Tributes

We have precious memories of your Mother...being "Granny Hill" to Melissa growing up, and Betty to me/us.  She was a wonderful part of lots of our family times and special occasions.  She & your daddy were always welcome, sweet additions to Mulkey gatherings.  And we enjoyed several great Hill gatherings!  I have many memories of shared celebrations -- meals, game-playing, laughter.  They were good sports and good-humored!  

She was a lively, fun, talented (boy, have I missed her seamstress skills!), sweet LADY -- always a lady.  Her beautiful blue eyes stayed so lively, at least through my last visit, which was some time ago, but she still knew who I was and carried on an enjoyable conversation!  

Sarah will remember, but Susan did you know that she hosted my bridesmaids' luncheon back in 1979?  I don't think I even knew YOU yet, then!  That's just one example of her kindness, generosity and sweet spirit.  I remember her excitement when I dropped by to see her after we'd been to Italy.  It was like she hung on every word, so enthusiastic and happy.  That's the day the gal at Wisteria woke her from a nap, telling me that it was about time for her to get up anyway, to go to her Bridge game! 

She and your Daddy lived such rich, full, long lives, and it's easy to say but hard to really internalize that they are gone from this earth and life, as we will also be one day.  The generations they created live on, as does their legacy of how they lived life.  I know that my folks and yours have/had lots of similar life philosophies & beliefs and made many similar choices in the paths they chose and how they navigated life.  And, as I guess is true with all families, may those best parts be forever remembered, cherished and incorporated into our own lives and ways & the rest be diminished over time.  

I'm thinking of you two sisters, not knowing how it feels, yet anticipating walking in your shoes in the months/years to come.  I'm rather nostalgic now; I'm feeling thankful and blessed to have known them & had them in our lives, and honestly also feeling relief that they have now each/both met their end of earthly life with its burdens of age & physical hardships.  I'm  believing they are together in loving spirit, forever young.  And, am thankful the end has come to her roller-coaster ride of a finale.  My hearts hurt with yours during your sadder times and sings with yours during your higher times...ah, life!