Saturday, September 26, 2015
Melinda, James, Bryan, Magda, Erin, Tom, Declan and Evan:
We are sad Elise is gone, hopeful she is at peace, thankful she was in our lives for nearly a quarter century. Her wild side, crazy humor and indefatigable lust for life will live on in our hearts and memories. As we have been all along, we will keep you all in prayer during the days ahead of sudden emptiness, deep grief and times of sharing memories.
I will always remember Elise's voice ringing out through the woods at Shell Lake in the late morning and into the dark of night. I don't think I'll be able to open a bottle of Leinie's without thinking of Elise and her huge smile; she smiles at us as we go out and come in from her photo in the entryway.
We are sorry we can't make it to the memorial tomorrow. Liza and I are thinking of doing a west coast memorial.
Much love,
Amy & Oscar
