Laughing daffodils blow in the wind
Peaceful birds chirping the delights of Spring
And with them thoughts of you they bring
Sharing measles in the darkened bedroom at four and five
Climbing the fifty foot cedar trees
Seeing who could out do the other
Reaching the top …winging our way into the breeze
Feeling the freedom of our youth
Reenacting the adults and you played the priest
Giving out Stark candy wafers for communion
The Ghost Town in the neighbor’s woods was filled
With a bank, and saloon, and all the wild imaginings of our youth
Until the owner chased us out
And we laughed and laughed and returned as soon as he was out of sight!
Playing tag in the clover fields and again chased out
Onward we moved and out of the town
You into the service and me into college
Yet touched bases now and then
And I pleading with you to vacation with me
And you agreed and off we drove
Through the Pennsylvania Turnpike, where I thought my life would end
Bolstered by stone walls on either side, with the semi on our tail
The downward descent though the Appalachian mountain range
To the warm shores of the Atlantic shouldering Myrtle Beach
Eventually we returned to tiny St. Michaels
And again we parted company
You on to marriage, and me on to the convent
After my absence for five years, you opened your apartment to me
And again we struck up the conversation where we left off several years previous
Brother and sister always we will be
Your kind and generous heart will carry me
Now you have left this Earth, giving what you could of yourself
Now you have left this Earth, but not my heart
Footprints of Thoughts 
That is a beautiful tribute my friend. Much love to you. ❤️
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thank you, Jan!
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Jane–what a beautiful tribute to wonderful memories which are far more precious then any material things. You have a big heart which was formed by being part of a special family and the many paths your life has taken. You are truly blessed to have these memories and experiences. May you continue to be blessed!
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thank you, Mary Jane…it was lots of fun and adventure living among 10 siblings…but it is hard now, as they are leaving one by one…have to believe in something greater than all of us…I do believe we live in the Heart of God and there one day we will meet in another way…while here, we must continue to live the LIGHT for each other and acknowledge the LIGHT in each other! I do miss him so much!
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Beautiful, Johann…the heart holds love forever. Thank you for sharing your memories with us.
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thank you so much, Eliza,,,your words are comforting and true!
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Oh so beautiful. I am sincerely sorry for your loss.
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Thank you for your kind words, Cindy. Blessings to you!
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tender eulogy
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Thank you, Paul. Bill was a tender, loving soul.
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Beautiful words, Jane. So moving and full of love. May he continue to rest peacefully.
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Thank you, Celestine! Bill was a gentle man.
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A profound and gentle tribute. What memories you made together! Our lives are but a light breath. A reminder that we must make meaningful and joyful memories for those who follow after. My deepest sympathy.
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Thank you, Rebecca…good reminder, yes, indeed!
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this is beautiful. You and Bill found some wonderful moments to share.
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