Alberta Rose FaJohn
Alberta Rose FaJohn
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Rosie Crescenzi
May 12, 2019
Happy Mothers Day to the best Mom ever!!! I love you!
Rosie
May 11, 2017
Happy Mother's Day mom! We miss you so much !
October 12, 2012
Happy Birthday Grandma!!! I love and miss you everyday, and your generous loving spirit is with me always. Thank you for being such a wonderful role model to me growing up...I try in everything I do to make you proud. Love you, Dawn
Little Ronnie Fajohn
August 31, 2012
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Rosie Zglinski
February 22, 2011
Hi Mom. The past two days have been very difficult. My second Mom and your dear sister passed today. The saving grace is knowing she's with you. I love and miss you soooooo much!
Rosie
Bevie
May 23, 2008
It is so hard to believe taht Mama has been gone five years! Seems like just yesterday that she was showing me all the beautiful things she was sewing. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of her or Papa. She will always be in my heart.....as all of you are! God Bless and take care!
Rosie Zglinski
May 11, 2008
Hi Mom,
Happy Mother's Day! It's been awhile since I've written. Hard to believe, but life goes on and it's so hectic! There's still not a day that I don't think about you and miss you so much. There are actually still times that I think of something I want to tell you and reach out to pick up the phone. I think at this time of year, what I miss most is trying to find you a little something special that made you know how special you were to me. Whether it was tropcial flowers or special bath salts. I know they're little things, but they meant alot to me. I really wish I could talk to you about so many things. I think of things that I should have asked you about the past. I guess we're all so busy living in the present and looking into the future, that we don't take the time to visit the past! So many things that I'd love to know about you growing up. Like how you spent Mother's Day with Grandma when you were young. These are the things that we can pass down to the generations to come; yet we don't take the time to talk about them. I hope all of us take a little time now to talk to our kids and let them know the things that meant so much to us when we were growing up. Not just Mother's Day, but everyday. We could fill a Time Capsule the size of Hawaii! I really miss you Mom! I wish I could reach out and touch your face, give you a hug and tell you face to face "Happy Mother's Day". Unfortunately I can't! Just know that you are still here with us. You guide each of us in different ways. What a great tribute it must be to you to know that you still steer us and influence us from so far away! I know I'm speaking for others but we love you Mom and Happy Mothers Day!
I love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
Beverly Seifert
December 25, 2007
I can't believe it's been 5 years ago tonight that Mama was at the ER, then we found out she had terminal cancer. She would've been so happy to see us all together at Christmas. I think she would have even been happy to see the lap quilts I made with her quilt pieces. I can hear her saying....."Oh, Bevie, these are beautiful!" I hope all of you that couldn't be with us today a Joyous and Blessed Christmas !
Beverly Seifert
October 13, 2007
Happy late birthday Mama! We just finished celebrating Rachel's big 18....I can't believe that she has grown that fast, nor that Mama has been gone almost five years! Everly time Rach talks of Mom, tears fill her eyes...there's not a day that she doesn't miss her...as we all do! Rest in peace Mama, and God Bless! I love you!
Rosie Zglinski
October 4, 2007
Hi Mom,
Happy early birthday! Today is Jimmy's birthday, Cullen's was yesterday and yours is coming up soon. I miss shopping for your special birthday present. Most of all...I miss you! I still haven't found a way to deal with you not being here! I hope my kids will have the same problem when I'm not around! LOL I cant' begin to tell you how much I miss talking to you. It's so weird that I can still picture our last times together! The hardest thing I ever did in my life was leave you. I tried to be strong and not cry when Jimmy came to take me to the airport. I knew it would be the last time we would be together. If I could change anything, I would have shown you how I felt! I wouldn't have been strong. I would have held you and wept for the loss that was coming! I would have told you that you were my inspiration! I would have held you and kissed you and touched your forehead. Mom, You are the moving and inspirational force in my life! You have taught me to be patient, be forgiving and be loyal! I love my family and friends to that extent. I don't know if I would be capable of that without you! Michael says to me all the time..."I couldn't make it without you!" I fell the same way...but I keep on goin. It's all because of you. I love you so much and miss you more than you can ever know! I love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
Beverly Seifert
June 22, 2007
Mama,
I was really surprised to see that Michael found your web memorial! Surprised, but pleased! I sent him an email through the guest book asking him to contact me because I would so love to talk to him and hug him! I;ve missed him so much!
Mama, Mandy got married last Saturday. I wasn't able to go because I had a previous commitment with Girl Scouts. I did talk to Bop and he said it was beautiful.....HOT (since it was outside), but beautiful!
I miss you and Papa so much every minute of every day! How I wish I could here your voice and feel your hand softly touching my face. We all do!
We are all so very Blessed that our lives exist because of the love you and Papa shared. How special all 8 of us are that God chose you two as our parents! You were the best parents anyonr could ever hope for or dream about. All our friends loved you as their own, as you did them. Thank you for making me the person I am today! All my love,
lil ronnie
May 26, 2007
Hey mama there is not a day that goes buy that i do not think of you and pop .Hey mama and pop I am coaching joeys baseball team ha me molding minds ha.well i love you both.
Michael FaJohn
May 23, 2007
Grandma,
I just found this site today, and read trough everything. It is very difficult seeing all of these names and not being able to put a face with so many of them. You always tried to have me around and keep me a part of the family after I had had been absent for so long. I have many regrets over the past several years in not being around. It's difficult to express it all right here, but I do miss you and Papa and I wish I could just call you and come over like I used to do. I wish I could see everyone again like I used to when I was a kid. I remember running around with Matt and Ricky through your neighborhood, Dawn and Ashley coming over, I remember Beverly sitting backwards in a chair in the living room trying to guess the answers to the $25,000 Pyramid. I remember me and Ronnie playing in the house on the rainy days for the year I lived with you. I remember you and Papa passing through the kitchen at different times adding your own spice to the food cooking on the stove (I don't know if just one of you could cook spaghetti without the other's hand in it). Sadly, when I think of everyone all I can remember is their face from so long ago, when I was a child. I want you and everyone to know that even when I wasn't around, I spoke of all of you often and thought of you even more. I miss you and love you all.
Michael FaJohn
Rosie Zglinski
May 16, 2007
Hi Mom,
Four years ago today was the day that I survived on a pot of coffee, 2 tic tacks and the salt from my tears. Even though we knew that the ugly "C" disease was going to take you, we weren't ready for it. When I recieved the call...I knew what was going to be said, but I just wasn't ready. Although our phone conversations had dwindled to mumbles and translations, I wasn't ready to let you go. Guess what...I'm still not. I still find myself wanting to call and talk to you. My life is changing and I look for your support and guidence. Imagine that, an adult who would appreciate the guidance of a parent. Mom, I miss you so much. I still look at our tree and talk to it from time to time. I wish I could talk to you of all the things that are happening right now. You seemed to know just what to say! I will think of you as I'm going to sleep and imagine what you would say.
I wish I COULD pick up the phone and call. Since I can't, know that you and Dad are in my heart and in my prayers. I love you to infinity times a million!
Rosiee
Beverly Seifert
May 12, 2007
Tomorrow is Mother's Day and it's a day that is very hard for me. I can't believe that on Tuesday Mama will be gone 4 years. I so do miss you Mama! When you succombed to Breast Cancer and passed away on my Birthday, I thought it was the best present you could have given me....for all your pain and suffering to stop. I finally found a way to give back to you. Rachel's Girl Scout Troop (#29) has made it their #1 goal to provide community service for all Breast Cancer events in our area. Today was the Race for the Cure Marathon at Brown's Island in Richmond, VA. We had to be there at 6:15 am and all the girls got up early, put on their smiles and worked the butts off volunteering until midday. They had the time of their lives! We blew up and hung 300 pink balloons, unloaded and stacked about 50 crates of bananas and gave out Sun Chips to everyone. It was a beautiful experience! All the runners & walkers kept telling the troop "Thanks for volunteering!" Mama, you would have been so proud. We will keep the light burning and the prayers and hope high that a cure can be found...until then, we aim to be your champions! We will keep fighting for your memory and for all of those that are unforunate to receive a diagnosis of Breast Cancer. God Bless...I miss you more today than yesterday, but not as much as I will tomorrow. I love you Mama. Your Baby Girl, Beverly Ann~~~Rest in peace~~~
ashley fletcher
May 11, 2007
Hey grandma,
It's ash again. At this time of year I know that there are alot of people that are thinking of you and missing you so very much.I know I am. You haven't came to see me in a couple of years in my dreams the last time was two years ago this up coming august. But I know you will soon. I want to wish you a happy mothers day early and let you know that I love you very much and trevor and Gavin are doin real good. Well write more soon.muah sending you a kiss make sure you catch it.lots of love ash
ashley fletcher
April 22, 2007
hey grandma,
its ash. um well i know i haven't wrote you in a long time i guys we all just stay so busy.but I am writing this to you so when you go to see mom in her dream you can tell her, that its ok that she can't come and see us this summer there will be other summers and that we all know how much we mean to her.but now is the time to show tom how much he means to her. that man is the most loving man I know now with my father being gone and all I wished I could open my heart to him as a father and I will one day when I have to get married he will give me away I hope. what I am tryin to say is just let mom know that we are not angry at her maybe alittle sad but like I said before tom needs her right now and she needs to be there for him. he is the type of man that would never ask mom for anything. so please just comfort her in her sadness and hold her tight and let her know we are always with her where ever she may go. love ya mom grandma and pop. ash
Rosie zglinski
April 19, 2007
Hi Mom,
It's been awhile since I've actually taken the time to write. Just because I haven't written to you, doesn't mean that you're not on my mind all the time. I can't believe it's been almost 4 years since I've been able to talk to you. It's funny that in stressful times, I still need to talk to you. This is one of them. Tom's Mom is very sick. She's been in the hospital since December. First in Brazil, now in Pennsylvania. She contracted meningitis in Brazil. The problem is that they didn't diagnos it quickly enough. She's having a difficult time remembering things and making sense. They're not sure how much of that is due to the medication, and how much may be the result of a brain injury from the illness. It looks like next week, they'll be flying her back to Seattle. She'll need care around the clock. Tom really wants me to go be with her this summer. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing that I wouldn't do for Tom or Betty. The only thing is, I don't know how much time I'll get to spend with my children, grandchildren and family in Va. I also told Aunt Maddie and Uncle Dom that I'd come see them. Michael really needs to see his grandma too. She's not in the best of health and not getting any younger. I just don't know what to do. Tom has never had a selfish bone in his body when it came to his family or mine. I don't want to be selfish and whine, but I want to see all of the ones I love over my break. I wish you were here to guide me. I know you would know just what to say. I miss you Mom! Come to me in my dreams and guide me that way if you want! I'll write again soon. Take care of Pop and give him our love!
