For Debbie...........

I'm not sure what to say......

Our friend and neighbor died suddenly on Monday.
Looking back now, I don't think that our moving here less than a year after she and her family did, was an accident.
We were supposed to live next door to her. Our properties were originally a single lot, when farming too place many years ago. Only fitting that two people who wanted nothing more than to be in their garden, should live here.

You know how it is when you just take things for granted.

Seeing a person smile, as they fill the bird feeders.......calling with excitement when a new blossom opens or a family of baby raccoons are seen sneaking along the fence.

Finding a new recipe that you have to share.......or a sale......or just listening with your heart.

She was the only person who would or could attempt to quiet Becky and Gus.
She was the first person to hold Becky after Joe and I........she never wanted to let her go.

A pure spirit, a gentle soul, a distinct and unique laugh that you would recognize anywhere...........I can't even imagine living here now without her.
At her funeral mass today, the soloist sang this song.

"You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban

When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

There is no life - no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up... To more than I can be.
I think it sums up everything......rest well now...you will be missed more than you will ever know.......