Tribute to Wanda

Wanda, my very good friend: 

Some sixty years ago the seeds of a friendship were cast upon the ground. In the early years the seeds began to flourish. Certain relationships began to grow and blossom. I was fortunate to be one of these. From these early days, we have shared many thoughts, both happy and sad, good and bad.

You brought with you a family and a lifetime of friends. Your sons and I have grown as brothers. Your family and their relationships with me have been true, your loyalties sure, and the sharing of our Christian faith has uniting us together forever. No one could ever hope for any surer or any more binding friendships than ours.

Each of your sons brought forth their seed, and each in its own way has touched my life. Your strength has always amazed me. Your courage in the face of discouraging times is to be celebrated.

From your family came to me a wife, and four children. From Bob and Teddy came their families and a lifetime of goodwill. Your families interests became my interests. We shared our stories and experiences. How many pots of coffee did we consume in the sharing of these experiences, dreams, hopes and disappointments?

There were times when the pouring rains attempted to wash the seeds away, but the roots were deep and strong. The hand of the Lord gave to each of us courage and strength to weather these passing storms.

The last snow has come to cover the field which you sowed. Its time for you to rest now. From the seed of your grandchildren will come new life, producing is own hopes, dreams and memories.

Because we all share the same Lord and Saviour our separation will be for a short time only. Jesus Christ is our hope, and His promises are true. You rest now, for our eternal spring is near.

Wanda you touched my life in every way, and like so few have. Thank you again for the many wonderful memories and friendships you have left me.

Your friend always,

Phil LaSpino