Time Passages

Pat grew her wings today. She spent her last week at Carl's place - her home away from home - hanging on long enough for her other son Michael to come up from Texas, and the rest of us to have lots of time with her. She outlived her siblings and contemporaries, but still died surrounded by family and friends.

It was very peaceful. Carl had told her it was okay for her to continue her journey and she whispered, "Thank you, Carl." That was a big deal. Even though he was aware that at 103 she would be facing this sooner than later, this week provided proper closure and he's very thankful for it. She was being a Mom until the very last. You did good, Pat.

Marjorie "Pat" Darnell  (1908-2012)

Captured here in a very natural state - laughing - by family friend Steve Peterson.

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