That was August 23, 1952. Their wedding eventually led to their daughter introducing me to them before a college football game in the fall of 1974. We married in April 1977. August 2012 was their 60th anniversary celebration, and the delightful footnote that the entire wedding party was still alive.
My mother-in-law loved both of these songs. A toast to a good person with the gentile heart that everyone enjoyed and respected. We will miss her, but the love and memories she gave us will last forever.
A Frank Angle 
In tears. I’m so sorry, sincerely sorry for both you and Mrs, FIL and Family.
Peace has come.
Hugs from Portland.
Raye
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Raye,
Hugs from Portland safely arrived and received. Many thanks.
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I know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. You and your family are in many prayers and thoughts.
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Georgette,
Even knowing it’s coming doesn’t soften the blow as much as some think. Thanks for the support.
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There are no words Frank. My heart goes out to you and your wife, I am deeply sorry for your loss.
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Val,
Actually, your several sentences of words means a lot .. so thank you! 🙂
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At the risk of sounding like a jerk I’m glad you had a wonderful mother-in-law and the songs you chose are not from Ernie K. Doe. Like my fellow commenters I’m sorry for your loss. Lovely tribute to someone so dear.
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Lame,
No jerkness, after all, I understand your humor! 🙂 But I admit having to search Ernie. Meanwhile, she was a genuinely good person! Thanks for the support.
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My thoughts go out to you and your family, Frank. So very sorry for your loss.
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Alex,
Thank you, thank you, and thank you!
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I’m so so sorry, but glad she was in your lives for so long.
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Guapo,
For that I am very lucky … and she served as a wonderful example of goodness. Thanks for the support.
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We are blessed with the memories which help the pain. Wonderful tribute. I am sorry for your loss.
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John,
I’m totally in agreement with you about the positive healing power of memories. Thank for the encouragement.
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I am so sorry too dear Frank. Memories are so precious and she will be living forever. My thoughts, my heart will be with you and with your family. Love, nia
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Nia,
Memories are absolutely forever, and good memories are priceless. Thanks for the kind words.
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Her struggle is over and she is at peace and those left feel her love and support during your time of grief. A sweet tribute, Frank. Thank you for letting us know. I am very sorry for your loss.
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Cathy,
I said and thought that several times in the past 24 hours … no more struggles, no more suffering, and the arrival of peace. Thanks for the supportive words.
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Holding you both in great big hugs, Frank. Much love, always.
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Victoria,
Many thanks .. and I’m glad to report hugs from Florida were received!
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Oh, Frank, I’m SO sorry! This is a lovely tribute to a wonderful woman. Hugs to you and your wife.
Love from Ecuador,
Kathy
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Kathy,
I wanted to make the tribute short and positive … and I accomplished that. Ecuadorian hugs safely arrived … many thanks!
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So sorry for your loss Frank! My heartfelt condolences to you and your wife.
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Madhu,
The support from global blog friends has been very reassuring … so thanks for your support.
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I , too, am so sorry for your loss Frank, my thoughts are with you and your wife.
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Cyclist,
Many thanks … and know that you will be delighted to accept this challenge, please do a toast for our family.
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I am so sorry for your loss Frank. May you and your wife have fond memories to fall back on. Sending you prayers.
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Catherine,
Memories are wonderful … thus will carry us each day to make us stronger. Thanks for best wishes from Canada.
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Our sympathies to you and your family for your loss.
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Jim,
Thanks for taking the time for the good thoughts.
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deepest sorrows and my prayers offered both to you and your wife, family and friends – may your MIL rest in peace now. ☼hugs
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Sun,
She is definitely at peace now. Yes, our loss … but her gain. Thanks for the supportive words.
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Frank, what a wonderful son-in-law you are; I can’t think of a better tribute to someone than sharing their favorite music with others. I had a few tears in my eyes as I listened to these two beautiful songs and I had the distinct sense that your mother-in-law was smiling at all so many people listening to her favorite songs. Sorrow and joy are not all that distant from one another. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Lynn,
This evening we had CDs playing for dinner, and I couldn’t believe me ears as these two songs played back-to-back and in the same order. That was a Wow moment. Not only thanks for confirming my intent in this post, many thanks for the kind words and support.
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She looks so lovely in that photo, so young and happy…a beautiful memory for you both. Harry’s song was perfect.
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Debra,
She always was a happy person who didn’t say bad things about people … and glad you found Harry’s song a good fit … thanks for the support.
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So sorry to hear about you and your family’s loss. You gave your mother-in-law a lovely tribute. My thoughts are with you.
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Carrie,
Many thanks for the support and positive thoughts!
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My sincere condolences, Frank. I am so sorry for your loss…A kind and beautiful soul who I know now has a warm place in all your hearts, forever.
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Marina,
It’s been a difficult journey, but the positive memories will carry me. Thanks for the kind words and support!
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I am really sorry, Frank. A big hug to each of you as you go through the next few days of making arrangements, and then the days to come with a large hole in your hearts that takes some time to heal. oxo
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Debra,
I would be lying if I said today was easy because it was exhausting – but we made it … and even had times of laughter! Yes, a large hole, but positive memories will fill that hole!!! Thanks for the support.
