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for Ellen Woodford
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Dan Snow
December 10, 2006
"A Flowing Stream"
When your young life,
seems like an endless dream,
of bubbling water
in a flowing stream.
Cutting through mountains
and traveling over rocks,
with the cottonwood seeds blowing
and redwings in flocks.
The fish in the brook
and the cranes knee deep,
the cattails are waving
while the willows weep.
We should be happy
to be part of it all
and keep our minds clear
and wait for the fall.
Never to think,
this journey may end.
Because winter will pass
and spring will begin.
Dedicated to Ellen Woodford
Dan Snow 6/19/2006
Julie Wiley
December 8, 2006
My family first met Ellen 3 years ago when we moved in next door to the Woodford's. At that time, our little girl was just turning 2 years old. We threw her a big birthday bash in our front yard and Ellen, who was joyfully being pushed over by Woody in her wheelchair, brought over a Fisher Price picnic basket full of magic markers to celebrate her birthday. Lauren was thrilled! To this day, she still talks about it and plays with the picnic basket nearly every day. Through the years, Lauren always got excited when we would see Ellen sitting outside on a pretty day and she would run up to her side and just gobble up the complements that Ellen would give her, telling her how pretty and smart she was. Most recently, Lauren and I dropped by to see Ellen when she came home from the hospital and Lauren didn't really know what to think of Ellen in her hospital bed. She asked me a lot of questions about why she was in bed and why she didn't talk to her like she use to. I did my best to explain to her about the stroke that Ellen had endured. Well, two days ago, after hearing of Ellen's passing, I had to find a way to tell Lauren the sad news. I decided just to tell her that Ellen had gone to heaven. Lauren's eye's lit up and she said, "Great, I'm so glad that she doesn't have to lay down anymore and that God gave her back her voice again!". Yes, for that we are grateful, but for the loss of a wonderful neighbor, we are very sad. We will never forget her. Please let us know if there is ever anything that you need, Woody. Our hearts are with you during this very difficult time.
Bob & Kay peters
December 7, 2006
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
With sincerest sympathy...
Connie Snow
December 7, 2006
Your love, laughter and thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.
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