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December came

August 2, 2013

December came,you were nowhere to be found...My tree of green  had turned blue, or maybe that was the color of my heart, from  missing you...  the world was colder , I felt older... the month of Decemeber, came with so many loving memories, that I remember about you, I started to sob like a baby...wishing you'd come walking throuogh the  door, like you did so many times before...talking about your day and me, not saying much, than something catches your eye and you know somethings wrong, by just looking at me..and you could change the way I felt,  there was no room for tears, your world was bright and sunny, always waiting to invite you in, with a welcome smile that captured your heart and you knew it wouldn't be long and you would be on the mend...a forever friend to many...it didn't matter what her title was to you, she was there for you, and made a difference in your world...for her, I wished for the promise of tomorrow, a day without sorrow, free from the pain, and to always remember her laughter, which still bings a smile to my face and our last hug ,..Decemeber came and forever I'll remember you, the  the imprint you left on my  heart, that will always remain,  the gift of you...love forever and always....chris

 


By Chrissy

January 6, 2013

Saying good-bye I miss you, my dear friend, well I should say sister….Cause we loved each other as sisters, little did I know How much it would hurt inside my heart, to have you not here…. you’re gone and everything feels wrong, without you here…to smile, to laugh without you here , How dare us…to think life goes on… Well it does, but not without you implanted in our hearts….and I take comfort in knowing I have a lifetime of memories to reflect Upon, some of them shared times together, some shared memories through stories, however they were made we shared them together, and they became ours.. Days will pass and turn into months…I know I will feel better inside, right now the pit of my stomach has that pain , that aches, from the emptiness, from a loss that runs deep inside…only time can heal ones grieving heart… The winter chill, made us feel numb for while, slowly we will feel some warmth upon us, and we might even smile again…………laughter will come, with memories forever in our hearts…..and to think we would ever forget you……...you see that is what was so hard about saying good-by to you, is because we could never forget you…I know anyone who ever knew you, would never forgot someone like you… I love you and will always cherish all our special memories ……and forever you will be inside my heart…. And I will always miss you………….. Love Chrissy…..

 
December 10, 2012

Where usually I can write a poem, song or story to put my thoughts together  I find it most difficult  when it comes to my mom. In all that she has battled in the last several years I somehow knew that she would survive as she was stongest person I have ever known. This last battle was too much for anyone. She will be with me always in who I am. Everytime I sarcasticaly respond to a statement she is there. When I am told I am a strong and independant person she is there. When I find humor in lifes battles she is there. When I support those in my life or help them resolve thier problems she is there. In all that she has taught me to be she will always be a part of me and loved forever. 

Photo Shared by Crissy

December 5, 2012

I wanted to share this picture , because I don't think Cora's girls have ever seen this picture..So this picture was take at my sister Nancy's wedding .....from right to left...my sisters best friend Lou, and sisters, Maryanne, Kandy, Cora, and cousin Bonnie., I was the flower girl...(Crissy)

December 1, 2012

It took me a while to be able to write about my personal relationship with my mom. As administrator for her memorial I found myself writing about her as a person and loved one. Not being able to put in words how I felt about my mother and more over my friend. I had a very unique relationship with her because by my own choice I left home as barely a teenager. So instead of my mother being my guardian and disciplinarian she became my friend and would remain my best friend for the rest of her life. Not long after she moved away from Burien she moved to Tacoma to live with me. Little did I know at the time that she would be right there with me for the next decade of our lives. One of the best memories from that time was when we bought a run down house across the street from me. Together with my former husband and his brother the four of us refurbished that old house. It was a wonderful experience with my mom because it was the first time we got to do something big as friends and when we were done we had the best few years of being neighbors! What a wonderful time that was for us. Then my first child was born and there she was again as my friend and how lucky I was to have her there to guide me as I became a mother myself. When I got divorced a couple years later she didn't even hesitate to sell that old house and we moved together to Lakebay and over the next 5 years she helped me to become a confident, successful, and happy woman. She never forced anything but she nudged me in the right directions and would cheer me on as I succeeded in my career and personal life. She was like that with all the people she loved. She had a way in making you feel like no matter what everything was going to work out and if you put your best foot forward you would succeed in all that you do. She was selfless in her love for me and prudent about how much time I should really spend being a single mother and dedicated to our partnership. While we were both content with things just the way they were she still pushed me into finding love. And thanks to her I did. I am still married to him now almost 16 years later. What an amazing person to give so much as she has with me over my lifetime. After she was sure I was going to be okay she moved on to spend time with my sisters and brother. At the time I was angry she left but now I see things for what they were. The gift of building my own family that I may not have found without her gentle pushing. When she moved back in with me about five years ago it was like no time had passed she was again my best friend. She had this huge capicity to love and forgive; to encourage and nurture. Even as she battled her valiant fight with cancer she worried more about me then herself. What a gift she was to all of us. But for me I will forever know I was blessed with the perfect balance of friend and mother.

