tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590734634072881618.post4734182050408454640..comments2012-05-17T20:41:19.835-04:00Comments on Notes from the North Woods: Funeral Sermon: Betty MarquisFranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12393892301073296896noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590734634072881618.post-24363978974173528242009-12-16T23:24:16.182-05:002009-12-16T23:24:16.182-05:00Fran, you obviously loved Betty and she knew you ...Fran, you obviously loved Betty and she knew you would and in her way, expected that. She knew you'd take care of herself and her family. You didn't chose an easy job, but you know that.<br /><br />The older ladies are like that, they have a lot of knowledge and have a lot of stuff to share. We should all honor, listen, and respect them. They've lived a long time and have figured out just what they know to be true.<br /><br />Betty was part of the foundation of St. B's. I know that you and others miss her in more ways than I can name. She has also given you so many avenues of mission in your community, knitting, cooking, smiling, asking, listening, and more. Roll with it, create the scholarship to nursing school! I'll put the first hundred in if someone will match it!<br /><br />In a small town, having a police scanner means the difference. Can you be there with a ride or blankets or some hugs? <br /><br />My guess is that Betty was really good at keeping a finger on the pulse of the community and letting you know what has to happen as well as what could happen. <br /><br />That'd be a good role model for each of us.<br /><br />Really sorry for your loss. Big sigh.<br /><br />Love you,<br />L.<br /><br />Really happy to have your blog back. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com