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Middot to Remember You By

  • Writer: Marilyn Saltzman
    Marilyn Saltzman
  • Nov 22, 2022
  • 1 min read

In the last couple of weeks, I’ve lost three dear friends. I am in a state of pain and sorrow. And I am in a place of awe and gratitude as I reflect on each friend’s unique gifts – the middot (soul traits) that they bestowed on family and friends.


Goodbye dear friend,

Vibrant Judy, my opera “date.”

Brilliant career woman with a patent to prove it.

Baker extraordinaire, social action mensch, Mussar practitioner.

Bravely planning the details of your celebration of life.

Courage, lovingkindness, generosity, joy:

Middot to remember you by


Farewell dear friend,

Loving Albert, my seat mate at our spouses’ concerts.

Master craftsman, auto aficionado, therapist, WWII veteran.

A smile that made all feel special.

Paragon of a praising partner.

Humility, honor, empathy, silence:

Middot to remember you by


Adieu dear friend,

Gracious Mary, my book club buddy.

Business woman, avid reader, adoring grandmother.

Always eager to share a song with your exquisite voice.

Poised and elegant at every moment in word, deed and form.

Sincerity, perseverance, devotion, compassion:

Middot to remember you by.









 
 
 

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3件のコメント


salmirall
2022年11月23日

loving farewells

いいね!

jeanne_beyer
2022年11月23日

I’m so sorry for your losses, Marilyn, and grateful for the words you chose to tell about your friends. I know it’s our age, the time when we lose those we love, admire, and will miss forever. But that doesn’t make it easier. Sending you a hug. 🤗

いいね!
Marilyn Saltzman
Marilyn Saltzman
2022年11月23日
返信先

Hugs back to you. I am grateful for your friendship.

いいね!

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