In the coming days, weeks and months let the good memories overcome the grief for which they are the main fuel. That’s the dynamic, we don’t grieve what we won’t miss. The good will prevail.
Thanks to all for your kind words and to everyone else who texted, emailed, called and sent cards and letters.
I was asked to deliver the eulogy at my mom’s funeral. I began with this comment from Dotnonymous x:
“Your Mom lives on… in the best part of you, Rich.”
- btowntruth from forgottonia - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 3:16 pm:
On behalf of Forgottonia it is good to see you back here Rich.
- TinyDancer(FKASue) - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 3:24 pm:
THE ROSE BEYOND THE WALL
by A. L. Frink
Near a shady wall a rose once grew,
Budded and blossomed in God’s free light,
Watered and fed by morning dew,
Shedding its sweetness day and night.
As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,
Slowly rising to loftier height,
It came to a crevice in the wall,
Through which there shone a beam of light.
Onward it crept with added strength,
With never a thought of fear or pride,
It followed the light through the crevice’s length,
And unfolded itself on the other side.
The light, the dew, the broadening view,
Were found the same as they were before;
And it lost itself in beauties new,
Breathing its fragrance more and more.
Shall claim of death cause us to grieve,
And make our courage faint or fall?
No! Let us faith and hope receive,
The rose still grows beyond the wall.
Scattering fragrance far and wide,
Just as it did in days of yore,
Just as it did on the other side,
Just as it will for evermore.
- Ann Dwyer - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 8:53 am:
Glad you’re both back. I hope the time off was healing.
- Levois - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 8:57 am:
My condolences to your family.
- Walker - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 9:26 am:
Thank you
- Blue Dog - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 9:27 am:
Your mother was an incredible life story. She is in good hands now. And remember her dedication to decency.
- Niles Township - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 9:35 am:
My deepest condolences to you, Isabel and the entire family.
- BE - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 9:39 am:
My condolences to your family.
The storms that went through Effingham last week and Newton last night were _wow_.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 10:13 am:
My sincere condolences to you, Rich, Isabel, and your family.
Streator is still cleaning up after a tornado leveled 11 houses several days ago. It’s good to see the community pitching in to help those folks.
- Alton Sinkhole - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 10:14 am:
Welcome back, Isabel and Rich. Echoing what others have said just know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Unionman - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 10:34 am:
Sincerest condolences to the entire extended Miller family. May her memory be for a blessing.
- Candy Dogood - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 11:06 am:
Missed you both, Rich & Isabel. My heartfelt condolences to you both and your family.
- FormerParatrooper - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 11:07 am:
My most sincere condolences to you and the family. I have kept you all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Proud Sucker - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 11:10 am:
In the coming days, weeks and months let the good memories overcome the grief for which they are the main fuel. That’s the dynamic, we don’t grieve what we won’t miss. The good will prevail.
- Joseph M - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 11:26 am:
I’m sorry to hear about Barbara’s passing. The obituary was very touching. The Miller family is in my thoughts as we continue into the summer.
- Grandson of Man - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 12:11 pm:
Deepest condolences to Rich, Isabel and the family.
Congrats to the Chicago Hounds for winning the Major League Rugby championship. Didn’t know there was a professional rugby team.
- West Side the Best Side - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 1:18 pm:
Please accept my condolences on your loss.
- Rich Miller - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 1:28 pm:
Thanks to all for your kind words and to everyone else who texted, emailed, called and sent cards and letters.
I was asked to deliver the eulogy at my mom’s funeral. I began with this comment from Dotnonymous x:
“Your Mom lives on… in the best part of you, Rich.”
- btowntruth from forgottonia - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 3:16 pm:
On behalf of Forgottonia it is good to see you back here Rich.
- TinyDancer(FKASue) - Monday, Jun 22, 26 @ 3:24 pm:
THE ROSE BEYOND THE WALL
by A. L. Frink
Near a shady wall a rose once grew,
Budded and blossomed in God’s free light,
Watered and fed by morning dew,
Shedding its sweetness day and night.
As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,
Slowly rising to loftier height,
It came to a crevice in the wall,
Through which there shone a beam of light.
Onward it crept with added strength,
With never a thought of fear or pride,
It followed the light through the crevice’s length,
And unfolded itself on the other side.
The light, the dew, the broadening view,
Were found the same as they were before;
And it lost itself in beauties new,
Breathing its fragrance more and more.
Shall claim of death cause us to grieve,
And make our courage faint or fall?
No! Let us faith and hope receive,
The rose still grows beyond the wall.
Scattering fragrance far and wide,
Just as it did in days of yore,
Just as it did on the other side,
Just as it will for evermore.
So sorry for your loss.