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Dear Ellen, Frank and Michael:
I have been thinking about you a lot lately, and thinking
about all that you have been through. Who could imagine?
I recently went up to Beth's former bedroom and saw
a picture of the girls on their way to the prom. There
was a wonderful picture of Kate, and many memories began
to flow. l remember Kate's smile and her spirit, and
I remember that she made my daughter happy when she
was with her. Though they weren't in constant touch,
Beth considered her to be a great friend. I remember,
too, that only charming Katie could have talked me into
buying $250 worth of knives that I didn't need.
It was too cruel for her life to have ended this tragically.
Because her life was cut short so early, the loss is
more acute and numbing.
Rabbinical school has not given me any new answers for
the seeming unanswerable questions that most assuredly
arise. What I do know for certain, is that once a person
is no longer here physically, she can remain with us
if our hearts our open. Our loved ones remain inside
of us in our memories, and they stay with us spiritually
and in our psyches. Those relationships are forever...
During shivah we talked about lyrics that my friend
Linda A. Creed had written. They really speak to me
at this time. (It took me weeks marching through all
of NY music stores to find this sheet music for you,
as I had promised.) See what you think...
There's a spark of magic in your eyes
Candy land appears each time you smile
Never thought that fairy tales come true
But they come true
when I'm near you
You're a genie in disguise
Full of wonder and surprise
Chorus: 'Cause Betcha By Golly Wow
You're the one that I've been waiting for forever
And ever will my love for you keep growing strong
Keep going strong
If I could I'd catch a fallen star
To shine on you so I'll know where you are
Put a rainbow in your favorite shade
To show I love you
Thinking of you
Write your name across the sky
Anything you ask I'll try
Chorus: 'Cause Betcha By Golly Wow...
Kate had a sense of wonder and wow about her...
My heart and prayers will stay with you as you try to
heal. We all send our love to all of you.
B'Shalom,
Lynnda, Larry and Beth Targan
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