January 13
January 13
Hi Spring. I planted annual my spring flower garden yesterday. New flower babies starting to grow. New beginnings.
You and your mom in my thoughts. -L.
You and your mom in my thoughts. -L.
Thank you for visiting Mom's memorial page. Here we hope to share just a part of how great Mom was. She was funny, kind, giving, tough, creative, determined, loving.
Check out the gallery tab for the photo slideshow and videos of our tribute speeches at Mom's Celebration of Life. Please feel free to share your stories and leave a tribute anytime.
With love and thanks,
Spring and Gabe
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Let's all honor Mom by:
Getting out and going
Having adventures
Being creative
Being bold
Being loving
Being giving
Paying it forward
Spreading the love
And to just be you
Check out the gallery tab for the photo slideshow and videos of our tribute speeches at Mom's Celebration of Life. Please feel free to share your stories and leave a tribute anytime.
With love and thanks,
Spring and Gabe
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Let's all honor Mom by:
Getting out and going
Having adventures
Being creative
Being bold
Being loving
Being giving
Paying it forward
Spreading the love
And to just be you
Tributes
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March 1, 2023
March 1, 2023
Here's a beautiful purple with yellow highlights tulip for the beloved Granny Jean.
While you're not my Granny, we all called you that...and I never questioned why.
You are loved and missed more than you know. We love you so. So. So.
Much.
In our heartache, we know you are pain free at last.
And we will see you again soon.
While you're not my Granny, we all called you that...and I never questioned why.
You are loved and missed more than you know. We love you so. So. So.
Much.
In our heartache, we know you are pain free at last.
And we will see you again soon.
March 1, 2023
March 1, 2023
What a thoughtful, loving tribute for a woman who left a huge imprint on the hearts of her family and her friends.
I shall honor your mother by paying it forward in those loving ways as well.
May your hearts heal and your love continue to grow and grow...✨
I shall honor your mother by paying it forward in those loving ways as well.
May your hearts heal and your love continue to grow and grow...✨
March 1, 2023
March 1, 2023
Jean was incredibly generous in so many ways…always helpful, giving of herself & what she had been blessed with. She helped so much at Los Alamitos Middle School as a fellow Special Ed teacher. I showed up in 2007 not having been in a classroom for 30 years! We shared the loss of many loved ones in the years to come. Our friendship grew in retirement in Albuquerque. I’ll never forget her picking up the tab for a couple of
servicemen at Garcia’s when we were having lunch…it came so naturally to her. When my sister could not get on a plane to come to my wedding 7/31/2021 due to Covid, Jean lovingly became my maid-of-honor & walked me down the aisle at Hummingbird Music Camp. I was thrilled when she bought my Northeast Heights townhome & proceeded to make it her own. SO creative & talented she was, always using her skills to do & make for others. I miss my friend, but so grateful for all the time that she was in my life. Thank you Gabe & Spring for sharing this tribute. You were lucky to have such a fun & loving Mom.
servicemen at Garcia’s when we were having lunch…it came so naturally to her. When my sister could not get on a plane to come to my wedding 7/31/2021 due to Covid, Jean lovingly became my maid-of-honor & walked me down the aisle at Hummingbird Music Camp. I was thrilled when she bought my Northeast Heights townhome & proceeded to make it her own. SO creative & talented she was, always using her skills to do & make for others. I miss my friend, but so grateful for all the time that she was in my life. Thank you Gabe & Spring for sharing this tribute. You were lucky to have such a fun & loving Mom.
March 1, 2023
March 1, 2023
Spring & family, Thinking of you during this time. What a beautiful tribute to your Mom who’s life touched so many.
February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023
Desiderata: Original Text
This is the original text from the book where Desiderata was first published.
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
by Max Ehrmann ©1927
This is the original text from the book where Desiderata was first published.
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
by Max Ehrmann ©1927
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January 13
January 13
Hi Spring. I planted annual my spring flower garden yesterday. New flower babies starting to grow. New beginnings.
You and your mom in my thoughts. -L.
You and your mom in my thoughts. -L.
March 1, 2023
March 1, 2023
Here's a beautiful purple with yellow highlights tulip for the beloved Granny Jean.
While you're not my Granny, we all called you that...and I never questioned why.
You are loved and missed more than you know. We love you so. So. So.
Much.
In our heartache, we know you are pain free at last.
And we will see you again soon.
While you're not my Granny, we all called you that...and I never questioned why.
You are loved and missed more than you know. We love you so. So. So.
Much.
In our heartache, we know you are pain free at last.
And we will see you again soon.
March 1, 2023
March 1, 2023
What a thoughtful, loving tribute for a woman who left a huge imprint on the hearts of her family and her friends.
I shall honor your mother by paying it forward in those loving ways as well.
May your hearts heal and your love continue to grow and grow...✨
I shall honor your mother by paying it forward in those loving ways as well.
