Monday, March 10, 2008

Please Join Us

It's been a long night and day! The house filled with loving friends. Martha's body was taken away and we toasted her with champagne...warm champagne to signify our sorrow. After very brief sleep I went about making arrangements that I could share with all you readers. Once again the house is full of loving people here to support me and each other.

Here's the 411

On Saturday March 15, starting at 10am until noon, there will be a memorial, followed by a reception to celebrate her life. It will take place at Colonial Chapel, 2926 High St. in Oakland. It is a short distance west from the High St. exit on 580.

Afterwards, Eric and any other family members who can do so, will sit Shiva in the Jewish tradition. Our home will be open to visitors from noon to 8pm, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Please feel free to come by and offer condolences.

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to one of the charities that Martha has supported.

http://www.lacafoundation.org/?page_id=34
please specify "for health Clinics"

http://www.peaceactionwest.org/

2 comments:

Debi said...

I came to this blog via a google image search. I was looking for "handsome man" for an illustration I was doing. Among many many others, Google showed me Eric's picture and a snippette of Martha's comment on his 2006 birthday, about him being 300% more handsome than the next most handsome man.

I thought that was fabulous -- for someone to adore someone so much.

I read the rest of her post, and it filled my heart to know that such a good love was not a fairy tale and that it had lasted so long. I browsed awhile and then found out she had cancer. Then, slowly, learned she had passed away earlier this year.

I don't know if any one is reading these comments, but Martha dear, this brief glimpse into your brief life has been a joy to me. Have fun in heaven. Your loved ones will be with you again soon.

--Debi

Debi said...

Well, I just read more of your blog, Martha, and I learned you'd shake your head at me for my previous comment.

I know I don't believe in life after death. It is wishful thinking. And easier to say things like I said above than to think of what to say. We want it "all to turn out ok." And that's one way.

I've cried my eyes out reading your blog. It's made me a deep down sad. Things aren't fair. Things don't always work out ok.

I think you started this blog as a testament to your love of your husband. That did work out ok, didn't it? He loved you to the end. You loved him to the end. You were together at the end. And look, this beautiful blog is still here.

--Debi, again