July 16, 2007

  • Louis, Janine ' s father died last Friday July 13

     


         Louis  est mort Vendredi dernier 13 Juillet 2007
      Louis died last Friday July 13 , 2007 .


     


      English version below the French text .


     


       Le père de Janine est mort Vendredi dernier . Il était devenu très fragile et il est mort soudainement après son repas du soir à l ' hôpital de Rue ( Somme ) . Les funérailles auront lieu demain Mardi 17 Juillet à 14 h 30 .
    Non seulement ses filles et ses beaux - fils sont dans le chagrin mais aussi toute la famille : petits - enfants et arrière petits - enfants . Louis était une sorte de partriarche bienveillant aimé de tous . Il avait une forte personnalité et jusqu ' à la fin il conserva un bon moral avec des projets pour sa vie . ( tout comme sa femme Amélia décédée en 1998 ) .

      J' ai rssemblé ci - dessous quelques " entrées " le concernant depuis Septembre 2006 ( son 94ème anniversaire ) jusque Pâques 2007 , en hommage pour lui .
      Pour nous vous êtes toujours vivant Louis (  Pépé par toute la famille ) .
      Reposez en paix en Dieu , avec les vôtres .



     


     


      Janine ' s father died last Friday . He was become very frail and he passed away suddenly after the meal at the hospital of Rue ( Somme ) ..The funerals will be held tomorrow Tuesday July 17 at 2h and half p.m. .


     Not only his daughters and sons in law are in pain but also all the family : grand children and great grandchildren . Louis was a kind of benevolent patriarch beloved by all . He had a great personality and until the end he kept a good spirit with many projects for his life ( like his wife Amelia deceased in 1998 ) . 
     
       I gathered some entries about him from September 2006 ( his 94th birthday ) until Easter 2007  as a tribute .. The English version  always is below the pictures or the French texts .

       For us you always are alive Louis  ( Pépé for the family ) 
       Rest in peace in God  with the yours  .


     


    Tuesday, September 05, 2006















     


    Louis ( 94 ) réunit sa famille .


    Louis ( 94) reunites his family .


    English version after the French texts


    Click on the photos to enlarge if you want


      Mon Beau - Père , Louis ( 94 ans ) souhaitait réunir toute sa famille : enfants , petits - enfants et arrière petit- enfants à sa maison . Il le fit le samedi 26 Août dernier . Il eut à sortir de l ' hôpital où il vit pour séjourner deux jours chez lui . Ses deux filles organisèrent le séjour , la réunion et le repas .. Je pris  ces 4 photos suivant les générations .


      My father in law , Louis ( 94 years old ) wanted to reunite his entire family : children , grandchildren and great grandchildren . He did it on past Saturday August 26 . He had to get out the hospital where he lives to stay during two days at his house . His two daughters organized the stay , the reunion and the meals . I took those 4 photos following the generations .


    Louis06 1
    Louis and his two daughters (Janine on the right and Michèle on the left ) August 26 , 2006
    Louis et ses deux filles ( Janine à droite et Michèle sur la gauche) 


    Louis06 2
    ...And with his sons in law ( born in the years 30 's)
    Et avec ses beaux - fils   )


    Louis06 3
    Louis avec ses petits - enfants
    Louis with his grandchildren ( born from the 60 's to 70 ' s ) August 26 2006  


    Louis06 4
    Louis with his great grandchildren ( born from 1987 to 2002)
    Louis avec ses arrière petits - enfants  . August 26 , 2006
    As you see we have also celebrated his birthday ( 94 ) and the Joe ' s one (6) with his red t. shirt

    Comme on voit on a aussi célébré son anniversaire ( 94 ans ) et celui de Joe .(6ans )


      En regardant ces 4 photos beaucoup de pensées me viennent à l ' esprit à propos du temps qui passe , des générations qui se suivent , de la famille , du changement des modes de vie , des mentalités et aussi à propos de ceux bien aimés qui ont disparu . . Louis est à la fois la fondation et le somment de cette pyramide familiale . Il est maintenant le seul de sa génération . Sa femme est décédée en 1998 . Mais il est bien entouré par l ' amour de tous et il est le lien se la famille .


