Thursday, April 02, 2009
jane and barry have taught me my computer skills
Well it took me quite a while to post her obituary-the newspaper had the picture in the paper but not in the on line version and we all wanted u to see. Since I don't have the actual paper I scanned a blog picture of her and did some cropping so all of u could see!!! Jane would like extra pj's showing we know. After this we definately need to get high speed internet!! adios moe
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This was written during the morning of Jane's service in New Wilmington. I went through a box of kleenex as I wrote it:
Dear Moe and Eileen,
Jane was my friend, and she was my next-door neighbor until last June when we moved to SC. She then continued to be our caring neighbor until our home sold, and became my “e-neighbor,” as I adjusted to my new surroundings. We had often laughed at how we communicated through e-mail even though we were just next-door, but the computer was closer. After our move, it was comforting to know that I could still sit down and write to my neighbor and send her pictures. And she would write back and let me know what was new. I could also see her on her blog, and she even took pictures of the snow and posted them on the blog so we wouldn’t forget!
Through the years, when we would go out of town, she and Tim and Barry faithfully took care of our home and our pets, and she inevitably went the extra mile, taking care of things that I hadn’t thought of. And on that cloudy summer morning last June, after the movers had left with all our stuff, I had my last hanging basket to take over to Jane. I asked Chuck to take it and leave it on her porch because I just didn’t want to say good-by. In her first e-mail to me after we moved, she said she was glad we hadn’t said good-by. I was too.
So, this morning, my thoughts are in New Wilmington, as I’m sure yours are. And as Jane continues on her journey, her good continues to have an impact on others. She has become a part of them. She has become a part of me. And for that reason, we really didn't have to say good-by. I’m glad to know, as she moves on, others will be blessed to have her as their “good neighbor.” I will miss her.
Much love to all of you,
Janet W
One never knows what one will find in the daily news. Jane is the third former student or spouse of a former student to succomb at so early an age within the last 2 weeks. I remember Jane very well - she was bright, funny, sincere, personable, and always a pleasure to have around. In fact, I remember the very last time I spoke to her. She was about to graduate from MHS and saw me in the parking lot after school. She called my name, we walked towards each other, and she said, "Mr. Gilroy, I want you to know that of all the school years the seventh grade was the most fun." I've never forgotten that moment. In my mind she will always be that Jane -young and healthy - she never aged at all since that day. Please accept my condolences. WP Gilroy
I find myself still checking Jane's blog each and every day...it was the 1st thing I would do every day at work. I never met Jane in person, but still felt as though I had known her. I have said this many, many times, but Jane was the inspiration for my mom to keep fighting each and every day when she was diagnosed with cancer. I still plan on leaving posts here. I know Jane will be reading. And I want her to know that I am still here blogging. She was the only follower of the blog I created to update everyone on my mom's battle. Unfortunately, I was not as punctual at blogging as Jane was. I always felt like such a shit because she posted faithfully no matter how lousy she felt, and I updated Mom's blog much less often.
I intend to change that. Although Mom is finished with her chemo, surgery and radiation, I shall continue to post her feelings and health updates. Her blog address is:http://patscancerbattle.blogspot.com/
Everyone is welcome to follow Mom's journey. Because I believe that once you have cancer, you are forever on the journey of Dr. appointments, MRIs, mammograms, etc. RIP Jane. You are missed!
Love,
Maureen Graney (a.k.a. the other Moe)
A thoughtful and subdued memorial service for Jane this morning on the Cape. I haven’t fully digested/processed the fact that Jane is not among us, in the flesh, although I’m sure she sits upon all on shoulders right now…as the angel she truly is. During the service I contemplated the dichotomy between the sure comfort of faith and the sublime realism of spirituality. They are inextricably linked, yet indefinable in context.
Jane’s contributions to our individual lives are beyond calculation and measure, yet she brings us all together to celebrate her life, and the link we have with her.
I drove back into the sunset this afternoon, watching the clouds and sun perform an ancient vernal ritual…and spoke to Jane, letting her know she’s in our thoughts and prayers, and hoping we’re in hers.
TimBa
"other moe", I totally understand and am very much like you in that I visit the blog everyday, more than once or twice as a matter of fact, just to have a little bit of Jane. Timba, your posting was absolutely beautiful. How fortunate you are to have been in Jane's life to the end.
Holy Week always reminds me of Jane and this Holy Week will be extra special because I know she's with Lord dancing with joy at being in His presence.
Now, I focus more and more on Barry and Tim, not that I didn't over these past weeks, but I pray extra hard that they are healed by God's grace.
May we all be brought closer to God during this holy time of year.
Susan P.
Susan P, Got your lap in for you at Relay yesterday. Thought about you and Jane as I walked my 6 miles. Bec R
The hits on Janes blog this morning was 47,748, tonight it was 47,855. We are still looking in on your blog Jane. Everyone misses you.
Well, add another hit on the blog. I am overwhelmed at all of the communication still on the blog. We have made friends through this blog that we have never met but know them by their signature! I ask everyone to pray for Barry and Tim this week as life starts a new "normal". Keep in touch with them, ask them how they are doing. Barry really loves New Wilmington and will be leaning on his friends here.
Lisa P
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