Marie Dastic Obituary

dear god,

watch over us and send my nana my love my she be safe with you and send her love back when she gives it to you

hi nana,

miss you so much so many words left un said. so many times i wish you could help me trough the pain and heart ack love you so much that you can't even see how much i want you to be with me. some day we will see each other and my heart will over flow with joy. right now i need you to watch over my family and help put our old family back together wqatch over us all and show us your good will hope god is holding you right now.

Hi Mom,

I know this is late but I wasn't home most of the weekend. But Happy Mothers Day anyway. I did think about you and what were you doing. Saturday My friend Betty invited me to her sons house. They have a pool in their yard and a nice house with 4 slot machines, you would have had a ball there. They are with tokens but he can set it for real money, Of couse I played for tokens and won. Thats my luck if I was playing for money I probably would lose. As you probaly know Kim got married on April 22nd. I dont know if you met Michael but he is a nice guy and adores Kim. The seem really happy. Im going with Betty to laughlin on June 12th so we will celebrate your aniversary on the 15th so have a good martini and we will have one too. we have 4 nites free at Harrahs and lots of comps for free meals. we will do the river walk and take the ferry to Lake Havasu and go shopping there. We dont want to gamble too much since this is a relaxing vacation. Time to go so you all have a good day and Tell Jerry I still miss him terribly and I love him. Again Happy Mothers Day to the best mother in the world.. Love you and tell Dad I miss him too. Its really quiet here at night.

love Sandie

Nana,
Well as you know Grandpa is with you, We had his Memorial service yesterday, we were all there and Chuck did his service, I was nice then we all went out to eat. On Friday, Auntie & I are going to the Cemetary to have his ashes buried next to yours, Then you will both be buried there next to each other once again. Nana I still miss you so much, sometimes I think even now it dosent get any easier, but then we have our little conversations and you let me knopw you are still there in my thoughts & in my heart so then it does get a little easier.It was so funny I put the Quarter & penny by Grandpa's picture at the Funeral home turned around and started talking to Auntie & Danny, when I turned around again there were 5 Quarters & pennies, I was shocked, but Char told Jake & Krystal & and some others the story so they put them there. I started Laughing & said Nana's here. At that moment I felt you were like before when it started happening to me & Char. Anyway I got to get ready for Church. Sorry I havent been here for awhile you know I have been busy, with being in Florida & Big Jake being sick & everything else & also its been hard to come here sometimes, but our conversations really help. I love & miss you still so much,Look over Grandpa & all of them. I bet he's running around, no pain in Heaven. lol
Love you always.

Hi Mom,

Well I guess you know that Dad is with you now. Its very sad here now Im really alone. But I know that you are finally together and dancing and having your martinis with Uncle Cy and Nary and Jerry having his Black Russians. Tell Dad that all his friends were really shocked and very sad. He made so many friends some I didn;t even know. I hope his he is happy now no more suffering and he is with you . Lately he has been saying how much he missed you so now he can really enjoy himself. I hope I made him happy out here its too bad he really didnt stay long enough since the weather is starting to get nice now. I do miss him and it will really will be hard since i was with him all the time and now im so alone. I do have lots of friends here but its not the same as your father. I hope that the arrangments we made are ok but thats what he wanted. Im sorry the bears did not win the super bowl but i was there rooting for them but at at least they made it. Tell Jerry I love and miss him too and think of him every day.

Love you all
Sandie

Hi Mom ,

Sorry I didnt write yesterday but I cannot get on my computer so I have to go to the clubhouse to get on their computer. Well we are almost all settled in here at our new home. Dad really loves it here and he goes all over in his scooter. Its so peaceful and nice here and the weather is just beautiful. Its too bad you could not have moved out here years ago so you could really relax and enjoy retirement. We think of you every day and have your picture right in our living room. Im playing texas hold em tonight in the clubhouse. I know you are watching over us and know how much we love it out here. Tell Jerry that I miss him and and still talk to him at night. Well have to go now the game is about to start so wish me luck. I will talk to you later.



love

sandie

Nana,

Well its been 2 years since you went to Heaven, probably the longest 2 years of my life, but I carry you with me always. And so many things have happened and changed as you know. But you are still so missed and Loved, especially by me. Not a day goes by without a thought of you.I still say goodnight & good morning to you everyday. Mostly I still find myself still having conversations with you, so then I feel you are still here. Well I just wanted to say I love you as you well know. Untill I see you again. You still live within all of us. See ya Later aligator... You finish your line... lol....

