Saturday, February 15, 2014
My cousin Darlynn, So sorry you were called home so early from our earthly existence; your sudden passing is a shock to me. From my earliest memories of visiting you in Hamilton with my family from NYC, our families have always been connected. And your father, Joe, always made the trek to NYC to see his sister, Helen, my mother, among others, reinforcing that family connection. Last seeing you in the late nineties, I always thought there would be time when we would all be retired when we would be able to see each other a bit more. Now, I'll be seeing you again in the community of saints when I become a saint like you are now. Enjoy your company with all our relatives who have passed; please watch over us and ours. I'd like to sing you a blessing from the Old Testament I used to sing for my brothers who passed in the Maryknoll religious community where I used to be a member: The Lord bless you and keep you. May He show his face to you, And have mercy upon you. May he show his face to you and give you peace. The Lord bless you; The Lord bless you. With love from Albie
