Fond Memories of Vivian
by Jean M. Adams, Lake Forest, California
(written Jan. 28, 2004)
May
I add my loving
thoughts of your terrific mother?
Although you
& I never met, I was Vivian's care-giver for almost a
year. And I
also drove your father to doctor appts. now & then.
Early in this
decade. More shopping & laughing than actual care-giving! 
Vivian was more of a 'friend' than employer to me. I
adored
her. We had a system going whenever we entered Longs Drug
Store. And
taking her to the hairdressers or to medical appts. was always a treat
for me.
My
mother and son have also been honored to know your mother. We've
done
lunch, dinner, and just plain hand holding at her last residence.
I
read her the menu at Villa Valencia, and snuck in milkshakes.
Brought
her roses . . as she loved flowers, even if she could barely see their
beauty. When I last saw her, just before Christmas I was amazed
at how
beautiful she looked.
My
mother was killed July 2006 in a car accident. I've asked my mom
to
please welcome Vivian when she gets settled in heaven. And who
knows,
one day I'll be able to join them as well. A more erudite lady
doesn't
exist. I'll be forever disappointed in myself for not spending
more
time with her in those final weeks. (Thank you for letting me
express
myself.) And my heart goes out to Charles, for losing his wife.
I suppose Judge Meredith Jury will have to attend
concerts alone now. However, Vivian will be
quietly sitting beside her at each one. I just feel
it!
Regards to your entire family,
Jean M. Adams
Lake Forest
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