Love LAurie

Dear Mom.



Im sorry I didnt get to the gravesite on mothers day. I was at Lauries and then to her mother in laws. But I did think of you then. I know you can see what is going around out here. About the robbery and then dad wanting to sell the house and I can buy a home in Arizona. I know its hard to move away from all the memories but I just want dads last few years to be happy. I know he will be happy with the weather and having nothing to worry about. He will make lots of friends near his age. and he can ride his scooter to the pool and clubhouse. I will give him the master bedroom with the bathroom so he can have it to himself. Tell Jerry I know he was here with me when I found out about the house. I smelled the flowers so I know he wants me to move and be happy. Also tell him I miss him so much and think of him every day. Its almost 2 years but it seems like yesterday since you both left us. But your both in our thoughts and all the memories we had. I miss and love you both and will keep you in my heart always



Your loving daughter

Sandie

Nana,

Where do I begin, well today is the anniversary of your passing. It just never seems to get any easier without you. You were and still are such a part of me and my life. I know you are at peace and with god and other family members now, but I still cant seem to let you go. I have all of our memories and am reminded of them daily and thank God that you were a part of all of us. Like I explain it to others you are my mother, my Grandmother and my best friend always. One day we will be together again, and oh what a glorius day that will be, lol when its my time to go to heaven you will know its me, because I will be the one running so fast to you,and dad.And then you can give me the other part of my heart back. lol anyway its been a roller coaster of an emotional day today. Just wanted to let know how much I love and miss you always. And I know you are with me always. Remember the eyes. You know what I am talking about. See I remembered. well I better go for now, See ya love ya .

Love Laurie

Hi Mom,

Sorry I have not written in a while but you know how it is and I never was one to write letters. I have been really busy lately and Cheryl and I will be going to Arizona again in a couple of weeks, The weather is getting nice finally so I have been busy getting my rock garden ready. I planted some stargazers in my garden so I hope they come up. I also bought a waterfall for the rock garden and Danny will help me put it together next week. Laurie is picking me up this afternoon and I will stay by her house for mothers day. There is a mother daughter dinner at church and then a church service. This will be a hard time for both of us on mothers day but we will go to the cemetary on Sunday and will talk to you there too. I miss you and think of you all the time. I know Jerry comes to talk to me a lot I can smell the flowers when he come to see me. Tell him I love and miss him so much and I am trying to get along but it gets so lonesome especially at night. I just wanted to Say Happy mothers day and I love you. Tell Jerry I will be going to see his mother for her birthday in June. Take care and dont play too much parcheesi . And you are the champion.



Love Sandie

When Angels sense you need them,

And Angels always do ...

They come, unseen, from everywhere

To help and comfort you.



They hover close beside you

Till all your cares are gone,

Till they can see you're ready

Once again to carry on.



But one, at least, stays with you

As your constant friend and guide,

For GUARDIAN ANGELS never leave,

They're always at your side.



Then some of them may fly away

And take their gentle touch,

To other hearts that need

The love of Angels very much.

Angel Wings



At the ending of the day when I'm weary

After a waterfall of tears have all been cried

And I'm feeling like the skies will always be dreary

Nothing's there to fill the emptiness inside.



I lay my head upon my favorite pillow

Just close my eyes to block all the sorrow

wonderin' where I'll ever find the strength inside-

to do it all again- tomorrow.



And then I feel it-

inside me.

I feel it-

around me.

Like a gentle hand just wiped away the tears-

and held me close to wash away my fears.



It's you, my angel, watching over me.

And I know no matter what tomorrow brings,

You'll be here to wrap me in your angel wings-

your lovin' angel wings.



The sun comes up, it's time to face the day

and I think that things are going to be all right-

But as the day wears on my nerves begin to fray-

I feel the hollowness that creeps in every night.