I love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
Dan FaJohn
January 3, 2007
Hi Mom, Guess I am the first to vist in 2007. I miss you so much, its hard to believe its been nearly 4 years.
Love your son Danny
Rosie Zglinski
November 26, 2006
Hi Mom,
I just wanted to let you know that in this very hectic time of year...you are on my mind! Dawn and I were talking this morning. We remembered the time we sat up late at night wrapping presents and laughing together! I think the peaches must have been spiked! I still think of you as I'm shopping! I want to buy you so many things. We all feel the lonliness of not having your here at the holidays! This year, every one at home is going to get together at Big Ronnie & Liz's house for Christmas. How I wish I could be there! I'm so glad that the family will have that time together. I was looking at the mountains tonight and thought of you. I guess because you're not a beach baby...you're more like me. I'll have to send a picture and you'll understand! Take care and I'll talk to you soon.
I love you to infinity times a million! Rosiee
Rosie Zglinski
October 13, 2006
Happy Birthday Mom!
I was trying to figure out what I wanted to say to you on your birthday...when a friend sent me an email that says it perfectly.
I just replaced the word grandma with Mom and it was you...
Grandma, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench. She didn't move, just sat with her head down staring at
her hands. When I sat down beside her she didn't acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat I wondered if she was OK.
Finally, not really wanting disturb her but wanting to check on her at the same time, I asked her if she was OK. She raised her head and looked at me and smiled. "Yes, I'm fine, thank you for asking," she said in a clear strong voice.
"I didn't mean to disturb you, grandma, but you were just sitting here staring at your hands and I wanted to make sure you were OK," I explained to her.
"Have you ever looked at your hands," she asked. "I mean really looked at your hands?"
I slowly opened my hands and stared down at them. I turned them over, palms up and then palms down. No, I guess I had never really looked at my hands as I tried to figure out the point she was making.
Grandma smiled and related this story:
"Stop and think for a moment about the hands you have, how they have served you well throughout your years. These hands, though wrinkled, shriveled and weak have been the tools I have used all mylife to reach out and grab and embrace life.
"They braced and caught my fall when as a toddler I crashed upon the floor. They put food in my mouth and clothes on my back. As a child my mother taught me to fold them in prayer. They tied my shoes and pulled on my boots. They held my husband and wiped my tears when he went off to war.
"They have been dirty, scraped and raw, swollen and bent. They were uneasy and clumsy when I tried to hold my newborn Decorated with my wedding band they showed the world that I was married and loved someone special. They wrote my letters to him and trembled and shook when I buried my parents and spouse.
"They have held my children and grandchildren, consoled neighbors, and shook in fists of anger when I didn't understand.
"They have covered my face, combed my hair, and washed and cleansed the rest of my body. They have been sticky and wet, bent and broken, dried and raw. And to this day when not much of anything else of me works real well these hands hold me up, lay me down, and again continue to fold in prayer.
"These hands are the mark of where I've been and the ruggedness of life. But more importantly it will be these hands that God will reach out and take when he leads me home. And with my hands He will lift me to His side and there I will use these hands to touch the face of Christ."
I will never look at my hands the same again. But I remember God reached out and took my grandma's hands and led her home.
When my hands are hurt or sore or when I stroke the face of my children and husband I think of grandma. I know she has been stroked and caressed and held by the hands of God.
I, too, want to touch the face of God and feel His hands upon my face.
I want you to know how much I love and miss you! It hasn't lessened much with time. Take care of Pop and I'll be writing soon!
I love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
Dawn Manning
October 12, 2006
Hey, Grandma. I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday. I wish I could tell you myself. I've been thinking about you and Pop alot lately and really wishing I could talk to you both. It feels like forever since you've been gone. Kenna is doing well in school again this year, and Cullen really seems to be liking it. Now I'm trying to figure a way to get Cody and Taylor ready for next year. That's gonna be tough, but I'm sure we'll all manage.
We miss you and love you so much. Again, Happy Birthday, and you're always in my thoughts and prayers.
Love always,
Dawn
Rosie Zglinski
August 13, 2006
Hi Mom & Dad,
Sorry it's been a couple of months since I've written. Our trip home was amazing! Michael and I went to Bush Gardens with Dawn, Ken, thier children and Ashley and her children. It was wonderful to have us all together!
Lisa threw a surprise 30th birthday party for Little Ronnie! He was sooooooooooo surprised. Dawn and Ken gave them a Moon Walk and all of his friends were there.
On a little more worrisome note...I've been horse for a while and my doctor sent me to a specialist. The big bad doctor found a growth on my vocal chords and I'm having surgery on Thursday. We won't know until the biopsy results come back exactly what it is. Sometimes I wonder if I have inherited your family genes for cancer...or if I have abused the "death stick" for so long...or if it is nothing. We'll know for sure next week.
Mom, I think about how strong you were through your illness. Since I have found out about the growth, I've been constantly worried. I try to play it off lightly...but that's not what I feel inside. Tonight I was looking and talking to our Poinciana Tree and finally said...if it's cancer or pre cancer...just tell me where to go from here. Before I felt like it would be doom to find out that I had the "C" word. Now I just want to know...and know what to do to help prolong and nourish the time I have here with my family. Whether it be 6 months or 60 years. Thanks for giving me the strength to look on the brigher side.
I love you both to infinity times a million!
Rosie
Rosie Zglinski
May 29, 2006
Hi Mom,
Michael and I are going home next week. It's going to be even more different than it was before. Pop won't be there to pick on me! I plan on going by the house and meeting the sweet lady that is living there.
Aunt Ellie is having breast surgery on Tuesday. She doesn't seem very concerned...but I am. I think of what a horrible disease took you away, and pray that it's not the same!
I love you so much and miss talking to you daily. Tom had back surgery last week and is doing well. Michael graduates from 6th grade on Thursday. So many things are going on, and I just want to share them.
We'll be going to the cemetary to visit you and Pop when we're there. I wish we were going "home" instead!
I love you to infinity times a million!
Rosiee
Olivia FaJohn
May 15, 2006
Hey grandma its been a while since ive been on. its been exacly 3 years since u passed.ive been thinkin about u and pop alot here recently. its been hard i was really thinkin about u yesterday and wishin i could see you. is really had for me becuz i really dont have anyone to talk to about it because i dont want to upset dad alot so i just hold it in I mean so people have to do that and I am one of those people. I have a band concert tinight and im super excited.well thats all for now im at school.well ill write back later..love ya lots.alwayz in my heart.
Rosie Zglinski
April 16, 2006
Happy Easter Mom & Dad!
I am so sad today! I've always thought about the Easter baskets you made for all of the children, grand children & great grand children. For 50 years you made those baskets! Michael decided this year he doesn't want an egg hunt, to dye eggs or a basket. I don't know if it has to do with his Dad passing away...but I realized that for the first time in 35 years...I'm not making an Easter basket.
Other things are fading too. I talked to Bevie on the phone tonight and she said she had made your potato salad for an Easter get together at Richard's family for tomorrow. She asked if I made your potato salad, and I reminded her that I couldn't have mayonoise. She said she thought she would be the last one to ever make your recipie. My first thought was "Pop will!" Wow...it's so hard having both of you guys gone. We're going home this summer and I'll feel completely lost! Little Ronnie and Big Ronnie have offered us a place to stay, and I'm sure there are many others on the list. I just can't believe that I'm not going to stay at your house! It's been there for so long! Okay...I won't whine anymore. I just wanted to let you know that you are constantly on my mind and in my thoughts!
Happy Easter!
I love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
Dawn Manning
March 24, 2006
I love you, Grandma!!!
Rosie Zglinski
November 8, 2005
Hi Mom and Pop,
Bevie sent me a tape today that Rachael recorded in April 2003. She interviewed the two of you and you talked about things you did when you were young.
