I will miss Max. I really enjoyed talking with him. He never married and did not have children. Max told me the he had one niece and one nephew, but they did not keep in touch. His two siblings have passed away. He talked with me about skiing, his growing up years, and serving as an Army medic. I admire the way he faced his final chapter of life with humor and a good attitude. He was patient and kind and he had a great smile. Max displayed two pictures in his room: one of his mother and the other of a cherished dog he once owned. It's good to think of Max reunited with his mother.
I miss Shirley! I miss singing hymns with her. She wrote the names of her favorite hymns in the front of her hymn book, and we always sang one of those hymns. She had a beautiful, clear soprano voice. I liked hearing about her growing up years, the way she met her husband, and the hobbies and interests that filled her life. Oh, how she loved her children and grandchildren! She was proud of their accomplishments and worried about them as they faced heartache and difficulties. The best thing her children did for her was to throw her a big birthday party last summer! At that time, she was aging but not ailing. Little did they know that it would be her last birthday party. After the party, her daughter made her a photo book filled with pictures, and Shirley loved showing everyone her party memory book. What a smart idea! Most of all, I miss Shirley's smile and her love.
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