      At watching those 4 photos many thoughts come to my mind about time that does fly , generations that follow each others , family , change of way of live and mentality and also about the beloved missing ones . Louis is both the foundation and the top of this family pyramid . He is now the only one of his generation . His wife has gone in 1998 . But he is well surrounded by the love of all his ones and he is the link of the family .


     


     


     


     


    Tuesday, January 23, 2007








     


            


                             Deux jours émouvants .
    Two moving days .


     


     


                             English version below the pictures


     


     


     


                               Dimanche denier je suis allé avec Janine rendre visite à son père, Louis , qui vit dans un hôpital long séjour dans sa ville , RUE à 75 km d’ Amiens , près de l’ estuaire de la Somme . Janine et sa sœur vont le voir 2 fois par semaine. Il a 94 ans et souffre de bronchite mais en ce moment il va mieux . Il est toujours heureux de voir ses enfants et petits – enfants.Il ne se sent pas abandonné ,. J’ avoue que j’ avais le cœur serré de voir cet homme , physiquement  si diminué . 
       Quand nous l’ avons quitté j’ avais le besoin de respirer un peu . Nous sommes donc allés en baie de Somme au Crotoy . Il était 5 h 30 du soir . C’ était déjà le crépuscule  Il faisait froid , presque désert . Quelques courageux  marcheurs promenaient leurs chiens sur le sable humide , à marée presque basse On se sent si petit devant cette immensité , ciel , mer , sable  et dans le même temps on a le vif sentiment d’ exister . Un sentiment de durée aussi . C’ était apaisant bien que j’ en frissonnais .


     


                    Le Crotty Janv 07
    baie de Somme      bay of river Somme 21th of january 2007 17 h 30       Click to enlarge


     


     


           Last Sunday I went with Janine to visit her father Louis who lives in a nursing home in his town  called RUE , 75 km far from Amiens near le bay of the river Somme .( northern France ) . Janine and her sister visit him twice by week . He is 94 and is suffering of a chronic bronchitis but at this moment he is better but frail . He always is happy to have his children and grandchildren and he does not feel  left behind  . But I confess I was heavy – hearted to see this man physically so down .


     


       When we left  I needed to have a good breath . We went to the bay of the river Somme at Le Crotoy . It was 5 h and half p.m . I already was the twilight . It was cold and the place was almost desert . Some courageous people walked their dogs on the wet sand . The tide was half low .
      We feel ourselves so little in front of this immensity : sky , sea , sand and in the same time we have the deep feeling to be . It was appeasing even If I was shivering


     


     


     


     


    Monday, March 19, 2007








     


    Trésors de mémoire . Treasured memories


    Trésors de mémoire .


    Treasured memories


                          English version at the right of the pictures


    Hier Dimanche 18 Mars 2007nous avons rendu visite au père de Janine ( 94 ans ) qui vit dans un hôpital rural
    dans sa ville appelée Rue dans le département de la Somme et située à 75 km d’ Amiens .Il s’ appelle Louis .
    Pendant une paire d’ heures il nous raconta ses souvenirs de guerre quand ill était prisonnier de 1940 à 1945 . I
    l était couché à ce moment – là mais en bonne forme .




    pépé Mars07 


    Yesterday Sunday 18 March we visited Janine ‘s father ( 94 year old ) living in a nursing home


     in his town called Rue in the department of Somme and located 75 km far from Amiens .


    He is called Louis .


    During a couple of hours  he related to us his memories from the war II


    when he was a war prisoner from 1940 to 1945 .


     He was laying at this moment on his bed but in good shape


     


    Janine ' s father told us his war II memories . Le père de janine nous raconta ses mémoires de guerre  Click to


     


    Tuesday, April 10, 2007








     


    Pâques familiales . Familial Easter .


