Laura Garofalo
It's so easy to allow ourselves to be regularly distracted...we know it's happening and then we don't. Before we take the time to try and focus, time may have already taken great strides and surely another distraction will surface. One of the most dear and comforting occurrences in life are the advancement in spirit that can only come from people who flit in and out of our lives through circumstance or other means...most certainly by divine appointment. Generally, it's the person you meet standing in line at the store or while your waiting for your turn to see the doctor, etc. but then there are those that you have the chance to actually spend time further developing the grace that was given to you upon the initial meeting...like a neighbor or someone you meet that you can exchange contact information with. It's heart breaking to know when you've squandered an opportunity..."any opportunity"...but one such as the opportunity I had to spend time with Wanda is only lightened by the fact that living in the family home for the 8 years . Living here I have felt many a memory from the photos that Don shared with us when we bought the home and in knowing the family over time a bit more and physically being here in this house on this lot...it's a very spirit filled place and every moment of our being here has felt reminiscent of the warmth that I felt when we met. I do think of Wanda when I do my dishes knowing I am using the same sink and when I used to meet her friend (my neighbor) at the fence to chat.., etc. I feel like I am blessed regularly by Don and Wanda's love for one another and their love for everyone that touches their lives. I just wanted to say Thank you on the Guest book and much love. Always, L