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October 3, 2011
Happy 79th Birthday Ma!
Love you always but especially today!
x0x0
May 8, 2011
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
TO THE BEST MOM A GIRL COULD EVER HAVE!
MISS YOU MORE TODAY
XOXOX
March 30, 2011
Its days like today, when a FRIEND is in need, that we ask those above to send all the prayers they can! There is a lot of you, so I expect a lot prayers!
And most times you ask your prayers to be given to someone else.....that's what a FRIEND does!
Love you always and miss you everyday!
P.S. Your 2nd great grandson was born Monday- Logan "William" Grande
January 17, 2011
1-17-1993 18 years
Tell Dad I will always miss him and always love him!
December 25, 2010
MERRY CHRISTMAS MA!
LOVE AND MISS YOU!
December 3, 2010
2nd Year Anniversary
12-3-08 - 12-3-10
"Our only job as mothers is to preserve the inquisitive, beautiful, knowing souls that are our chldren."
There's not a day goes by that I don't think of you.There's not a minute that goes by that you don't run thru my mind.
I think of how much you are loved everday here. But you are surrounded by everyone that loves you there! I hope Billy made it okay(it was 6 months 12-1). I bet you have big plans for Nana's 99th Birthday!
Your picture and hers were in the paper this week. Your anniversary and her birthday 2 days apart.
What is the saying, time heals......
Not to sure, until you have lost your mother you have no clue how hard thngs are, but I am strong and go everyday to the fullest, you would want me too.
The five of you(you, dad, nana , grandpa and now Billy) watch over me, Dino and the girls everyday, I can't ask for anything more.
Keep me strong and in your prayers always!
Love you
Brenda
xoxo
December 3, 2010
Bianca, Gianna, & Ariana THEN
December 3, 2010
Bianca, Gianna & Ariana NOW
December 3, 2010
October 3, 2010
HAPPY 78TH BIRTHDAY MA!
LUV YOU
September 11, 2010
Where does the time go?????
Although everyone- everywhere has a very heavy heart today - 9-11....we also have love in our hearts!
Today is one of three most special days in my life!
Today is the day that I married Dino, 17 years ago, and our my special anniversary gift was received 12 years ago at 5:37 am.
Ariana was born!
She is an angel!!! We will celebrate today doing whatever she wants to do!...she got the phone that she wanted, you would have no clue how to work it, because I don't! Dino took her to the Red Sox game last week.
So as I sit with a lump in my throat, tears in my eyes, I remember how these days where always very special to you.
And are thankful for everything that I have in my husband and my three daughters, who continue to make us and you proud every single day!
I will light a candle today, in celebration of my anniversary, in celebration of Ariana and in honor and memory of everyone that lost their lives today(9 years ago) 9-11-01!
Always in my thoughts!
Love you
Brenda
June 4, 2010
I have become very good at this.....
Are there jobs for wake/funeral planners???? (lol)
Keep me strong today and tomorrow....
Keep me strong everyday thereafter!
Candle lit from you to him today.
June 2, 2010
Your son has arrived!
I;m sure you all greeted him with open arms!
Went a lot quicker then we all thought.
You will be so happy to know that he had a room full of people when he left! And a crack of thunder and lightening! Or you and Nana bowling up a storm for him...
Now you, Dad, Nana, Grandpa and now Billy can all watch over me!
Its not an easy hand; ! but you play the cards that are dealt to you.
Love you
Brenda
May 9, 2010
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!!!
A quote from Beverly Beckham
"Millions of stars in the Heavens above. Only one mother to cherish and love"
She lost her mother way to early too!
she said " When death finally took her, I believed I was long used to life without a mother. but you NEVER get used to life without a mother. That's what I know."
I had 1 in a milliion!
So on this 2nd Mother's Day without you,
I think how lucky and fortunate I was to have had a mom like you. Even though your time here wasnt as long as I would have wanted, I will treasure the time that I did have.
People can make lots of money, have big fancy houses/ cars but those who are LUCKY enough to be moms, are the ones that have it ALL!
Proud to be a mom and I hope I do you PROUD!
Love you
Brenda
xoxo
May 7, 2010
It is funny when you are thinking about something and then you get an email that is so relative;
"Who matters
Who never did
Who won't anymore and who always will
So don't worry about people from the past, there's a reason why they don't make it to your future!"
