Hi [friend], Mom died on December 30th. I was with her when she died peacefully in her sleep. As with Dad there were no services. Those will come later as a private service for Jim and me when we bring her and Dads ashes back to the Farm where they both wished to be. That should be sometime in the spring. As you know she had been in the nursing home for almost a year as her heart condition necessitated twenty-four hour care. She was quite comfortable and happy there and continued to enjoy TV and write her letters and cards and keep the multitudinous volumes of her journal between many naps, of course. We miss her. So many have told me what an incredible person she was and how much they admired her especially her mental faculties right up to the end. My daughter, Cindy and I spent the whole day of the 29th with her and she continued to be alert prior to falling into the coma about six in the afternoon. The nurses and aides doted on her and she had splendid care right to the last moment. My heartfelt thanks to all of her many friends, not only for the years of friendship, but the many cards and letters – including those at Christmas, all of which she read. I know she would wish you love and happiness in return. Sincerely, Jack Sterling Yeah, I miss her. Dad misses her. Uncle Jack misses her. We all miss her. But she died peacefully, and that’s really all we can ask for, no? Thanks for visiting and Keep Coming Back!!!]]>