Christmas greetings
I love this picture from Christmas last year, Dad’s last with us. Ed Springsteen Sr. passed over to Glory on December 8, 2016 leaving the limitations of Parkinson’s disease behind. At ninety-two years and eight days, he lived a good long life and left his craftsmanship in countless homes.
Even with Dad’s decline and departure we have been greatly blessed. Our son Joe was able to come for Dad’s memorial service and our daughter Jenny is here for the Christmas weekend. The full measure of joy in this season is found in celebrating the birth of God’s greatest Gift with our loved ones. As we gather with families and friends, enjoying holiday meals, activities and gifts, we can more deeply appreciate the reason for the season.
We didn’t travel extensively this year because we felt the need to stay close to home. We did take a short trip to Findlay, Ohio with Mom so she could visit a close cousin, Betty McCall. Betty’s daughters had connected with me through DNA testing from 23andMe. Mom thoroughly enjoyed meeting Betty and her gracious family. Mom and Betty, who were born the same year, shared memories of departed relatives, and we learned more about our ancestors John and Rachel Powell Dennis.
We hope you and yours are well. We wish you peace and hope in the new year.
11 Comments
Judy Hammond
Just head of Ed passing..So sorry for your loss prayers for you and family
Elizabeth Springsteen
Merry Christmas Ron & Dee! We are so grateful for you & the blessings in your lives 🙂 <3
Janet Springsteen
What a great picture. Kinda looks like what I imagine Mr & Mrs Claus looking like in January ?
Carla Bernstein
So glad that you have been able to spend some time with both Joe and Jenny. Your father and mother look like a very loving couple. I hope the new year will bring happiness and joy!
Diane Baty
Ron,
Such a nice tribute to your parents.
I was hoping to make it to your dad’s memorial but I was sick and didn’t want to give it to anyone else.
May God comfort you and keep you and your family safe during this Christmas season.
Diane
Susy Fish
Thank you Ron for sending us your Christmas greetings. I also love the picture of Uncle Ed and Aunt Lois. 🙂
Thinking of you and Dee so much in this time of sorrow at losing Uncle Ed. But along with the sadness it seems there have been blessings.
Have a peaceful Christmas.
Charlene Long
Ron, Thank you for the Christmas greetings. Hope that all of you are doing fine. Tell your Mom I said “hi”. I wish you and your family a blessed holiday and a lovely new year. Merry Christmas!
Charlene
Dawn
Loved the photo! Bless you all. Dawn
Bonnie Servais
So nice to have a greeting from you, my dear old friends and neighbors. So sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. My father too had Parkinson’s for many years. So happy to hear you have seen Joe and Jen recently. We think of the two of you often please stay in touch and we do have to plan on getting together in 2017 perhaps with Chuck and Carol with us. Hugs, Bonnie
Carol Austin
Ron and Dee,
We are so sorry to hear of you loss, may God surround you with strength and peace during this difficult time.
That was a lovely picture of you parents, you can just see all the love in your Mothers eyes.
Thank you for the Christmas greeting, we always enjoy hearing from you. We hope you have a healthy and happy 2017, ( maybe this can be the year you visit, you know you are welcomed to stay with us anytime.
Gods Blessings
Chuck and Carol
Ron
Thank you, Carol. Our best wishes to you and Chuck.