When I first turned the tape on, I was overwhelmed by hearing your voices again. As I listened, I realized that there were things that I also learned. Mom, I never knew that you lived in Florida! Pop...I didn't know that you were such a bad boy! I sat on the floor listening with tears in my eyes. The tears were of joy...being able to hear your voices again. I felt such a connection. What a gift this tape is! I can turn it on at any time, and you are with me!
I miss you both so much. I want to call you so often. The holidays this year will be very hard. Any time I see a Santa I'll think about Pop. He was the holiday spirit. Every time I look at my "snowflakes" I'll think about Mom. She was the spirit! Life goes on...but it's not the same. No one can do anything to replace the things that the two of you have done or given to others. We'll take care of each other for you.
I love you both to infinity times a million!
Aloha,
Rosie
Rosie Zglinski
October 23, 2005
Hi Mom,
The winds have really been kicking up the past couple of days! I look at our tree and know that you're with me. I'm starting to mend from my surgery and the infection as a result of it. I'm going to try to work tomorrow.
The house is almost empty now. Things have gone to all of your loved ones and others that are in need! Eric is trying to buy the house. I hope that works...we'll be able to go visit anytime we want!
It's really lonesome without you and Pop. I still hadn't really gotten over not being able to talk to you... when all of a sudden, Pop was gone too! You'd think after two years that I'd finally get it through my head that I can't call you anymore.
I've dreamt of you and pop so often in the past couple of weeks! (Maybe it was the morphine!) Just kidding. In my dreams you're calm and healthy and happy. I know that is the way you probably are right now.
I miss you so much Mom! You were my constant! It didn't matter what was going on, I could talk to you.
Take care of Pop and I'll write more soon.
I love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
Dawn Manning
October 20, 2005
Hey Grandma! I just wanted to let you know that I've seen my dragonflies 3 different times in the last week or so. I choose to believe that it's your way of saying hi, even though some people say that I'm being ridiculous. Regardless, whenever I see them it brings back good memories of you, so that's okay with me too. Sorry I missed saying Happy Birthday, but I haven't been able to get online for the past week and a half or so. I'm sure that you and Pop celebrated though. Cullen had his 5th birthday on the 2nd of this month. He's getting so big. His birthday was a little hard this year, because it was the day after Pop left us. Cody and Taylor will be four and Kenna will be seven all in January. It's hard to believe how fast they're growing. I wish that you could see them. I remember all the times when we were kids and you kept me, Matt, Rick, and Little Ronnie, and you used to always find a way to keep us busy. Like when you had us make the curtain at the back of the hallway out of old magazine pages, and when you used to make glue out of flour, water and salt, and give us a bunch of old magaines to cut pictures out of, and then we would glue them into books and make scrapbooks out of them. I remember you used to always make us shells for lunch, because that was our favorite. I remember before you got diabetes how I used to love your house at Christmas time, all the cookies and fudge you would make from scratch. You would always make extra M&M cookies for me because you knew they were my favorites. So many good times to think of that are helping me right now. I miss you so much, and just wanted to tell you what a wonderful part of my life you were, and still are in my heart. Keep sending the dragonflies my way, they've brightened my day more than once!!! I love you!! Dawn
Dan FaJohn
October 19, 2005
Hi Momma,
I know I havent been here to write in some time but you and I talk often. Deb and I are so happy! She is so much like you, I wish you would have been here to meet her.
Your quilts still keep us warm and your Love is eternaly a part of me.
Tell Pop I said hi. :)
Love your son Danny
Ashley Fletcher
October 12, 2005
Hey Grandma,
I miss you very much.Happy Birthday I wish I could give you something 4 your birthday. You used to name all your flower bushes after your kids and grand kids,and you used to always say that I reminded you of the rose bush right by the front door that you used to try to get rid of cause you didn't plant it but it would never go away.And I remember I would just laugh in laugh, but I realize now that you were right you didn't plant me in the long run...and your right I will never go away,I am here to stay with you, And most important you are here to stay with me.
I need to ask you a favor, I need you to keep an eye on mom,Shes going through alot with her sergary and all,and now poppa not being here, is really hitting home,just keep swaying her trees when she talks to you, and she'll know your there and that I'm there with her too.I think about you ofton.sorry about my spelling but I know you can understand it.I also wanted to tell you, I don't know if you asked Aunt Ellie to keep an eye on me but she has,ever sence you passed away she has came to see me at work, once a week it never fails.She always makes me feel loved just like you did for all my life, and even though your not here right now I can still feel your hugs, and you telling me that we had the same hands,I hope your right cause those hands where the most loving and gental hands I've ever known.
You always gave and gave and gave and never asked or expected anything in return.
So I guess I just wanted to let you know I love you and will never forgey any memory you have given me not one sinlge 1,I am your sunshine, and I know as you reseive this message it will be shinning very bright up there for you sending all my love and thoughts to you on this very special day, I love you Grandma,And once again HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
LOVE Ashley,
Give Poppa a hug and kiss for me that's what I want 4 christmas from you.And we all got the best Christmas gift from you two,knowing that the missing peices of the puzzle are back togehter again,and one day we will all make a beautiful huge puzzle until then my love and prayers are with you & Poppa. God Bless you Both!!!!!!!!!!
Rosie Zglinski
October 11, 2005
Happy Birthday Mom!
Sometimes our greatest presents,
Come silently at night.
Pop came to join you at last,
To make your world just right!
He left us all to be with you,
To celebrate your lives.
He left to be with you again,
As husbands stay with wives!
It's sad for us here left behind,
To sing a joyous song,
But all of us need just rewind
To times not that far gone.
We can look back on all the years,
We sang your song to you.
We can look back through all the tears...
And tell you, oh so true.
We can tell of all that happens,
Now that you're not here.
We can tell you little things...
So you can both feel near.
Near the ones that miss you so,
And love you even more!
Than the day that both of you
Knocked on heavens door!
Mom, Happy Happy Birthday!
Give Pop my love!
I miss you and love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
Dawn Manning
October 6, 2005
Hey Grandma! This has been a really hard time with Pop passing. Not that it was any easier when you left us, but I still had Pop to remember all the good times with. He was kind of like a piece of you that I still had with me to cherish. So now I'm kind of searching for a way to deal with both of you being gone. You were both so much more to me than just my grandparents. As I know you were to so many, you never refused opening your heart up to anyone. You and Pop always made everyone feel like they were the most special person you knew.
It's kind of wierd. Yesterday at Pop's funeral I was looking to see where Bevie was sitting, because I wanted to make sure Rachel wasn't sitting alone. When I saw them, I leaned forward a little to position myself to sit back, and I caught a glimpse of long white hair and a long white beard. For a moment I thought it was Pop sitting there and we were all there to mourn your passing. I got ready to get up and run over there and hug him, and then it hit me it wasn't Pop. It was one of his Santa Claus buddies, but for a brief moment I felt like he was there with us. It's so hard trying to figure out how to change my thinking, to not just automatically call you or Pop when I want to talk. I do feel good about the fact that you are together again. I also wanted to tell you that I'll start looking for my usual sign in twos from now on, so don't let me down.
Please watch over my babies for me when I can't be with them. I also wanted to ask that you and Pop help Little Ronnie figure out a way to deal with all of this. I worry that it's going to be twice as hard for him now that both you and Pop are gone. I am very thankful that he has Lisa, Ashley and Joey, and I know that they will be a great part of his strength. But I always worry about him a little more than everyone else because he was always like a little brother to me. I've always just wanted to protect him. I love him so much and am so proud of the man that he has become, so just try to keep an extra close eye on him.
Saturday is going to be tough too. It will be a joyous time because we are all so happy that Matt and Mary are finally getting married, but we will miss you and Pop not being there. I know you'll be there in spirit though. I love you very much!!!
Bevie Seifert
October 4, 2005
I haven't signed this book in a long while. Not that I didn't love Mama, but I hardly ever go online.
Today we celebrated the passing of my Papa. His viewing was awesome! There were so many people there to mourn him. Mama would've gone crazy with the multitude! Papa may have been an extravert, but Mama was a lot more reserved and didn't handle large crowds too well. God knew exactly what He was doing when Mama passed first.
Mama would have been so proud of all of us children as we welcomed all that came to pay their respects. We actually acted pretty dignified (present company excluded). What can I say? I guess I AM a lot like Pop, even though people kept coming up to me telling me how much I looked like Mama each and every day. I still can't figure that one out.
God Bless all of you that have shown your love, honor and support to us through our wonderful parents.
rosey Potts
October 3, 2005
Oh my much dear Rosie....you've been through so much these past 2 weeks. Even though you were feeling sick and in a lot of pain and anticipating your operation...you always had time to call your dad daily and to check up on him. I'm sure he'll always remember your kindness, generosity,the good times and humor!!! You'll always be a part of him and your mama!!! Take care and God Bless all of you!! Aloha a hui hou!!!!
the other Rosey!!!
Rosie Zglinski
October 1, 2005
Hi Mom,
I guess this isn't any news to you...but Pop's with you now. WHAT A SHOCK! He's been so sick, but kept fighting. I never expected there would come a time, that I would call; and the phone would ring and ring with no answer. Everyone is working together to settle things at home. We are all so sad that he's gone, but I for one am happy that you are together again. I never imagined that he would last so long without you. You were his life!