People are funny, the ones that really are friends are ALWAYS there, not when it is just good for them. That care about being with you and not with someone else. That want to hear that your okay and what is going on. Not what they can tell other people, look what I know.
Time is to precious , to make time for everyone...make the time for those you know will make the time for you!
I want you to send strength and prays ...you know who I mean and they know who I mean! and that is all that matters!
Unfortunately the miracle we were looking for doesn't exist....there is nothing we can do now...let time take its course!
Happy Mothers Day Early!!!!!!
April 14, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!
I only have "1" wish today!
luv you xoxo
April 8, 2010
Olympic hockey game - "Do you believe in miracles?"
Barry Manilow - "it's a Miracle"
-Albert Einstein-"One is as though nothing is a mirale. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
-If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly our whole life would change."
Helen Keller - The Miracle Worker
Henry David Thoreau - "Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each others eyes for an instant?"
Elizabeth David-"Everyday holds the possibility of a miracle."
MIRACLE: an event or action that apparantly contradicts known scientific laws and is hence thought to be due to supernatural causes, esp to an act of GOD.
What we are looking for and what he needs - a miracle
March 18, 2010
I wasn't kidding about the reality check!
Billy needs your strength and prayers tomorrow! He is having a 2nd brain surgery. Watch over him and give him and Lyn the strength they need to get thru this!
March 18, 2010
Hi Ma
Reality has hit hard again.
Realizing that life is too short, not to live it to the fullest!
I will be 45 April 14th, a friend from high school, who turned 45 on Tuesday, lost her life, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
I know you saw her smiling face walk thru the gates of heaven! She was and always will be an amazing women!
Ask Leah to show you her CHEERLEADING moves! Fond memories of a GREAT person!
Love to Dad, Nana and Grandpa
January 17, 2010
5-30-31 to 1-17-93
1-17-93 to 1-17-10 17 years
Tell Dad I miss him and love him very much!
December 25, 2009
MERRY CHRISTMAS MA!!!
TIME HEALS , NOT SO TRUE...
December 20, 2009
The snow couldn't keep me away from your 1st anniversay mass. Not many people there including Father Paul there were 9 of us! It was quiet outside, it was peaceful outside, it was still outside.
The Sunday b4 Christmas your favorite holiday. How I remember so well the PERFECT tree you would always decorate
with your red bows/ornaments. I hope you enjoy the tree I brought you, it too has red bows on it!!!
I will always remember my first Christmas tree that we had for so long, the little white one that sat on your table and it was PERFECTLY decorated with blue ornaments and garland.
It was Gianna's turn this year to get our tree. A wonderful tradition that we started many years ago. I put the lights on for the girls and they do the decorating, it has all different color lights! Looks beautiful.
Love to Dad, Nana and Grandpa!
Love to you
Brenda
December 3, 2009
Hi Ma
It is a year today that you left us!
I can't believe it, it feels both like you have been gone forever and like it was yesterday.
I remember as clear as day that phone call at 10:15 pm saying that you were gone.
I remember coming up and seeing you!
I remember cleaning out your room!
I remember the beautiful pictures I did for your wake!
I remember how grown up your granddaughters were then and how they would amaze you beyond words today!
I remember what a great mother you were and will always be!
I remember what a great person you were, you were the kindest and generous people I know! Always trying to see the good in others.
I remember how great my childhood was and the pictures and memories that I have will live on FOREVER!
I remember you everyday, and everynight!
I remember how much you LOVED me!
I remember that my heart still aches everyday knowing that you are not here!
and I know that that will never go away!
I remebered you in the Journal this week, with Nana who celebrates her birthday on Saturday,(wish her a Happy Birthday)A great tribute to a great mother
I remember that I Love You!
Brenda
October 3, 2009
HAPPY 77TH BIRTHDAY MA!
BALLOONS/FLOWERS...YOUR FAVORITES!
THINKING OF YOU ALWAYS, BUT ESPECIALLY TODAY!
LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH
BRENDA XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
(INSTEAD OF CANDLES HOW ABOUT 77 HUGS/KISSES)
September 3, 2009
9 MONTHS...........
"The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dreams shall never die." - Ted Kennedy
"To try, to seek, to find and not to yield." - Ted Kennedy
Miss you
August 26, 2009
Reality has hit big time once again....
This only means it will be much sooner then later.....
Pray for him while he is here.....
Take care of him, AGAIN, when he arrives...