And like clockwork all the tears begin to fall

As I look at my reflection in the glass-

the eyes looking back at me make me feel small-

and I ask, my God, how long's this going to last?



And then I feel it-

inside me.

I feel it-

around me.

Like a gentle hand just wiped away the tears-

and held me close to wash away my fears.



It's you, my angel watching over me.

And I know no matter what tomorrow brings,

You'll be here to wrap me in your angel wings-

your lovin' angel wings.



Thank God for your angel wings

Nana,

Well as you know its been a rough week, I know you and dad were there when Little Jake totaled his truck on Monday, because as you know he could have been killed by that train but the accident was stopped by the blocks that someone left in the field. Thank god for angels. Then you guys were also there friday with him and the doctors who did the surgery when he got hurt at work, now i keep praying that he will be able to use his fingers again someday soon, we will see after the stiches are out and all the skin graphs are done, could you believe it 50 stiches. you know as well as I do how bad it is and looks, just keep being his angel. I miss you and love you so much especially now. Please. Please help me to be strong thru all of this and the upcoming stuff nana. I love you always!!!!

Love LAurie

Nana,

Well Good Morning & Happy Easter. I woke up thinking of you again today as always, feeling sad today because its another day without you especially a holiday. Its just not the same, you were always such a huge presence in all of our lives. I miss you more and more each day, but I know you are with me always. But you are having easter with God this year, and with Dad, Jerry, Dee and Great grandma. Tell them I love them so much and miss them also. Sometimes it seems to get easier then most of the time it gets so much worse. I dont know if when if ever it will get easier. But I know that you are not suffering any more and give me peace, but I still cant help missing you. any way Auntie Cheryl is in Wisconsin this weekend and Mom & grandpa will be together, you know Grandpa he did not want to take the ride here, he wanted to stay home. So here will be Me & Chuck & Jake & John for easter. Chucks Mom is sick & staying home also. Well Nana have a blessed day and you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I love you!!!!!!!!!! and tell everyone I love & miss them also.

Love Laurie

Nana,

Well I'm sorry I havent written in awhile. I find it difficult most of the time, even when I still talk to you & Dad & Jerry every day in my thoughts & Prayers. Well anyway you know how crazy its been with all the surgerys and my foot still hurts, but it will get better in time. Now as you know I have a new task to keep me busy, The trailer park we bought, so it was really a blessing because I needed a new direction and something to keep me busy since you are not here and this really will keep me busy, between 13 tennants and some repairs and all the accounting and paperwork. Good thing I took those classes in college its helping me more now. Well as you know its freezing here I cant wait untill it warms up. I still miss you so much everyday, yesterday was a blessed day with thoughts of you. It was so funny Ritch was here Wed. and I was making chuck some soup I came back downstairs and the pan was gone , chuck was eating it out of the pan & I said dont do that, he said its ok, I said no its not and if Nana saw that she would have my head.lol Ritch started laughing & said yes she would, and would also say give him a bowl. lol anyway its Saturday and I have to go to the mobile home park to paint 2 rooms, I have people renting it soon its the only one I have open. lol well nana even though its hard for me to come here u know you are always with me. I love you and will see you when I get there.I'll be waiting for that hug, thats is so special from you. Hold my place next to you.

Love Laurie

Nana,

Well its Thanksgiving. Happy thanksgiving.I wanted to remind you that I was so blessed and Thankful to have you as my grandmother and my best friend. As I sit here thinking about you and that you had your stroke 6 yrs ago on this day. I am reminded how our lives were changed forever and now her is the first thanks giving without you, although I am so sad and lost without you, I am reasuurered that you are in a better place, and with Dad & Jerry & great Grandma & Dee & others. I still miss you so terribly, it really doesnt get easier, maybe someday. Well I have to go for now mom is coming over tommorow & staying over night. I love you and Happy thanksgiving and I love you always.