You're more experienced at this than he is, so take good care of him.
I miss you both so much! You're never far from my thoughts and always in my heart!
I love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
Rosie Zglinski
September 29, 2005
Hi Mom,
I just got off the phone with Bevie. I bet we talked for about 2 hours. We talked about all of the things that are going on with Pop. He's going through a tough time with his health right now. He's on the upswing! After we talked about Pop...we started tripping down "Memory Lane".
When I hung up the phone, I started thinking of how different the memories are that we have of our childhood and growing up. It's amazing to me that each of us cherish such different memories. (I can't believe that they all don't cherish mine! HA HA). It made me stop and think of how different we are all. Yet through all the differences, you and Pop were able to give us our own special memories. The things that were special to me are not neccessarily special to any of my siblings. But we all have our special memories. We talked about the different houses that we lived in...each held a different memory. During the whole conversation you and pop were in the foreground. I think it finally just hit home that you were able to give us each what we needed! I want to thank you for that. I hope when my children think back...they'll be able to at least come up with one special memory!
I miss you Mom and love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
ROSEY POTTS
September 20, 2005
Our prayers are with you and your ohana at this time. Thinking of you and pops and praying for the best!!!
Aloha a hui hou....the other Rosey
Rosie Zglinski
September 18, 2005
Hi Mom,
I was sitting outside on the lanai talking to our Poinciana Tree. When I started talking, our tree was still. I talked to you about Pop and how he is in the hospital. As I talked about how much I was worried about him and of how much I missed you...the branches started to sway. By the time I reached the point of finishing our conversation...the winds died down. I think you know how much my prayers are with Dad...and I know you know how much I miss you. Your birthday is coming up soon. I can't help but look while shopping to see what your gift will be. I'll get it and pass it on to one of your grandchildren! I love you mom and miss you so much. Your presence will help Dad to overcome this trial.
I love you to infinity times a million.
Rosie
Rose Zglinski
August 23, 2005
Hi Mom,
I had a dream that you called me the night before last. I asked you how you were doing, and you said "I'm doing OK". In my dream I felt that you were in the hospital and asked if I could come see you. You said "NO". I couldn't figure out why you wouldn't want me to come visit. When I woke up...I felt that you were telling me that this was not the time to actually come "see you". I don't know what that means...but I'll take it. I heard a man speak today at one of our school meetings that moved me to tears. He talked about faith. Not only in God, but in yourself, your family and fellow man. He spoke about the kind of faith that you always showed in others. He is a true hero. He was a prisoner of war in the Viet Nam War for 7 years. He made me realize that others in every day life are heros. You are the kind of person that displayed all of the characteristics and qualities that a hero shows. The strength, the endurance and the faith. No on that knew you could ever doubt your faith. You are a hero! When asked who influenced you the most in your life...you were on the top of my list. Without all that you have passed on to me, my children, my siblings and all that you touched; we would be different people. Thanks for all that you have left us with and all you give us in our dreams!
I miss you and love you to infinity to a million!
Rosie
Rosie Zglinski
August 15, 2005
Hi Mom,
I've been thinking about you so much and missing you so much that I just had to find the time to write. I've been sitting and thinking about you leaving us. It's so ironic...we always worried about Pop leaving us. We never thought that you would. Pop was always the one with health problems. You were the constant one. There were no "quick fixes" like a balloon in your heart to keep you with us. This horrible disease just took you away. It makes you stop and think that you have to cherish every day and moment with your family and friends. You have to pick your battles with your kids and overlook the short comings of others. I think that your leaving us has given me that insight. I have had many battles that I have had to pick and many short comings to overlook. I'm sure that all that know me and love me feel the same about me. I miss you so much and still find my self at times wanting to call you and ask you advice on cooking or life! I guess I just have to take what you have given me and go with that. If in doubt (in the fridge) I'll throw it out. Thank God that Pop is doing well. I still worrie about him...but being 6,000 miles away doesn't leave me much room to do anything about it. Michael is doing so well. You'd be so proud! He still tears up when talking about you because he misses you so much.
Well...it's time for bed. This has taken the place of our phone calls that used to actually take place.
I miss you so much and love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
August 11, 2005
Hi Grandma. Me again. I have been waiting for a long time to try to find some sign from you that you have peace now. I think that you finally gave that to me the other day. And if it wasn't you, that's what I choose to believe anyway. We all miss you, and Pop is doing well. I think we all try to keep tabs on him to make sure that he has company and stays in touch. I hear that Rick and Alicia's wedding went well and that it was really beautiful, and Matt and Mary's wedding is not too far off. I'm really happy for all of them and wish that they lived closer so we could see more of them. I wish that you could be here to see them finally get "hitched", I know how much it would mean to you. You were so fond of both of the girls. Rick and Alicia's twins are so adorable, I've seen lots of pictures of them and they are precious. I hope that I actually get to see them in person when Matt and Mary get married. I know how much you love babies. My kids are all growing so fast too. Before I know it they'll all be in school, then I'll probably go even crazier not knowing what to do with my time. Well, just wanted to say that I love and miss you. Thank you for everything.
Rosie Zglinski
May 14, 2005
Hi Mom,
I've been thinking about you so much! Mother's Day has come and gone, and you were on my mind. It's so funny that whenever I'm out shopping, I see things that I want to buy for you. I can't believe that in 2 days it will be 2 years since you left us. In a way it seems like just yesterday...in others it seems like so long. There are still days that I pick up the phone and think, "I've got to tell Mom!" So many wonderful things have been happening in all of our lives, and I just wish we could share them with you! I miss our daily calls.
I just want you to know that I miss you so much and love you with all of my heart! I know that you are in a better place...but the selfish me wishes you were here. I hope you feel my touch and kisses in the breezes! I love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
Rosie
March 26, 2005
Hi Grandma. I just wanted to let you know that I love and miss you, and that I think about you always. I knew that I could never imagine you being gone, and even though it's been almost two years now, it still doesn't seem real to me yet. I still look to see you or hear you, even though I know that I can't. I am still waiting to at least hear from you in my dreams so that I can try to find some peace with everything, but that hasn't happened yet either. I guess in due time. The kids are getting so big and I wish that you could see them. Somewhere deep in my heart I feel that you do. I know that you are watching over all of us, laughing when we laugh, and crying when we cry. Easter is tomorrow and I will miss you alot. I miss when the whole family used to always get together for holidays at your house, and there was always so much love. That hasn't happened in a while. Well, I just wanted to let you know how much I still love and miss you all the time.
Rosie Zglinski
January 6, 2005
Hi Mom,
I just wanted to say that I love you and miss talking to you. So many things are going on right now...I don't know where to start. Our prayers that were concentrated on you in the past have spread over many people. Our prayers are with Billy Joe who has also been diaganosed with cancer. It's funny that I always still think of him as such a great kid! He has always been so special. Now he is a Grandpa (hard to believe) and another on the way. Billy has always had such a special place in all of our hearts. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and Valerie and his family and pray for a quick and complete recovery. Also is my prayers is Amy's baby. He is holding his own and we are all praying for him and his future. Last but by no means least is Ken's Mom, Carol Smith. She was admitted to the hospital on Christmas day and has been under sedation since that time. She has a very serious bacteria that has effected many of her organs. This woman was sedated when admitted and will wake up weeks later to a different life than she ever expected! My heart goes out to her & Ken and his family. They have kept watch over her since day one and have not gone away. I don't know which is worse...knowing that your loved one will never survive or having it hit you out of the blue! Losing someone that you love so much is always hard! Realizing what their passing has taught you is never easy. You have taught us so much and in that we are able to feel the depth of anguish that others feel when their loved ones are sick.
I wish that I could just pick up the phone and talk to you about these things. Instead I'll just write to you.
I love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
Rosie Zglinski
December 24, 2004
Hi Mom,
Merry Christmas! All of us are thinking of you and missing you at this special time of year.
I received a package from Jimmy & Peggy for Christmas the other day, and in it was a gift bag. The gift bag held some pot holders that you had crocheted. Tears came to my eyes as I thought of all of the love that you put into making them...and to the thoughtfulness of Peggy for passing them on. I was the one that always lived the farthest away and didn't always have the chance to admire and hold the special things that you made. Peggy and Jimmy made that possible this year!
No one can understand just how much I miss you. You were my rock and my sounding board. I still talk to you and last night I even saw you in my dreams! It was a very weird dream...but you were there. I think that made it sane!
I wish I could touch your hand and kiss your cheek and tell you "Merry Christmas"! Since I can't, please feel my presence as I feel yours!
I love you Mom to infinity times a million.
Rosie
Rosie Zglinski
November 28, 2004
Hi Mom,
I'm missing you so much right now. The holidays are always a time to share the joy of being a family!
It's so funny...that when I'm out shopping I'll see something that is exactly what you would want and appreciate. Sometimes I'm almost at the check out line before remembering that I can't send it to you. I not only miss shopping for you, I miss you shopping with me! I remember all the times that I took you shopping and then we'd go home and wrap all of our treasures. I especially remember the one year that we had "special Peach" juices as we wrapped! You were so funny. Your memories live on and the traditions that you set are actually surviving! Pop misses you so much! I know that you are already aware of that, but just wanted to pass it on. I'll be thinking of you as I light my tree. I'll be thinking of you as I do my Christmas baking. I'll be thinking of you as I try to find something for everyone that is the perfect gift. What I think I'm trying to say is...I'LL BE THINKING OF YOU! I love you to infinity times a million!
