October 12th

Mom left us on October 12th after a brief illness and a powerful fight. I was able to spend 5 days in the hospital with her along with two of my brothers. Hopefully we were able to comfort her with our presence. The viewing, Mass & funeral were in NJ, with her sisters, brother & extended family in attendence. Randy's eulogy & the priest's sermon captured her life: scholarship to college, science, theater, business owner, mother, compassionate & gracious friend. I thanked her then and always for my interest in music, art, literature, business and her support for my spiritual path and meditation. Be in Peace, Mom.

Mom Likes Me Best.

Brothers, sister, spouses, children gathered to celebrate Mom's 92nd birthday. Unfortunately, Mom was sick so she missed our lunch. We gave Randy a set of Japanese chisels in thanks for all of the time and energy he has spent caring for Mom over the past three years. At the end of his thank you remarks, he told us the real reason he has spent this time with Mom, by revealing the t-shirt that I gave him for Christmas....

92!

Debbie & soprano Judeth Shey Burns performed a recital for my Mom at the Woodlands for her 92nd birthday. It was a wide ranging program & they both sounded great! Mom was quite ill but enjoyed the music and the gathering of children & grandchildren to celebrate with her.