Nan Rae
Trader Joe's

Caption on the front of the card:

"A friend may well be reckoned

the masterpiece of nature."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

June 9, 2015

Dear Tom, 

Your mother was such as dear friend not only to me, but so many other people as well.  It was special to have a connection who knew my mother and shared so many memories of their years of friendship.  

We had such fun times with your mother, alway[s] filled with laughter.  I will treasure those memories forever.  Thru Mary I met so many wonderful people like yourself, Rob, Muriel, Jan & Patti.

I cried when I opened your beautiful package, and held Mary's treasured belongings close to my heart.  It was so thoughtful of your to pick out those special things and think of me.

I think of Mary often, with fond memories, and know that she is where she belongs - with John - both looking down and taking care of us.

Love,

Shari

Mary was  a true masterpiece!