Dear Ilene,
I had no idea that your daughter, Izzy had passed away. I remember her at the age of 6 when I met her while caring her for Lily, Michael and Jo-Jo at your home in Livingston. I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. She will always be the young girl in the picture who liked to giggle whom I met when I was 16.
What a nice person just like her Mom….always enjoyed her visits to the office. She has left a living legacy in those beautiful girls. You are a wonderful grandma ❤️
Dear Gingy, My condolences to you. Such grief no one should have to bear. Isabelle died on the same day as our mother Shirley, at 98. What a loss Gingy , I am so sorry! She resembled Carolyn so much…in the eyes, as do you also.
I was so saddened to see this blog. My heartfelt sympathies go to you and yours.
With much love, Barbara
G,
Thinking of you just now. We took our daily hike under the redwoods and listened just listened to nature. It cleared out my mind and gave me a quiet peace. I pray that you too, walk among nature and find healing in your loss. I can’t remember the last time I saw your daughter but I know all your children had a lot of LOVE from their Mama. We don’t know how long we have here, but let each moment count.
She was blessed to have you in her life. May you celebrate her life now!
Loving Hugs,
Ar
We have known each other for a long time. We’ve shared. We’ve cared. But it is only now that I’ve come face to face with the treasure that was yours to have. What a delightful young woman. I see you in her. I can only imagine the love that you shared. Thank you for allowing us to enter that special place in your heart where Isabelle lives. Be well my friend.
I have learned there are no words…both my mother in law and my parents lost a child and they were devastated in ways I could never describe. It’s different than losing a sibling or parent. Isabelle is gorgeous, and I hope her smiling face photos give you some peace, comfort and bring up dear memories. My brother’s photos now give me all of the above, but at first they were very painful to look at. I don’t know if the same is true for you. It is clear you love Isabelle very much. You don’t say what caused her death; I hope she didn’t suffer.
I don’t know if the tragedy’s worse because she was beautiful. Nor do I know how I’d feel if I lost my daughter. Only that I much prefer to die if it would keep her, my Anastasia, alive. And that you’ve had much too much tragedy.
With a big hug from your once and always lover, at least as I see myself.
Your writing has always inspired me to finish my book.
I also lost my daughter. In 2011 she left us in the middle of the night from an unknown ailment. But she had been brain damaged at birth and we knew she would probably not live into adulthood.
I am walking this silent path of loss.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos of your daughter.
I cannot imagine what you have been going through.
Sending love and blessings to you.
How blessed I feel to have a friend named Isabelle … she welcomed me into her life and family, which was indeed her life. I see her, feel her and hear her in each and every one of you wonderful women…Ilene, Allie, Olivia and Emma.
I was born May 30, 1946. Fourteen years later Isabelle. End of May has lots of memories, happy like a daughter being born, and sorrowful events for me at the end of May.
My wish is to remember how wonderful Isabelle was.
Beautiful! In each pic I can see the girls. The first pic as a baby we thought was Emma, looks so much like her. The 2nd &3rd pic we can see Olivia and the one with the crazy curly hair we can see Ali. What Wonderful tribute to Isabelle. Miss her so much. Wonderful friend, co Girl Scout mom. Xoxo
Once upon a time I had a cousin named Isabelle. When we were kids, she told me where to sit in the car and which chocolate lollipop I could and could not eat. As the years went on, we became friends. We met for coffee; we talked, we laughed, sometimes we even cried, and we confided in each other. Once upon a time I had a cousin named Isabelle who I miss every day.
G,
I had no idea that you had lost your beautiful daughter. My heart wraps itself
Around you my dear friend. I’m at a loss of words at this moment.
Caring hugs to you,
Dear Ilene,
I had no idea that your daughter, Izzy had passed away. I remember her at the age of 6 when I met her while caring her for Lily, Michael and Jo-Jo at your home in Livingston. I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. She will always be the young girl in the picture who liked to giggle whom I met when I was 16.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Velasco (Crawford)
What a nice person just like her Mom….always enjoyed her visits to the office. She has left a living legacy in those beautiful girls. You are a wonderful grandma ❤️
Dear Gingy, My condolences to you. Such grief no one should have to bear. Isabelle died on the same day as our mother Shirley, at 98. What a loss Gingy , I am so sorry! She resembled Carolyn so much…in the eyes, as do you also.
I was so saddened to see this blog. My heartfelt sympathies go to you and yours.
With much love, Barbara
Sending you hugs and much love, dear Ilene.
