Evlynn Marie Mahoney Reinke
(July 1, 1947 – February 26, 2011)
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What can I say?
My life changed that day.
And the rush for the finish line began.
To catch up.
It’s like … missing an essential part of what was “me”.
I don’t know how other folks doit.
One foot in from of the other, I guess.
No sympathy; no pity needed.
I have a great 40+ years. More than most; less than some.
I only regret the days I didn’t treasure what I had.
This ends what I call the “yucky season” — starts are Halloween (She loved the kids at the door and always made a game out of it!) and end at the end of February. Only bad day the rest of the year is 7/1 her birthday.
“This too shall pass.”
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_too_shall_pass
The phrase appears in the works of Persian Sufi poets, such as Sanai and Attar of Nishapur. Attar records the fable of a powerful king who asks assembled wise men to create a ring that will make him happy when he is sad, and vice versa. After deliberation the sages hand him a simple ring with the words “This too will pass” etched on it, which has the desired effect.
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It’s hard to believe it has been two years. But as you said, you were blessed with 40 years of partnership. What a gift…..for both of you, you were meant for each other. We often think of Evy, and each time it brings a crack of a smile….she always brought life to any room she was in….that was for sure. So we cling to the memories, and know that we will catch up with her later.
John, I am sorry for your loss. I have not experienced it….thus I cannot feel you pain. I wanted to extend my feelings, I am glad that you put The Group together, it is a nice feeling to communicate with friends at this stage of the game. Sincerely, Sully
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Thanks. I hope no one ever has to experience the death of a loved one, but that’s not “real life”. At least we had forty years which was more than was predicted.
Glad you like the groups. I wish we could find everyone, but the inet isn’t as transparent with High Schools as it is with Colleges.
Best wishes fellow Classmate; we’ve certainly come a long way.
fjohn