I love you mama and will miss you everyday.

November 30, 2012

In the last years of the cat Bob's life he grew attached to Grandma, they were best friends and even if she hated to admit it she loved the little annoying loving fur ball <3

My Friend

November 30, 2012

Cora was a very close friend, and grandma to me, though not related through blood we considered each other family. I was impressed with her attitude and outlook on life, I will always remember her saying “What is, is” meaning we can’t change certain situations so don’t stress about it. Her TV always had Criminal Minds, NCIS, Law and Order or similar show playing. Her and I would split a Diet Pepsi while watching them and chatting. I treasure the meals we shared, she made amazing homemade French fries and the most incredible pancakes as well as steaks and spaghetti just to name a few. We celebrated birthdays and Christmas’s with the family. After her and I would do a shopping trip she would get a fresh loaf of French bread to take home and share.

Most of my memories of her are after she moved to the Olympia area where I got to know her the best. I have a lot of them that bring a smile to my face. She loved her children, grandchildren and those closest with all her heart. So many times I would find Jamie and her sitting up at the table sharing a snack, listening to music or just visiting. Her granddaughter (Cora) was usually around keeping her company and helping out with things, they had good conversations together. Cora (granddaughter) would typically ask her grandma for advice because she knew without doubt that she would have the right answer to her question , when in doubt, ask Grandma.

Cora had a way about herself, always a step ahead and a solution for just about any situation nothing seemed to surprise her, she was always ready for what life dished out. She never complained even through her battles with cancer. She used her own style of humor and sarcasm to keep things fun and never was never afraid to put her foot down when she needed to. Her heart was made of pure gold and cared very much about people.

Hearing of her passing has been very difficult to accept and this has been a very emotional time for me and everyone that knows her. She’s one of the people that you can’t picture being gone…. I am glad that she is now free of the battles on this earth. I have not known Cora nearly as long as most of you, but she has brought a lot of happiness to me and I feel blessed that she could be a part of my life.

The Picture I posted is one that was taken of her sitting on Dave’s new tractor right after it got delivered in June of 2007.

 

“Thank You for being my friend, all the memories, laughter, the inspiration to me and others. You are an amazing woman. "I Love You, Always and Forever”

My Friend Cora

November 27, 2012

    Over the past few years Cora has become one of my closest friends and like a second mother to me.  I cannot begin to put into words how honored I feel to have known her and have her as such an important part of my life.  Cora was truly one of the strongest women I have ever met.  No matter what life threw her way she took it in stride, kept her head held high, and when necessary fought back with a vengeance.  She always kept a positive outlook and looked for the good in all.
    In everyday life she enjoyed simple pleasures.  Her children, grandchildren and other family.  She loved to watch NCIS and play on her computer.  When we went to town her favorite thing was to go to IHOP.  She would always order a senior omelet and pancakes with boysenberry & maple syrup mixed.
    Cora was a mom, grandma, great-grandma-to-be & a friend to many. She was strong, stubborn, faithful, loyal and loving.  She loved to laugh and loved life!
    I love you my dear friend. Thank you for being a part of my life. You will forever be thought of, loved and missed!!

Chain Reaction...

November 24, 2012
Of all the memories and feelings that I will look upon from when I was small until I am no more that stem from my relationship with my amazing mother is I'm sure ones of strength, courage, faith, adversity, growth, independence, the ability to make it through anything without giving up and of course many more. When I look back at my life with her I can see that when things were the toughest or even bleak I believe that was when my mothers finest qualitys would come through and I could gain through her the determination, and strength, and willingness to make it through lifes ups and downs, disappointments, expectations, broken dreams ,broken promises, all of its unfairness and sometimes its just overwhelming and scary. When I was with my mother I felt a sense of safety that nothing was going to happen that she could not take care of some way or other and there seemed to me an air of confidence that she would fix it and it would be the way it was always supposed to be and there was no more need to worry and when she said something that's the way it was going to be almost end of question. People listened to my mom because what she said was important and if there was a disagreement I wanted for sure her to be backing me up. A lot of the time friends and family sought out her advise. Most of all my mother let me live my own life and though I'm quite certain she did not agree with my decisions or lifestyles all she really wanted was for me to be happy and safe so she would not always be quick to say "I told you so" and love me the best she could through the consequences and not judge to harshly my mistakes and shortcomings. I truly loved my mother and the last 20 years I was the best daughter I could consciously be and did all I could to put her wants and needs before my own even if they hurt my feelings or I didn't quite understand and that's how much I loved her all I wanted for her really was to be happy and to live the rest of her days how she wanted and thank you to all those who did the same.

your smile by Cris Hodo

November 24, 2012
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When I think of Cora.....

