Thank you to all for the very kind words about mom. No matter how old you are(62), no matter how "prepared" you think you are, no matter if it is time....it is never easy. My friends at work, and my kids, ask "how are you doing?" I'm ok, is the standard answer. Friends ask.."how did the sale go"? How were you with that? Sale..ok..but what bothered me the most was when different people bought mom's clothes.. I would look and remember..mom really liked that Christmas sweatshirt..mom wore that to church..mom wore that at home...mom loved that coat! One elderly lady, who you could tell, didn't have much..my sister Janie, "gave" her some really good deals. You should have seen the smile on her face! and it helped us knowing that those things were still going to be enjoyed. Mom took excellent care of her clothes. :) A WWll vet came to the sale with his family.... they wanted to buy mom's wheelchair...we gave them that and thanked him for his service to our country..Husband Don, shook his hand and thanked him again..the gentleman said...no one has ever really thanked me before. Don said..I'm thanking you now. I'm sorry no one has ever thanked you before. Our family has started doing that for any veteran we might run into or meet. We make it a point to thank them for their service. So, to any and all Vets on our list,....The Lewis family in Piqua, Huber Heights, and Englewood Ohio/and out at LeMoore CA....we thank you from our hearts, for your service to our country. One thing I like to think about is...mom is talking to Vee. :) They are finally able to meet each other. I would love to hear them talking about all their stories they have. Two Army gals having a drink and a long talk.. :) I have a pillow, given to me when we lost our granddaughter....it says.." MEMORIES ARE PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN WITH THE HEART".... Thank you GOD, for all my memories..... Thank you all. Sincerely, Kathy Lewis Piqua, Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: "marysaerie" <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:01 AM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Kathy's Mom Dear Kathy, I am saddened by your loss, but very happy for the peaceful passing. I spent three days at my Mom's bedside when she passed, so I know that same Blessing. I wish I could have seen and heard what she was seeing and hearing. From her reaction, they must have been beautiful sights and wondrous sounds beyond all our comprehension. One day, I know I will see and hear, too; as we all will. Until you join her, your Mother will remain with you in your heart. Now it is time for you to rest. Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of don/kathy Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 6:05 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com; Richard Berkheiser Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Hello and the Weather Hi all, I'm still here too. Computer giving me fits. (maybe its the operator)??? :) :) Anyway, I get a new one in a couple of weeks.. I hope all that has been going on with the rest of you has been a little better, maybe a little easier to deal with. I've had you all on my prayer list. Just because I've been quiet(not according to hubby Don) :) doesn't mean I haven't thought of all of you. I just haven't had too much time. Mom has been very ill in the last few years, but esp. in the last several months. My sister Janie is still here from Ala. and took very good care of mom, for the last 3 1/2 yrs.....as did my sister Mary Gwen, and brother John. Mom passed away on Oct. 5, 2009. She had a very peaceful passing. GOD blessed her and us with that great gift. Janie will be posting all of mom's info on the Platt.rootswebsite because that was mom's maiden name. Mom(Grace Evelyn Platt Tripp) was born in Patton Pa., on Feb. 13, 1917. If you want to read her obit in full, you can google Piqua Daily Call, Piqua Ohio OR Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua Ohio. I guess that is if for now. I'm still working, but I've had my hours cut, at my request, at the library. I'm still not up to par myself yet. :) Oh..before I forget...Rick..I've got some extra stale cookies if you want me to save them for our Christmas party. :) Hope to get back soon. with love, Kathy Piqua, Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: "Russ & Sally" <scott1@embarqmail.com> To: "Richard Berkheiser" <reberkheiser@earthlink.net>; <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Hello and the Weather HI Pa List: I keep hoping everyone will come back. I went to face book and probably no connection but our computer gave us so many problems that I got off it. I loved our Pa list and all the conversations and everyones searches for ancestors. But I guess we cannot go back and must go forward. Maybe I will FB another try but after not having a computer for two weeks and being so frustrated I admit I am very skeptical. Glad to "hear" your voices again. Sally Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Berkheiser" <reberkheiser@earthlink.net> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 4:04 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Hello and the Weather Hi Mary (and everyone else) :-) Yep! We're still here and still alive. Mary. Glad to hear your husband is doing much better. Thanks for keeping us posted on his progress. How's the weather in PA these days? Rick B

