My first time living in Beach I was the new person in town. It was my late husband David’s hometown. The people here welcomed me as one of their own.
We recently lost one of ladies who welcomed me.
Joyce Westrum helped when David was sick and dying. She worked for Homemakers, a group who helped when needed.
I couldn’t leave the house without someone being with David. He didn’t want anyone “sitting” with him but he was happy when Joyce came for a visit. It was different somehow. She was there for two old friends to visit.
I’m still housebound so I was unable to attend Joyce’s service.
I’m thankful that my church First Lutheran live streamed her service. Each of her kids, Sue, Steve and Jay hold a special place in my heart. I pray they all find peace in memories of blessings from their mama and their late dad Ken Westrum.
Yet another friend, Rick Finneman went to heaven this week. Like Joyce, his wife Sharon, was there for me when David was sick.
It’s not easy to visit a dying person but Sharon was one of the ones who was there.
Also, like Joyce’s kids, Rick and Sharon’s boys; Todd, Troy and the memory Stephen also have my heart.
Again, I will have to physically miss the service but will hopefully be able to live stream.
Having people like the Westrums and the Finnemans in my life has been a blessing.
Life is good today.