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In Memory of Ruth E. Magee by Donna Owens
In Memory of Ruth E. (Ruthie) Magee
August 22, 1940 - May 19, 2005
Dear Friend,
My life was ever changed when I met you and now my life is ever
changed because you’re gone.
During our breakfast conversations over the last several years,
we talked about everything; I don’t think there was a topic we
missed. And we agreed that we could disagree and still be
friends. You always listened to what I had to say. From politics
to family, our fears, religious beliefs, the ups and downs in our
lives, work and of course - FOOTBALL! We covered it all, didn’t
we Ruthie? Since you left us last week, I keep hearing you talk
to me. There’s much left that you had to say, but Ruthie, I need
you to be still for just a minute and listen. Do you remember
just one week ago today how excited the two of us got as we
talked about the football pre-season beginning in a couple of
months? How am I going to manage watching football without you
there to harass or vice versa? Promise me one thing, don’t you
pull too many strings up there so the Seahawks win - remember,
the Packers need some help too!
I want so badly to sit and talk with you, I want my phone to ring
and you be on the other end, I want to hear your voice on my
answering machine...but all I hear is the silence. I don’t like
this Ruthie, it’s too soon and too sudden.
I can still see your smiling face and hear your laughter...now
it’s my turn, I have some questions for you.
- Where’d you go
- Why did you leave so soon?
- Are you happy?
- Are you at peace?
- Do they have teachers where you are?
- What’s it like up there?
- What time do you get up?
- Are you still listening to O’Reilly on the radio?
- Read any good books lately?
- Where’s your coat?
- Is the food good?
- What did you eat today and was it cooked right?
- Are you busy these days?
- Do they play "Danny Boy" or "After the Lovin’" for you?
- Have you seen mom yet? How’s she doing?
- DO YOU MISS ME?
Ruthie, what I wouldn’t give to have you right beside me, asking
all the questions your heart desires - what I wouldn’t give, just
one more time!
You never stopped teaching - you taught me well my friend.
Teaching was one of your greatest passions in life. I think we
all learned from you. You didn’t know this because I didn’t get
the time to tell you but Ruthie, you were a loving and spiritual
mentor to me...but somehow I think you know this now.
I look around and I see faces of all the people whose lives
you’ve touched. I remember you once told me you didn’t think you
wanted a service when you passed away, you said "not many people
would probably come". Well my friend, take a look around! We’re
here in your honor, paying our respects to someone we love.
Ruthie we all miss you and Jim said to say "hello".
You blessed my life and my world with your kindness, your caring
and your generosity. You left an impression on everyone you met.
The impressions you left on me will last a lifetime. I’ll
remember you always, I’ll miss you always and I love
you...Ruthie, until we meet again, save a seat for me, we’ll have
tons to catch up on. One last quote from the immortal Ruthie
Magee..."life goes on"...
Copyright © 2005-2008 All Rights
Reserved Bev Swanson
www.copewithgrieving.com
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