RUTH CARMAN

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RUTH CARMAN February 1, 1923 - June 15, 2015 and FAITH JOA April 5, 1947 - June 21, 2010 Dearest Mom and Faye, it's me Joey, yearning for those "simple everyday pleasures", visitations, enjoying each others' company, when not a word was needed to be spoken, just being together filled the Spirit with a sense of sanctuary, love, and joy. Desiring confirmation, that we each reflect the radiance of your lives around us, your hearts that love us. Reassurance that even though our brightest lights have crossed-over and left this world, you'll continue to shine in us. Mom, Faye, sometimes the hurt from your absence is too big for words; there is a sorrow the heart cannot share. It can be a lonely place where we must go to remember, to heal. Mom it was a year as of Wednesday since your passing, Faye, it'll be six years on Tuesday. Time has flown in the twinkling of an eye. Mom, thank you for all of your sacred keepsakes that you had nestled and tucked through-out our home. Reflections of all the chapters of your life, our lives, our family, friends and acquaintances. Cherished mementos of every occasion, spanning decades. Dormant memories that were pressed between the pages of our minds now awaken, allowing us to wander the paths of remembrance. Favorite stories both humorous and heart-rending. Reliving our childhood years, recollecting every juncture that left an impression on our hearts and souls. Journeying through to adulthood, the foundation and transformation of our lives, each unique. Blossoming, growing, enduring. Acknowledgement of our lives being forever intertwined. Mom, you and Faye, touched not only our lives, but many others. Your grace and vitality leaves a warm and loving legacy that lives on, a world more beautiful because the two of you lived your life so splendidly. Thank you for all the celebratory moments through the years, the stories shared. Fond reminiscing caress our souls, and breathe comfort and strength into a tearful heart. We're appreciative for all the seasons of sweet memories, encouragement to look forward to the future's shining promise, but remembering to always find abundant joy in today. Conscious that you are never far away. It reads like a splendid novel. Arriving at the closing chapter I want to savour very word, every page. Procrastinating momentarily, to stall the inevitable. Oh I'll still be taking many a stroll down "Memory Lane". We'll be seeing you both in all the familiar places, perhaps we can rendezvous at Winnipeg Beach, just like the good ole' days. Assured that you both are keeping in the best of company, say hello to everyone there, and give all our pets and "fur-babies" with you a big hug and kiss. I can faintly hear the laughter and merriment. So until we're all together again, we're sending you Love wrapped in Sunshine and tied with a Rainbow. With our fondest love and missing you dearly. Your loving family. "Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings in Heaven where our loved ones shine down, to let us know they are happy." "Mom, we know that you and Faye are tossing around shooting stars all while listening to our wishes, and when you sing those beautiful wind songs, we hear you gently whisper; "Try not to miss us too much, the view is nice, and we're doing just fine. XOXO"

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 18, 2016