Dearest Alli, Morgan and Corinna - my heart has felt so sad with hearing of the passing of your beautiful Mom Rosemary ( Rose).
Well of all mornings..., I've had problems with my internet connection & the side effects of some good pain relief, I would not miss this opportunity to share my sadness, sorrow, but also joy that I got to meet Rosemary.
Rosemary -
R - Radiance shone from her. I think of a rainbow in the sky!
O- The Optimist you needed to have!
S - Sassy and strong! Oh yep!
E- Excellent cook I recall especially the home preserves!
M- A beautiful Mom - she was a momentous person- stood out anywhere!
A - An artist extroadinaire - whatever she did and how she did it , she touched our lives!
R - Racey gal and a rascal too! (Yeah you know that twinkle in her eye!)
Y - She was youthful and shared that with her family and friends. She was present" everyday no matter how big or small it was.
Rosemary was just one of a kind. We first met when I travelled from NZ to Calgary Canada in 1978 for the Edmonton Commonwealth Games! I had been pen pals with Allison since we were 7 years old - yep you can do the Maths!
Well I remember a beautiful matching top that her Mom made for us to wear! And I had such an enjoyable time at the house. I felt so at home and thats what Rosemary did so well. "Come on in and make yourself at home"
On that trip my family and I got to meet Alli's grandparents on the farm too - I remember so much corn being grown! and eating the best corn ever!
I loved looking at Rosemary's crafts that she made - I recall seeing a box of them stored lovingly and ready to take to a market ( I think).
She had a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh. Wow so much fun to have at a party and all those yearly celebrations she had with family and friends!
Thinking of you Alli and Ken and your family and all Rosemary's other family who I know and dont know and to all the friends she touched along the way. Its deep in my heart. There will be ups and downs now and in the days ahead of us. Hold onto those good memories and be there for each other for comfort and sharing the joy when you need to.
Ma te Atua koe e manaaki, e whakamarie.
God bless you and comfort you,
Arohanui Lots of love, Teena and family in New Zealand .
Arohanui
