Barb and family,
My belated heartfelt sympathies to you all on Bill's recent passing.
When we talked at MGMC's primetime program, it was so hard to see you in so much stress and turmoil when you told me Bill moved home and was now in hospice.
Yes, Ames' hospice house is a blessing for our community and the state of Iowa.
Very dedicated employees there helping the family and patient during this crossover time.
I can see Carl welcoming Bill with his special flower arrangement of ducks and cat tails in it. :)
I got behind in getting this off to you, but my thoughts and prayers go out to you for I learned so much from you and Carol at Ames garden club meetings and flower shows.
I hope this poem will comfort you Barb. hugs/kisses
I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122M FREE AT LAST
Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t grieve for me, for now I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m free,
I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.
Be not burdened with the times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;
Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, he set me free.
Author Unknown