Happy Holidays,
Rosie, Tom & Michael
Little Ronnie FaJohn
November 12, 2004
Hello Mama I just wanted to tell you that you have been in my heart so much lately.But you already know that I start me new job in 2 weeks.Kevin had a baby we all know how you love them babys.Well mama Ilove you and miss you with all my heart and you are with me and in my thoughts now more than ever.Ilove you mama
Ashley Fletcher
November 7, 2004
Dear Grandma,
I love you and miss you everyday. And I know you are still with me and that you and Dad came to see me on my birthday. And I think you so much for that. I loved seing your face and knowing that you and my father are together up there looking over me, brings me a great deal of comfurt in my life. I just wanted you and everybody out there to know if she has not yet come to see you, don't worry because it will happen and when it does you will feel so at peace with her and yourself.
Love Always,
Your Grand daughter,
Ashley
olivia fajohn
August 4, 2004
hey grandma its me i really miss you and every time i read something somebody wrote i start to cry i really wish you were here right now with us since were at pops but i guess it was meant to be an dyour not suffering but you dont realize how much you were loved and how much we need you down here to guide us in the right direction and let me and pop and every1 get back on track with us moving and i ask that you please watch over all of my friends at home and me and brian at our new school and let it be easier for us to get used to the big change an dkeep us as safe as possible
allen fajohn
July 26, 2004
Hey mom just wanted to let you know i took dad home to see his family last week he had a good time.Can you look over Olivia while she is away?I miss her and worry too.let her know she can email me at work. Love and miss you your son allen
Rosie Zglinski
July 22, 2004
Hi Mom,
I just wanted to say that even though I haven't had a lot of time to write...I still think of you so much! There's a new song out called "I'll be missing you". Every time I'm driving in my car and hear it...I have to pull over because tears well up in my eyes! It makes me think of you so much.
There's one verse that says
"What a life to take...
What a bond to break
I'll be missing you!"
That totally expresses our relationship.
I don't know why the life or bond was taken away,
But the rest of the song says
"Every move I make
Every breath I take
Every time I pray
I'll be missing you!"
I couldn't say it better.
I love you and miss you so much!
Rosie
olivia fajohn
July 20, 2004
hi grandma its me just sitting at monicas apartment tinking bout you and wishing you were here to be with me and the rest of the family please keep giving us strength so we can help pop and help him get through his rough times cause we be lost without the help from you but he needs to stay strong because when im with him i think of you and say you were the best grandma and that you were the best for him and us im going to take up sewing just like you because no matter what i need your spiit to be with me and guide me through the rough times sometimes when i sewing in the rocking chair i see you over my shoulder and your helping me
Rosie Zglinski
May 14, 2004
Dear Mom,
I am at a loss for words...
I don't know what to say!
The loss is still as real
As a year ago last May.
The days still come
When I want to call...
Just to say "Hello"!
The days still come
When I want to call...
Just so I can know.
Know the things that happened...
To you and Pop each day.
Know the things that went awry
Or maybe went your way.
It's hard to think that you're not here...
Just a call away.
It's hard to know that your voice so sweet
Will be missed by me each day!
But in my mind it lingers.
I just have to recall...
The words you said and advice you gave
Your seemed to know it all!
All that we each needed
When push came to shove.
All that we each needed...
Was just your tender love!
We love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie, Tom & Michael
Ardent FaJohn
May 13, 2004
My dear Alberta,
The house is so different
Now that you are not here!
The rooms you walked still echo
as if you are still here.
They echo out the laughter
that you always seemed to find!
They echo out the memories
that you have left behind.
The memories are in my heart
and always on my mind!
Your memory is oh so clear
Your laughter I still find.
Find it in the kitchen
When I'm cooking every meal
Find it in the living room
And in the night so still.
Your memory and all you did
Are with me to this day.
And when I go to sleep at night
I just can't help but pray...
Pray that you are happy in the new place far above
Pray that you still see us here on earth with all our love.
Our love will always be with you...
Through all eternity.
Our love will always be with you
As you will be with me!
Your loving husband,
Ardent
Rosie Zglinski
May 9, 2004
Hi Mom,
It's turning out to be a really hard day for me. Tomorrow is Mother's Day, and it's my first one without you. I sat outside and looked at the Poinciana Tree and started talking to you. It barely waved this time. I feel so separated from you in ways. Parts of you are with me every day...but parts of you will never be again. Even though it has been almost a year since you've left us, I still have a hard time comprehending that I'll never be able to talk to you again and actually get an answer back. At the end of your illness...we were not able to talk. The quiet noises that you made were enough for me at that time. Now when I talk to you...all I have is silence as a response. Mom, I miss you so much and can't even begin to explain how much I've always loved you and will always continue to! Friends tell me that time will help heal the pain of missing you. I only hope that is true! I know I will never stop missing you. You will always be a big part of my life and my heart. On this Mother's Day...the one wish that I truely want to come true just can't be. I wish that I could call you early in the morning and say "Happy Mother's Day Mom!" and you would say "Same to you, Honey!". You will always be with me from now until eternity!
I love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
Bevie
May 7, 2004
Because she is so dear to us,
Her memory will live on,
Just as the fragrance of a rose,
Still lingers when it's gone,
So as this Rose has left us,
Her love remains behind,
She'll remain in our hearts,
and all her love be thine.
She sleeps, oh so peaceful,
As she awaits for Christ,
To return upon this earth,
To reign over eternal life.
May God be gracious to her,
And let her walk that path,
The one that's filled with love,
No place for mortal wrath.
The days will be so glorious,
The Heavens will shine so bright,
For the Righteous will walk along
In God's magnificent light.
It is the Promise He has sent,
Passed from Prophet to man,
It started out with Adam,
And passed to Abraham.
The seeds will be enumerable,
As the tiny grands of sand,
The grains that filled the world,
From East to North to West
As far as Abraham could see
God promised him to be blessed.
And so the promise continues,
When each beautiful child is born,
The eternal day of redemption,
For when the world is torn,
And Christ will come again,
with all His saints attending,
Triumphant in His name
As all watch His descending.
His last enemy is death,
Which he'll put below His feet,
And the last of the righteous
Will be awoken from sleep.
They will walk with Him
In God's Holy Land,
And Christ will reach to the Heavens
extending His loving hand,
And God will grasp His fingers
In His loving embrace,
And peace will reign on all the earth
With His Holy Grace.
Amen
Rosie Zglinski
May 6, 2004
Dear Mom,
Mother's Day is the time to think..
Of the one we love so much!
The one that has that special caring, gentle, healing touch!
The one that cared for all of us...
Through oh so many years.
The one whose gently spoken words
Helped chase away our fears.
The one who healed when sickness came...
Also helped to heal our hearts!
You helped to fix our troubles...
Before they'd even start.
We miss you on this special day
And wish that you were here!
But in our hearts and souls and minds...
You are always oh so near!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Your loving children
Allen FaJohn
May 5, 2004
"Memorie's Outstanding Terrific Hugs Exceptional Real love"Mom you are all of this and more .Words cannot describe all you are to us.We all will miss this Mothers Day and will always for years to come! All my love Mom Allen
Ronnie A. FaJohn
April 29, 2004
Hey mama its me we are going campin this weeked.So I thought Iwould write a lil somthing in here.The days sometimes get hard to deal with not havin you on this earth with all of us.But I think of the fight you went through and that makes me go on with out you be cause we never gave up on each other did we lady.I love you and I can still here you when I get sad or angery you still tell me the ansewrs.
olivia fajohn
April 28, 2004
hi its me thanks for watching over dad and pop for me and comforting when i need to be comforted like i do now and i need you to give me strength to comfort my friend as he needs to be comforted right now because his dad passed away this morning about 3:30
Love You So much
Olivia
Rosie Zglinski
April 2, 2004
Dear Mom,
The touch of your sweet hands...
I'm missing oh so much!
There's nothing on this worldy earth...
That can come near your touch.
Your velvet, silky skin...
Touched us all through out the years...
Your velvet silky touch...
that always held your loved ones near!
Your softness and your gentleness...
still touch me every day.
They touch me when I see your face,
Or remember things you say.
I see your face so clearly...
Your happy, cheerfull way...
I see your face so clearly...
Each and every day.
The time is slowly healing...
All the deep and anquished grief...
But time can never take away...
All the things I keep.
The things I keep deep in my heart,
That you have now passed on...
Trying to do the best I can...
To do right, not practice wrong.
You've taught us all so much...
With your kind and giving ways.
All that you've passed on to us...
Will last throught out our days!
