Monday, January 7, 2008
Our Parents
We have created this blog to share in the joy and memories of our parents. Our mom and dad loved us all unconditionally. They set examples in our lives in which we will cherish forever. They both had amazing qualities that were very complimentary and yet very different. We always describe my father "Mert" as man who loved life and loved people. We would descibe my mom as possessing gentle strength and a heart of gold. We know that our love for them will never die. But, we would like to ask family and friends to share a story or two in order for us to be aware of how much they have touched your lives. We are touched by the love and support of all of our families and friends. We feel truly blessed to have all of you in our lives.
Our Parents Comments
Mert & Margie worked hard, sacrificed, loved their family, and had faith in God. This all made for a long successful marriage and a great family. They attended our wedding in Orion, Illinois. Margie was a big help with flowers. They were also married in 1957.--- Mert's sister Sandra
January 7, 2008 6:54 AM
January 7, 2008 6:54 AM
Cemments about Margie
To our mom ... How can we possibly say goodbye to the person who was the first to hold us, the first to feed us and the first to make us feel loved?From a disatnce we watched you move about doing the mundane tasks that to everyone else seem to routine. But for us, the tasks you lovingly completed year after year, built and reinforced the foundation, the structure that made our world a safe and comfortable place to grow.All that we are and all that we have, can be traced back to you. Whatever accomplishments we have made along the way would not have occurred without first believing in ourselves. And you, you were the person who always believed in us.Now with families of our own, we are amazed at the number of times we hear your words flow from our mouth. This was at first more irritating, but it now warms us as we have come to understand that there is a part of you that will live on in us forever.As time now parts us, we pray that you will reach across from the other side to again touch our face and whisper into our ears.For your warm and gentle presence in our life...For this, we will always be most thankful.
September 24, 2007 8:50 PM
lucy_cadwell said...
You asked that we share memories of our life with Margie.I remember trips to the Hydro Electric skating rink on cold winter days. Most times we would walk and Dad would also go along.Dad could cut a beautiful figure eight and was very graceful on the ice. Margie shared Dad's talent and took it further doing jumps, turning and landing on the other leg. She could also cut figure eights and do a shooting star ( skate in a straight line while in a squat with one leg straight out in front). I tried all these things but could never reach Margie's perfection. I had to be content with skating backwards doing crosscuts in a circle. I admired Margie with great awe.Margie was also a beautiful seamstress making formals, dresses, skirts and skating outfits. Everything she made had to be perfect.Margie loved to setch and I watched her sketch connecting pictures of the Jigg's cartoons, (You have to have some years behind you to remember these.)Margie didn't like to argue or have others around her argue. She had firm opinions but she didn't always share them. She was not easily swayed by others. This is another trait she shared with Dad.My memories of Margie are all good ones. It is hard to believe that she is no longer here. She loved being a mother and treasured each new child in her family.Margie was a model for all of us right to the very end. She is a part of me and always will be.Number 7 of Eleven, Aunt Lucy
October 5, 2007 3:56 PM
Tricia said...
"Margie" was very loving, caring, smart and talented. She was the communicator and we kept in touch by telephone calls, cards and letters through the years. They always talked about their "kids" and were very proud of them. --- Mert's sister Sandra
September 24, 2007 8:50 PM
lucy_cadwell said...
You asked that we share memories of our life with Margie.I remember trips to the Hydro Electric skating rink on cold winter days. Most times we would walk and Dad would also go along.Dad could cut a beautiful figure eight and was very graceful on the ice. Margie shared Dad's talent and took it further doing jumps, turning and landing on the other leg. She could also cut figure eights and do a shooting star ( skate in a straight line while in a squat with one leg straight out in front). I tried all these things but could never reach Margie's perfection. I had to be content with skating backwards doing crosscuts in a circle. I admired Margie with great awe.Margie was also a beautiful seamstress making formals, dresses, skirts and skating outfits. Everything she made had to be perfect.Margie loved to setch and I watched her sketch connecting pictures of the Jigg's cartoons, (You have to have some years behind you to remember these.)Margie didn't like to argue or have others around her argue. She had firm opinions but she didn't always share them. She was not easily swayed by others. This is another trait she shared with Dad.My memories of Margie are all good ones. It is hard to believe that she is no longer here. She loved being a mother and treasured each new child in her family.Margie was a model for all of us right to the very end. She is a part of me and always will be.Number 7 of Eleven, Aunt Lucy
October 5, 2007 3:56 PM
Tricia said...
"Margie" was very loving, caring, smart and talented. She was the communicator and we kept in touch by telephone calls, cards and letters through the years. They always talked about their "kids" and were very proud of them. --- Mert's sister Sandra
Comments for Mert
What Makes a DadGod took the strength of a mountian,The majesty of a tree,The warmth of a summer sun,The calm of a quiet sea,The generous soul of nature,The comforting arm of night,The wisdom of the ages,The power of the eagles flight,The joy of a morning in spring,The faith of a mustard seed,The patience of eternity,The depth of a family in need,Then God combined these qualities,When there was nothing more to add,He knew His masterpiece was complete,And so, He called it ... Dad.
September 24, 2007 8:46 PM
Tricia said...
We remember "mert" as a fun loving guy and loving his "Margie and kids". He was really good at football and golf and probably could have been a professional player. He was very smart and talented. On our last couple of visits he showed us his carvings, train set, and airplanes. He liked our PT Cruiser and enjoyed a ride around town. He gave us three of his carvings which we treasure. --- Mert's sister Sandra
January 7, 2008 6:57 AM
September 24, 2007 8:46 PM
Tricia said...
We remember "mert" as a fun loving guy and loving his "Margie and kids". He was really good at football and golf and probably could have been a professional player. He was very smart and talented. On our last couple of visits he showed us his carvings, train set, and airplanes. He liked our PT Cruiser and enjoyed a ride around town. He gave us three of his carvings which we treasure. --- Mert's sister Sandra
January 7, 2008 6:57 AM
Mert & Margie worked hard, sacrificed, loved their family, and had faith in God. This all made for a long successful marriage and a great family. They attended our wedding in Orion, Illinois. Margie was a big help with flowers. They were also married in 1957.--- Mert's sister Sandra
January 7, 2008 6:54 AM
January 7, 2008 6:54 AM
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