Thursday, October 25, 2007

No Tiltle

Thank you Diane for Mark's birthday remembrance published in the Po'k Journal on October 23-07-

I am not one for emails, computers ect -they take up so much time once you get started however there has been something I have been wanting to do since I laid to rest forever my gentle baby Mark. And that is to thank those who took the time out of their busy lives and travelled so far to be with me and my family- my brother James, Bill, Kyle, Christopher and Owen- I cannot really tell you all how much it meant to me to see you there. And Jane for your generosity- thanks to you there is a brick in memory of Mark to be placed at the St. Columba Church/school grounds- it is still not here yet - seems to be taking forever but I will be notified when it is in and anyone visiting in Wappingers Falls can stop by and see it- To Cathy Dalton who has never forgotten Mark- thank you for the beautiful red rose that you place at his grave I can't believe I am saying that and for that little white box of memories left there too- It has brought such comfort to know how much someone else cared- Maureen - thank you for the beautiful poem "I'm Free" I cry when I read it and yet in my heart of heart s I know it was god's plan for Mark- his life was such a struggle yet in many ways a very full life- Thank you all my children for loving me- Jjoyceanne, Helenmary, Kathleen Lucille, Diane Elizabeth, David Willliam and #7 Gary Patrick. ps- Lauren thank you for being there too-

No more picking on Christopher and Gary - just give them both a flogging111

24 comments:

Red said...

It dawned on me, Mark is the reason the blog came to exist and ironically he would have been the one to enjoy it most, besides me of course. I can imagine how creative and perplexing his commentary would have been.

I find comfort in knowing how happy he must be in seeing all of the generations sharing together through this medium. Our updates, rants, jokes and glimpses of each others lives is truly priceless.

Diane I think that was awesome putting that in the paper and Aunt Anne your grace and strength are a model for us all. God bless!

PS: dont give up on the computers and stuff and thanks for influencing the voting pool towards a good ole flogging!!!!

John Mulligan said...

Very Cool Diane.....

joyce said...

mom,
for a first tine blogger, that was a beautiful post.
so now we expect to hear from you more often...no more lurking.

red very well spoken.

gpe said...

Wow Mom what a post, thank you! When you decide to put pen to paper (fingers to keyboard) you really get your thoughts out well.

Diane thank you for the memoium. The poem captures Marks spirit perfectly...

As for red annd me...flogging it is!!!

gpe said...

PS.. Our senior circuit defenitely chooses quality over quantity when it comes to post... Thanks Aunt Maureen, Aunt Anne and Aunt Jane (though I know shes not on the circuit yet)... Now if the menfolk could only type!!!

Kim Comstock said...

That is a beautiful poem and am so happy that we have this blog to share it. I know Mark is smiling down on all of us connecting through this blog. There is so much more we know about each other than we did before.

Auntie Ann, your words made tears come to my eyes and my heart goes out to you and his siblings for your loss. We know that we go on with our lives but the feeling of loss never seems to go away. I'm glad that we have this forum to share our memories of Mark and our other loved ones. I hope you continue to share your beautiful thoughts.

Zombie Mugg said...

Wow, that post was so good it forced me to change my vote from permanent loss of administrative duties to a public flogging. I guess I will have to save my strength to write my next treatise for when Colorado is picked for the family reunion. The fix is in. I will be in NY on saturday at a beer convention at pier 92 between 12pm and 4 pm. Muggs, you are more than welcome to attend. I will be posting pictures of interlopers since interlopers are now allowed on our blog.
Thanks for the support GPE, paybacks are a bitch. Hahahahaha

John Mulligan said...

figures.....i will be in AC on sat....

Zombie Mugg said...

Muggs, enjoy AC.

helenmary said...

Mom how is it that we try so hard to confort you in the little thihgs we say and do,knowing how much the loss of mark must be for you, i think i speak for all of us when i say as you always do you in your thoughtful loving kind words made us feel better,everything you touch turns to gold through your very words you have incased marks life in a most beautiful way, and i thankyou for that,mark may you rest in peace and enjoy the blog!! your mother has spoken!! i'll love you forever my brother you'll be!!!wink wink!! i think mark is blushing?????

Anonymous said...

Good to hear from you Aunt Anne, it was never a thought not to be with our family during such a sorrowful time. We have a great family and as we traverse life each day it is more and more important that we remain close and loving. We are truly a blessed.

PS The Blog has been a great tool for us all to keep in touch, great job creating it Red!! GPE please stop the coup attempts...Lonewolf is the rightful admin....yanks

helenmary said...

i smell smoke on some of these blog comments!!!boys boys boys,why dont you flip a coin and rotate the administrator hat??? we love you all!! but your killing us with a serious case of family blog LOL LOL LOL LOL, and to tell you the truth my sides hurt!! john what do you think, do your sides hurt? hehehe!!!

gpe said...

he he rotating admin duties is good in theory but unfortunately not everyone (insert kcm, chitown, kilroy, scott fredman and norcross here) have the necessary technical abilities or psychologig admin world and is gaining tons of experiene cal makeup to handle the responsibilities that come with the position......now muggs is another story...documents leaked from the recent copygate crisis indicate that the coadmin crown that resides on the left coast was almost transferred to muggs. He is highly respected in the blog world and has been gaining tons of experience adminning an ORIGINAL blog of his own..

John Mulligan said...

Im happy to help out whenever you need it gary.....

Anonymous said...

If Muggs gets admin privs then we'll be seeing nuthin but peace signs gargoyles figurines and hookah smoke for years to come... think long an hard on this one fellows mulligans...

joyce said...

john would be a good asest to the adumbrates especially when they are out of control.

gpe said...

this admin, an admin of the people for the people and by the people, is considering taking away the ability to post annomonous comments so thats kyle um uh I mean bloggers have to identify themselse and stand behind there comments, thoughts? Maybe a poll?

Anonymous said...

Figures GPE ala Clinton cannot make a decision without taking a poll....f-AROD , ..nice goin john kerry err I mean GPE...yanks...out

John Mulligan said...

good idea gary....

gpe said...

LoL, You got me on the poll, bloomy!

No Annomonous Post it is!

Good riddance, Arod I hope the Yanks stick to thier word and dont go after him in FA...Let ruin someother teams oct.

helenmary said...

gpe you beter not be a clinton!!kyle let the cat out of the bag, who are you realy???hehehe!!

Anonymous said...

Yeah GPE what are you????

A (!) or a (_zzz_) ?????

The people want to know!!!!

gpe said...

(!)

tigh-ass, defenitely a tight ass!

I'm not a clinton... I proudly voted for bush SR, Dole...and yes RALPH NADER...

Clear conscience down here in fla...

joyce said...

oh you are GPE!!