Death

Tay's Last Words
June, 1992

Her shoes were number nine
Her dresses slim and fine

She was petit; she was neat
And sometimes sweet

She was a jewel with many facets
With a side for every purpose and every person

When she walked into a room,
the room got smaller and she got taller
Like the tide was coming in

Her life affected many people close and distant.

She was a ripple wave in a quiet pond after children toss pebbles
Crossing other waves with her own, boats rocked

She was dynamic

She was constantly changing state like ice, water, and air
Stubborn, headstrong, individualistic

People usually knew her in one of these states
Those that knew her in more than one state were lucky
If not confused

Patty Ambrose, her banker at Cape Ann Savings, said
"We've had some great discussions!"

To those of you who knew her, you know what that means

She was told as a teenager diagnosed with type one diabettes:
"You cannot have children"

Todd, Chris, and I are glad you were a stubborn lady

Thanks, Mom!