Love Laurie

Nana,

I am sorry I havent written in awhile, But as you well know I am having a hard time recovering from the surgery but it is getting a little better now. Just waiting until I go to the doctor tommorow to find out when the next surgery will be. So please watch over me as I know you will. Mom came back from Wisc. yesterday, she went to see Jerry's mom, she went with Bernie her friend. Something really wierd happened during the week . I called Joyce & Jan, Left a message for Joy because I was thinking about her and the next day i got a memorial poem & plaque she sent me with your picture. it was so wierd because I didnt know she was sending it, and I tried to call her the day before. Jan knew but didnt say anthing about it, I cried for about an hour as I reminiced. It was so special & correct & as you know her letter was also so much me & you. well Tell everyone I said hi & love & miss them so also. You are always with me. I still miss you terribly.

Love Laurie

Hi Mom



Well we are back from Las Vegas and didn't bring any of our money back. In fact we left a little more there. But we did see your money and said hi. lol

We had a good time even though we lost. We did a lot of walking and the weather was not as warm as it usually is when we go but still enjoyed it. Tell Jerry I left some of his ashes at the Tropicana and I hope he doesn't mind but I thought he would enjoy that. It was very sad not having you there with us but you were there in our hearts and spirit and our memories. Even though we had a good time it was good to get back to reality. Not much new around here but I am going to Wisconsin to see Jerrys mom and going with my boss Bernie. She is a widow too and lost her husband 2 years ago. George was one of Jerrys best friends so Bernie and I have a lot in common. Well have to go and clean because Bernie is staying overnight Thursday and I have to go see Dad today. I made him some stuffed pork chops for dinner tonight. Talk to you soon.



Love Sandie

Hi Mom,



Sorry I have not written in awhile but have been getting ready for vacation. I really need this trip but my whole heart is not into it. I keep remembering the good time we had in Vegas. Also we are staying at the hotel that Jerry took me to our first vacation together. I am taking some of his ashes and putting them by the pool where he sat out and got some sun. I hope he likes that. Halloween is over and I didn't get any kids again. You would think that I learned that I dont need to buy the candy but end up eating it myself. Kim is going with me so we should have a good time and going to lots of bingo. Will try to bring some of your, mine and everyones money back. haha Cheryl met me by dads on Tuesday and we cleaned his house. It wasn't that bad but we scrubbed the walls and floors and really got everything dusted and washed. I hope it lasts awhile. Tell Jerry his mom is home and I may be going there when I get back. And his daughter Terry and I have been talking on the computer. She sure missed him too.



Well I got to take a shower so will write when I get back and report the damages or good news. Love You

Sandie

Hi mom,

Sorry I have not written for a while but have really been busy. The shower is over and she really got some beautiful things. Nicole is so tiny and so adorable and such a good baby. She weighs over 5 pounds so I know you were watching over her. I guess you know kim and I are going tp Las Vegas on the 8th of November. It will be sad when we get there because I will remember the good times we had when all the girls went. Those times I will treasure for the rest of my life and will be really sad that you are not there with us but I know you will be watching over us when we are there. I will say hi to your money you left there and will try to get it back. haha its starting to get cool and I am not ready for winter yet. I dont really mind the cold but its Christmas that I dont want to come. This will be the worst Christmas that I will ever have without you and Jerry there. But you both are always in my heart. Tell Jerry I have his picture on my desktop of my computer so I talk to him all day. I hope he hears me. Well going to take a shower so will write soon. I love and miss you both,

Love Sandie

Hi Gramma! *hugs her grandma real close and smiles to her* Sorry I don't come to this site to often, but i know that you understand. Well Nicole is finially home now! She is doing good, and eating every 3 hours. Gram, she is soooo precious! What a gift from above. She will be at her own baby shower, now thats kind of funny. I've been really busy trying to get ready for this shower. There are a few things that I am still working on.



Gram, even tho you will not be there phyically, you and Dad will be there in Spirit. I know that you will be looking down upon that sweet precious baby on her special day. I am going to bring my dad's and your big framed picture to the shower. Just like I did for Eric's wedding. I think I will have a moment of silence for both of you, and for Gerri. I think that would be a nice way to pay tribute to all of you on Nicoles special day. You all may be gone from this world, but you will not be forgotten ever. Not if I can help it.