G,
Thinking of you just now. We took our daily hike under the redwoods and listened just listened to nature. It cleared out my mind and gave me a quiet peace. I pray that you too, walk among nature and find healing in your loss. I can’t remember the last time I saw your daughter but I know all your children had a lot of LOVE from their Mama. We don’t know how long we have here, but let each moment count.
She was blessed to have you in her life. May you celebrate her life now!
Loving Hugs,
Ar
Love is a privilege not granted to all.
I’m very sorry you lost your daughter at such a young age. Much love.
My life closed twice before its close;
It yet remains to see
If Immortality unveil
A third event to me,
So huge, so hopeless to conceive,
As these that twice befell.
Parting is all we know of heaven,
And all we need of hell.
–Emily Dickinson
The only thing worse than losing a loved one is never experiencing her in your life.
heartbreaking. and Gingy, she looks so much like her beautiful mother. oh those eyes!!
xxx
Dear I.B.,
We have known each other for a long time. We’ve shared. We’ve cared. But it is only now that I’ve come face to face with the treasure that was yours to have. What a delightful young woman. I see you in her. I can only imagine the love that you shared. Thank you for allowing us to enter that special place in your heart where Isabelle lives. Be well my friend.
Love,
Joyce
Pocket, my dear friend. xo
She was beautiful on the outside — and being your daughter, I’m sure she was just as beautiful inside. I’m so sorry you lost her.
Such beautiful children. Isabelle, such a beautiful name. You are a beautiful person.
I send many hugs
I have learned there are no words…both my mother in law and my parents lost a child and they were devastated in ways I could never describe. It’s different than losing a sibling or parent. Isabelle is gorgeous, and I hope her smiling face photos give you some peace, comfort and bring up dear memories. My brother’s photos now give me all of the above, but at first they were very painful to look at. I don’t know if the same is true for you. It is clear you love Isabelle very much. You don’t say what caused her death; I hope she didn’t suffer.
So sad, so sorry…….
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Ilene – you are right, there are no words. Just memories and love.
Deep Sigh. xxxme
Dear GIN,
I don’t know if the tragedy’s worse because she was beautiful. Nor do I know how I’d feel if I lost my daughter. Only that I much prefer to die if it would keep her, my Anastasia, alive. And that you’ve had much too much tragedy.
With a big hug from your once and always lover, at least as I see myself.
Your writing has always inspired me to finish my book.
I also lost my daughter. In 2011 she left us in the middle of the night from an unknown ailment. But she had been brain damaged at birth and we knew she would probably not live into adulthood.
I am walking this silent path of loss.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos of your daughter.
I cannot imagine what you have been going through.
Sending love and blessings to you.
Jody Gelb
How blessed I feel to have a friend named Isabelle … she welcomed me into her life and family, which was indeed her life. I see her, feel her and hear her in each and every one of you wonderful women…Ilene, Allie, Olivia and Emma.
Forever grateful…
Isabelle…forever loved…
Sending much love for unspeakable loss.
I was born May 30, 1946. Fourteen years later Isabelle. End of May has lots of memories, happy like a daughter being born, and sorrowful events for me at the end of May.
My wish is to remember how wonderful Isabelle was.
Beautiful tribute for a terrible tragedy.
Beautiful! In each pic I can see the girls. The first pic as a baby we thought was Emma, looks so much like her. The 2nd &3rd pic we can see Olivia and the one with the crazy curly hair we can see Ali. What Wonderful tribute to Isabelle. Miss her so much. Wonderful friend, co Girl Scout mom. Xoxo
I feel like I know you. I had no idea about your beautiful daughter.
I send you loving thoughts.
You are right, no words.
Joni Robbins
Once upon a time I had a cousin named Isabelle. When we were kids, she told me where to sit in the car and which chocolate lollipop I could and could not eat. As the years went on, we became friends. We met for coffee; we talked, we laughed, sometimes we even cried, and we confided in each other. Once upon a time I had a cousin named Isabelle who I miss every day.
Your daughter’s beautiful spirit lives in you. xo
Isabelle looks so very much like you did when I first met you in college. Her memory lives on. Love, Phyllis
dear ilene – my heart goes out to you. there are no words to express or mitigate such loss. please know i am thinking of you and your beautiful child.
G,
I had no idea that you had lost your beautiful daughter. My heart wraps itself
Around you my dear friend. I’m at a loss of words at this moment.
Caring hugs to you,
Ar