A tribute to Ethel Crook by Roger Briggs
Have you ever come across something so beautiful that even through grief and tears it touches the deepest part of your soul? This took place Saturday during the memorial service for my mother. A number of times. For now, let me share the words of Roger Briggs, of the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra.
Dear Judy, I am so sorry I couldn't stay for the luncheon following the beautiful memorial service, but I had another obligation. I wanted you to know how much I loved your Mom, how moved I was by the service, and how much I appreciate being asked to speak at your mom's service. I wanted you and your family to have this text for memories' sake...
I have known Ethel Crook for only 12 or 13 years, but her life reminds me of a story I heard many years ago and recently read again.
A man is walking on a beach.
In the distance he sees a woman apparently doing some sort of ritual dance:
She's bending down to the earth,
Arching toward heaven,
Releasing some sort of energy toward the heavens and
Toward the vast seas....
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