    Pâques familiales .
    Familial Easter


                                                                               English version below the pictures  .


     


      Janine at moi sommes allés à l’ église le matin puis les enfants et leur famille sont venus pour le repas vers 13 h .
    Il est toujours très  réconfortant d’ avoir nos enfants rassemblés  autour de nous , même si certaines traditions
    semblent  changer à première vue  et  pour le moment . Jetons un coup d’œil sur la salle à manger pendant le repas .
    Les petits -enfants ont déjà mangé et jouent dehors au soleil . Janine avait encore préparé des plats délicieux et choisi des vieux vins .
    L’ ambiance était joyeuse et chaude .
    Le père de Janine présidait à table


     


    repas de Pâques 07
                                     Repas de Pâques                                    Easter meal                         Photo M. fauquet 8 Avril 2007


      J anine and I were at church in the morning then the children and their families came for the meal around 1h  p.m. .
    It always is very  comforting to have our children gathered around us even if some traditions seem to change at first sight and  for the   moment  .
    Lets us catch a glimpse of the dining room during the meal . The grandchildren already have eaten and are playing outside under the sun .
    Janine still made prodigious dishes and had selected old wines . . The ambiance was joyful and warm .


     Janine’s father was at the table like a president.


                                            


                                                    ___________________________


     

Comments (97)

  • Dear Michel, At last Janine's sweet and heroic father, Louis, is called home.
    This is a precious family time to be together to celebrate a wonderful man that had the very best life, so many stories to tell. A special time for your family to say good-bye.

    I am thinking and praying for all of you.
    Thank you for sharing Louis with us as well.

    (((hugs))) to all of you
    Rosemary

  • Oh, Fauquet, I'm so sorry for your family's loss, particularly Janine. I hope the fact he clearly lived a very long and rewarding life full of the love and pleasures that a large family bring (as these photos attest!) is of much comfort to you all right now

  • May the many good memories always remain.

  • Je suis désolé, kind sir.

  • I'm sorry for your loss, Michel.  Peace to you in this time.  What a wonderful life he lived though, surrounded by a wonderful family!

    <3,

    Aubrey

  • I'm so sorry to hear that Louis has passed to the higher life.  Thinking of you both (especially Janine).

  • Dearest Michel   may the comforting spirit hover over your beautiful family    how blessed we are to have time frozen in photographs to match & some times recapture our emotions  he was a blessed man to be cared for  visited & loved until his departure by such as yourself & your wife  my prayers & thoughts are with you   in love   ~ beck

  • I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank God you all have such a close family (or so it seems from these wonderful posts and pictures) to comfort one another. I'll be praying for peace for you all.

  •   Beautiful music, beautiful pictures and memories.  So sorry about your family's loss of such a wonderful man. 

  • I'm sorry for your and Janine's loss...it looks like he lived a good life and brought joy to everyone.  You're right, though...he will always live in your hearts.

  • I am so sorry for your loss, but thrilled that you had this man in your life.

  • I am so sorry for your loss and for your wife, it is never an easy thing to lose a parent no matter how old they are. You and you family are in my prayers. Than you for sharing your wonderfu memories. Ang

  • I am very sorry to hear this news. My condolences to your wife, you, and family. Thank you for reminding us about your father-in-law and the wonderful memories you have of him. My prayers are with you all.

  • My condolences to Janine and the whole family. He lived a long life and was blessed to have a family like yours.

  • I am sorry to hear the news - My family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  • I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. This is a magnificent tribute to Louis.

  • I'm so very sorry for your loss.  I do remember reading all those entries.  I know it doesn't help the sorrow deep within your heart that he lived a long life and left a wonderful heritage. but he did and  the world is a better place because he was here.  I'm so especially sorry for Janine.  It was her own papa and I know she cherishes many childhood memories and misses his touch and his smile.

    May God be with you to comfort you.

    Many HUGS

    Love,

    Francoise.

  • Michel,
    My heart goes out to you and Janine.