I continue my day with 4 cares in the world.....
Nothing else matters and nothing else will.....
Life is too short...
You know who matters.......and who doesn't
I will continue to be strong.....
August 6, 2009
Recved2 great emails over the past couple of days.....from two great friends......here goes...
-Who matters,
Who never did,
Who won't anymore...
And who always will.
So don't worry about people from your past, there's a reason why they didn't make it to the futue.-
-Be kinder then necessay becaue everyone youmeet is fighting some kind of battle.
If yu want your dreams 2 come true, you musn't oversleep.
-Of all the things you wear your expression is the most important.
-The best vitamin for making friends...B1
-One thing you can give and still keep is your WORD!
-You lie the loudest when you lie to yourself.
-If you lack the courage to start, you have already finished.
-The one thing you can't recycle is wasted time.
-Ideas won't work unless 'you' do.
-The pursuit of happiness is the chase of a lifetime!
July 29, 2009
email recvd today.....
Life is short!
Break the rules!
Forgive quickly!
Kiss slowly!
Love truly!
Laugh uncontrollably!
And never regret anything that made you smile!!!!
Love you!
July 16, 2009
Unfortunately right now the prayers aren't working.......keep them coming, they can't hurt.
Two quotes I came across............
"Those that dare to fail.....can achieve greatly." Robert f. Kennedy
"You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Eleanor Roosevelt
July 9, 2009
Your son needs all the prayers and strength you can send!
July 4, 2009
It's Brebda again! (My bad) I think you know it was me! sometimes my hands type faster then my head is working!!!
Happy 4th!!!!!
"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest!"
xoxo
July 3, 2009
Hi Ma
It is 7 months already! I still have a hard time realizing that you are gone. But it always makes me but things in perspective! I know you had a great life and I know that I had a great life because of you! I am making my own memories with Dino and the girls.
It is 4th of July tomorrow I know how you loved to watch the Fireworks on TV every year and loved the concerts before them.
Losing you and Nana so close together has made me and incredibly strong women! Stronger then I every thought I could be!
Now I don't care about anything.....it is what it is.........I don't expect things from people because most still and never will get it!
You will always have those few people that know what your going to say before you say it, make you laugh even when your feeling down and will go out of there way to help you and BE A FRIEND!!! I feel very lucky with that, because all of them have gone thru as much as I have!
I will be changing your flowers after this weekend, enought red/white/blue now! Some nice summer flowers!
You are in my thoughts every single day! There is a lump in my throat every single day! There is love in my heart every single day!
Continue to keep me strong!!!!!
Love you and miss you
Brebda xoxo
June 23, 2009
hi nana!!!!
i wish you could be here to see everything that we have done. I graduated two weeks ago in the same church that you recieved communion at! its funny how things all come together! :)
me gianna and ariana had our recital on saturday, i remember when you and nonni always used to come to the shows :)
your always in my heart!
xoxo,
bianca
May 27, 2009
Hi
Today is Bianca's 14th Birthday
You would be so very proud of her. She graduates from 8th grade in two weeks and starts High School in September!
You are in our thoughts especially during birthdays and special occassions!
Always in our hearts
Love you
May 10, 2009
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MA!
LOVE YOU & MISS YOU
HOPE YOU ENJOY ALL THE FLOWERS!
LOVE
BRENDA
April 12, 2009
HAPPY EASTER MA!
April 3, 2009
It's 4 months.
You are always around us! In pictures, in my mind and in my heart!
It still doesn't seem real. I still think your a 5 minute drive away.
Easter is coming, besides Christmas it was always one of your favorite Holidays! You loved to bake and loved to decorate the house!
The Easter Bunny always left me a basket!!!!Even when I was older! Filled with Russo's candy.
Miss you very much!
Love
Brenda
March 2, 2009
( 3 month tomorrow Dec 3-2008 to March 3-2009 ) seems like forever!
A mother's love is as limitless as the cosmos. In a mother's world, there's room for all her kids to be stars!
And mine are certainly that! You would be so proud of your Grand-STARS!
My heart remains heavy....don't think that will ever go away.
Love you and Miss you very much!
Keep me strong!
xo
February 25, 2009
If you have something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for, every day becomes a celebration.
Bianca
February 14, 2009
hi nana!!!
i can't believe its been over two monthes :( it seems like forever!