When Nicole grows up, I can't wait to teach her all about who you and my Dad were and the impact that you both have had on me and my life. there are so many triditions that I want to pass on to her Gram. Like Gramma made a chery pie and somebody poked it, and another one is Don't wipe my kisses off game. I can still remember you doing that to us, and then to our kids. i think the clearest memory I have about that game is you playing that with Stephanie and Jimmy at your house.



Well Gram I really have to hurry here. The shower is Sunday. Mom is coming out and spending a couple nights here. Getting ready for a much needed vacation soon, I just can't wait.



I hope that you are having a great life up there with God and everyone. Tell my Dad that he freaked me out again Tuesday night. I am kinda getting use to it tho. The weird thing was that I heard the exact same words that I just asked him not even a minute earlier. It was like here is proof that I am always with you Bee's. Thank you for looking over me gramma. I know when I feel you around or with me. It actually comforts me alot.



OK Gram, I love you very much, which you already know.



*hugs her gramma close and squeezes her tight*



Love you always,

Kim

Nana,



Well, not a whole lot new here, just taking Grandpa to the social security board today to fill out some papers and then to look at other places for your headstone. We

have to order it by next week, so it can be up when the ground freezes. As you know I am still having a real hard time, but coming to the cemetary every day does help. I know only your body is there, but its a peaceful,quiet place for us to talk like we used to. I miss you soooo much and love you emensly. I am going by the cemetary with grandpa today also.Tell everyone there hi & I love & miss them too. You are so much a part of me, I guess thats why it hurts so much, well Nana just look over all of us and will talk to you soon.See ya later alligator. (your Part) after while crocadile.. LOL

Love laurie

Good morning Mom,

I just got back from taking dad for his monthly blood test and going this afternoon for his flu shot. I know you saw that I had Stephanie this weekend. We went minature golfing and shopping for her birthday and then out for pizza at Home Run In. She sure is no problem to keep overnight. She was really good company for me. I will probably take Tiffany either next weekend or the weekend after that. Those kids are sure growing up so fast. They are little ladies now. Im sorry I didnt write yesterday but was really pretty tired. I sure miss you. Im so used to going to the nursing home on Wed. and Saturdays that I just dot know what to do with myself on those days. Im going to morning bingo with my friend Jenny. She has been friends of Jerrys and mine for over 16 years. Maybe I will win and then I can spend a little on myself or just save it for vacation. Tell Jerry I think of him every day and really do miss him. I am still grieving very hard for him and for you too. I try not to show it but at night it is the hardest. Well I have to go to take dad but will write later. I also have to go get a shower gift for our little angel Nicole. Love you. Keep watching over all of us. Love Sandie

Dear Marie:

I have come to know you through my friendship with Laurie & it seems like I have known you for a lifetime. We have talked so much about you over the years. She would call me when she was on her way to or from the nursing home and would let me know how you were doing. I remember when I was at your home & the great times we had. You had such a great personality & a wonderful outlook on life. In case you don't know it...you left a lot of "Heavy Hearts" behind when you agreed with God that it was time for you to join your other loved ones. Altho everyone knows that it is right for you, and that you are finally "pain free" & "your happy self" again, it is still very hard for your family & friends to accept that you will no longer be visible to them. What they may not realize ...is that now you will be closer to them than ever before! Now......you will be able to see what each & everyone is doing & saying....at the moment!! Won't they be surprised when they receive a rap on the head or a knock on the shoulder! (lol) Keep them all in line Marie. You have a wonderful family & they all love you very much & just knowing that you are no longer suffering will give them all peace of mind. It is very hard for us to understand why God calls our "Loved Ones" back home. We can always prepare for this to happen, but when it does, it is a tremendous loss to everyone.

Watch over us all......we love you.



Sherri Morlan

Happy Birthday Mom,

Im having a hard time today knowing its your birthday and you are not here to celebrate with us but I know you are happy up in heaven and not suffering anymore. I bought you a nice top for your birthday. I bought it about a month or so ago so I hope you dont mind I wore it to your funeral. I know you saw it and hoped you liked it. I will be going to the cemetary this afternoon so I will be talking to you there. I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday and hope that you will be celebrating with all our family. Say hi to Jerry and tell him I miss him so much too. Will see you later. I love you.

