Sendoff
We received a lovely sendoff from People’s UMC today in their best tradition – with a potluck lunch, flowers, cake, and a poem by Pat.
Sue, with your sparkling eyes and contagious smile
We’ve loved you being with us all the while
We’re gathered here today to honor you and Brian
For all the things you say and do
Behind the scenes, all the work
Never a duty did either of you shirk.
Composing letters, phone calls, always always lots to do
And, God love Brian waiting patiently
Keeping track of what you were doing and where you would be.
Both of you such a joy and help to us,
Doing things quietly, without a fuss
I knew when I met you that first day
We would be friends, and that will stay that way.
Sue, you joined the cantata group
We were surely one heck of a troop!
A lovely voice, you love to sing
Our concerts, joy, to many people did bring
And all the events we planned came out fine.
With your hectic schedule you always found time.
I know you and Brian entertained at home
Your cooking skills were really well known.
Being loyal to a small church is a hard thing to do
But we always knew we could count on you.
Brian, a wonderful quiet guy
Was our Treasurer and a great one was he!
A good thing they didn’t pick someone like me…
I can’t add one and one and have it come out two;
That wouldn’t be good for me or you.
We all worked the suppers and fairs, A lot of work for all
But we put out best feet forward and really had a ball.
Now, circumstances have changed and you will move away
We really love you both and wish that you could stay.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you
No matter where you are,
whether near or far
May God and our blessings go with you!
Love, Pat Sayward, January 29, 21012
Posted: January 29th, 2012 under Brian, Church, Newburyport, Susan.
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