Teresa Hufnagel
Dear Meg,
I didn't know your mom was sick. If you don't mind me asking, what
happened? Thank you for letting me know. I will let John and his
sisters know as well.
Your mom was a good friend to Anna (Hufnagel- Teresa’s mother-in-law)
and in my view of Heaven, she and Anna are there together.
I remember taking car trips to go visit John's grandfather with your mom
and Anna. Once we got stranded in a blizzard and had to spend the
night in a hotel in Columbus. We had no extra clothes, but made
the best of it and had so much fun. If you'll remember things were
strained between Anna and me back then and I was so thankful for your
mom's presence. She kept the mood light and cheerful.
Anna and I eventually became best friends and I will always remember her
telling me that she loved me before she passed away. I was so
proud that the last meals she was able to eat tiny bites of, she had
asked me to cook especially for her.
I remember going to your place in high school and always felt so welcome
and comfortable. Your mom was a very special person and I feel so
blessed to have known her. She was a sweetheart.
Shiva is a great tradition. I'm originally from Kentucky and my
relatives (Pentecostal and Baptist although I'm a buffet Catholic)
always sat a form of Shiva. I so wish we could be there.
Know that we are all with you there in spirit.
I would love to send bulbs or something for your planned gazebo or to
donate something to your mom's favorite charity. Let me know your
mailing address so I can send something.
Long distance virtual hugs.
Please give your aunt our condolences.
Blessings,
Teresa, John, Emily & Rachel
Kevin Dyer
Monday, April 26, 2010
I remember you having the coolest mom of our group growing up.
If you ever need anything or just someone to listen ...
Much love your friend
Kevin
Robin (Hitch) Bulens
Friday, April 23, 2010
Hi
Meg
I’m sorry to hear about your mom, she was a great lady, with the
patience of a saint :) We sure gave her some trials and tribulations as
teens didn’t we ? lol I can still hear her talking to me about you
riding on the hood of my car ! lol
Just know that you are in my thoughts.
I'll write again later.
Love ya
Robin
Jonny “Bread” Palmer
Friday April 23, 2010
Meg;
It has been many years since we've spoken. Receiving this e-mail
came as a horrible shock to me. Your Mom was a wonderful Mother
and Woman. Hearing of the loss actually brought a tear to my eyes.
I know what you are going through and understand your loss. I know
your Mom will be missed.
Sincerely,
Jonny "Bread"
Robert Gray
Dear Margaret & Marguerite,
So sorry to hear about Elizabeth. It has only been a year (April
28, 2009) that Joy passed away.
We had some very nice trips with Liz. We both loved her very much.
We went fall color touring down to Kentucky Lake then up through Indiana
to Orange County then home on one trip. But the best vacation I
ever had was the one we took was only around 800 miles round trip from
home to Louisville, KY, where we picked up Liz at the airport, and
delivered her on the way home seven days later. We went from the
airport to the Kentucky Horse Farm and Museum, then spent the night at
an RV park near Richmond, KY. Went from there to Berea where we
toured the very interesting Craft School. Then back-tracked to
Bibe Pottery because we missed it on the way down. They were nice
enough to show us through it. We proceeded on south to Renfro
Valley for supper and the night. We attended a music show which
brought back a lot of childhood memories for all three of us sitting and
listening to the Renfro Valley radio station, before TV. We then
went to the Cumberland Gap through which most everyone in southern
Indiana’s ancestors passed. I think we had also toured Union
College at Bourbonville, KY and maybe spent the night around Corbin.
Not sure, but I do know we went through the Gap and spent the night in
Virginia within sight of the Gap. We toured the restored Log
Village and Oak Ridge Energy Museum, and on our way back to the airport
we toured a restored Shaker Village.
What I think about is the fact that when we would stop somewhere
Elizabeth would go her way, Joy would go her way, and I would go mine.
Unlike other groups which stayed together. Elizabeth walked her
own path.
Chris Coffey
Meg,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a very special person. She
was caring to a fault, even to those of us that did not deserve her kindness. I
remember that she would listen to others as if she were looking for the meaning
behind the words. When she spoke, I recall her voice being soft and kind, filled
with wisdom that she knew was beyond my grasp. I will always remember her
thoughtful smile and sweet, patient nature.
I bid you peace and happiness in those memories.
Chris