Monday, November 8, 2021
Farewell to Sara
Sara was so many things to Arnie and me. Yes, she cleaned, house-sat, was our extraordinary business assistant when we were away on extended trips, took care of MooseCat (sometimes with Samy’s help) in his declining years, and grieved with us when he had to be put to sleep.
More than that, Sara was a dear friend, my third daughter. She was a mere 2-1/2 months older than my younger daughter. To her and her family, I was and hopefully still am Mama Margo or Mommy Margo.
Sara’s mother died when she was quite young, and she was raised by her grandmother. When her grandmother died soon after Sara came into our lives, I think I helped fill the void.
We shared a common set of ethics, laughed over the same things, shared tragedies, giggled at the ridiculous events of life, talked about our kids (and Arnie’s and my grandkids) and our hopes and aspirations for them, and shared our most personal thoughts. There wasn’t anything I could not say to Sara, and I think she felt the same way.
We were family, and always will continue to be to Julio, Samy, and Lexi. We love you.
If we were not working on one of our photo workshops, we would be here today, but alas, the timing is off by just a few days.
Sometimes at our house, we would just jibber-jabber, and Sara would do the same with Arnie. She brought such joy and humor into our lives, such grace and courage, too. A person of more generous spirit would be hard to find.
We were devastated in August when we heard her diagnosis, but Sara was also so excited to report that Lexi was carrying a little girl whose birthday should fall on Sara’s own birthday of February second.
This is a sad day for all of us, but it is also a day of joy, because dear, dear, brave Sara is no longer in pain. She can rest easily for all time, to be remembered in all our hearts with the deepest love and affection.
We will miss your beautiful smile! You have left a wonderful family who will continue to draw strength from each other.
Farewell, dear Sara. Farewell.
