I will always remember Lois as an independent, hard-working woman who also loved to have fun. No job was too big for her, as is evidenced by her professional accomplishments, as well as by her ability to raise two wonderful children in an era when being a single parent was more the exception than the rule. She was always there to help whether it was fertilizing our lawn, planting flowers, or caring for Rose when I returned to work. But Lois also loved her games and no evening was too short for Grandma B to play several rounds of escalero or monopoly!
I am forever thankful at how graciously Lois welcomed Michael and I into her family. Years later, she also welcomed my Mother into our home, as they became "neighbors" for over three years. My sister Cathy recently suggested that our Mother was, no doubt, waiting to welcome Lois into her beautiful new home where she can finally be free of wheelchairs and pain, and where being "dependent" means nothing more than leaving everything in God's loving hands.
I see parts of Lois in Brian and in Mel, as well as in our children. We will keep her spirit alive in us forever, especially in those times when we help one another, enjoy one another's company, and share our love. My heart will always remember her dedication, her diligence and her love.