    (((hugs))) Delra

  • This sent a shock through me, Michel.  I remember all these entries you put up about Janine's father.  I always thought about my own stepdad at the time, who just turned 92.  I understand the sadness you are feeling now.  My prayers are with you and Janine, and the rest of your family, as you get through the funeral tomorrow.  Now you are the patriarch of your family.  And you will be a very good one, just as Louis has been.  The torch has been passed.  Love to you all.  Nancy

  • I was thinking of your family and praying for you all this weekend. I am sorry about your father-n-law's passing. We know that "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of one of His saints." May Jesus give you all great comfort.

    Love in Christ,
    Julie

  • What a wonderful life and legacy he has!!!!

    Thinking of you and Janine and family!
    (Louis is one of my favourite names!)

  • I'm so sorry to hear about Louis death. Please tell Janine that I am thinking about her and praying that she will get comfort from the knowledge that sh made her father's life special with her loving kindness and care. I hope the sadness that you all feel at the moment will be relieved by the happy memories you have of him. Janine and her sister have spent many hours travelling to see their father over the past few years so will be feeling particularly upset now. My prayers are for all the family and I will remember you tomorrow. Marie

  • I'm praying for healing for all of you. It's hard to let go of these older ones that we love so much. My grandfather's name was Louis but he spelled Lewis. I'll bet you were a great son-in-law and a great comfort to Janine. That was a beautiful tribute.
    Missed your posts. Enjoyed your card!! Thanks!

  • I can tell he was a fine man, a very loved man. The 5 years as a prisoner of war must not have turned him into an angry man. This is good. God bless all.

  • What a sad time for you all ,esp Janine. Louis was a lucky man to have you as a Son-in-Law. What happy times he must of had with your family. It will be hard for the family to lose such a wonderful man who has lived such a life, I did not realise that he was a prisoner of war. Sending prayers for all the family. Please tell Janine what I am thinking about her as I know that she will miss him.

  • Your father-in-law sounds like he was a wonderful man, and I'm sure that your whole family will miss him. My heart goes out to you and Janine.

  • i'm so sorry for the loss of janine's papa. he is in heaven now and strong and healthy again and sending loving vibes to all in his family.

  • Je suis désolé pour votre perte. Il ressemble à He était un bon homme.

  • Mes prières sont avec vous tous...

  • I'm sorry Michel; my condolences go out to your family. Interesting, the new baby in our family (I posted his photo yesterday) is named Louis, born the same day. Hugs. Christine

  • Comfort in this time of grieving, my sympathies go out to Janine and her family! Much love to all of you.

  • Nice to hear from you.
    I'm sorry for the loss.

  • Not to get off topic, but the middle aged man sitting next to Janine in the last photo looks just like a young you! I just realized that because a week or two I went several years back in your posts looking at them and reading some.

    I'm sorry to hear about Janine's father. My step dad's mom died two months ago at the same age. She is better off in Heaven with her husband than here on Earth suffering. Now YOU are the patriarch. You can sit at the head of the table and celebrate the circle of life and young babies in the family.

  • I am so sorry for your loss.  What a beautiful tribute blog you have made!  From these pictures just see how the House of Louis does grow and prosper! 

  • I send my condolences. Your family knows how to love well.

  • Dearest Michel and Janine,

    I wish I had the perfect words to say to you...to Janine...to your entire family - it is so very hard to do at a time like this.  Your father-in-love will be remembered in so many ways through not only the pictures you haved share of him but the stories you pass on about his life long adventures.  He is more than just an important part of history in his fighting during the war but Louis is a part of you all and in your hearts and minds...forever!  I know that there are many on here (xanga) that would say that through your pictures and stories about Louis has effected us as has his passing.  There is great sadness in a loved one leaving us behind but I also think that there is great joy in knowing what is on the other side waiting for them! 

    Our hearts and prayers go out to you all and please give Janine and her sister gentle and loving hugs from us all here. 

    Love and God's Comfort and Peace to You All,

    xoxo Cat 

  • Michel....Janine....