Love Sandie

Dear Gramma,



Hi Nana! I miss you and love you so much. Today would have been your birthday and I wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday, even tho you are not here with us. I can't help but mourn over losing you here Gramma, but I will also celebrate your life with God and our other loved ones in Heaven. What a comforting feeling to know beyond a shadow of a doubt that My Gramma in finially at peace, serving and resting in Heaven with Almighty God himself. I can only imagine how beautiful Heaven must be. Even more beautiful with such a loving, sweet, caring beautiful person like you in it. You know Gram, I understand God taking you home to be with him, I really do. It's almost like God saying.. "Your Gramma was a gift from me to you, because I love you. You can keep her for awhile there, but someday I need her to come home to me." Wow it is almost like we live here on earth on borrowed time, so appreciate who and what I have given you while you have it there. Wow that just hit me. What a thought!



I wonder how you love the place that God has prepaired for you, because He loves you so much Gramma. Are the streets really made of real gold like God said they would be like? I guess we have to take that by faith huh Gram. I know that you are seeing colors there that we have never seen here, I bet you are just in awe at all that you are seeing and experiencing there. I guess I will just have to wait until God calls me home with you and My Dad and all our other loved ones that we miss.



Gramma, please give My Dad and Gerry a really big warm fuzzy hug, like the kind that you use to give me> tell them that I miss them and love them very much. Thank Dad for always comforting me and revealing himself to me like he does. He'll know exactly what I mean when you say that to him. He'll probably smile at that too.



Oh before I forget! Thank you for the $1,200 at bingo last week. There is no doubt in my mind that You and Dad were behind that. I remember waiting on 2 numbers and saying in my mind.."C'mon Dad and Gramma help me out here." The next ball that came out was 1 of my numbers. the ball after that was my winning number! For whatever reason you both thought I could use the money, thank you. It came in handy for baby shower gifts for Nicole. I bought the crib, the bed room light, clothes, blankets, diapers, baby supplies ect., as you already know. Thank you again...both of you.



Gramma you have to keep looking over Nicole. Her gluecose level remains unstable because she is so tiny and her system hasn't kicked in so to speak yet. The doctors say it will in time as she matures, but I just want to get her home healthy as soon as possible. Gramma isn't she beautiful! So precious! What a gift from God she is. I can't wait to just love her all up! Please ask God to help her along.



Mom came out yesterday and we had alot of fun just hanging out, going to eat, going to bingo ect. I love her so much Gramma. I have truely learned to treasure people that I love and care about, and appreciate them, because some day they will not be here on earth to love. WOW! i just had a thought. (Amazing huh gram *laughing* (just kidding) You remember how you always called me the love child, because I use to always write you love letters...well I just thought, what a great idea! In time, I am going to write every single person, family and friends, a love note on how much they mean to me, memories that we have shared, and how much I appreciate them in my life. That will probably take me a lot of time, mainly because you know how I tend ramble on (To get my point across of course ;-), like I am doing now. *laughing* sorry Gramma...gotta love me! Ya know Gram, I bet you it will take me about a year to do all that. I'm still going to do that tho.



You know what gramma, it felt sooo good to remember you with my friend Jackie tonight. So many memories, so many thoughts, so much love. I laughed, I cried, but most of all.. I loved. I loved remembering and loving you! WOW what an awesome thought in itself, I'm humbled to the core of who I am at that. Thank you Gramma for all the Love and wondeful memories that you have given me and all of us. Thank you God for the impact and lives that were changed because of Grammas love for her family. What a jewel in your crown Lord gramma must be.



Well Gramma I have to end here. I don't even know if they will publish all this or not, mainly because it is so long. Sorry gram, but you me. *smiles and waves to Gramma above* Give everyone a hug and kiss for me and tell them that they are loved, missed, and remembered in my heart, soul, memory

and in all that I am as a person. Tell them that I said thank you for the impact that each one of them have had on me and my life here. We will all be together someday soon. For tomorrow is just a blink in God's eye.



I love You Very much Gramma, and miss you very much!



