Sunday, February 27, 2011
Hello Everyone,\
It's been too long since we've seen each other. It is a sore regret for me that I cannot be in attendance. Regret is what we call it when we wish we could have done something differently, or when we realize the lost benefits of having done, or said, something more in line with what we wanted for an outcome in our lives. Daniel Webster could have called me up for an extended definition of this word but it would have taken up too many pages in his dictionary so I guess he's just lucky I wasn't around at that time.\
So as I spend this Sunday morning contemplating the news my mother gave me of my dear Aunt Myrna's death, I am so saddened by my inability to empathize with, and comfort my cousins, my aunts and uncles, and my own mother and father, there in person. I would truly like to be among you, standing with the family, and honoring this wonderful woman. She deserves that from me. She had been there for me in so many ways during my youth and I neglected to express to her the gratitude that I felt. I am shamed by this and will not attempt any ostensible reasons for excusing myself, outside of my own damned fool neglect. I am sorry, really sorry.\
Our Myrna will be praised by many friends and family for how she has enriched our lives in so many ways. There is nothing I can say to adequately summarize the joy she has brought to all of us. In fact, I don't think anyone can sing her praises more than what God has already bestowed through the miraculous blessing we all know was the highlight of her life. The miracle of Audrey! A true miracle of love and proof again that God does not turn a blind eye to our good deeds. What a powerful testament to the rewards of faith by the grace of God. I have always been gobsmacked and lambasted by her story! Inspiring for many, beyond words. So as to regrets, she should be a person of few and minor. \
Most assuredly she is now rejoined in heaven with Uncle Leonard, spared the further griefs of that separation.\
My heart goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I will always recall the fond memories of our youth. Perhaps we'll meet again someday and share them together. Until then, good luck, good health, good fortune, and most of all, good love on 'ya. \
God Bless You All, Nick\
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Note: I'd like to express my gratitude to Miles Martin for providing this means of condolences
