Friday, July 26, 2013
Aunt Ruth loved everyone. She never had a bad word to say about anyone. To her family at Pressence Villa Franciscan, she loved them all and would tell me the stories of her extended family. If someone needed something, she would call me and ask me to get it for them. She loved her immediate family. She would come and spend holidays with my family and my cousin's family. She loved games of all kind. And it was during those holidays, she would love to get the kids involved in the games with her. Her big love, was her black cat, Martin. When she went into the nursing home, my daughter took Martin in with her. She had two other cats, and he made himself at home. Every visit would start out with, "How is my love doing?". My fondest memories (and there are so many) are the shopping excursions we went on. We started out with at least 6 stores and as her illness progressed, it came down to her waiting in the car while I ran in. I never knew about my father's childhood, but through her, I came to know my father in a more complete way, and for that I will always be grateful. Though my heart breaks for me, I rejoice she is now home with her family. She always said it was a good day if she woke up and they weren't throwing dirt in her face. God speed on you journey, with all my love. Margie Rose
