Dinah Lea Martin

I was walking in the woods this week-end, and once again I steped inside what was left of a giant old fir that must have stood on this land for well over a hundred years.

After an old tree has gone, there is an empty space left behind when you look skyward. When our old soul, our Dinah, left this earth, an empty space was created where she used to be as well.

I just can't make myself take that picture of her (wtih that huge fish in Alaska) off of my refridgerator. I still...

To all of Dinah's friends and family that signed in on this site I know she felt the love and giving spirit of each one of you. It's been a long 2 years, but the sense of loss is still like yesterday. She was such a gentle and loving spirit, full of life, wonder, giving and love.
I want to thank you all for your support and love, and know that she's still watching over each of us, and is there to talk to or lean on when we need. Love to all.
Linda

I always thought it was odd when I would hear people say things like“having a baby really completed me” or “getting married has completed me”. I always thought I controlled who I was and what “completed” me. That was until I lost Dinah. I now realize that she was what “completed” me. It explains why I feel empty even after 2 years. I am incomplete.

I have a wonderful life and many things to be thankful for; a loving husband, a child I adore, and a family that loves me. But...

Dinah:
Life Partner and Best Friend-
It's been a long 4 months since you left our home, and it's just like it
was yesterday. I'm sitting here at work trying to put my feelings down on paper, but this is so hard.
It was 25 years ago this weekend that our grand journey began with "3" little words, "I Love You" and "1" Promise, "I'll always be here for you and take care of you". From that momment we began our lives together that led us to where we are today.
We...

Our daughter Melanie looked up at me and asked last night when she was going to sleep, "Mom, is Dinah up in the heavens?" I paused, surprised and answered "What do you think?" She said, yeah, she is up really high and flying around, like all the big bords do. I nodded and added, "and I think she is probably fishing and getting excited that the tadpoles are multiplying and getting ready to swim around, knowing that she will be listening to those frogs croaking at night." Melanie nodded and...

I'm missing Dinah. This time of year telling each other how loud our frogs are in the backyard and loving it. Seeing all those new tadpoles. Standing by the side of her truck transplanting tomatoes, great memories. I'm so happy though to have her celebration music to listen to in my car. I can see her in the seat next to me, on a journey somewhere that day with a big bright smile on her face and mine. She lives in my heart.

Dinah always was ready to listen to my stories, and to tell me a few of her own. We shared much more than aunt and niece usually do, but I wanted many more years with her, to absorb her wisdom, not just about growing plants, but also nurturing people's spirits. She did both so naturally. Dinah, thanks for brightening my flower garden and my life! I miss your all-embracing hugs and your welcoming smile so very much.

Dinah was like a mom to me and always will be. I will always remember the fun times we had (always had fun going X-mas tree shopping!). The memory of Dinah will always sta clear in my heart.

Dinah:

Shooting star
streaking across our skies
for forty six years

The night was too short
come back sweet darkness

and illumine all that matters
in the spark of your eyes
the fire of your life


Missing you Dinah, and looking to the sky at night to find you and the sense of it all.

Love always,
Nan