Thank you all so much…
From Lorraine’s first pangs of pain until her passing… only 30 days had gone by. I will certainly never make any sense of any of it… but I do find great comfort knowing that she is now at peace. I also find so much comfort from all of the incredible love and support that I have received from all of you - our many friends and family- there are truly no words that can express my gratitude.
I am truly grateful for the amazing life that Lorraine and I shared. It was always so important to us both to never take one moment for granted - and we never did….
I know that I am not grieving alone…Lorraine touched so many people in very deep and profound ways. As we all think of her over the coming days, weeks, and years - I hope you all find peace knowing that she never once asked - Why me? Just as she lived her entire life - she was full of grace.
I want to share 3 of her favorite photos with you today… to hopefully help us each with a little smile. These photos were all from this year and she told me several times that they were her favorites of 2024. The first two I took at Muster Field’s Farm in North Sutton, NH and the last one - her No. #1 favorite - I took in Ashfield.
I hope these bring you some comfort and maybe even a little smile…
I can't tell you how often I have tried to get 2 hummingbirds in flight together. When I showed Lorraine this shot she said - "You did it! You captured the hummingbirds dancing!"
On a different morning at Muster Field's I finally captured an Indigo Bunting in the corn field. Lorraine knew I was obsessed with trying to capture an image like this at dawn.... And this morning it finally happened - and she just loved this shot...
Last but not least is not only her favorite shot of 2024, but it is also one that is so very dear to me. The morning I took this shot I came home very excited from Ashfield to tell her that one of the young cranes reminded me of her. I told her this little one was following its siblings and parents when all of a sudden it stopped, bent over, and looked directly at me - I felt its presence deep inside my heart. To me, it felt like what I always felt with Lorraine’s presence - her joyfulness and her unconditional love - she was always, and will continue to be, in the deepest part of my heart. Sending my love to each of you…
And for those who have not seen her obituary it is on Legacy.com.
Sending my love and gratitude to each of you… Cheryl