Kristina George Gillquist
Dear Miners-at-large,
My first thought when I read Uncle Brian's email announcing his dear mom's passing was of her incredible courage. My first conversation and visit wither her following Mr. Miner's passing was, essentially, her telling me about a long string of "firsts"...about her move and her life in Maine. She shared this period of her life with me briefly with an unshakable peace. It was very humbling.
Naturally, my memories of the eternal honeymooners, Bev and Eddie, were of their eyes incessantly twinkling at one another. Their thick accents, hilarious banter, and absolute adoration of family was such a special thing for me to experience.
I am so happy to learn - for the first time - of Bev and Nana sharing a birthday. It is not surprising, after all. We are all so intimately and divinely connected. My heart aches for this transition, once again, in your family, but I also rejoice knowing that Bev and Eddie are finally, once again, on the same side, the best side, of the very, very thin veil that separates us from those who have gone before us to their rest.
May her sparkling, feisty, witty, loving, precious memory be eternal.
Wishing I could be with you this weekend and asking you to kiss and hug her for me, and sending very much love from Indiana,
Kristina
Tuesday February 21, 2017 at 11:07 pm