Your with me always,

Love your granddaughter Kim



ps... My gramma...I think I'll keep her...remember the geritol commercial *laughing here with you Gram*

Nana,

Well it's another day, without you. I wonder if it will ever get any easier, right now it really does not seem like it. I went looking Monday after work and after leaving the cemetary, for head stones for your plot have a few different in mind, but not one yet, checking different places. Also I went by Aunt cheryl Mon night, I was having a real bad day, I was talking to her and I said I know how hard Dad & Jerry were, but you I still feel like I have been hit by a mack truck, I mean no disrespect to either of them at all, but you were my mother, grandmother and best friend and mentor. lol it took me some time to listen.. had to grow up first...lol . But auntie said it been 15 yrs since Dee died and she still gets upset.. I understand that, but I hope it does soon, I will never forget the memories I still hold close to me & will always cherish. But really I am so lost without you. I love you so much....and miss you sooo much....

Well tommorow is your birthday.. so I will see you again at the cemetary,it has begun to be my temporary home ..lol I love you. Say hello to everyone there for me & kiss & hug them all

Love LAurie

Grandma,



I still find it hard to believe you are really gone. You were the one person who understood me & knew me the best. You are a remarkable woman and will always be in my eyes. I am going to go by the cemetary after work today, I found it really hard to get up to go to work today, or really to do anything, for the last few days. I miss you extremly. But I know you are with God now and not suffering, so that does bring me some peace. But one day we will all be together with the rest of everybody in our families that have passed on, and boy will that be a great blessing. Well I have to go for now. Take care and remember you are as much a part of me as I am of you. I love you sooo much, and miss you ememsly. See ya later alligator, You know the rest .. thats your part...lol

Love Laurie,

Your # 1

Hi Mom,

Just came back from bingo thought I would get dad out of the house. Of course we didnt win but it was fun. Just wondering what your doing now. Are you playing paradise with Jerry and Uncle Cy and Gram. I still miss you and Jerry so much. Its hard to be alone especially at night but then I have time to think about you both. Going to visit Kim on tuesday and going to see your new great great grand daughter she is so sweet and tiny so please watch over her. Well going to take a shower so I can relax a little will write tomorrow. Love and Miss you.

Love always

Sandie

Dear Marie,



I remember the fun times I had at your house, the vacation trip to Wisconsin, the parties. There are many more good times I remember.

You were like a second mother to me. It was comfortable and easy to talk to you. Now you are up there with my mother. Say hello for me.



Love,



Bonnie

Nana,

Well its saturday, Just got off the phone with Ashley in Florida, she said she misses you so much and loves you too. Nana thanks for the sign, when mom and I were out. I couldnt believe you remembered the phone pact we made so long ago. It was perfect timing,it made me cry and happy at the same time, but it reminded me that you are always with me. I am still having a real hard time getting thru the days without you, you were and still a part of everything I am and did, and of who I am. On the day of your funeral Jackie & Stephanie and I were talking about you and the way you made everyone of us feel loved, like the kissing game, remember that, I know you do. Chuck also used our conversation at your funeral. We all will always remember how you made everyone of us feel we were loved no matter what. Now I carry so many of our memories with me, its hard because there are so many, especially the 8 months after the stroke. The time we had together was so precious as all the other times before. I know a day will never go by without the thought of you and Dad passing thru my mind. When we were at the cemetary and getting ready to leave, Joyce pointed out the 2 birds flying together, following over aunt cheryl's car. I said it was Nana & grandpa going off together, but Aunt Cheryl's made more sense. Nana and Dee finally together, since your grave site's are only about 50 feet away from each other. Nana give my Dad a huge hug, he's probably estatic to see you. He always said you were his other mother no matter what. Look over all of us here, we surley need you, especially me right at this moment. It will be so odd when I leave work Monday, my car only know's the turns to the nursing home. lol I'll have to retrain it. Anyway Nana, I love you always. How could you not love such a remarkable woman. I will write you soon. Tell Great Grandma, Dee, Dad,and Jerry, and the rest of them we love them & miss them too.

Love LAurie

Dearest Mother,



This is the 3rd time I have written but it has not been put into your guestbook. I will try again.



