America became her home. Italy was her homeland. Her family, they were her heart. Tiny she was for certain, reaching a height most people achieve by elementary school. Her delicate frame and sweet countenance could fool a person, mistaking her as weak, helpless, a push over. I caution you not to be fooled.
Strength is found in more than muscle. Although, she did have mighty strong little arms.
She weathered the storms in life, in circumstance, in relationship. She never quit, she never backed down. She was determined to move forward in life, though the waters ahead indicated a rough sea; a decidedly bumpy ride.....She dared to believe for sunshine.
The privileged people who knew her, loved her and
were influenced by her,were witnesses to the fact that she knew peace despite circumstance. Steady and undisturbed in the middle of life's challenges. She took God at His Word that she could trust Him in all things, at all times, forever.
Life is made up of hello's and goodbye's to someone they love.....It is always too soon.
We will love her forever. Fortunately our goodbye today will only be for a time, just for right now. For in just a little while, we will say "Hello" again with open arms and joy uncontained.
The tears will fall, but as we learned so much from this tiny, mighty force of nature, after the storm comes the sun. After the tears, we will once again find our smile each time our hearts turn to the memories so cherished.
May 20, 1921 July 14, 2015
