So sorry for the delay in writing but the pollen has been the highest in recorded history here in Washington. I have had to be on steroids and anti-biotics and staying as close to my air-conditioned bedroom as possible. I have said Masses and heard confessions – and also participated in the wake and funeral of Mary Goldbeck (What a celebration of her life and family that was!!!). And I do apologize for this delay.
I am writing today because this will be a busy week and I may not write till May.
On Friday morning, April 22nd, Jesus came and took my sister, Marie home to heaven. She was diagnosed with liver cancer in November of 2014; but decided not to have treatment. She had a number of things she wanted to do and did not want to be too ill to do them. She was able to do them and has really only been limited in activity since January of 2016. She has been living with her daughter in Southern Maryland and her children have been making it possible for her to live there by sharing time and responsibilities. Please keep them and their children and my sister, Maggie in your prayers.
Someone suggested I might put up information about her arrangements on Paddy.
The wake is Thursday, April 28th from 2 – 4pm and from 7 -9pm at Gasch’s funeral home in Hyattsville, Md.
There will be a viewing on Friday, April 29th from 9:30 – 10:45am at St. Bernard’s Church in Riverdale, with the funeral Mass at 11am.
There have been so many messages on social media and emails. It has meant a great deal to our family. Thank you.
May she rest in peace.
You and the family are held in prayer. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.