Comments on: August 11, 2010

By: Louise Bereuter

Louise Bereuter — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:58:24 +0000

Dear Connie and Charles, I wish to join in congratulating you and Charles on your 50th Wedding anniversary! Such milestones seem to be more unique “these days.” When I think of your marriage, the images in my mind are always of the two of you laughing, playing, sharing, giving, and savoring every thing that life has to offer with an extra measure of gusto. Doug and I feel so grateful to have shared in some of those wonderful life experiences.
Now, to echo Richard Wiegman, I too, in my artist’s imagination (not cumulus clouds or gold-plated Coffeeville, pavers), envision a greeting of epic proportions upon your arrival on the “other side”. I’m seeing a crowd of departed souls lined up to greet you with open arms and eager to “show you around.” I suspect it will take you a matter of nano spiritual seconds to get the “lay of the land”, and to move into a glorious new existence sans physical pain.
You will leave a legacy of love that will linger in every smell of good food, in the sound of jovial laughter and all instances of good cheer. Thank you so much for all your gifts! Safe, smooth “travels” both here and beyond. Much love, Louise

By: Lynn Wake

Lynn Wake — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:55:43 +0000

Dear Connie,

Thank you so very much for writing this blog. It’s meant so much to so many of us. While I know you do get marvelous feedback, just think of many many times that number of readers, admirers, and friends who may not post many comments, but are certainly wishing you all good things. You’re a wonderful writer, and I’m so glad you’ve shared yet another gift so widely and so well. Bravo, Connie!

Lynn Wake

By: Ben Baldus

Ben Baldus — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:33:10 +0000

Dear Connie & Charles,

Connie, while I’ve not met you, although we may have talked on the phone, Charles has been a house guest here for a couple of recitals and two or three hymn festivals.

Sunday, you and your family were in the prayers of the people at St David’s Episcopal Church, Lansing, MI. Know that you have much support in many places… and may God comfort you in your journey.

Ben Baldus

By: dick gale

dick gale — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:25:08 +0000

Dear Connie and all:

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary to you and Charles, and a Happy (Surprise) I’m Still Here to you!!

Please know that all of you are very much in our prayerful thoughts. (To the biblical references, I’ll add one of my favorites, I John 3:1-3, read at the close of Christian Science Sunday services.)

dick and susan gale

By: LaVonne and Larry Monson

LaVonne and Larry Monson — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:32:04 +0000

Dear Connie and Charles-
We send hugs and blessings today and always to two
remarkable people.
Thank you for expressing your thoughts in a most
meaningful way as you live each day to its maximum.
Your courage fills us with awe–as you receive your
strength and wisdom from our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ.
Peace and love, LaVonne and Larry in Decorah, IA
(Vienna, Austria)