Its her smile I remember most......

so this song touched my heart..........

 I FIND YOUR LOVE

I'll catch your smile on someone's face
Your whisper in the wind's embrace
Through diamond stars and songs and dreams
I find your love in everything

The sun, the sky, the rolling sea
All conspire to comfort me
From sorrow's edge life's beauty seems
To find your love in everything

I've come to trust the hope it brings
To find your love in everything
Even as I fall apart,
Even through my shattered heart

I'll catch your smile on someone's face
.....amazing grace

BY (Beth Nielsen Chapman/Patrick Doyle)

 

 

November 23, 2012

While not having an e-mail list of Cora's friends and family she did have a lot of her friends and family on facebook so invitations to visit her memorial were sent out to those facebook address's the admistrator of this website isn't sure that everyone got that invitation. For those that do know of this memorial letting people know it's here would be very helpful. Cora was not much of an e-mail person. She enjoyed having conversations with all of you in person or on the telephone.

November 22, 2012

This was always one of Grandma's favorite pictures and was most the time on her computer desk in a thick blue frame... There were never many pictures in her house... She always had her big framed family picture from years back with all her children and Grandchildren (before Jamie, Jacob, and Hailey were born) but there were never many more out for display... But this one was always one of the few and that makes it one of my favorites and always will be... Such a simple night with my Grandma and family as a teenager... but now forever an amazing memory of my amazing Grandma and how lucky I was to have the chance to be so close to my grandma and best friend, especially over the last 8 years.

A Tribute to Cora

November 21, 2012

November 18, 2012

Dearest Angela, Billie-Jo, Mary, Jack, Families and Cora’s Friends,

Chrissy called me this morning before we left for church to tell us that Cora had passed away last night. We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts ache for you.

I feel as though part of me died with Cora. She was like a big “Sister” to me. She was a huge part of our lives for many years and we shared a valuable family history. I always appreciated her candor, her laughter, her positive attitude (even throughout her terminal illness), her sarcasm, her wit, her wisdom, her constructive criticism, her interest in others, her unconditional love, her love for her family and friends, and the many talks especially lately that we shared about our faith in God and trust in Him throughout whatever befalls us, we both felt and feel that God doesn’t cause these things to happen to us, but He is with us through every circumstance and will never leave us.

We are thinking of you as you honor your mother, Cora. You’ll never forget her face, the sound of her voice, the gentleness of her touch… they let you know you were loved. You’ll never forget the stories she told, the traditions she handed down… they let you know who you are. You’ll never forget the lessons she taught, the things she stood for… they are her gift and your legacy. You’ll never forget, and you’ll always know that you honor her every day in how you live and who you are.

Our hearts go out to all of you and her dear friend,Terri who was so supportive of Cora during her illness. I have had the role of caregiver many times in my personal life as well as my church life and I have the utmost love and appreciation for all caregivers. Mary and Terri THANK YOU sooooo much for the outpouring of love and devotion and gentle care given to Cora throughout her illness! God has seen what you have done for her. I thank and appreciate everyone who loved Cora and was there for her! She KNEW she was loved!

I am so happy that little Damien Desmond Rose will soon be with us! He will bring such joy and laughter into our lives. I believe that Cora will be watching over him from Heaven! She was overjoyed and looking forward to being a Great-Grandma! We will truly MISS her.

I feel blessed and privileged to have known Cora and to have had her not only as a “Sister”-in-law, but also as a precious friend. I will never forget her (she didn’t have to tell me, “Please don’t forget me!”) I told her, “Who could EVER forget YOU, Cora!” I know that she has left this earthly life and I am thankful that she is now in Heaven with her loved ones that have gone on before her, and that she is no longer suffering or in pain. She fought valiantly her battle with cancer three times in seven years. She was amazing. I look forward to seeing her again!

Please, my Loves, know that we are lifting you in prayer and asking God to give you peace, strength and comfort throughout your grieving.

In His love,

Uncle Tom, Aunt Kandy, Chad, Ryan, Jess, Noah, Grace and Luke

P.S. I don’t have e-mail addresses, home addresses or telephone numbers for Angela or Billie-Jo. Would someone please forward my letter to them or give them a copy? And a copy to Jimmy, too please? Thank you!

 

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