Kathy, your message made me cry. I never know why but that last bit of your letter just brought on the tears. The kind that clog up your nose tears. Maybe it is the connection we feel with people that brings it on. Thank you for letting us in on the kindness you show to others. We need more of that. Love you for you. Connie -----Original Message----- From: don/kathy <dlewis10@woh.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, Oct 25, 2009 4:59 pm Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Kathy's Mom Thank you to all for the very kind words about mom. No matter how old you are(62), no matter how "prepared" you think you are, no matter if it is time....it is never easy. My friends at work, and my kids, ask "how are you doing?" I'm ok, is the standard answer. Friends ask.."how did the sale go"? How were you with that? Sale..ok..but what bothered me the most was when different people bought mom's clothes.. I would look and remember..mom really liked that Christmas sweatshirt..mom wore that to church..mom wore that at home...mom loved that coat! One elderly lady, who you could tell, didn't have much..my sister Janie, "gave" her some really good deals. You should have seen the smile on her face! and it helped us knowing that those things were still going to be enjoyed. Mom took excellent care of her clothes. :) A WWll vet came to the sale with his family.... they wanted to buy mom's wheelchair...we gave them that and thanked him for his service to our country..Husband Don, shook his hand and thanked him again..the gentleman said...no one has ever really thanked me before. Don said..I'm thanking you now. I'm sorry no one has ever thanked you before. Our family has started doing that for any veteran we might run into or meet. We make it a point to thank them for their service. So, to any and all Vets on our list,....The Lewis family in Piqua, Huber Heights, and Englewood Ohio/and out at LeMoore CA....we thank you from our hearts, for your service to our country. One thing I like to think about is...mom is talking to Vee. :) They are finally able to meet each other. I would love to hear them talking about all their stories they have. Two Army gals having a drink and a long talk.. :) I have a pillow, given to me when we lost our granddaughter....it says.." MEMORIES ARE PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN WITH THE HEART".... Thank you GOD, for all my memories..... Thank you all. Sincerely, Kathy Lewis Piqua, Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: "marysaerie" <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:01 AM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Kathy's Mom Dear Kathy, I am saddened by your loss, but very happy for the peaceful passing. I spent three days at my Mom's bedside when she passed, so I know that same Blessing. I wish I could have seen and heard what she was seeing and hearing. From her reaction, they must have been beautiful sights and wondrous sounds beyond all our comprehension. One day, I know I will see and hear, too; as we all will. Until you join her, your Mother will remain with you in your heart. Now it is time for you to rest. Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of don/kathy Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 6:05 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com; Richard Berkheiser Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Hello and the Weather Hi all, I'm still here too. Computer giving me fits. (maybe its the operator)??? :) :) Anyway, I get a new one in a couple of weeks.. I hope all that has been going on with the rest of you has been a little better, maybe a little easier to deal with. I've had you all on my prayer list. Just because I've been quiet(not according to hubby Don) :) doesn't mean I haven't thought of all of you. I just haven't had too much time. Mom has been very ill in the last few years, but esp. in the last several months. My sister Janie is still here from Ala. and took very good care of mom, for the last 3 1/2 yrs.....as did my sister Mary Gwen, and brother John. Mom passed away on Oct. 5, 2009. She had a very peaceful passing. GOD blessed her and us with that great gift. Janie will be posting all of mom's info on the Platt.rootswebsite because that was mom's maiden name. Mom(Grace Evelyn Platt Tripp) was born in Patton Pa., on Feb. 13, 1917. If you want to read her obit in full, you can google Piqua Daily Call, Piqua Ohio OR Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua Ohio. I guess that is if for now. I'm still working, but I've had my hours cut, at my request, at the library. I'm still not up to par myself yet. :) Oh..before I forget...Rick..I've got some extra stale cookies if you want me to save them for our Christmas party. :) Hope to get back soon. with love, Kathy Piqua, Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: "Russ & Sally" <scott1@embarqmail.com> To: "Richard Berkheiser" <reberkheiser@earthlink.net>; <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Hello and the Weather HI Pa List: I keep hoping everyone will come back. I went to face book and probably no connection but our computer gave us so many problems that I got off it. I loved our Pa list and all the conversations and everyones searches for ancestors. But I guess we cannot go back and must go forward. Maybe I will FB another try but after not having a computer for two weeks and being so frustrated I admit I am very skeptical. Glad to "hear" your voices again. Sally Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Berkheiser" <reberkheiser@earthlink.net> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 4:04 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Hello and the Weather Hi Mary (and everyone else) :-) Yep! We're still here and still alive. Mary. Glad to hear your husband is doing much better. Thanks for keeping us posted on his progress. How's the weather in PA these days? Rick B ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message