Tuesday, August 13, 2019
I am having a difficult time imagining the world, your family, your friends without Beth. Her laughter and bright smile, her beautiful voice and deep faith were all part of the woman we all knew and loved. I shared many years of teaching with Beth at Forest and although there were many moments, many moments that made me smile, there is one particular one I will never forget. It was long after the school day ended on a Friday, the sun had set, the sky was dark. Beth and I were still at school planning for the next week. When I stopped by her room she looked up and had the biggest smile ever on her face.
"I have the best news," she blurted out. "I'm going to be the mother of the bride AND the groom!" And that's how she began the story of the up-coming wedding.
There were many happy moments that were shared- more weddings, then babies and more babies, and more babies. The joy never faded; her heart nearly burst with each announcement. I know without a shadow of a doubt that her journey home was a blessed one, and the first words she heard were- "Well done."
I'm sending all of my love and hopes for peace in your hearts as you navigate the days ahead.
My sincere sympathy,
Sandy Barton
