweetie!
By the way Jenni --check out the Miller page again and let me know if it all looks well for you. I keep finding little things to fix up--and repair. But i try! Just in case you forgot---the site is miller.fantheflame.net
what beautiful pictures of your mom...I especially like the one of her playing croquet. She truely enjoyed life to it's fullest. How old were you when your dad died?
Dear Jenni, Rachel and anyone else who loved our Barb! I just couldn't let this one go without a response. Jenni,As I was reading the last part of your tribute to your Mother, our family from Winnipeg pulled into the driveway,their first visit to us here in PA! It was so exciting, and literally, dabbing the tears from my eyes, and not quite recovering from the varied emotions of the moment, I ran out to embrace and welcome the travel weary Daryl Schantz family in. Relief and joy at having arrived here after 30 hours of travel time, was the sense conveyed by all! It was truly a joyous and happy occassion for us all. The day before Daryls' arrived, I had the joy of spending a wonderful time with Rita Nisly, and our thoughts went to Barb, as I saw Rita wearing the exact same style of navy blue Birks that I well remembered seeing on our friend, Barb! The memories caused us a time of reminiscing of our dear friend Barb!All this was followed by the Living Hope Banquet and seeing many friends, a connection to our years in the North. Sweet memories indeed! Your tribute to my dear friend and sister-in-the Lord,Barb, was simply beautiful and for all of us who knew and loved her, your words were so true! From a friend's perspective, her love for life and family was so special. She was not ashamed to share her greif and pain at times, but along with that, the joy and pride you as children and grandchildren gave her, she was eager to share with her friends as well. Her life lives on, and unknown to you, when I read your blog sites, its as though Barb is there and I can see her swell up in pride and a heart of graditude to God for the fact He is working all things for His good in your lives. Your blogs are a testimony to that fact!Please do not think me to be crazy, but me thinks, me can almost hear Barb laughing at Rachel and her very dramatic escapades at times, just as we did in days gone by! Her heart rejoices in the wonderful loving wife, Mother and Pastor's wife her D. Jenni has become.She also is proud of the degree and the mnay new adventures her D. Rachel has reached for and acheived. Just "Keep on, Keeping on," Rachel dear. Your Mother has taught us all so much in loving God, embracing life and to be able to laugh at oneself. In her life she taught us so much about living life to the fullest! May the beautiful memories of your dear Mother and our dear friend Barb, live on within our hearts forever. Thanks again Jenni, for the beautiful tribute to your dear Mother! With much love and affection, Carolyn Schantz
Jenni, We were away two weeks, so I am late in reading your tribute to your Mom !! I was touched !! And like for others, it brought up a lot of good memories of your Mom, for me !! It was during our early years in Red Lake that I got close to your mom when her and I organized and led the weight loss support group, " Caring and Sharing "!! WE had alot of fun when we got together to plan for it. We had a good thing going there for 2-3 years, doing that; alot of pounds were lost, and few gained back !!:) The Nov. before your Mom passed away, I spend a good part of a day with her, and she taught me how you and her used to crochet hot pads ! I am/was glad for that opportunity to have her teach me that, even when alot of her crafting and sewing days were no more. I enjoy making those hot pads, and especially because she was the one who taught me how to make them I still so often think of her when I am walking; I know she loved to walk, and we shared many walks and talks together !! :) She truly walked the talk, and left an example for me to follow, in so many ways, including how to graciously handle suffering, and still remain a grateful person, trusting her Lord, and encouraging so many , just by who she was !! Thank you for writing a tribute to her !! Sondra
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Reading that brought tears to my eyes and made me so glad again that I got to help out even just a little bit at the end with taking care of your mom. She was such a beautiful person and always made us feel so welcome at their home and was always really interested in us and our lives. I remember several times hanging out there when Arthur was on canoe trips and we were there together some, too. Here's to good memories of this short life and an eternity to spend making more!! I love you, Friend.
Thanks for reminding us that today is significant. That picture of her with Sierra chokes me up, and I can't believe how many grandkids there are now that don't know her. On the other hand, I love to think of her with the babies in heaven. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I pray for comfort for you!
Love you.
Oh Jenni thanks so much for that post. Tears and goosebumps,memories,to numorous to mention, take heart you are a lot like your mother, a beautiful person as well.
Twila H
That's hard to believe it was three years ago already. So much has happened, I miss her, too. I think of how much advice she gave in the short time I knew her. Such a blessing!
