Sunday, May 17, 2015
Scott, Bill, John and Steve and families- At times of great loss over the past 8 years, I have been able to seek solace while walking along the coast of beautiful Salt Spring Island which is now my home for myself and our 4 pets.This has been a time for solace and reflection. For 40 years, I was a loving daughter-in-law to Beth and Don, sister-in-law and aunt. We all grew up together as young adults and then as parents to our kids, sharing wonderful times and memories, especially at the Blackwater cottage. Beth and I shared mutual interests in our love of antiques and needleworking. Her rugs graced our farmhouse, made of fabric that I had left over from my sewing. I recall that some fabric that I used for a suit for Steve was displayed prominently in those rugs.Everyone admired them! I am glad that over the past 13 years, the tales of my exotic travels allowed her to be an "armchair traveller"! I know that she shook her head when Steve and I told them that we were taking our 4 children on a trip round the world...mad would describe it more accurately! Mothers are amazing...and Beth was one of those women who made us proud- as a mother-in-law, a grandmother and inspiration to her granddaughters. She's probably enjoying a "cuppa" with Don and Nell and Jim, David and Bill...a family gathering!You were loved and you will be missed- Fondly, Susan