    Oh, I am so sorry to hear your news.  It is so very hard to loose a parent.  I have lost my mother, so I know that there are no words to comfort you at this time.  Just know that our precious Savior has His arms around you during this time and that you have friends all over the world in prayer for you.  If you father was anything like you, Janine, then he must have been one very special person. 

    You will be remembered in our prayers.

    Karen

  • I'm sorry to learn of the loss of this man who was loved so much by all his family members. My condolences to you and yours.

    ~Michele

  • my sincere condolences to janine, you and your family
    it is so difficult to lose a loved one
    what a long life he has lived! he will always be in your hearts, i am certain
    may good thoughts comfort you in your sorrow

    xo
    mamselle

  • May we all be revered and remembered the way he was.

    May God's Love comfort you all during this time.

  • Chers Janine et Michel,
    Passant par ici ce matin par hasard..
    Paix et Amour à Louis dans l'au delà
    Nous savons qu'il vivra éternellement dans les coeurs de ceux qui l'ont connu
    Toute notre sympathie pour votre famille en cette journée de funérailles
    AM & Johann

  • Dear Michel,

    I'm so sorry to see Louis has now passed on. It's never, ever easy to lose loved ones, no matter what age. Your father-in-law obviously had a very long and blessed life, having such a wonderful family such as yourselves. I can understand how very sad Janine would be feeling now.

    You've put together a really wonderful tribute to Louis here. Another thing, the music you've chosen is perfect. How beautiful it is. Please accept my deepest sympathy, Michel.

    I received your lovely postcard, and thank you very much for it.

  • oh bless him and the family. i'm very sorry and sad to hear that louis passed a way but he was busy until the end and kept his spirits happy and that's wonderful to hear! i'm sorry that janine and the family will be without lovely louis it was nice to read through your past entries about louis. but i'm not worried because louis is home with the father and at peace, so that's a wonderful blessing. you'll be in my thoughts and prayers, the whole family.

  • he must have lived a very full life. It seems he was very well supported by you and all his family. Hope Janine and your family are ok...

  • My condolencies.

  • Oh, I am so very sorry for your loss..please accept my sympathy ..to your wife, and family..what a wonderful man..you posted such a loving 'tribute' to him..* I only read it this morning..am not on right now..but I will keep you all in my thoughts..lovely post...photos..family..memories.and even music...beautiful* I am glad you all have those special memories...please take good care..my very best to your wife...Lee 

  • So very sorry to hear of your loss, To be sure ,Louis will live on in the hearts and memories of you all.

  • Michel,  I am so sorry for your loss.  Also, glad that you were so fortunate to all be together at a family reunion so recently.   How happy that must have made him!   You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 

  • Toutes mes sympathies, Michel et Janine.

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  • A wonderful life and we are priveleged that you feel able to share Louis's life with us. Amazing to see four generations all together in perfect harmony.    Ron 

  • What a lovely tribute to your father-in-law. You were fortunate to have him in your life and he was equally fortunate to have you in his life. Please accept my condolences on his passing and share them with Janine.

  • Michel, I am so sorry to hear Janine's father has died! Please convey my sympathies to Janine. My mother was a week short of 94 when she died in a nursing home. We know that he is now free of pain and suffering. May you and Janine find peace in knowing that. My prayers are with you both.

    {{{{ }}}}}

    Bev

  • Dearest Grandfather, this is such a beautiful memorial that you have made for Janine's beloved father. What a loving family you have, and so many generations. My prayers go out to you all in your time of grieving. With much love ~ Paloma

  • I am so sorry for the loss of your patriarch.  I know from reading in the past he was well loved.  It is so fortunate all of you have had good relations and visits with a lot of photos to be shared.  I know his loss will leave a void.  I do believe there is more and each of our journeys must continue on at some point.  I am sure his journey will continue to be memorable beginning with his memory left so pleasantly with you and your lovely family.  Many good thoughts sent your way for the many good times yet to share.