Just wanted you to see the pictures on my blog. The moose!
I still miss her too. It's funny because I only knew her for less than 2 years, but many of the things you said about her were true for me too - she was always glad to see me and listen to whatever woes Rachel and I were having and many evenings we stayed up late talking. And we laughed a lot too. Love ya!
Thanks for the reminder! My heart goes out to you, as I still have my Mom and don't really know what its like. I also have fond memories the few times we did come to Red Lake to see them.I really enjoyed being around her!
Thanks for the gentle memories of wonderful times with a wonderful sister. I thought of "it" the other day and was going to call you but i was on the road without your number. But cherish those memories and keep them alive. Mom/Grandma Miller has been gone for 26 years and I still miss her as well. They'll always be with us in hearts!
Love you lots sweetie!
By the way Jenni --check out the Miller page again and let me know if it all looks well for you. I keep finding little things to fix up--and repair. But i try!
Just in case you forgot---the site is miller.fantheflame.net
still love ya!
what beautiful pictures of your mom...I especially like the one of her playing croquet. She truely enjoyed life to it's fullest. How old were you when your dad died?
Dear Jenni, Rachel and anyone else who loved our Barb! I just couldn't let this one go without a response. Jenni,As I was reading the last part of your tribute to your Mother, our family from Winnipeg pulled into the driveway,their first visit to us here in PA! It was so exciting, and literally, dabbing the tears from my eyes, and not quite recovering from the varied emotions of the moment, I ran out to embrace and welcome the travel weary Daryl Schantz family in. Relief and joy at having arrived here after 30 hours of travel time, was the sense conveyed by all! It was truly a joyous and happy occassion for us all. The day before Daryls' arrived, I had the joy of spending a wonderful time with Rita Nisly, and our thoughts went to Barb, as I saw Rita wearing the exact same style of navy blue Birks that I well remembered seeing on our friend, Barb! The memories caused us a time of reminiscing of our dear friend Barb!All this was followed by the Living Hope Banquet and seeing many friends, a connection to our years in the North. Sweet memories indeed!
Your tribute to my dear friend and sister-in-the Lord,Barb, was simply beautiful and for all of us who knew and loved her, your words were so true! From a friend's perspective, her love for life and family was so special. She was not ashamed to share her greif and pain at times, but along with that, the joy and pride you as children and grandchildren gave her, she was eager to share with her friends as well. Her life lives on, and unknown to you, when I read your blog sites, its as though Barb is there and I can see her swell up in pride and a heart of graditude to God for the fact He is working all things for His good in your lives. Your blogs are a testimony to that fact!Please do not think me to be crazy, but me thinks, me can almost hear Barb laughing at Rachel and her very dramatic escapades at times, just as we did in days gone by! Her heart rejoices in the wonderful loving wife, Mother and Pastor's wife her D. Jenni has become.She also is proud of the degree and the mnay new adventures her D. Rachel has reached for and acheived. Just "Keep on, Keeping on," Rachel dear. Your Mother has taught us all so much in loving God, embracing life and to be able to laugh at oneself. In her life she taught us so much about living life to the fullest! May the beautiful memories of your dear Mother and our dear friend Barb, live on within our hearts forever. Thanks again Jenni, for the beautiful tribute to your dear Mother!
With much love and affection,
Carolyn Schantz
Jenni, We were away two weeks, so I am late in reading your tribute to your Mom !! I was touched !! And like for others, it brought up a lot of good memories of your Mom, for me !!
It was during our early years in Red Lake that I got close to your mom when her and I organized and led the weight loss support group, " Caring and Sharing "!! WE had alot of fun when we got together to plan for it. We had a good thing going there for 2-3 years, doing that; alot of pounds were lost, and few gained back !!:)
The Nov. before your Mom passed away, I spend a good part of a day with her, and she taught me how you and her used to crochet hot pads ! I am/was glad for that opportunity to have her teach me that, even when alot of her crafting and sewing days were no more. I enjoy making those hot pads, and especially because she was the one who taught me how to make them
I still so often think of her when I am walking; I know she loved to walk, and we shared many walks and talks together !! :)
She truly walked the talk, and left an example for me to follow, in so many ways, including how to graciously handle suffering, and still remain a grateful person, trusting her Lord, and encouraging so many , just by who she was !!
Thank you for writing a tribute to her !! Sondra
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