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Micki Dargan posted a condolence
Monday, June 4, 2012
Cindy & Nicklin families,
I am sorry to hear of your moms passing. Of course reading this a week late and from 'down south', but I do know the words and thoughts are all that matter. You had your mom for many wonderful years. the tribute 'Jenna' wrote was amazing--such kind words. Know you are in my thoughts and what wonderful memories you have for yourselves and your families.
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May Cunningham posted a condolence
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Dear Nancy, Susie and Cindy,
I am so sorry about your mom. She was one lovely lady. I have many fond memories of her and your Dad.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Love
Mrs. C
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Maryann posted a condolence
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Susan, Bill, Cindy, Eric, Carly and Sara,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Try to remember all the joy you brought into your Mom and Grandmother's life. You all gave her immense love and pleasure.
Our sympathy,
Michael and Maryann
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Colleen Fagundus Cooke posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Dear Nancy,Susan,Cindy and families:
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful lady and a good friend to my family. She was comforting me and my brothers at your dad's service and at Cindy's house. What a fine lady! I'm sure she loved seeing those little granddaughters every day and of course Barney the dog..She was so nice and she will be missed. I am praying for you girls. She has no pain. She is with God. May he comfort you at this time with all the good memories. You were truly blessed to have had her as your mom and grandmom.
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May Cunningham posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Dear Nancy, Susie and Cindy,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a lovely lady and I have many fond memories of her and your Dad from years back.
Just want you to know , my thoughts and prayers are with you and this time.
Love
Mrs C
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Patricia Tobon posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Cindy, Sue and Nancy,
Our thoughts are with you and your dear families during this difficult time.
I have short but fond memories of quite a sharp lady, Audrey made a conversation pleasant!
God is watching over, always.
Big hug,
Patricia and Dario Tobon and Family
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Jenna posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Memories?? Where do I begin? I guess the beginning is a good start. Let me try and keep this short but, as Cindy and the family know I am not good at not saying it all at once!!
I remember pulling up to this big beautiful house and feeling nervous and overwhelmed. This was my very first “home care” case. I didn’t know what to expect. Cindy was just getting home from dropping off her girls at school and was rushing into the driveway. It was sort of the essence of Cindy, taking care of others, which I would soon come to realize. Being a Mom. Doing a million things at once for everyone else stopping only briefly to think about herself. She welcomed my boss and myself into her home with kindness. She buzzed around and showed us the house. Audrey wasn’t awake yet. She brought us in the quaint little room that Audrey had called home for the past 9 or so years and that I would come to think of as a second home for the next 4 months. We spent a lot of time in that room. It’s filled with both happy and sad memories. None of which I will ever forget.
Cindy woke her up and Audrey smiled that crooked and mischievous smile that I miss so much. Cindy went through her routine with me as well as everything else I would need to know about Audrey’s care. Audrey also went over it a second time. “Just to be sure” she said. ☺ Cindy made me feel so comfortable from the very beginning. Audrey however…she made me work for it. ☺ She was somewhat stubborn and very particular but I learned quickly how she liked and enjoyed things and we grew to truly enjoy each other’s company more and more. At first we sat in silence. It wasn’t at all uncomfortable but there just wasn’t much to say. Finally, I started asking questions. She never really liked when I did that but once I got her talking about something she could go on and on. Especially, about her girls and her husband. The trips they would take. The cars they had. Where she grew up. The food they grew and the food she would make. The music she listened to. We realized we had a mutual love of Frank Sinatra. One day, in the beginning, I offered to do her nails. I got everything ready and I got my I-Phone out. I put on my Frank Sinatra CD through my I-Tunes and boy did her whole face light up! She smiled, sang along and tapped her foot. This would become one of our many weekly routines that we both really loved. And it was one of those few times where I would see her really light up. The others were when her family would come in the room. Whether it was her daughter Cindy and her husband Erik, their 2 beautiful and amazing daughters Karly and Sara, her faithful lovey-dovey dog Barney or her daughter Susie and her Fiancé Bill. Her love for them was impenetrable. It was something to awe over and I did. She may not have always said it but I spent a lot of time with her and her whole mannerism would change when these people would walk in the room. Especially, in the end. And their love for her taught me so much. Lessons that I can share with my family and my children when I have them. Lessons of the truest love and the most complete dedication to one’s family. No matter what. There is a verse from the bible that reminds me of the family and their love for Audrey.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
To the Family:
You know how much you all mean to me. I tell you all the time. I am here always. Even though she is gone I am always going to be here. Always 5 minutes away. If any of you ever need anything. Chitchat or a hug…I’m here. Thank you for the gift of taking care of Audrey and thank you for inviting me into your family without a second thought. You are the most incredible family I have ever had the blessing of coming in contact with and I am forever changed for the better for having met you all.
And to my Aud: (I lovingly referred to Audrey as Aud. I would come to find out that is what her husband of 54 years called her.) You and your beautiful family have changed me for the better and I will never be able to thank you for the gifts you have given me. The gift of being able to witness first hand the incredible rareness of unconditional love. The gift of learning patience. The gift of silence and the gift of a few simple words like, “It’s ok.” And “I love you”. And most importantly the gift of being able to be apart of such an incredible family even if it was just for a short time. I promised you I would be there for them Aud and I meant it. Even Barney! I miss you, darling. I miss you so much sometimes it aches but I know you are right where you belong. I picture you and Bryan on the beach together somewhere and a little Frank, crackling on a record in the background. So, this one’s for you, Aud.
“There's a somebody I'm longing to see.
I hope that she turns out to be,
someone who'll watch over me…” – Mr. Frank Sinatra
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Cindi Mathis posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Cindy, so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I have so many happy memories of the great pj parties your Mom did for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. cindi
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Sandra Field posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
I have never met your dear Mother/Grandmother but I feel as though I do after hearing Jenna's wonderful stories about her! God Bless you all and dear Audrey as she passes into the next world to be with her husband. Thank you for all of your kindnesses to Jenna.
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David Marre posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
my condolences to Sue and your family at this time of sorrow. my prayers to you and family
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Antoinette Bazikos-Dubinsky posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Dear Cindy and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. I never met her, but I know she was a great lady because you are all the best! I love you dearly and will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.Love & Blessings,
Antoinette Bazikos-Dubinsky
125 Pitman Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
Phone: (856) 589-6308