Dad made a humorous entrance when we first got there trying to get by some people to find his seat. He nearly landed in the lap of an older lady but she just laughed as he stumbled by.
On the way home from Abbotsford dad turned on his G.P.S. lady who tells us what roads to take. Every time she says one way dad does another until we were all laughing and wondering what she would suggest next. Carol and Panteli rode with us and they were more helpful in giving directions.
At the service for Pearle she was another one who knows her own mind and who never gave up. Life tested her with a mentally handicapped son and she turned this into a way to help others by supporting a care group for parents.
She had a terrible car cash and was told she would never walk again. She did not listen and worked extremely hard until she could walk with a cane. Later after a stroke she was forced into using a wheel chair she would go visiting at the hospital in her wheel chair. Dad and I were both lay-chaplains at the time and I took her visiting for seven years then dad took her for another seven.
Instead of going to the hospital I changed at that time to visiting the seniors home.
Pearle had a great sense of humor but it was no joke if you left the e off the end of her name.
A strong intelligent very determined woman who gave her life to helping and caring for others. She also took help when it was needed for her to get about. Who would take the Handi-dart bus to her church in new, the Unitarian church, often arriving an hour early because when you go with them you have to go when they can fit you in.
Friends can be so different as our neighbor Mary and Pearle where but just spending time with them would bring a smile to your face and joy to the heart.
It is pouring rain today so no we are not going to be brave and go and watch Ben play.
Feeling the need of a quiet day with lots of good memories visiting me.
3 comments:
What a busy day you had yesterday. Sorry you were gone before we had a chance to speak to you i thought it was a very impressive service for Pearle l am really going to miss her ,just being here. She has been a part of our lives for so long.l do feel that Don is going to blossom into a new and fuller life .l know what it is like to have a strong dominant as the major influence in your life. Yes it sounds as if a quiet day would be good after yesterdays crowded day .Much love, and may light surround you. Jane.
A lovely tribute to your friend, Pearle ( with an e). She lived life to the fullest didn't she?
I didn't know both you and Larry were lay chaplains at the hospital for so many years....good for your for your many years of service. Then you volunteer at the nursing home, beth...a life of giving to others.
Lovely photo of Morgan, with lipstick on....she must have felt very smart! Such a pretty girl.
I am busy cutting mats, framing and packaging prints, getting ready for a local gift shop! It is nice to be working on my art again.
Have a restful day after such a busy time...
Love, Nancy
last early shift for me tomorrow. Matthew off at birthday party ,Jasmine and Melina doing some shopping. Hope your weather improves .
ken
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