Joyce A. Hudak

Kathy,
I've been so busy with moving that I haven't had a chance to read my emails. I'm so very sorry for your mother's passing. Our prayers and sympathy are with you and the family.

Rob & Suz Altmar

Bernie,Kathy,Ben and family,
I only knew your wife and mother for a short time, However, she impressed me with her strength and her willingness to accept God's calling her to him. I was happy to bring Christ to her each sunday.
May God Bless each of you and may He help you understand.
If I can do anything for you please contact me.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

BERNIE AND FAMILY THE PICTURE YOU SELECTED OF JOYCE IS THE ONE I REMEMBER THE MOST WHEN I WOULD STAY WITH AUNT MARY AFTER UNCLE PAUL DIED.I WOULD LOOK AT THE PICTURE AND WISH I LOOKED LIKE THAT. SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL! SHE WAS MY OTHER SISTER AND I WILL NEVER FORGET HER AND I WILL SEE HER AGAIN. ALL I HAVE NOW IS MEMORIES AND THE TIME I WOULD PLAY WITH KATHY AND MIKE I LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH AND WISH I COULD BE THERE.....LOVE MARGARET AND JIM

Kathy, Ben and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. This has been a long journey for you all but your mother has found peace at last. Please relay our condolences to your father, brother and the rest of your family.