Tuesday, December 16, 2014
I was a next door neighbor of Ray and Rose and their family for many years, while I was a teenager and growing up.
When my parents passed, I bought my family home. I now was not only the teenager next door but now, a next door neighbor!
I moved to the desert of Arizona in 2007. Ray and Rose were the first neighbors to visit me. This was about a year ago while on their cross country adventure. It was terrific to host old friends. While here, Rose paid me the greatest compliment I have ever received and I will forever cherish her words, "your mother would be proud of you"!
If I may, and on a lighter note, I was always so proud of my tomato plants. That is, until I saw Rose's. Hers were the best and I always loved when she would bring me some!
Rose was so kind to my matriarchal family members who were losing their mobility and health. She was special and her and her family are the "salt and earth" of this country.
It was great to have crossed paths in the journey of life, and I know Rose is at peace and in the presence of our lord.
It was a pleasure to be neighbors with you, thank you for visiting, and Godspeed Rose!
