To Mike, Mark, and the whole family....sending hugs and condolences this way, because I am really sick at the moment and will have to miss tomorrow and Monday's schedule for your mom. Alouise is one of those people you just think should be around forever. I have a lifetime of memories with her that I will cherish always. So if it helps to know one more person cares, or is saying a prayer, you have it! Being neighbors my entire life (if you count Modoc too) I was blessed to get to enjoy her beautiful flowers, her waving from the flower bed every time I drove by. Memories of church and picnics, when she and your dad, Roger and Marie would come to line dance lessons that I taught.....oh boy! I can honestly say, very few times have I laughed so hard. They were all great dancers, but just so fun and funny to be around. (So glad she and your dad are dancing again!) She was always good for a laugh, sound advice, or helpful hand. I guess the best we can do as children is take the good stuff from our parents and grandparents and pass it on.....
Laurie U.