I was mistaken when I said in the last post that Jim got to the nursing home about 7:30. Sorry--don't know where that came from. His updated version follows: --K
This is from Jim: "I usually try to be there from 6-8:30 PM and I would welcome someone just to talk to, plus, I think Helen has some ability to hear our conversations. People can visit during the day also; they just need to understand she will not be able to visit.
"Thanks for setting up this web site."
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Dear Helen and Brother Vernon,
There is so much love coming your way from so many. Helen, thank you for your positive ways. You have ALWAYS been so encouraging to others, and an inspiration to all. What a fabulous and classy sister! I feel so blessed to know you.
I recently had lunch with JoAnn Williams, visiting Utah from Japan. We talked about you both and marveled at your stellar example.
with much love,
Barbara Jean Galbraith
Moving into the Fairborn Ward was a blessing for me for many reasons and you were one of them. I feel so blessed to have known you! I looked forward to our visits and felt that I could have talked for hours with you, and I guess, that sometimes we did. I felt that you inspired me to become a great cook, mother and wife! And, you inspired me to learn. I was always amazed at the things you knew. You have a way of making everyone feel like they are your greatest friend and making people so at ease that they could share whatever is troubling them.
You have been a great inspiration and a wonderful friend!
I love you!
Marchelle Mehan
Dear Bishop and Helen... This is from Stewart and Milli Goesch... We remember our wonderful time in Berlin and our great ward there in Dahlem. I remember helping Helen learn to drive a "stick-shift" so that she could get around while Jim was away. She said that I was a little more patient than her dear husband when the gears made all of those awful noises. We remember that Helen loved her Siamese cat and that she could say the name "Susan" with a certain broad hint of displeasure when referring to one of Jim's old flames. Jim, you obviously made the right choice in Helen over Susan. I remember what a knack you had for decorating, Helen. Do you remember that you used starch to cover the boys' bedroom walls with fun fabrics in Duppel. And I remember how happy you were to move into your new big and better place closer to Truman Plaza. You had it decorated in no time. Helen, it was you who took me on my first shopping trip to the EAST through Checkpoint Charlie. You made it a fun and exciting adventure for me. I'm shamed to say that I still have the two federdecken you helped me get. Thay've been recovered a few times and I try not to think about what is growing in the goose down. Jim... You made a lasting impression on us as our bishop. We still remember your testimony of repentance and redemption that you shared with our ward family. It has had a lasting impression on us and tears still come to my eyes when I think about it. We have lived in the D.C. area for several years now and have heard updates on you periodically. I remember being so happy to hear about your continued good works and faithfulness from General Oaks at a High Priest Social several years ago. Stewart is the Bishop in our ward now and he sometimes uses you as a measure as to how well he is fulfilling his calling. Jim and Helen, your example to us in Berlin helped set the Standard for our lives. We know that we have been blessed in knowing both of you and we are thankful. May the Lord bless you both at this time and all of your loved ones. Love, Milli and Stewart
By the way... Tomorrow we decorate our Christmas tree and the Berlin Bear ornament that Helen made for us will have its usual place of honor... Love, Milli Goesch
We love you Helen, we will be back to see you Wednesday night.
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