Thursday, May 25, 2006
To Mary Dell, DeDe, Jimmy, and all the lovely grandchildren -
My heart goes out to all of you as you face this difficult loss. There are so many wonderful memories of the friendship our family has shared with yours over the years. May God comfort you, give you peace, and help you rest. My heart aches for you. There are no words than can ease the pain; however, I would like to share this passage by Henri Nouwen which has meant so much to me:
When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares.
Please know that I care and love all of you very much.
"Mama O"