May your hearts heal and your love continue to grow and grow...✨
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Recent stories
The first time I met this beautiful woman...
March 1, 2023
Hi there! I'm Gabe's wife, Jennifer.
Shortly after we met and started dating, Gabe invites me to Jean's property just outside Grants, NM. I'm nervous. I haven't yet met the wonderful "Granny Jean" but have certainly heard great things!
Everything is going wonderfully...until...we're all outside enjoying a beautiful New Mexico sunny day when something lands on my left arm and I scream at the top of my lungs, AHHHHH!!! OH!!! MY!!! GOOD GRACIOUS!!!
Let me be completely honest. Probably NOT those exact words, but you get it...while I slap my arms uncontrollably.
I really thought it was a spider. Nope.
Bird doo doo.
Bird doo doo is now smeared across my entire left arm while I try and regain my composure.
Yep, that's the first time I met Jean. She never judged me for this. Not once.
Shortly after we met and started dating, Gabe invites me to Jean's property just outside Grants, NM. I'm nervous. I haven't yet met the wonderful "Granny Jean" but have certainly heard great things!
Everything is going wonderfully...until...we're all outside enjoying a beautiful New Mexico sunny day when something lands on my left arm and I scream at the top of my lungs, AHHHHH!!! OH!!! MY!!! GOOD GRACIOUS!!!
Let me be completely honest. Probably NOT those exact words, but you get it...while I slap my arms uncontrollably.
I really thought it was a spider. Nope.
Bird doo doo.
Bird doo doo is now smeared across my entire left arm while I try and regain my composure.
Yep, that's the first time I met Jean. She never judged me for this. Not once.
Spring's thanks during these past several months
February 17, 2023
Getting to care for Mom and moving through her passing was such an incredibly difficult, beautiful, tender and precious time in our lives. I wanted to share my special thanks during these months.
Thanks to Gabe, Jennalouhou, Emma and Alli for your frequent visits and filling the house with laughter and love. Thank you, Gabe, for being so present while living so far away.
Thank you to my amazing, solid husband, Dave, for being our family’s anchor during these past several months. Dave has shown a graceful resilience while he cared for Sam, Mom, and I - always shifting to be where he was needed. And, all this while we were grieving his amazing father, Brown, who just passed last July.
Thank you to my beautiful son Sam for growing so strong, mature and wise during these past several months. In you, I see and trust in God’s plan.
Thank you to Deanza for traveling to be here, it meant the world to me. And thank you for showing my mother such love and sending meaningful messages. You helped her feel peace and comfort.
Salli and Jennay - I treasure you for being by my side during all of this and you eased my mother’s heart by being here for her and I both.
My work family - thank you for never letting me feel forgotten while on leave. You reminded me of our true friendship, and gave me the ultimate gift of time to be here with Mom. And, thanks for all the amazing meals!
To all of Mom's dear friends and family that stepped in to help care for Mom when we needed someone, even when Mom clearly did ‘not need a babysitter’, and she was not happy about it. :) Thank you for being so graceful and loving in your presence.
Thanks to all my additional Moms. I know mom was grooming some of you for this job. :) Thank you all for loving my mother and I so much.
My heart is touched to see so many of my friends at Mom's memorial and support for our family during this time. You have truly shown what deep friendship is.
It is powerful to realize how special it is that Mom and I know so many of each other's friends so well.
Thanks to Gabe, Jennalouhou, Emma and Alli for your frequent visits and filling the house with laughter and love. Thank you, Gabe, for being so present while living so far away.
Thank you to my amazing, solid husband, Dave, for being our family’s anchor during these past several months. Dave has shown a graceful resilience while he cared for Sam, Mom, and I - always shifting to be where he was needed. And, all this while we were grieving his amazing father, Brown, who just passed last July.
Thank you to my beautiful son Sam for growing so strong, mature and wise during these past several months. In you, I see and trust in God’s plan.
Thank you to Deanza for traveling to be here, it meant the world to me. And thank you for showing my mother such love and sending meaningful messages. You helped her feel peace and comfort.
Salli and Jennay - I treasure you for being by my side during all of this and you eased my mother’s heart by being here for her and I both.
My work family - thank you for never letting me feel forgotten while on leave. You reminded me of our true friendship, and gave me the ultimate gift of time to be here with Mom. And, thanks for all the amazing meals!
To all of Mom's dear friends and family that stepped in to help care for Mom when we needed someone, even when Mom clearly did ‘not need a babysitter’, and she was not happy about it. :) Thank you for being so graceful and loving in your presence.
Thanks to all my additional Moms. I know mom was grooming some of you for this job. :) Thank you all for loving my mother and I so much.
My heart is touched to see so many of my friends at Mom's memorial and support for our family during this time. You have truly shown what deep friendship is.
It is powerful to realize how special it is that Mom and I know so many of each other's friends so well.
I thank God for giving me a mother that I adored.