I love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
Allen FaJohn
March 23, 2004
Hey mom sorry I haven't wrote lately been a little busy.I wish you were here i need a shoulder its been hard without you around.Dad isn't doing to well but I will keep my promise to you and take care of him the best I can he really misses you and so do I. He has done alot of work to the house it really looks nice. The Rose bush beside the house kept one bloom on it all winter and I feel it was there for you.I know how much you love your roses. I miss you mom and am glad you and i are so much alike it gives me the strength to give my all to pop. LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU Allen
olivia fajohn
February 18, 2004
hey grandma this is olivia and it is 5:25 and i am at tsa trying to get help from my teacher but he just left so i got to wait till he gets back so i can get help before i leave because we will be leaving here in a little bit. how do you like it in heaven. i know that you can see me writing this and watching over me write now. i want you to watch over pop dad and monica and me mom and brian and make sure every weekend he comes home in one piece and unharmed. i sure do miss hearing your voice when i talk to daddy when he calls from your house. i'm finishing some bears that you got put together but didn't get to stuff so i'm stuffing them sewing them and pop wants me to try to put names on them. well i got to leave love bye
Rosie Zglinski
January 14, 2004
I just wanted to let you to know...
That now you're in my dreams!
And when I dream of you at night...
Some how it always seems...
Seems that you are close to us,
To all that loved you so!
Seems that you are close to us...
no matter where we go!
You're close to us when we are out just riding in a car...
You're close to us in all we do...
no matter where we are!
You're close to us when playing Spades or watching the TV!
You're close to us in all the ways
That meet our many needs!
The needs we have to see your face,
And hear the words you say!
The needs we have to feel your touch...
And fill our saddend place!
It's only sad because we now can only "pitch a tent"
A "tent" to hold you oh so close...
Although we know you've went!
Went to such a peaceful place...
Where you are now at one!
At one with all that's good and right...
Where every one is kind!
Danny FaJohn Sr
December 24, 2003
Hi Mom,
Here it is Christmas and man could I use your ear. There is so much going on in my life that I am not quite sure how to deal with. I could always talk to you and in the end you would prove that the only right answers comes from within each of us. Never critical no matter what mistake we made or what we may have done that others disagreed with. I could use your ear Mom. So many things I need to share. I miss you and will love you forever and beyond.
Your youngest son.
Ardent FaJohn
December 22, 2003
Dear Mrs. Claus,
I sit here at this festive time...
And tears come to my eyes!
I just can't keep from asking all my heartfelt, selfish "whys"!
Why you are not with me at our special time of year!
Why you are not here for all the ones you held so dear!
The Christmas tree is lit with all the lights you loved so much...
Yet in many ways the house is lacking your sweet touch!
I think of all the things you made
With love in every stitch!
And all the things that you passed on...
Make all of us fill rich.
Rich in that you always were the one who was the glue...
You held us altogether
Sometimes many...
Sometimes few.
So now I hold the reins that keep the family intack...
And hope that as I move on
I won't have to look back!
Look back and see the things we've shared
Thru all our many years!
Look back and feel such sadness in the swiftly coming years.
I hope I can look back and see
That smile you gave to me...
I hope I can look back and see
The love that will always be!
I miss you so much, Honey!
Love always,
Your husband,
Ardent
Rosie Zglinski
November 27, 2003
Hi Mom,
I just wanted to let you know that I've thought of you so often today. The holidays this year are not quite the same without you here! I would always call in the morning and say "Happy Bird Day" even though you hated turkey!...someone always managed to have a ham ready for you. The work and time that you put in to so many Thanksgivings past are not forgotten. Others have taken your lead and are now doing all the time consuming, love filled chores that you did. You are thought of every day and missed so much! I'm thankful that you are no longer suffering but wish you were here!
I love you to infinity times a million.
Rosie
Rosie Zglinski
November 24, 2003
Hi Mom,
I just wanted to let you know that I think I'm getting over my severe depression of you not being here day by day. I started Christmas shopping today for stocking stuffers and little gifts. I looked up and saw Bath Oil Beads...and had to smile instead of cry. I can't remember a year that I haven't gotten you one of your simple little pleasures. I thought of you and how we loved to shop and wrap together. Maybe one day one of your children or grandchildren will get into one of your little pleasures and I'll buy bath oil beads for them and think of you! Apparently your love and legend will live on this Christmas. Pop has found a box of completed hand made gifts that you have left for your loved ones. We will all be thinking of you and missing you on this special day. Mom...I miss you sooooooooo much and wish you were here! Today I realized you will always be with me. I love you to infinity times a million!
Aloha,
Rosie
Rosie Zglinski
November 8, 2003
Hi Mom,
I sat tonight and thought of you...
And how I miss you so!
The sadness that I feel at times
I hide so no one knows.
No one knows of when I cry because I miss your touch.
No one knows of how I miss our phone calls oh so much!
I miss the times I'd call and gripe of things that go awray!
I miss the times I'd call and talk of things we did today.
It's hard not sharing every day
With you the things I want to say...
It's hard not sharing little things that happen every day!
I just want to let you know that I talk to our tree each day.
I sit alone and watch it as it dances, weaves and sways...
It's as though through it I seem to have a link to you!
And if I move I'll dig it up and it will come with me too!
I love you and miss you so much!
Rosie
Rosie Zglinski
October 12, 2003
Hi Mom!
Birthdays are our special days...
To work or play or sleep.
And on this special birthday, Mom
You are now asleep!
I know that in your heart and mind
The memories still flow...
Of all the special birthdays past,
And all the things that go.
The things that go away with time,
But never seem to fade!
The things we did through years gone by...
And all the things you made.
The things you made with love and soul
In every stitch and seam...
Are in our homes and on our walls,
And help us keep the dream.
The dream that holds your smile so dear
And looks on us each day.
The dreams that help us make it through
This sad and lonely day!
We love you to infinity times a million!
Happy Birthday Mom!
Rosie, Tom & Michael
Allen FaJohn
October 6, 2003
Hey Mom Dad and I came to see you yesterday.I cleared all the crabgrass that had grew over your headstone and Dad bought some pretty roses to put on your grave. We won't be here on your birthday I am taking him back to Covington for the weekend .You missed a bad hurricane about 2 weekes lights out for a long time. We sure do miss you Mom. Love forever Allen& Ardent Happy birthday too!
loving daughter Rosie Zglinski
August 23, 2003
Hi Mom,
I miss your smile, your touch and voice...
More than words can ever say!
I can't explain the void I feel
Each and every day.
Your smile, so sweet is in my mind
In every step I take.
Your touch I still feel all day long
From the moment I awake!
Your hands touch me at work and play
And make me feel alive!
And when I feel you presence...I feel I can revive.
Revive and do the things I must
To help me through the day.
Revive and do the things I love at home and work and play.
Your are still here with me
And our Poinciana trees.
And your smile and touch and love guides me
Through all my worldly needs!
I miss you so much and love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
Danny FaJohn
August 14, 2003
In the early morning twilight as life begins to wake,
And dew kisses the sleeping earth to start another day,
I see you standing there, though closed eyes are still mine,
For a moment ever fleeting, I steal back in time.
Could it be a school day, “Rise and shine” I hear you say,
It’s time to go to school now; the bus is on its way.
Or maybe it’s a Sunday, and the smell of your perfume,
Is dancing in my memories, “Mom, must I get up so soon?”
Or might it be Christmas morn, while the world is still asleep?
As you stir you hear the excitement on the floor of little feet.
Come Mom, we made you coffee, the time, It’s not quite six,
There you sit surrounded by Love as Pop covers you in gifts.
Yes maybe you are gone now; I’ll not hold your hand,
Until that glorious day in God’s Kingdom we do stand.
But in my heart and in my mind, you are always there,
So I will not weep but remember what we shared.
In the early morning twilight as life begins to wake,
And dew kisses the sleeping earth to start another day,
I see you standing there, though closed eyes are still mine,
For a moment ever fleeting, I steal back in time.
Love your son Danny
08/14/2003
Ardent FaJohn
August 13, 2003
My Love,
Three months have passed since you left my side...
It still cuts like a knife!
How could such a loving God
Take my precious wife??
Sometimes it's hard to stop and think
Of what He's really done...
Of all the years whe shared, my Love
And all the tears and fun.
We cried our tears together...
The laughter freely shared.
Let no one that we touched in life,
Ever wonder if we cared.
You cared for me for oh so long...
And stood there by my side.
And never faltered in your love
Since I took you as my bride.
I think of you each night and day...
Sometimes smiling, some with tears...
And every time I see your face,
You help to calm my fears.
Fears of how I'll never feel
As whole as I did with you...
But when I see your lovely eyes...
It's as if you always knew.
Knew you'd leave before me...
Yet still stay by my side...
Knew that I'll always love you!
My caring, loving bride!
Honey I miss you and think of you every minute of every day! I love you and miss your smile, touch, companionship and love!
Your loving husband,
Ardent
Ardent FaJohn
August 12, 2003
My Darling Alberta To my Darling wife It's been three long months since you left my life. I know you wanted to wait for Jesus to come back in all his Glory. But he needed you to help him with all my worry! I miss you with all my Heart. I love you just as much now as I did from the start. All my Love Forever Your Loving Husband Ardent
Rosie Zglinski
August 10, 2003
Hi Mom,
I am missing you so much right now that I can not even begin to express it! There are no rhyming words that I can even think of to tell you of the loss I feel.
