Sunday, October 23, 2022
Dearest Karen, Nancy, and Brent--
Many years ago, I offered a gift certificate to a fundraiser of some kind. Mona was the winner of the gift certificate for a complimentary cut at style with myself at Salon Deja Vu. Little did I realize that I was the real winner here. Thank you for making it possible for me to view the celebration of her life-- a life fully lived. I see her in each of you-- her gifts of interesting gab, her voice, joi de vivre, quirks and traits, apparently right down to her elongated, knobbly toes!
Mona lit up the room! I too, was blessed with her huge hugs every few weeks for many years. She always complimented me on what I was able to do with her crazy locks of hair, and if it wasn't quite right, her hair was to blame. She, too, made me feel loved and adored and seen.
Mona invited me to her suite on Main St. a few years ago for a Thanksgiving feast. She prepared a lovely meal as 3 of us ate and drank and laughed the evening away. I knew so little of her long life, but the celebration and prize-worthy tributes by each of you certainly made sense of her beautiful, full life. You are all very gifted with her beautiful qualities that will live on for generations.
One thing that I don't believe was mentioned about Mona, and I feel the need to share is her volunteer work in teaching literacy to others. I believe Mona helped teach others to read in her last years, and possible did this right in her home. So many people retire and quit living life. But Mona always found a way to work in the service of others, and managed to play well along the way!
I feel so blessed to have known such a lovely human being. I miss our visits and hugs and stimulating conversation with hearty laughter. Mona was one of a kind. Thank you for sharing her with me. Cheers to my dear friend, Mona!