I'm going to be at st.mary's hs next year!! i kno, can you believe it???!!! i got accepted to all 3 schools i applied too! i wish you could see me graduate in june, but i know you will still be there with nonni and papa :)
i love you and miss you!!!
Bianca
February 3, 2009
2 MONTHS
Seems like forever,
yet feels just like yesterday!
"The empty feeling never goes away.
For those who still have their parents,
Treat them with tender care,
You will never know the emptiness,
As when you turn and they're not there."
Love, all alike, no season knows, nor clime,
Nor hours, days, months, which are the rags of time.
-John Donne, "The Sun Rising"
January 27, 2009
"It isn't the great big pleasures that count the most; it's making a great deal out of the little ones."
--Jean Webster
Hi Ma
An email sent to me today:
Love People and use things
Not Love things and use people.
Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
To handle yourself, use your head.
To handle others, use your heart.
God gives every bird it's food, but He does not throw it into its nest.
Life continues on, as sad as I may feel inside, that is were it will stay.
Snow continues to fall and the kids continue to grow!
Updates from here---A very good friend of mine just lost someone very close to her, he probably gave you a hug when he came in.
Your goddaughter's son, Tyler, just turned 16(Imagine)
Bianca is shadowing at St.Mary's HS next week(Yes your granddaughter is going to high school)
Until next time...........
Love you / Miss you
Brenda
January 15, 2009
Thought of the day...........
"Love contains the power of a solitary snowflake that falls softly and gently and, in time, becomes part of a glacier."
Today was a tough day.....I don't know why. Has it finally hit me?
Just know that you are always in my thoughts/prayers....It is amazing how even when someone is gone, they are never forgotten....There is always something that reminds you of someone.....
Tell Dad that I can't believe it has been 16 years(1/17/93)......but there is never a day that I don't think of him! How he missed the thing that he wanted to do more then anything..walk me down the aisle! & how he would have LOVED his granddaughters more than he loved me(if that is possible)
So just remember gone, but never forgotten.............that is why you have to make memories.....in order to have memories! I have a lot of them!!!!THANKS
Love you/Miss you
Brenda
January 9, 2009
an email sent to me today....
"Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who don't, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it."
January 8, 2009
It's me again!
I can't help but think about others.
I know I lost you and Nana.....
BUT
others have lost husbands/wives, and others have lost children, my grief can't measure against theirs!
Imagine that I feel fortunate?
I ask you for continued love/prayers/strength............
"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.
-Helen Keller
January 1, 2009
I can't believe it is a month you are gone on Saturday!
I can't believe that you and Nana are no longer here!
I can't believe that bad things happen to good people!
I can't believe how life does go on!
I can't believe how great your friends are, even when they are hurting more than you! True friends are there no matter what!
I can't believe how some people just will never get it!
Last night while watching Dick Clark's Rockin New Year's Eve, I could not help but remember how you loved to watch that! He isn't well and young like he used to be!
I can't believe another year is upon us!
I don't know what is in store, but I will do my best to stay strong!
The girls miss you and talk about you all time!
Love you
Brenda
January 1, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR MA!
December 25, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS MA!
December 24, 2008
MERRY XMAS EVE! MA
You will be in our thoughts, prayers and laughter tonight!
This year I am asking Santa for 2 things..............
good health/much happiness!
See if you can put in a good word for me!
Love
Brenda
December 20, 2008
Our children learn only what we teach them.
If we allow ourselves
to fly, to dream, to love......
they will do the same.
david carifio
December 18, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
December 16, 2008
It's a week today that we laid you to rest!
Two weeks tomorrow that you have been gone.
I have learned that time waits for no man. Life goes on and it has to. You would want it that way. I continue my normal(hectic/crazy)daily routines.
I have learned that your granddaughters are way stronger then I ever thought. They have not missed a beat with school, dance and sports! . They continue to make me proud everyday!
I have learned that in time of need...your true "friends" shine like stars!
I have learned not to be surprised by the actions or lack there of, of some. And never forget the acts of kindness of some you would not have thought!
I have learned that you need to take each day and enjoy it to the fullest...you never know when it might end!
I have learned that even though you heart aches, knowing you are all around us, is were I get comfort.
I have learned 4 months ago and more so now, that I live reality everyday, those who don't will never get it!
I have learned that my strength will carry me through it! Knowing now I have 4 guardian angels watching over me!