  • Blog très intéressant, très bons articles et superbes photos !!! Désolé pour Louis, qu'il repose en paix.
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    Very interesting blog, nice articles and pics so congratulations !!! Sorry for Louis, hope he rest in peace.

  • So sorry to hear of Louis's passing.  He was well-loved and will be missed... that is a great legacy, all by itself!  Give my regrets and sympathies to Janine. (((HUGS!)))

  • Michel, I am very sorry to hear of your loss.  Please tell Janine you are all in my thoughts and prayers.  It seems you are a close family and strong in faith.  I'm sure that as you talk about your memories of Louis together, you will find much comfort in speaking of him.  We have experienced this since my Dad's passing and he was even a difficult man!  Something will happen and we say to each other, "Dad would have laughed about that"......or, "Dad would have said....".  We get a chuckle now and then from times like those.  It's as though he isn't even gone.  He might be gone, but not forgotten.

  • Je suis desolee pour la perdre de Louis.  Mon grandpere est mort le 13 juillet de 2005.  C'est bon que Louis a passe' beacoup de temps avec ses petits-enfants et arriere-petits enfants.  Il semble qu'il a vit une bonne vie.

    -Sara

  • Je suis desolee pour la perdre de Louis.  Mon grandpere est mort le 13 juillet de 2005.  C'est bon que Louis a passe' beacoup de temps avec ses petits-enfants et arriere-petits enfants.  Il semble qu'il a vit une bonne vie.

    -Sara

  • My sincere condolences. He surely knew he was loved very deeply by his daughter and son-in-law.

  • My heart and prayers go out to you and your family, Michel.  I know how much of a loss it is to lose the patriarch/matriarch
    of your family.  I still suffer the loss of my dear grandmother.  It is with fondness we can remember the good times, is it not?
    We can remember the joys, as well as the sorrows.

    I think you have had a mixed holiday, my friend.  The "ups" and the "downs".  Ahh...well!  Isn't life like that at all times? 
    How wonderful for you to have all the pictures to add to the memories.

    Take care my dear friend.

    Rachel

  • My heartfelt condolences, Michel.  What a treasure and delight this man had been in all your lives.  What a wonderful legacy he has left for all of you.  My prayers for you, your family and for Louis. God bless all of you ~ GraceAnn

  • Dearest Michel, son-in-law and friend to Louis...he will remember you always, and his life was rich with family and love.  God bless you all in your review of Louis's life...celebrate it!  Thinking of you, Lowie

  • I have missed your comments! Yes, It is beautiful where I live... as I haveseen it is where you are too! I think it is all in the person being open to seeing it. Don't you?

    Hope your garden is doing well. Ang

  • Michel May God wrap His arms of comfort around you and your family.

  • Cher Michel, je suis tres desolee. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, and I offer my deepest condolences. Louis was surely a kind, thoughtful, wonderful man. It is a tribute to him that he was such an amazing family. My thoughts and prayers with you and Janine always.

    Carolina

  • It doesn't matter the age of a person it always hits hard when someone that is loves so much and well passes on. My prayers are with you and your family.

  • It was so good to hear from you!  I have missed you.

    As for the garden - Ben and Megan "own" the garden because they are renting the house, but someone else actually owns
    the garden area.  The farmer who has the potatoes in the background owns the garden and the barn beside it.  The sad thing
    is that he intends to burn the barn down come winter.  He wants more room for his crops.  I wish I could move the barn.
    I am off to see Meredith today at the camp.  I will try to get some photos and show you all.  Enjoy your day! - Rachel

  • Michelle please accept my sincere condolences regarding your family's sad loss. _ Tim

  • Sorry about the family's loss. It sounds like he had a good full life... and now he can rest. Gob Bless.

  • So sorry to read of your loss. I especially send condolences to Janine. It is never easy to lose someone you love.You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sure there are many great memories for all of you to share, that will keep his memory alive. Much love to you and your family. That is a great tribute that you did for him. I am sure that he knew how very much he was loved.

