Mom

 I just left the hospital.  Mom passed away this morning.  

When Dad died 29 years ago on Thanksgiving it left a void and I still miss him every day.  

But Mom was the matriarch of the family and this emptiness will never be filled. I usually have too many words but I am at a loss now.

She’s with Dad (and her brother Terry and all the Sweeneys, Primosches and other family and friends) in Heaven so her suffering is over. 

For Debbie and me and the rest of her family and friends it has just begun.  I miss you already Mom.

Cleveland Rotary Club honor

Rotary Club of Cleveland is pleased to present its 2013 International Service Award to ClevelandPeople.com and its founders, Pat Hanson, Dan Hanson, and Deborah Hanson not only for their commitment to a better world and the furtherance of world understanding and peace, but for their global vision in support of the international community of Greater Cleveland and the State of Ohio.

The Presentation will be made at its annual International Fellowship Day on April 11 at 12:00 noon, Windows on the River.

Please R.S.V.P. to the Rotary Office no later than 12:00 Noon, Monday, April 8, 2013 by email:clevrotary@aol.com or by calling 216-556-8637.

The cost is $20.00 per person. Checks should be made payable to the Rotary Club of Cleveland – MasterCard and VISA are also accepted.

Parking is complimentary – please advise the guard at the Security gate at the entrance to the parking lot that you are attending the Rotary luncheon meeting.