BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen

Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: Leadfingers
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 12:08 PM

My condolences too Jerry !

Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: GUEST,KT
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 12:05 PM

Jerry, my condolences, too, for your loss. Your mother is with you, and will remain, in so many ways. As you walk through these next few days, I know you will be blessed abundantly. I'll look forward to a hot cup around the table when you return. In the meantime, know that we're all thinking of you. Sending lots of love to you, Ruth and your family.
KT

Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 11:58 AM

I'm so sorry Jerry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ron

Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: GUEST,Janie
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 11:57 AM

I'm very sorry, Jerry. Blessings.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: Big Mick
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 11:54 AM

I can't wait for the song. Esther raised a lovely human being, who is able to capture profound thoughts and express them in beautiful ways. I have said before that I can tell much about a person by their children. Esther, bless your heart, you must have been a remarkable woman. I read your son's words, and I am always in respectful awe of his gentle spirit, his understanding of the human condition, and his respect for those around him. It is no wonder he is universally respected. Good job, Mom. You will be rewarded richly for the way you trod the path. Don't forget to keep touching your son's soul, and inspiring him to tell the stories in word and song.

God be good to her.

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: SussexCarole
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 11:53 AM

Such sad news. Our thoughts are with you Jerry & Ruth

Carole & Andrew

Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: Ernest
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 11:50 AM

My condolences too, Jerry. Apart from everything we don`t know raising a son like you made her a grand woman!
Best
Ernest

Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 11:49 AM

I'm sorry to read this, but am glad to be able to say that there will be numerous familiar objects and occasions to trigger memories and stories, times when she will come alive again for you. I hope you'll share some of those with us when you're ready.

Stilly River Sage

Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 11:33 AM

So sorry to hear this Jerry. Heartfelt sympathies from Elaine and me.

Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: Elmer Fudd
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 11:30 AM

Thinking of you and your family at this time. Your mother's sojourn on earth is preserved in you and your sons, and in your stories and songs. Esther is a beautiful name. A queen of her people is a perfect image.

Elmer

Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: GUEST,Big Jim From Jackson
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 11:19 AM

You have my deepest sympathy, Jerry. Having lost my mother in recent years, I know how tough it is to recognize the simple fact that her physical presance, always a comfort, is no longer there. But the memories of her will carry you through the sadness of her passing. Sing some of her favorite songs as you return home. Each is a little piece of her that she has left behind for you to keep in your heart.

Jim

Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: wysiwyg
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 11:04 AM

Bless her, Jerry.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: Wesley S
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 10:54 AM

My condolences too. That's always a tough loss.Via Con Dios.

Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: jeffp
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 10:49 AM

My most sincere sympathies, Jerry. She raised a good son.

Jeff

Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: JennyO
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 10:47 AM

Oh Jerry, we knew this time would come, and you can be proud that you were a great son to her right to the end. We are all thinking of you. Come back when you can. We'll keep the coffee brewing at the kitchen table.

I hope there's a good bingo game going up there that she can join in ;-)

Jenny

Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 10:46 AM

Oh, Jerry. I offer you my condolences and sorrow. I remember your posting about her birthday and was so impressed, though not surprised judging by her son, by what a remarkable woman she was. Keep your memories near for they can be a comfort, even when the passing is expected.

In sympathy,

Kat

Subject: RE: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: alanabit
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 10:45 AM

You knew it was going to happen one day, but there is never a good time for your mother to die. I'll be thinking of you. May her memory be with you forever.

Subject: BS: Obit: Esther Rasmussen
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 13 Oct 06 - 10:35 AM

I just wanted to let folks know that I'll be away from the Cat for several days. One of my sisters called to say that my Mother passed away at 8:30 this morning. We were blessed to celebrate her 99th birthday on June 5th, so we have many wonderful memories of the last time we were with her. Of the many things I am indebted to my Mother for, music is certainly one. She loved to sing around the house, and her love of hymns and gospel songs has been passed on to my sisters and me, and to the next generation.

For those of you who have expressed your love and concern these last few weeks, I am deeply appreciative. You know that when we get back, the Cat will be one of the first places that I come to. There are friends to keep the coffee brewing at the Kitchen Table thread, and I'll need a cup when I get back.

Jerry