A to Z Recipes

I'm sure there are many saddened by the news of Linda's passing. If anyone would like to send a sympathy card to the family, address it to:

Apsey Funeral Home
3467 Main St.
Deckerville, MI 48427
For Garavaglia family

Wonderful issue Maggie and thank you.

My quote for the 30 people is being redone as I type. The guy stopped by today and wants a menu change..sheesh..roast beef, mashed and gravy and corn. Back to square one...and another adventure begins... (BORING)

love and hugs to all

I am so sorry about our NJW Linda....I have missed her newsletters since she hasn't been able to do them.....I only knew her through the newsletter but she sounded like a sweet lady and I am sorry I didn't get to meet her....I will say a prayer for her family... I didn't read about her in time to send money or flowers...

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Many thanks to Patty Cake for the money she is sending via snail mail for the flowers. Seems you guys wanted to pay for the flowers almost entirely by yourselves, huh? Seriously, I do thank each of you.

I have posted the issue for today. I knew Linda would want me to. It was, without exception, the most difficult issue to do. I hope you enjoy it:
http://www.a2zrecipes.net/09032008.html

Maggie

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My thanks to everyone for their help with the flowers. Please, no more money is needed. Jean, Lou, and Shirley are sending some, too. We will have all shared in the expense.

The next time someone tells you that people you meet on the internet aren't "for real", give them a swift kick in the arse, will you?

Maggie

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It's Weds..Pammie, you drive safe! (course I rode with you...slow down!)lol! I'm trying not to be morose, but I can't help it. I have my picture of the Michigan trip on my puter desk. NJW and the rest of us, were all so goofy looking! Thank you Vonna!! And the caption "together we laugh". Absolutely perfect! (sniff)

I spoke with the florist in Deckerville, I put $$ towards the flowers. I'm also going to send some $$ to Mr. Mike, for any additional expenses that might be incurred. That's my choice and that's what I'm going to do. Sometimes the hardest part is the "after". I really wish I could be there too, with Pammie.

Ok I'm rambling...just tell me to shut up!!

Nuttin new around here. Gonna go get busy, laundry, unpack..(ha ha Mags) and get ready for my next adventure...

love, hugs and prayers

Pammie Dear,

Drive careful, be safe and thank you for representing all of our family, you are the best.

My love to you.

Patty Cake

Orchids sound lovely!! Poor Pammie...what a long day this will be for her, as well as for Mr. Mike and Marie! My thoughts and prayers will be with them all....gotta go to bed, now, though.

OK, Buddies,
I'm off to Deckerville with all your condolences and love. I'll write again after I'm home which will be very late tonight.
Love and prayers,
Pammie

I never read yesterday's QT. I am so sory to hear of this and thought Linda was a lovely brave lady.
Pam if you get this before you leave, please add my name to the book.
 For some reason, on Sunday, I thought that no one had mentioned Linda lately and I had better ask about her. Then other things got in the way and I forgot. I wonder if her passing and my thoughts were at the same time?
 I know her family will be strong with this as she devoted her life to them and made them strong. I do hope there is more laughter than tears as she would want it that way.
 God Bless dear friends.

I am still in shock and not thinking straight at all. Please add my name to the book, too.
Treva
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Pammie, my thoughts and prayers go with you today. I can only imagine the long drive and sadness you will have along the way.

Thank you for all you do for others.

Love,
Maggie

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Pammie..........please add my name to the book for our dear friend Linda.
Never met her, but have have heard such endearing thoughts from her close friends, especially Maggie, I had to express my extreme remorse of her passing.
The A2Z family is a very close knit group that is held together by the threads of love, compassion and unity that holds no bounds.

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All last night and today... something would trigger a memory and I couldn't stop crying. It was very difficult at work today but (luckily) I worked with someone who appreciates the loss I feel... we all feel. And the mere mention of Fancy's name here and the floodgates opened again. I look at Fancy's picture every day. Fancy and Linda are sharing recipes and seeds of wisdom with their heavenly family now. We were blessed to know them.

Rita, Nancy and Pat in FL... thanks for helping with the flowers through PayPal. Larry Holmes in Toronto also sent money via PayPal. As I told Carol, I was fully prepared to pay for it all myself but I know, as a family, we all want to share in it.

Pammie, if you could sign our names and express that we were present in spirit, I would be most grateful.

Kleenex time again.

Love you all,
Maggie

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I too am very sad but know our dear Linda is free of her pain and suffering. She is having a wonderful reunion with our dear friend Fancy and holding a spot for the rest of us to join them when God wants us. Yes, we are truly the dearest of friends and we do feel like "family"! I never met Linda in person but feel that special family type love for her. One of my greatest joys was to make sure she had the prayer shawl to surround herself in all our love and prayers! Mr. Mike, Marie and family my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pam please add my name to the book and thank you dear one for being our A to Z ambassador of love! You are truly one of a kind and we love you!

The orchids sound beautiful and a true way to show our love. I am sending money tonight through Pay Pal for Nancy and me. Nancy is still in Illinois and I talked to her this morning. She too sends her love and best wishes. God Bless you all, dear friends!

Heavy sigh! I can't express all my emotions right now. We just got back from camping about an hour ago, and I hit my answering machine button,...well, I had to sit down after Maggie's phone message.

NJW was and will always be a bright light in my life. I'm so blessed to have met her, Mr Mike and Marie. The absolute joy she shared with all of us, along with her "never give up" attitude will be a beacon for us to follow. I hope she's dancing with her red feather boa floating around her on the dance floor. Love ya girlfriend!

Mr. Mike, Marie and family, my condolences to you and your family. Words can't express how much she will be missed, and how much she touched our lives.

I contacted Lynn/Bev to let her know. She is unable to access the internet, they are in the process of moving but she sends her sympathy as well.

Here's hoping that everyone in the hurricane paths are safe and I'll catch up later. I'm too sad right now.

love, hugs and prayers