So many days go by, when I pick up the phone and get ready to call you. You were always there to talk to about all of the wonderful things that were going on...and the not so wonderful. I'm still talking to you every day and hope that somehow your wisdom will help me deal with the trials in life. Since I can't actually talk to you, I keep thinking to myself...what would Mom say or do! I feel that I've lost so many things in the past few months. I often sit and wonder "WHY?". I know that I have not even come close to facing the trials that you did. I only hope that you have given me the strength and wisdom to deal with them! I still talk to you daily...and even sometimes when I'm not talking to you I see my Poinciana trees blowing in the breeze. I feel that you are with me and helping me deal with the losses that I am feeling. I miss you so much and want to hear your voice and touch your face again. I'm trying so hard to deal with you being gone, but I'm not doing very well. Everyone keeps telling me that it will get easier...but I keep wondering "WHEN?" I miss you so much and wish you were here. I will always be with you in heart and spirit and know that you will be with me!
I love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
P.S. Michael's teacher said that he cried in class the other day. A kid asked him why he was crying and he said, "My Grandma passed away, and I'm sad." I feel the same way!
Ardent FaJohn
July 28, 2003
My darling wife:
There is no way to measure
The grief I feel today!
How lost I am without you,
Mere words could never say!
You were my life for 50 years
And each and every day...
I feel the love we shared through time,
It will never go away!
I know you had to leave me...
Your work on Earth was done,
But I'll be back beside you,
When the Kingdom comes.
Till then I'll hold my love for you,
Deep inside my heart.
And draw my strength from deep wihin...
Since we have to be apart.
You can not be with me...
Nor can I be with you.
I just had to tell you
That my love for you is true!
My darling, smiling angel...
I miss your smile and touch.
Though I am not now with you...
I still love you oh so much!
Your loving husband,
Ardent
Rosie Zglinski
July 27, 2003
Allen,
I just have to say how proud I am of you!
I really do appreciate all the many things you do.
You were always there for Mom...
And now you are for Pop!
I also know your giving heart will never leave or stop!
Never stop from helping out when someone is in need...
Never stop from giving from your love and not from greed.
You always seem to be there when "push comes to shove."
And reach within your giving heart and help with all your love.
I know it seems so lonely being far away from home...
You miss your wife and children,
but remember they will come.
They'll come to be beside you when the going is so tough...
They'll come to be beside you when you've felt you've had enough...
Enough of all the sleepless nights and filling all the trays.
Enough of all the endless tasks you do throughout the days.
But rest assured the things you do
will never go unpaid.
You are the one whose blessed to spend the time with Pop these days!
I love you!
Rosie
Rosie Zglinski
July 27, 2003
Hi Mom,
I just wanted to let you know that Dad is doing OK! I know that I've talked to you about this but just wanted to give you the official word on his recovery. It seems as though Dad is going to go to a short term recovery facility. There will be around the clock care to help Pop get back onto his feet. Unfortunatly, none of us can be there 24 / 7. It won't be for long and it seems that he's OK with it. I'd also like to take a minute to share another memory about one of my younger brothers...Bop (or Bob as he's known in his adult life.)
Bop has been the one that has kept his adult life private and at a distance from the rest of the family. He is also the one that could bring you to tears with a phone call and put a huge smile on Pop's face when he shows up at the door. Bop has come so far in life! He's happily married to his wonderful wife Simone and has such awesome children. He was always one of my brothers that would take the time to play with me. Even though he was bigger than most kids his age and so strong...he would take the time to play with his sister. He has such a big heart and such a loving soul. I will never forget the joy he brought to me as a child or the feelings I feel as an adult when I see him and actually have the chance to hug him! He's a good man, Mom...and you did a great job raising him! I love you Bop and Mom...I love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
Rosie Zglinski
July 25, 2003
Hi Mom,
I just typed Michael's letter to you. He is so sad and misses you so much. I'm so thankfull for the time that he had with you and Pop. By the way, Pop had his gall bladder removed today and they also fixed his hernia. He seems to be doing great. Allen is spending the night at the hospital with him. He is really trying to be strong and I still believes hangs on because of you and all your offsprings. Michael just said to tell you that he heard what you just said. He said that he heard you say that you love him and you heard his letter and thought it was so beautiful! He misses kissing your cheek so much! I still talk to you every day and will write something more poetic soon that is more in keeping with me and you! Just wanted to let you know that we're thinking of you and Pop is OK!
I love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
Michael Zglinski
July 25, 2003
Dear Grandma,
I really miss you. I hope you're in a happy place. You must be watching down on me and seeing me write this letter to you. You were so sweet and I still miss your hugs and your kisses! I've been praying that I wish that I could see you in my dreams. I'm sitting down here about to cry because I miss you so so so so much!
Your grandson,
Michael Z.
allen fajohn
July 24, 2003
Rose I know you feel like you let dad down when you was here .You didn't let him down you was there when he got really sick got him to the E.R. and made sure he was taken care of.If anyone let anybody down I did I wasn't there for you like I said I would be to help you and give you a shoulder to lean on i'm sorry for that.I know how hard it must have been on you coming here and not seeing mom .You did the best you could under the stress and sadness. Love Ya Allen
Danny
July 21, 2003
Hey guys,
Please let Pop know that Debra, Hollie and I all Love him very much and that we are praying for him.
Along with my promotion comes the hassles of management and that includes working every day until I get fully staffed. Along with staffing problems we had vehicle problems. We will be down later this week.
Love you all and miss you much.
Danny
Rosie
July 21, 2003
Hi Mom,
I made it through a month at home
Not having you with me...
My time at home was not in vain,
You set my sadness free!
Even though I know you are now
In a different place...
Every time I looked around,
I saw you filled with grace.
You were still there with me,
Every where I walked.
At nights I would just sit alone
and in the darkness talked.
I talked to you of how I miss your tender, gentle smile...
I'd picture it and you would be beside me for awhile.
I was so lost in my OWN grief...
I overlooked my Dad...
And hadn't stopped to think of how your passing made him sad!
I was so wrapped up in my feelings...
That I just forgot
To let him know how sad I felt for him and how he's fought...
Fought to hide how deep the pain is down inside his heart...
Fought to hide how sad he is that you are now apart!
His pain is more than we can guess...
YOU HAVE BEEN HIS LIFE.
You always stood beside him through the joy and through the strife!
This man that's loved you most his life...
Is trying to be strong.
And in his weakest moments tries to act like nothings wrong!
We all are now here with him, Mom..
Doing the best we can.
But in the end the final truth is
He is just a man...
A man who loved you to the end...
through sickness and in health
And stood there right beside you
and shared in all the wealth...
The wealth of all your family
And friends that love you so!
Who never will forget you...
And NEVER let you go!
I love you to infinity times a million!!!!!!!!!
Rosie
Bevie
July 19, 2003
The other night when I was with Papa at Chippneham, we walked right past Mama's room. The door was closed, so I knew someone was in there. I had the same feeling as Allen, I just wanted to open that door! I'm also kind of glad they moved Pop to room 633, it's at the other end of the hall on the opposite side. It makes visiting so much easier!! I'm glad Mama is not here to see Pop go through all this testing and sickness. It would have worried her senseless. She hated hospitals, but would go visit for awhile, then would go back home and worry about him. Then she would always say a prayer to God. I guess she asked Him to spare Pop, or to give her strength to get thru it all. I know how she felt. I felt that way every time I left Mama's house when she was so sick. I don't have that feeling of dread with Pop this time. I feel that everything is going to be all right! At the very least, we should all take a chapter from Mama's book of life, and all pray to the good Lord to give us the strength and understanding to get us through this difficult time!
For my family, I love you all so much and am so glad that we are all closer than we were. As Michael would say, "I love you to infinity times a million!". And to Rosie, I just wanted to say "MEAN IT!!!!!"
allen fajohn
July 17, 2003
Hey mom it sure was hard walking by your hospital room last night.Dad is down the hall from where you was. I wanted to open the door on 617 and go in and see you. I really miss you I am doing my best to take care of dad but he is having a hard time right now I will do my best to take care of him like I told you I would. Love you and miss you Mom :o)
Debbie FaJohn
July 7, 2003
Hi there dearest little Alberta Rose,
I wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts today.I pulled up and saw your roses blooming there and you were here with me.
Danny got a promotion at work-he is now the Manager!!! I know you would be pleased and proud of your "rough-fi-gan".He is actually turning out to be a pretty good fellow.(: You think he has your blood coursing through him???
You use to tell me that there was some of Poppa in him-the stubborned side of him-the rest was you.I had to smile at that.
You were right though.He is actually mellowing out in his older age. (:
There may be hope yet...........LOL
I wanted to tell you hi this beautiful day and tell you I loved you.I miss you sooooooo.........
Your Debbie
Debbie FaJohn
July 6, 2003
Dear dear sweet Momma,
I had sit and read through the first excerts here right after your passing.It was so hard for me to read through and keep dry eyes,so I had to stop.Even now,as I came back here to try again,the tears are still flowing.And,dear thing that you are,these tears are very selfish.Yes! Your little Debbie is selfish! I cry not for you-but for me.I know that you are not in pain anymore.There are no no pills,no more shots.There is comfort and much needed rest for you.I cry because of me.Because I miss your laughter,your sweet smile and your soft voice.That comfort that was always in you that always seemed to find the best in each one of us and gave us the hope that it would always be alright.
