Dearest DL, Edderd and all the wonderful, loving family that came from the warm, happy marriage of your parents,
You know that I considered them my other Mother and Daddy and I cherish all the memories that our families created together. I know this is a hard time for you all but your Mother and Dad crammed so much joy into your lives and the lives of others that it's almost as if they doubled their time here on this earth. I loved them so much. I remember stopping by the drug store and always hoping that your Dad would be there. No matter how busy he was, he always came out from behind the high counter to give us all a wonderful hug!
I was so glad that I got to visit with your Mother the last time I was in Fayetteville (for my Mom's funeral. Did you know her birthday was February 5th? I'll bet your Mom got to heaven just in time to celebrate with her and all the others who've gone before).
Your Mother seemed just like always, warm, smiling ear to ear, as soft and pink as an English rose. How many cats and kittens do you think were residents in the house on Shady and Louise? I wish I had a nickle for every night I spent at that house. The atmosphere was so relaxed and happy I sometimes wished I could find a way to stay.
Sanibel Bends! I saw the photo in the album of your Mom, bending down to look at some treasure that had washed up. So many memories came flooding back.
With all my love, sympathy for your loss and prayers,
Margaret Holland Luce