At the moment, I am so tired, and my heart so heavy, that I find it difficult to communicate.
My lady awaits another day, but the days grow short.
I'll tell you all, just not now....but very soon.
Let me close with some special words from our friends, Tom and Cottie Volle :
"Although we did not have the opportunity to be togther frequently, we came to love you both. What a bright, talented, caring, full of life, magnet of a woman you married, John. Such a tragic accident"!
Ditto!
John
P.S. Sleep tight Baby. You're with me in my dreams.
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Uncle John,
As I think of the memories of Aunt Babe I think of her as a wonderful person. When she came to my wedding, all of my friends and my husband's relatives fell in love with her. My daughter Hannah felt a deep connection with her when she visited awhile ago. Hannah loves horses and riding. Aunt Babe wanted us to come and visit and ride with her. Unfortunately, on a teacher's salary, this was very difficult. Now with deep regret, I should not have let that get in the way. Hannah's love for horses and riding will always remind me of Aunt Babe and I will try to keep this love blooming in memory of her.
I want you to know how much I admire you throughout this ordeal. It is such a difficult time and you have to deal with things that most people don't understand. People close to you and Aunt Babe (family members and friends) have gone through normal feelings through the past weeks and now healing must occur. You have followed Aunt Babe's wishes completely and I thank you for that. I know it has not been easy for you. I just want you to know that you are supported.
love,
Trina
Florine, John
Our friendship and love will last through eternity. The rose will have gone but she will have left me very sweet memories of her and of you both.
I know I have to let her go - as we all have to - and I know too that it won't be easy.
As those strong palm trees I was admiring so much in San Diego, you must keep on standing and living, John. That would be Florine's will.
Keep strong, John, in memory of her. Time is going to heal the wound.
You'll still be my great friend and cousin.
I'll call you later.
Love, Maurice (and family)
Hello, John -
How kind of you to take the time and energy to "talk" to us all. For the first time in my life, literally, I have no words to express all that I feel - Florine always giggles when launch one of my monologs, prefaced with "to make a long story short...." which, of course, they never were, and she listens patiently to my babble. I know she is listening to me now as I tell her how much I love her and try to send her some energy to help with whatever comes.......and to you to, our dear, dear friend - Willie and I are praying and thinking of you every moment.
Annie & Willie
Uncle John,
My sister, Trina's message was so perfectly written about how we feel that I will just echo her beautiful words.
My boys, Jeffrey and Beaudry did have the opportunity to have Aunt take them to Wayne's ranch and ride a horse. The boys still talk about that day and remember her fondly. Babe was such a beautiful ball of pure energy that could light up a room with her smile. She had such a gentleness about her movements. Christel
John-
Just wanted you to know that we heard about the accident. Florine and you are in our prayers and thoughts.
God bless.
Kristin and Erik
Dear John,
I've been thinking of you and Florine since learning about her accident and sending positive energy your way. Your love for Florine, and your emotional strength throughout this ordeal gives us all courage. Don't forget to take care of yourself, find some quiet moments for yourself, and ask any or all of us for support.
Louise
John, we did not have the pleasure of spending a lot of time with Florine, but it was clear every time we saw her that she was very special. She was part of a writer's group that met in our home and she was the only non-writer invited to participate for her insightful and constructive criticism and suggestions for making the writing better. For several years after the group stopped meeting weekly, we continued to meet when one of the members returned each year for a conference in San Diego. Then during the past two years, the conference coincided with your travels and we missed her.
On this site, your love and commitment to her have shone through during this painful time. It makes us remember the first time we ever heard her speak of you. She did not want to take the focus away from the writing being discussed, but you were building your home and we pressed her for details. As she spoke of your plans, her adoration of you and her pride at being your wife was obvious. We hope you can take some small comfort from this as you continue to honor her by making the anguishing decisions necessary to carry out her wishes. We believe that, as your paths appear to diverge, it must be as difficult for her to leave you behind as it is for you to let her go. Know that there are people you don't even know sending you strength and support.
Leona Pfeifer and Glee Hotchkin
I am so very sorry to hear of the accident, but what a lucky lady to have you as her partner. She must be very special!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends for peace and loving care--place your lovely wife and yourself in the palm of His hand--for there is no safer place.
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