HT-Z LOSES A DEAR FRIEND
In Memoriam


Dear Friends,

I want to thank all of you for your prayers, and kind words at the passing of my Mum. I can't believe it's been over a week since her funeral. My Mum turned 90 this past July. She and I were very close and I miss her so very much. Having the Cafe has really helped these past days. I have much to do before I return to NH and my home. But staying here in NJ at my Mum's house where I was brought up and lived for many years also helps. I will be selling this old beautiful home of 61 years in the coming months. It will take time to go thru all my Mum's things---something I need to do slowly and carefully as it will be painful.

I must tell you all of how wonderful my Maggie Grrrrllllll was. I was allowed to bring her to my Mum's wake (I think everyone at the funural home felt bad for me as I'm an only child). As you all know Giants tend to be "on guard" around strangers. Not this day. Maggie was an absolute angel! As I greeted people, she sat by by side and gave her paw to just about everyone. Each time I went to my Mum's casket, Maggie would lie quietly next to me and look up at me with those soulful brown eyes as only a Giant can. She was a credit to all Giants. During the eulogy when Father Owen told how much my Mum loved dogs, Maggie rolled over on her back and wiggled her paws. Everyone laughed as Fr. Owen said, "I think Maggie wants a belly rub!"

To read my Mum's obituary, please Click Here

Giant Hugs to all of you,
Jan & Maggie (in NJ) and Whicker, Brachan and Master Reiker (in NH)

Harvey, the horse and Mum; this is one of my favourite pictures of my Mum. This was taken in Scotland on the Isle of Lewis about 12 years ago  
     
My Mum when we were in Scotland on the Orkney Isles  
     
Mum waiting for me before we went on a l-o-n-g walk the last year we were in Scotland (1999) on the Isle of Iona  
     
Yes, we climbed all those steps on the Isle of Lewis at Callanish  
     
My Mum July 2006  
     
Mum in Oct.2006  
     
Mum's 90th Birthday  
     
Mum and Dad, just after they were married, 1939. Needless to say I wasn't around at the time to take this picture! But I want you all to see my beautiful Mum and my handsome Dad. I was so very, very lucky to have such fantastic parents.