Saturday, December 8, 2007
Dearest Kalim, Gigi, Kal and Madison, My life is one of those that your mother/grandmother touched deeply, perhaps without even realizing it. Yes, she was always kind and giving, but my last memory of her is the one I will remember the most. As she lay in her bed the Monday before she passed, I stopped in to say what I knew would be goodbye. Gigi, I am so thankful that you called that morning. Upon entering the room one could feel her strength. She smiled and held my hand tightly. Through her own pain and sadness she reached out peacefully to me and told me(quite firmly) to be strong when facing my own upcoming surgery. She told me just what I had to do for myself and family. I came to comfort her, yet she turned the tables and comforted me. We are all so lucky to have had her in our lives. She will be greatly missed and I do wish we could have been present for her service. I just know it was perfect, after all, she planned it. I know she is watching us all being newly released in her beloved Belize. But still she is all around us, in the courage and bravery she left behind. Sincerly, Carla