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Tears are hard to hold back with these beautiful choices of songs. May she rest in peace with the love you shared.
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My condolences to you and your family on your loss.
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Fasab,
They have arrived and a smile came forth.
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Thinking of you and yours. Our condolences going out to you.
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Cayman,
As with others, you taking the time for a supportive comment warms my heart. Thanks.
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Dear Frank and Right Angle,
May you soon be able to have more smiles than tears when you look back on a much loved mother.
Peace.
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Elyse,
On this day after, wow … smiles and tears are good descriptors for the day. … and it’s those smiles that allows one to move forward.
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Lovely tribute as LA said. Sending my prayers.
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Audra,
Prayers received 🙂 ,,, thank you, plus I know they will continue.
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Yes. Sincerely they will.
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So sorry Frank 😦
What a lovely photo you chose to share with us in her memory.
May your mother-in-law rest in peace.
{Hugs} to you, your wife, fil, & all of those near & dear to her.
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RoSy,
I used that photo in 2012 when mentioning the grand anniversary party we had for their 60th, so heck, why not use it again! Yes, she’s definitely at peace now, which to us is very important. Thanks for the hugs!!!
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Two absolutely lovely songs, Frank. I’m so sorry for your loss, and send my condolences to you and the family at this very sad time. The wedding photo is really lovely. I’m sure that your in-laws had a very happy life together. Hugs to you all.
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Sylvia,
Interestingly, as we were having dinner, and coincidentally, those two songs were played back to back in the same order. Yes, they had a wonderful life together. The way I see it is that in her 1026-month life, she had pretty good one except for the last 5 months.Thanks for the support!
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May she rest in peace… she goes on in the life of her daughter and descendants, and in the memories of those who knew her.
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Shimon,
Well said about memories. Thank you!
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Deepest sympathies to you and your family Frank. May she Rest In Peace.
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GFB,
Many thanks for your kind words.
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very sorry frank….
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Laurie,
Thanks, but the mere fact that you left a comment means a lot!
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I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your loved ones. A wonderful tribute to an amazing woman.
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TBM,
My MIL was a modest person, and this simple tribute with two songs she enjoyed would meet her approval. Thanks for your kind words!
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“Their wedding would eventually lead to me to them before a college football game in the fall of 1974.” something needs adjusting here. i think.
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and i realize that’s not important right now, but it caught my eye. but it’s not important at all.
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Rich,
That’s OK … after all, I recall struggling with that sentence. (At least I think about what I write.) 🙂 … and if you look now, you will see that I reworked that sentence. Thanks … and thanks for taking the time to stop by during this difficult time for us.
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when feeling down, it’s sometimes good to surround yourself with quality people. but that won’t stop me from sneaking in.
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That a boy!
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I’m very sorry for your loss, Frank.
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Hood,
Thank you for the thoughts and simple gesture of commenting (which caused a smile).
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Frank ~ my heart goes out to you and your wife…peace ~ angela
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Angela,
Besides welcoming a first-time commenter, I touched that we are linked at RoSy’s – thanks for taking the time to deliver the kind words.
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I’m so sorry for you and your family. My condolences to all of you.
May your hearts feel comfort in that you are not alone. The Lord is
overlooking and keeping all of you in his arms of comfort. God Bless !!!!!!
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Isadora,
Thanks for the wonderful thoughts, which also provide comfort!
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I am so sorry for your’s and your families sad loss Frank, You must have some very fond memories and you have paid a wonderful tribute to your Mother-in-law.. My sincere condolences to you and your wife …
Sue
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Sue,
Thanks for taking the time for the good thoughts, which are very appreciated!
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I am so sorry for your loss, Frank. My sincerest sympathies to you and your wife.
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Robin,
Thanks for the thoughts … after all, you may have been wondering where I’ve been! Thanks again … and hope to return to normal blogging routine next week.
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My condolences.
May her memory be a blessing.
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Deborah,
There’s no question about that! Thanks for the kind words.
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I was very sorry to hear this when I checked in…sending peace to you and your wife.
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Sherry,
Many thanks … As a matter of a fact, I will return to posting in a matter of hours.
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I am sobbing in my coffee. . .both for your loss and for the honor you’ve paid your mother-in-law. What a tribute. May I be blessed to have sons-in-law like you. Peace and joy to you and Mrs. A.
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E-Tom,
Thanks for the kind words. An oddity is that (unknowing to me), they have a CD with these songs being back to back … I know because the other night it was on, and I looked at my SIL with the “did you notice the last 2 songs” look.
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What a lovely tribute to your mother in law. How nice you had a good relationship with her. Prayers for you and your family.
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Nancy,
Many thanks … and believe me, she was an easy person to like and a good example for all. Thanks for the prayers and thoughts.
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Somehow I knew. Words can’t really help, but she must have been a wonderful person – look at the family she gathered. Those songs are a perfect match for the picture. They had timeless meaning. I can see why she and so many love them. Peace and hugs, Frank.
You have been in our thoughts and prayers although visible here.
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Mouse,
Well … my inactivity probably spoke volumes to those like yourself. A week later as I look at this post, I still smile with the thought of knowing this was a fitting tribute to a wonderful person. Thanks for the thoughts and prayers.
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