Missing you so much Oma. You made such an impact on my life. I am blessed that you are my mother in law but even more so that you are my friend. Remember shopping for my honeymoon clothes?!?! You pointed out some cute guy at the mall, and I said, "I'm marrying your son!" And you said, "Doesn't mean you can't look!" LOL you brought laughter and sunshine. Merriment and adventure. Wisdom and guidance. Faith. I will forever love you! Happy Heavenly Birthday.

We miss you Mom, wishing you are with us this week.

Missing you today Oma! So many memories on this first anniversary of your passing. You taught me to seize the day on our many adventures! Today I am remembering early morning water aerobics and walks on the beach. Soaking up the sun. Finding interesting little shops to explore. Ice cream blizzards with Heath Bar crunchies in them. And of course your smile and laughter. So many good times together! I am am blessed to call you my mother in law and even more, my friend. Love you always!

Happy birthday in Heaven, Oma. I miss you so very much! You took me under your wing, for which I will always be grateful. Life has changed so much in these last two years. Memories of all the joy in times spent with you always lift me up! Love you forever!

Nancy and I have known Pete and Annemarie for over 35 years thru worshipping at St. John Vianney together. As was said in Tony's writing about her mother in law Annemarie was always known for her big hugs and I always looked forward to them. All of us were volunteering for some function at our church hall when Annemarie came out of the kitchen and of course we said hello and gave each other a big hug. Well at that time I did not know that she had a twin and sure enough I had hugged Elizabeth! We all had a big laugh about my mistake. I was able to get to know Elizabeth and her husband better on our pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Italy.

Annemarie was my sponsor when I made my Cursillo back in 1997. She will always hold a special place in my heart for her wit and sense of humor. I did get her back one time by putting the confetti in her birthday card. 

Enjoy your 5th day my friend with our Lord, Peter and your son Stefan. We will see you again down the road.