I remember your sayings so much.Like the one-you can never get lost-just misplaced. It can never be unright-it will always be right.Maybe not the way WE thought-but the way God meant it to be.
Oh dear one,I feel so misplaced w/o you right now.I love Pop so much,but the house seems so different now w/o you there.Pop is doing so well.You would be pleased and proud of him.I know he misses you greatly though.
I reflect on the first time I saw you and Pop.Danny brought me down to meet his parents.I was so nervous.You hugged me tight and whispered in my ear,"You are a special person,remember that.You gotta be special to put up with my son." I laughed and so did you.Of course,Poppa dubbed me Little Orphan Annie and that name stuck awhile.I guess that red hair and freckles were the key,hey?
I will never forget though,how you would tell me whenever we talked on the phone or in person,how you would remind me of how special I was.You never knew how that lifted me up.Sometimes,I would just call you to hear you tell me that you loved me and that I was special.There were times that I needed to hear those words and you were the only one that could give me that comfort.You always said that we had a bond.I too thought that.
I tell you,there has been times in my life that I heard horror stories of mother-in-laws.I was shocked because I just could not fanthom a MIL being anything but kind and loving like you.
But,I guess that when you were born,the Lord broke the mold.There is no other "Alberta Rose" out there like you.Never can be nor ever will be!
Your heart was as big as the universe and you took under your wing any and everybody.You gave comfort in words and deeds.I think there are Momma FaJohn stuffies all over the USA.Your Gonks and dolls are still bringing comfort and love to hearts.
The Family Reunion was great.You would had loved it.There were loads of people there.Pop loved it.You know how he loves people.
This was a happy time.
You would be happy that Bob and his wife are "treasures" to our hearts.This was a fellow we did not see alot since I met Danny.But,I think him and Bob are really closer now.I think you would be pleased.I know how you loved Bob.And I know that you know he loves you back-full hearted!!!
I will tell you though,a Vince Gill he is NOT anymore.Remember the time he looked like him? He reminds me of the "GodFather" type guy now.Is that the Italian blood comming out in him? LOL
There have been difficult times in my life.When I lost my little Daddy for one.When I lost a dear close friend in Feb. of this year for another.Now you.
I have each of you in my heart though and I know that I have not really lost yall at all.You will always be here with me.A piece of each of yall is here inside me.Those pieces make me a better person.There are memories that no one can take from me.I treasure those in my heart always.
Wanna know something really wild,pretty lady???? I look at Danny now and see you.I had never actually noticed the resemblence before.But,I see you in his features.You are there.So,he has you too.
I know that each of the lives your presence touched was blessed beyond measure.And,you know why God gave you all those kids? To help you hold up that crown you will have in heaven! It will be a heavy one with all those jewels.
To all my brotherinlaws and sisterinlaws-and to dearest Poppa-Thank you all!!! Thank you all for sharing this dearest lady with me.She gave my life way more than I could possibly had given hers.She loved each of you deeply.This family with so many grandchildren and greats......
the X's and all the adoptives that were taken under her wings........
thank you all!!!!
Our lives were touched by a ray of sunbeam from God's own hands.She was a rare blessing that was placed down here just for us all.We were fortunate to had been touched by her sunshine.But,although she may not be here physically with us-she is inside each one of us.Our lives are better because of her and her love.We will never forget her.We carry her each second of each day.
Mom,we love you always.One day,we will see you again.I know that you will be making a beautiful something or other and smiling that wonderful smile of yours.
You are loved my dear precious lady.Thank you for being that wonderful light in my life.For sharing your son with me and all the rest of the family.You are the best Motherinlaw a girl could want.
Your roses are blooming here in our yard.We planted bunches this year and will plant more each year.They help us to see you here with us.Our loving,precious "Alberta Rose."
I love you dear one-
your little special Debbie
Danny
July 5, 2003
Hi Mom,
I just wanted to let you know that things are trying to turn around for us. I was promoted this week to head manager at the store and it brought a nice raise. I am sure that I do not make the money that my brothers do but at least it is more than I have in the past. I hope that I can now get all those finances straight. God is so good and I know that you are there with Him asking Him to help me out. Please keep praying fo my boys, I wish I only knew where they are and that they are both ok.
The reunion was great! I got to know Bop real well again, we even went to their house in Dinwity. He loves you bunches and said as much. This has been dificult for him.
Would you ask God to lead Debra and me to another car? Ours is going down hill fast.
I love you Momma.
Danny
Lori Anne
July 4, 2003
Hi everyone, I am glad to see people are writing in here again. I had not wrote because I did not know what to say, or how to get everyone back into writing. Thanks Bevie you broke the ice! I was looking earlier at a picture that I took of Aunt Alberta and Allen, right after she found out that she was sick. And all I could think was I could not believe that we will not ever see her again, to hold her had, it was so much like Grandma B's, and god knows I still miss her so so much. They both always made me feel so good,because they loved me for me. I am very glad everyone got together last weekend, and I am sure we had two smiling ladies watching over us. Hope to see all of you again really soon. Love all of you......Lori Anne
Olivia FaJohn
July 4, 2003
Hi grandma this is olivia i was just thinking about you so my dad told me about this website and i decided to write to you. i miss you a lot how do you like living with god? i bet you like it. i get lonely not seeing you. it feels so strange not seeing you over at pops. but you are not suffering or huritng anymore. my life has really changed since you passed away. i graduated seventh grade and i made the marching band at chs.
Allen FaJohn
July 3, 2003
Mom it's Allen I heard you calling my name last night.I know that your spirit is still with us and that keeps me going rose ,mike,david & I was talking last night about all the cooking you did and how you would have them come and eat with you. We had a good time with the memories but it's still not the same as having you here.I leave today for vacation and will really miss you and pop .Please watch over pop until I get back. Love you with all my heart Allen
Bevie
July 2, 2003
Today makes 18 years ago that Gramma Blanchard passed away. I wonder if Mama would've remembered that? It hasn't even been 2 months since Mama left us, but it's been over a week since anyone has added anything to this page. Let's start listing more memories. Let's not get so caught up in the world that we lose touch with each other. It would be such a shame, since Mama's death seemed to have brought all of us closer together. She would have been so happy to see everyone at the reunion last Saturday (even though she would have sit in the house and let everyone come to see her). It was such a nice turn out and I think we all had a good time! Thanks everyone for coming and for making it a more joyous event than the last time we all got together.
Bevie
June 25, 2003
On Saturday, I had the strongest feeling that I had to call Mama on the phone and talk to her. That feeling just wouldn't go away! So I sat back and reflected on the last month of her life and came to the conclusion........it's not the death, it's the dying! It was so hard to see her suffer and change evryday. I missed watched her cut out patterns, crochete a little something, or stuff a pillow. All she wanted to do was her crossword puzzle books. She also talked about religion alot. As I was thinking back, I realized the closer she came to the end, the stronger her faith became. And the more at peace she seemed to be. I was fortunate enough to be with her on that last morning. It was so beautiful! All night long I sat at her bed, holding her hand, talking, singing old hymns from church and softly playing country music CD's for her. Her labored breathing didn't appear so labored anymore. The worry lines on her forehead gently smoothed out, as if she had no worries in her life. She truely drifted off to a beautiful sleep. To sleep in Christ for God's appointed time. I can say from my heart, my Mama is at rest. She is at peace. She is sleeping and awaiting for the promise of God, to have Christ return, awaken the dead and to enter into the new Jerusalem gate to be rewarded with a pure, righteous, holy eternal life. Thank you Lord, for giving us all Mama to love and learn from. If I can hope to have 1/8 of her faith and trust in God, I will feel truely blessed!
Allen
June 18, 2003
Well Mom its been a while just want you to no i miss you so much.Everbody has been talking about all the wonderful things you have done.I can't even begin to tell you all you have done for so much.And with you with God taking care of us you have giving the oppertunity to have a great relationship with Dad and we are doing great but miss you and think of you everday. Love you and DAD always allen
Ronnld .A FaJohn
June 16, 2003
Dear MAMA You and PaPa are my heart and me and always had a strong love Mama I love you more than the world can hold .I know you are with me sometimes I can still hear you talking I know thats just you watching over me and everybody else.Mama you are my heart and I miss you so much . LOVEYOU YOUR LITTLE RONNIE
loving daughter Rosie
June 14, 2003
Hi Mom,
I'm feeling kind of blue right now. Our trip is in a few days, and for the first time in over 50 years, you won't be there to greet me. I know that Pop and the rest of the family are going to be there to help we walk into the new world, where you no longer dwell. I keep seeing you in my mind! I see your smile and you're wearing your favorite gown which Tim thought was so pretty! It's so funny, when ever I think of you, you're holding your crossword puzzle book in one hand and looking up at me over your glasses! You have that look of anticipation as "Who's coming right now?". You were always looking forward to the visitors that you loved so much! You couldn't wait to see Tim or Karla walk in the door! They're still thinking of you Mom, and taking care of your family. I don't know if they've ever met anyone that has effected them like you have. I know that I speak for each and every one of us in the family, by saying that NO ONE could ever effect our lives the way that you have. I miss you so much! I'll be home in a few days and I'll try to continue the work you asked me to do. I can't begin to tell you how much I love and miss you! I still talk to you daily and the Poinciana trees are still blowing in the breeze!
I love you to infinity times a million!
Rosie
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