Dear Lori,
Thank you for sharing your memories of Mom. I know some of her fondest memories were of times at the cabin at Lake Madison and Wood Christmas gatherings. We talked about them often and she never took for granted how lucky we all were to share them . I am glad you felt connected to her, and enjoyed her humor and wit; we tend to find in others our own traits.;). You will have to shed some light on the cookies and the quirky color choices next time we meet up.

Patrick,
Thank you for your tribute to Mom and to her merry spirit. A constant on her list of gratitude was the family she had around her throughout her life. Being a mother gave her great joy, but being an aunt was just so fun! I imagine she was greeted in heaven with smile after smile, but front and center was her beau, beeming! Love never ends.

Thank you, John. I would imagine Vi and Carol each with their Dakotan homelands left behind when they moved to Schuyler found common roots to ground them. The Presbyterian church was about the only familiar territory in town for the Wood family and both your mom and dad made us feel very welcome. So glad they became friends.

Until we meet again. Hugs, Lori