Re: April 8th, Wedding Anniversary of Phil Bolger & Susanne Altenburger
A bittersweet day, I hope you are doing OK.
In one sense, at least, he is only gone if we forget him - and that assuredly has not happened. In fact, his legacy will live on long after all of us.
None of which makes up for him not being with you right now, of course.
Perhaps you can take some comfort in the fact that there are people throughout the country, and likely the world, wishing you well.
Dave
In one sense, at least, he is only gone if we forget him - and that assuredly has not happened. In fact, his legacy will live on long after all of us.
None of which makes up for him not being with you right now, of course.
Perhaps you can take some comfort in the fact that there are people throughout the country, and likely the world, wishing you well.
Dave
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Susanne@..." <philbolger@...> wrote:
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> Today, 16 years ago Phil and I joined in matrimony with a modest ceremony at our office in the presence of family and a few friends. And today I found myself driving the bridesmaid to an emergency medical appointment in Boston - one way to dwell with an old friend on these years in marriage and work with Phil. Upon good news from her doctor, we returned and sat for rest of the afternoon with tea and treats and continued our reflections on the times since that day in 1994. Just before dusk I got to visit the headstone. A stranger was studying it and we shared a moment. There continue to occur these unpredictable episodes when I find myself suddenly shocked that he is gone - no ifs no buts. It remains unconceivable...
> Susanne Altenburger
>
Though I know you don't know me, for what it's worth you both have my personal respect and I am without question very sorry for your loss. I think it is fair to say that both yourself and Phil have touched many peoples lives in a very positive way, and I wish you all the best today and in the future. Phil will be missed, respected and loved by many of us, as are you. I hope your friend is doing well and finds herself in good health soon:)
Sincerely;
Steven Rose
Lake Cowichan, British Columbia
Sincerely;
Steven Rose
Lake Cowichan, British Columbia
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Susanne@..." <philbolger@...> wrote:
>
> Today, 16 years ago Phil and I joined in matrimony with a modest ceremony at our office in the presence of family and a few friends. And today I found myself driving the bridesmaid to an emergency medical appointment in Boston - one way to dwell with an old friend on these years in marriage and work with Phil. Upon good news from her doctor, we returned and sat for rest of the afternoon with tea and treats and continued our reflections on the times since that day in 1994. Just before dusk I got to visit the headstone. A stranger was studying it and we shared a moment. There continue to occur these unpredictable episodes when I find myself suddenly shocked that he is gone - no ifs no buts. It remains unconceivable...
> Susanne Altenburger
>
Today, 16 years ago Phil and I joined in matrimony
with a modest ceremony at our office in the presence of family and a few
friends. And today I found myself driving the bridesmaid to an
emergency medical appointment in Boston - one way to dwell with an old
friend on these years in marriage and work with Phil. Upon good news
from her doctor, we returned and sat for rest of the afternoon with tea and
treats and continued our reflections on the times since that day in
1994. Just before dusk I got to visit the headstone. A stranger was
studying it and we shared a moment. There continue to occur these
unpredictable episodes when I find myself suddenly shocked that he is
gone - no ifs no buts. It remains
unconceivable...
Susanne Altenburger
Susanne Altenburger