Saturday, December 23, 2017
So saddened these days to learn of the sudden passing of my long time & best friend, Geraldine Clarke Decker. Friends from school days. We lost touch with each other for many years, but I found her again in Halifax & renewed our friendship and our bond was special & a blessed time together. We had so much fun. There are so many stories I could tell; here is one of them. We were planting a rock/flower garden for me. We decided to go out to a park area that we had wandered together many times - with lots of rock & wild flowers, we loaded the car and as we approached the end of the Park we saw a sign, we hadn't seen before, that said,,,, "Enjoy the park but leave the wild flowers for others to enjoy" - We looked at each other and decided to leave with our stash, and prayed to God to grow more flowers quickly. ... I did end up with a pretty garden - thanks to Geri.
I did a monthly Springdale Connection newsletter for 12ys and Geri never missed sending a contribution for that news-letter, her contribution was always so full of news of her work, her family and amazing stories that gave us all smiles.
In the Fall of 1997 I became very ill and often my hubby had to be on the road, particularly on weekends - I was bedridden, and could not have any sounds around me, so Geri would come & stay with me and cook meals. During the week, she often cooked soup or other meals for both Laurie during the week as well. You see, Geri had a heart of gold and such fun too be with.
She attend our Church and the people loved her - she particularly loved our ladies groups and was very involved in all their events... She is going to be sadly missed by our Church family.
I Cannot believe I am not going to see Geri on this earth again. Our awesome visit last summer was amazing and I will never forget it nor, will I ever forget you, my friend. RIP Geri ... I pray & live in hope I will see you in Heaven one day,
"Heaven is the absolute, unending presence of almighty God: "There shall be no night there: They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. ." (Rev. 22:5 NKJV)
Sympathy & Prayers for the family of Geri
from, Laurie & Maxena Wilson
Tecumseh, ON
