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Peter Blasevick's avatar

What a wonderful tribute. It clearly was a blessing to know her.

Alan's avatar

What a beautiful eulogy. Condokeces .

Robert Middleton's avatar

That may be the lovliest obituary I have ever read. My wonderful mother also had dementia at the end of her life. Thank you, Ethan, for bringing light into the world through your magnificent writing.

Sam Newsome's avatar

So sorry to hear about Ruth. But I’m grateful that I got a chance to experience her generous spirit. But my condolences to you and Sarah. Oh, and wonderful tribute, by the way.

freejazzbone's avatar

condolences Ethan Iverson, heartfelt reminiscing of your mother in law, rip

Tom Hudak's avatar

If you or your wife were to write an extended memoir I'm sure based on what you shared it would be very moving. A friend, Ronald-Stéphane Gilbert, did that recently with his book, Conversations with My Mother: A Novel of Dementia on the Maine Coast. In any case, thank you for sharing Ruth's memory with us.

Tony Platt's avatar

What a wonderful sentence - "It will be easy to keep her memory as a blessing."

Sincere condolences

Jim Brown's avatar

Another wonderful achievement -- she raised the person who would become the love of your life.

Xtine's avatar

What an incredible portrait of Sarah’s mom; may her memory be a blessing and inspiration.

Harvey's avatar

Ethan, that was beautiful. May her memory put a smile on everyones face.

Charles Powell's avatar

Just beautiful.

Gary Chun's avatar

Sending my aloha to you and your family.

mark weiss's avatar

Made me think of my own dearly departed mother

Angela Verbrugge's avatar

Thank you for sharing these stories and inner family dynamics. Beautiful to read about the compassion and care Sarah and all provided. Condolences.

Tom Lippincott's avatar

So sorry for your loss, Ethan. Ruth sounds like an amazing person.

David Thompson's avatar

Beautiful. My condolences.

Howard Mandel's avatar

Condolences and compliments on this post - honest and well-felt.