Afeefi Saad

Dear Mom,

It is Patriot's Day, and the Boston Marathon is being run today. It is a beautiful, sunny, cool day - a perfect day for the runners and you. I know, as always, you are somewhere along the marathon route - probably at Wellesley College - enthusiastically cheering the runners along!

Much love,
Janet

Christmas, 2009

Dear Mom,

For the first time in weeks, Dad filled the bird feeder. He is delighted to watch the birds flock around it. When I see the grateful and happy birds, I think of you and how much you loved seeing the birds at the bird feeder and in your yard.

As Christmas day approaches, you are ever in my thoughts. The remembrance of all the beautiful Christmases that you prepared for us over the many years is ever present. The remembrance of...

Dearest Fi,
Nov. 21st, your birthday.....I will be thinking of you every
minute but that's not unusual. My love and thoughts are
with you always.
Spoke to Janet and Karen....they, along with Ted will be
going out to your favorite restaurant to celebrate your day.
You will be with them in spirit. They sooooo loved you.
The six of us will be together Thanksgiving Day and you
will be with us again. Love you and miss you very much.

My Love...

Dear Mom,

I miss you so much. I think about you every day all day.

My relationship with you was one of the most wonderful things in my whole life. You were always so sweet and loving to me. You were supportive of me always, and you were always completely inspiring.

In my mind I see you sitting there smiling lovingly at me. This image of you, I carry with me as I lead my day, each day.

I love you so much.

...

Dearest Fi,
October 10th.....I can't believe it's been a year already. I
think of you every day and am sending you all my love along
with many, many hugs and kisses. I miss you so much, my Darling. Your family are taking care of one another so
beautifully. Karen calls me every day....what a love she is!!!! I also spoke to Janet the other day...she is managing
things pretty well...and, of course, dear Ted.....spoke to
him today,too. They all miss you so much....

Mom,

Today, on Mother’s Day, with Dad by my side, I placed a red rose at your grave in remembrance of the Mother whom I love and miss with all my heart. The warmth of the brilliant sun, a cool breeze, the blue sky, peace and beauty surrounded you. Forever in our thoughts and our hearts, you are with us always. You loved and appreciated life teaching us to love and appreciate life, and you gave love generously to each of us. Your love lingers with us and enfolds us comforting us...

My Dear Sister Fi,
Here it is May 5th - your Anniversary - such an important day
for all of us. Been thinking of you all day and want you to know your sweet daughters took Ted our for dinner to celebrate with him and they spent the whole evening talking
about you. They miss you so much and they remain close in
helping each other. You would be very proud of them..
I miss you and love you very much. I'll never, never forget
you - you are in my heart forever.

Dear Fi,
What better time than Valentine's Day to tell
you how much I love you and how desper-
atively I miss you. You are in my thoughts
always.
Love you with all my heart,
Lila (Lilooley)

My dearest sister Fi,
Here it is Christmas and we all feel so sad
but we do know that you are here in spirit.
I want you to know that your dear family are
taking good care of each other which I know
you would want. I keep in touch with them
always. They are very dear to me.
I think of you always with love and caring. I miss you with all my heart.
Until I speak to you again my heart is always warmed with thoughts of you.
Miss you so very much.
Love you,
Lila...