Your comments and notes meant so much to me.
I can still hear her pleas for help, which makes our loss even more heartbreaking. Through all the pain and prior surgeries, near death crises, we never saw this despair.
She would have been pleased with the compliments and response to her obituary, self-written several years ago. Certainly not typical and reflected her personality.
Sophia (9), her great grand, touched our hearts when she knelt on the ground in her good dress, and with bare hands started covering Carole's urn with dirt until the pile was gone.
We all knew that Carole's pink polka dot robe was her absolute favorite, worn and washed for many years. From it, I made a child size pillow for Sophia, and attached one of the pockets to the front which holds her hanky. Another small square pillow with pocket will stay with me.
Again, your thoughtful words were a comfort and I am grateful for every one.
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26 comments:
I have thought of you often and am glad to hear from you. Hope you have been able to feel some peace. What a thoughtful gift for Sophia.
You have touched so many hearts Marly and on several occasions brought tears to my eyes, this is one of them. Thinking of you and wishing you peace in the days and months ahead.
Have been thinking of you and what you've been going through. Bless little Sophia.......such a precious gift you made for her. Praying for comfort for you and your family. So very sorry Carole was in such awful distress at the end. Wish it could have been more peaceful. Sending hugs. This brought tears to my eyes.
Please know my thoughts and prayers have been with your dear family during this time of trouble and sorrow. I wish every woman had a sister like you! You did everything possible to make Carol’s life pleasant! May you find comfort in that realization!Enjoy each moment now of your life for you deserve peace and joy! Much love to you and yours💞🙏🏻
You have been on my mind and in my prayers, Marly. Continued prayers for peace and comfort to you.
The memory pillow you made for dear Sophia is precious. Even in your moments of deep sorrow you continue to think of others and do for them. You are a very special person Marly and as others have wished for you I too wish for peace of mind and heart for you and the family
You've been much on my mind the past days. Hoping that you've found some peace of mind. Nice work on the pillows for Sophia and yourself.
Carole wrote herself a nice obituary. I hope you don't mind my putting a link to it -
https://www.mcgoniglefuneralhomeandcrematory.com/obituary/carole-calza
Marly: A very touching post, the pillow is a beautiful tribute to Carolyn.
I was with my youngest brother when he passed, it is not easy heartbreaking yes, but he and Carolyn are no longer hurting.
Hugs
Catherine
Continuing to think of you and sending prayers for you and your family, Marly.
Marly, It is good to hear voice through this post. You and the family have been in my daily prayers. Carols great-grand Sophia is a wonderfully sensitive girl who will carry your sisters memory. The pillows are a soft, huggable comfort. Blessings to you, Sherry B
Everyone who has lost a dear one can emphasize with you. When our youngest son died almost seven years ago, I was devastated. I fully believe in the Resurrection but the loss of our son was still so huge. It took many, many weeks before I felt any joy at all. Yes, I felt comfort in my beliefs, but joy, no. Now, I am fully healed. Yes, I still miss my son. Of course, I do. That is how death is. When we love someone fully, we always will miss that person. That is the cost of love. Yet, there is no other way to fully live.
I feel for you, my friend, for this loss. And you were so thoughtful to make that meaningful gift for Sophia - what a treasure for her, and you too.
I don't have any words beyond those that have already been said - you and your (and Carole's) family have been on my mind, my heart and in my prayers constantly. So Marly-esque to pour your love and thoughtfulness into the precious keepsake. I can imagine the sorrow and love in every stitch. Wishing you peace and healing....Take comfort in having been there... Even though you will carry her cries of despair and pain with you, your presence was known and treasured. The alternative is a wretched burden - I know well. Hugs ~Robin~ (And thank you Gail for sharing the link to the obituary...I did not know where to look. It gave me a glimpse into the beautiful soul of your sister.)
Dear Marly I am so very, very sorry for the devastating loss of your dear Carole. I am praying for you all and for her soul.
What sweet memories sewn in to the little pillows.
Hugs and prayers for peace.
{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}. Good to see you posting again.
So very sorry for your great loss.
Marly, I’ve been thinking about you and happy to see a post from you. I am so sorry for your loss . You and your husband made her life so much better and I hope you can find some comfort that. I’m sure Sophia will treasure the little pillow you made, a very thoughtful gift from you. Your story brought tears to my eyes, so sweet. Take care…..Cherie in WI
Marly I am so sorry for Carole, but you made her live so much better and such a thoughtfull gift you have made for Sophia and yourself from Carole her favorite
dress. Please take care of yourself now and you know you did all you could do for your sister.
A big hug and sending love and prayers to you and Mark.🙏👼🏻💞
So good to see you back, Marly... you were truly missed. What a wonderful little pillow you made out of Carole's favorite robe. I'm sure little Sophia will treasure it--she sounds like a most kind and compassionate soul. Just like you. Take care now ♥
Like the leaves of the trees in Autumn, loss is inevitable. Then a time of rest and healing. Spring will come again, Marly...
Marly, although she was a 'few' years older, Carole and I shared the same birthday. I will be thinking of you this coming Tuesday as you have to manage through your first of many 'Firsts Without Her'. I promise you that each one will be less painful as time goes on even while always holding her close in your heart.
I am so sorry to hear of your sisters passing. She was so brave and went through so much. You and your husband were wonderful to her. Always so kind and supportive. Grief is a difficult and uncharted road. I am praying for all of you. ❤️
Just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts, along with your family.
You've been on my mind Marly, so good to see this post. What a thoughtful gift for Sophia. Wishing you peace and fond memories.
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