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Sandy Miller posted a condolence
Friday, October 25, 2024
I lived on 10th & Jefferson when sue & my kids were little. Sue would walk with Johnathan, Susie and Helen past my house in a wagon almost daily. I always thought Sue was a good mother...she comes from a good family.
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Helen Elder uploaded photo(s)
Monday, September 30, 2024
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Susie Reinhardt uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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Mom I love you
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Susie Reinhardt uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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I will miss calling her and her saying okay huny mom I’m gonna miss you so very very much mom you always be in my heart and I definitely look like u
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Helen Elder (Reinhardt) uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, September 14, 2024
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⚜ Fear of Your Parents' Old Age ⚜
"There is a break in the family history, where the ages accumulate and overlap, and the natural order makes no sense: it’s when the child becomes the parent of their parent."
It’s when the. Mother grows older and begins to move as if she were walking through fog. Slowly, slowly, imprecisely.
It’s when one of the parents who once held your hand firmly when you were little no longer wants to be alone.
It’s when the mother, once strong and unbeatable, weakens and takes two breaths before rising from her seat.
It’s when the mother, who once commanded and ordered, now only sighs, only groans, and searches for where the door and window are—every hallway now feels distant.
It’s when one of the parents, once willing and hardworking, struggles to dress themselves and forgets to take their medication.
And we, as their children, will do nothing but accept that we are responsible for that life.
The life that gave birth to us depends on our life to die in peace.
Every child is the parent of their parent's death. Perhaps the old age of a father or mother is, curiously, the final pregnancy.
Our last lesson. An opportunity to return the care and love they gave us for decades.
And just as we adapted our homes to care for our babies, blocking power outlets and setting up playpens, we will now rearrange the furniture for our parents.
The first transformation happens in the bathroom. We will be the parents of our parents, the ones who now install a grab bar in the shower.
The grab bar is emblematic. The grab bar is symbolic. The grab bar inaugurates the "unsteadiness of the waters."
Because the shower, simple and refreshing, now becomes a storm for the old feet of our protectors.
We cannot leave them for even a moment.
The home of someone who cares for their parents will have grab bars along the walls. And our arms will extend in the form of railings.
Aging is walking while holding onto objects; aging is even climbing stairs without steps. We will be strangers in our own homes. We will observe every detail with fear and unfamiliarity, with doubt and concern.
We will be architects, designers, frustrated engineers. How did we not foresee that our parents would get sick and need us?
We will regret the sofas, the statues, and the spiral staircase. We will regret all the obstacles and the carpet.
Happy is the child who becomes the parent of their parent before their death, and unfortunate is the child who only appears at the funeral and doesn't say goodbye a little each day.
My. Sister accompanied her
Mother until her final moments.
In the hospital, the nurse was maneuvering to move her
from the bed to the stretcher, trying to change the sheets when she shouted from her seat: Let me help you. She gathered her strength and, for the first time, took her mother into her arms. She placed her mother's face against her chest.
She cradled her mother, consumed by cancer: small, wrinkled, fragile, trembling. She held her for a long time, the time equivalent to her childhood, the time equivalent to her adolescence, a long time, an endless time. By Your Side Nothing Hurts
Rocking her mother back and forth. Caressing her mother. Calming her mother. And he said softly:
⚜ I'm here, I'm here, Mom! "What a mother wants to hear at the end of her life is that hef child is there."
I love you, mom, wherever you are, I always think of you,
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JOSE CHAPA uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 13, 2024
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I'm going to miss you sue playing backgammon ohh and taken your money haha lol I'm going to miss drinking a few beers with you and smoking some doobers I'll always love and miss you my friend until I see you again.
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Helen Elder (Reinhardt) uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 13, 2024
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Helen Elder (Reinhardt) uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 13, 2024
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Every minute someone leaves this world behind.
We are all in “the line” without knowing it.
We never know how many people are before us.
We can not move to the back of the line.
We can not step out of the line.
We can not avoid the line.
So while we wait in line -
Make moments count.
Make priorities.
Make the time.
Make your gifts known.
Make a nobody feel like a somebody.
Make your voice heard.
Make the small things big.
Make someone smile.
Make the change.
Make love.
Make up.
Make peace.
Make sure to tell your people they are loved.
Make sure to have no regrets.
Make sure you are ready.
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savannah (GrandDaughter Chapa uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 13, 2024
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Q: What 3 words best describe Susan and why?
A: If I had to describe her I would say she is funny loving and caring and very kind
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Savannah (GrandDaughter) Chapa uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 13, 2024
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Q: What did Susan like to do in their free time?
A: She always liked to watch TV or play card games and drink a beer and her favorite word was "ok hunny"
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Helen Elder uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 13, 2024
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Grandma we miss and love you ❤️
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Jason Kolka uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 13, 2024
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I will always love you grandma
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Linda Young uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 13, 2024
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I love you sister,I will always cherish our memories we shared for life ,I will wake up. With you every day
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Helen Elder uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 13, 2024
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Q: What will you never forget about Susan?
A: I will never forget how much She loved her children & grandchildren .. Mom I will miss you so much life will definitely be different without you here . I will never forget how much she loved everyone around her and her smile and laughter would brighten up everyone in the room .
Love Helen your Daughter
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Helen Elder posted a condolence
Friday, September 13, 2024
Q: Where did Susan like to travel?
A: Mom loved to travel to the Casino with friends and family members
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Christina Roberts uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 13, 2024
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Will miss our morning coffee and breakfast sandwich will miss dearly.
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Susie uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 13, 2024
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Mom, I’m gonna miss you so much. I want to hear your voice but I know I can’t. I can’t see you no more. I can’t call you and hear you. You say OK honey I love you.
A Memorial Tree was planted for Susan Kielpinski
Friday, September 13, 2024
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Friday, September 13, 2024
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Saturday, October 26, 2024
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Susan Kielpinski
1960 - 2024
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