What a lovely memorial. As a high and jr. high school friend of Karen's, I hadn't seen Jean since I was a child, and yet I instantly recognized and remembered her here. She had a beautiful spirit then and now! - Deb Wappner Wallace

Such a loving and thoughtful tribute to Jean. I hadn't seen her since she was a teenager and am so happy she became a wonderful woman and mother with such a terrific daughter of whom she must have been so proud. Perfect choice of music. Kathy Downes

Rays shine warm breath on my neck, golden light in my hair Here comes the sun, catapulting life into overdrive while smiles glance off dew drops on tulip petals and the outside of my spoon, scooping red delicious watermelon dripping from My fingers, My lips, sweet sticky like baklava, or my mom when I leave home, affection caresses our words and tears. Honey filling our eyes, as we look back just once more, see if the other is smiling or crying(or both) Summers remind me of transition, coming home,going home. So many homes Written on July 18, 2010

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.

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