I just wanted to you to know that we love you and miss you bvery much. I was so happy that I made it to the nursing home when you took your last breath. Since I was not there when Jerry passed away. Tell him I didm't know that he was that sick or I would not have left that afternoon. And I never really got to say goodby and that I loved him. It has been really hard for me to cope with both of you leaving me but trying very hard. The only thing is that you are not suffering anymore and up in heaven with all your family and friends. I bet your probably playing cards and just relaxing right now. Tell uncle Cy and Aunt Mary hi and give a kiss to gramma too. I really miss her too and the fun times we used to have going to garage sales and then out for lunch. Tell Jerry thank you for the stargazers that he sent. The smell of them filled the whole house even though there were no flowers the smell was still here so I know he sent them to me. I will take care of Dad so dont worry about him even though he is taking your passing very hard. I just bought another car today so I will have something safe to take him around anywhere he wants to go. Did you see the roses from wilbur. He is very lonely too and misses your talking to him when we brought him around. Its so quiet here and I am so lonely but thank God for the kids calling and visiting. If it wasn't for them I dont think I could cope with all the sadness in the last few months. Sherry's boyfriend Bill is coming over with her tonight to look at your old car to see if he wants to buy it. It needs a lot of work but it still runs pretty good for an old car.

Mom did you call Laurie last night? We went into Sams and left the cell phone in the car. When we came out it was flashing and your name was on her screen with no time. We knew it was you watching over us. Have to go now but will write later. Love you. You were the best mother and grandmother in the universe and I know you are happy in heaven and not suffering anymore.

Love Sandie `

Dear Gramma,



Where do I start? To say that I love and miss you very deeply is an understatement. How do you put into words how much you love and miss someone who has been a major contributor to who I am as a woman and what an impact you have had on me and my life? I could still write you love letters like I always have, but still that seems like it's not enough. All I can do is thank you again for just being you, for always believing in me, and for always unconditionally loving me and all of us. Women like you are far and few between these days.



You left us with so many beautiful memories Gramma. I remember so many childhhood days of playing with you and making fake nails out of scotch tape and polishing them, to just cuddling up to you watching The Price is Right with you as you drank your tea. I have so missed you goosing our legs when we sat by you, then you holding our hands to make us stop goosing you back. Oh Gram, I bet I owe you at least $100.00 for all the times you paid us girls $5.00 to stop biting our nails. As soon as you gave us the money, with-in a week they were all bit off again. Gram my nails are long now and you would be proud.



The list of beautiful memories and fun times could go on and on Gramma. But I came her to let you know that you are and always will be so dearly loved and missed. You are with all of us always because you were and are such a big part of our heart. Tell my Dad and Gerry that we miss them also. Tell Dad that I saw him several times the day of your funeral. It was comforting to know that He was with me again during one of the hardest most painful times in my life. Thank him for me Gramma.



I Will stop back here again soon Gramma.

Well take care Gramma, I know God will use you to keep the others in line there. you have such a loving way of doing that and I don't think you even realize it. Until we meet again up in heaven Gram, know that you are very loved and missed. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and my life and on so many other lives that you have touched.



All my love

Kim

Nana,



I just got home from the wake and cant sleep its about 12 am, actually I cant get you off my mind, Nana you have been the most remarkable person I have ever known, if I ever become half the woman you are, it would be a miracle. You have been my mentor, my role model, and my best friend all of my life. I am blessed and privlidged to have you as my grandmother. I will be so lost with out you.You arenot suffering any more and I am relieved you are with God and our other family members that have passed on . you are the the most giving person I have ever known, Your family was the most important thing to you , we always came first and you always let us know hove much we were loved. Nana I already feel so lost with out you, but now you are another angel with God looking over us, You have lived a full life and now you journey has begun all over again. It was my pleasure and my privilage to take care of you, If you lived to 200, I could never repay you for the joy and love and things you have done for me. I Love you so much but I know you were tired, and God needs you now. well nana till I see you again over the rainbow, You are always with me. Look over all of us. remember ditto... lol ..Your # 1

Love Laurie

dear laurie

im sorry to hear about your gram,

my thoghts are with you. just think she is now with dad. love your sis.