I have learned that Christmas is still coming, and A New Year is not far behind!
My hope is that 2009 will bring some rest/relaxation and conintued fun/enjoyable times with my family.
I have learned that you were the best mother in the world, and you will always be with me!
Always in my heart...
Always in my thoughts.....
Keep is safe.........and send many prayers!
Love you
Brenda
December 13, 2008
Thought of the day..............
"The greatest gift a mother gives is her unwavering belief in her child's potential."
love you..miss you
Brenda
December 9, 2008
Hi Nana,
i was just checking in on you of how your doing!!!i hope your having fun with grandpa bill and your mom and dad!!! i will always miss you
Love your granddaughter Ariana
December 9, 2008
Hi Ma
What an amazing two days!
I hope that you were pleased!
Your many friends and family came to celebrate your life! You looked like everyone remembered you!
Saw old friends and new friends that made a point to come and see you!
Your granddaughters were great young ladies last night and today!
Your goddaughter Susan did a beautfiul reading for you as well as her goddaughter(your granddaughter) Ariana, Ariana and Gianna brought the gifts up and you would have been amazed at Bianca. What a beautfiful tribute she read about you!!!! I kept mine short/Sweet!
I have to be honest I due feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders! It has been a long/tiring 4 months.
It is your turn again, to look over me, Dino and the girls!
I miss you but know that you are at peace and you are not suffereing anymore.
Love you/Miss you
Brenda
Quote from yesterday:
My life is a joyous reflection of the love in my mother's heart, the hope in my mother's soul, and the strength in my mother's spirit.
Shirley Durgin
December 8, 2008
Brenda,
Words cannot describe the loss of a mother - believe me, I know. You wish that the world would stop because this is not the way it suppose to be, but it doesn't, it continues to go on. Please know that I am here for you no matter what, day or night - you will get through this - although it will be tough, but somewhere, somehow you find the strength to go on and remember the good times and laughs that you and her have shared.
I will be here for you always to laugh or to cry!!! Love Ya, Shirley
Suzie Rizzo
December 8, 2008
Dear Brenda, Dino, Bianca, Gianna, and Ariana,
We were so sorry to hear about your Mom (Nana) passing away. Please accept our deepest sympathies. May you find comfort in your family, friends, and each other.
Your friends at St. John's,
Mike, Suzie, and Isabella Rizzo
December 8, 2008
Dear Brenda and Arianna,
Olivia and I would like to say how sorry we are to hear about your mother/grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janice Russo
Roseann Romano
December 7, 2008
Brenda, Dino, Bianca, Gianna & Ariana,
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your Mom. Though we did not know her, we heard so much about her & what a wonderful person she was. She is at peace now. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Your friends,
Roseann, Michael, Mikayla & Antonio Romano
December 7, 2008
Dear Brenda,
We go back a long time...Over the years we lost track of each other, but I'm so glad we met up with one another. My childhood memories have you and your family in them, especially your mother. She was so attentive to you and everything you did. You could just tell that you and your brother were her whole life. She was a beautiful woman and I'm sure she is proud of the kind of woman you are..and you have her to thank. You know I am here if you ever need me. We are neighbors again, and hopefully we wont get lost again. I love you my friend..God Bless you and your family. Love, Jeanine
Sister Eileen & Ginny
December 7, 2008
Dear Brenda, Dino & girls,
We are thinking about you and offer
our deepest sympathy.
May the love of friends and family
carry you through your grief.
Bianca
December 7, 2008
nana,
i am going to miss you very much!
i know now though, that you are at peace and with Nonni and your family. I will be thinking about you every day. I love you!
Bianca
December 7, 2008
Hi Ma
I know you are okay now! I told you it was okay to go.
I know that you are at peace and with your best friend again, Nana.
I know that Dad and Grandpa were glad to see you too!
I know that you will be with me, Dino & your granddaughters tomorrow! Wait till you see all the beautiful pictures I gave to
Victor to display.
Your spirit and love for us will live forever. I am so grateful for all the memories I have to treasure.
This is the first Sunday in 2 1/2 years that I won't see you, with Dunkin Donuts Coffee/a donut........but I will see you tomorrow!
Don't drive Dad crazy and tell him I did what he asked me to, took care of you!
I LOVE YOU and miss you so much!
Rest in peace
Love, Brenda
Laura Roper
December 7, 2008
Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathy.
Laura Roberto
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