    Love,

    Edie Rose

  • Dear Michel, yes my roots are in Spain and Italy, you caught me! 

    I don't know if I told you this yet, but my cousin Antoine lives now in Lagny on the Marne River...he fought in the french resistence during occupation...they lived in Paris with Alfonse, another cousin, both were born in the north of Spain, but moved to France when they were young for better opportunities...  They were my grandmother's nephews, her sister, Maria's sons.  There were many stories, as I'm sure Louis had.  Prayers to you, and Janine...love you!

    By the way, the pic of Louis and the grandchildren was taken on August 26, 2006...the day of my sister's 40th birthday! 

  • I will keep you and your family in my prayers.  What a special man he was, and how very loved, too.  Keep those memories close to your heart and remember those good times you all shared!

    Much love ~ Aimee

  • IT IS ALWAYS A VERY SAD MOMENT WHEN A LOVED ONE LEAVES THIS WORLD.
    I AM SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILY'S LOSS, ESPECIALLY JANINE.
    TO LOOSE A FATHER MUST BE A VERY SAD THING.
    THE MEMORIES WILL STAY, AND KEEP HIM ALIVE IN YOUR HEARTS.
    THANK YOU FOR LETTING US KNOW HIM AND BE PART OF HIS LIFE.

    Carlo

  • ryc: I hope this is a sure love, too! The '19 days' refers to when I will go to Boston, Massechusetts! I will visit from August 8 - Aug 15th-I am so excited!! Love to you .

  • RYC:  The town is just our little town, but for about 10 days, for the past twenty years, we have hosted an arts festival.  This features a classical orchestra, with players from all over the country,  that plays on two Saturdays, led by "the maestro" who travels from California every year, with guest artists, but the festival is much more than that.  There are many performances of all kinds, every day, at various venues throughout the town; churches, campgrounds, parks, the mall, restaurants, even at the grocery!  Ballet, opera, plays, juggling, garage bands, community-led arts groups, and performers from all over the country may appear during this time, as well as displays of visual arts.  Many are free, and so it is possible for many to enjoy something at the festival.  Our daughter is home from college for the summer, where she is studying for a double major in music performance and education, and has been the assistant for a couple of years.  It's been wonderful for her, as she is able to attend many more performances than our budget would allow.  My husband volunteers two weeks of vacation and countless hours of his free time for this, among many others.  It could not be presented without all the helping hands.  I will try to post some pictures if I can!

  • The girl in my profile photo is my friend, Barbie.

  • See! ^^^ I already answered you.

  • Michel,

    This time for you family is full of grief. I've seen the light of Jesus Christ. Trust In God. He's with you.

    Love,
    Terri & Carlo

  • I am sorry for your loss. I lost Mother last fall and I know it is a painful time for all.
    I wish you and your family peace of heart.

  • Bruce and I send our love and sympathy to you, Janine and family.  It is not ever easy even when death is waiting at the door.  Long live Louis in your souls and may his place in Heaven be joyful Love, Nancy

  • I give you my condolences, my friend.

  • That must be hard for your wife. But he lived a long and useful life. Give my condolences to Janine and all your family. I am praying for all of you. I am not going to sell my house I took it off the market. I did not get a good enough offer and after going through all that I decided it was best to stay. Judi

  • How fortunate you have been to have such a man in your lives! And thank you so much for sharing him with us! I'm sure you will miss him, but his funeral will be a time of celebration too. He had been through so much, and yet he did more than just survive--he really lived his life, and led you all to do the same. It has been good to know him through your posts!
    Much love to you and yours,
    Joy

  • Life is transient and hence it is particularly great to know that he lived a full life and had the chance to see his entire family grow. He lived well and I wish the very best in dealing with his absence. my sincerest condolences!

  • coucou, c'est gentil merci bien, c'est sympa de voir un compatriote sur cette plateforme très internationale et surtout anglophone (rires). J'aime aussi ta double traduction c'est super ! Oui j'ai passé un magnifique 14 juillet ensoleillé c'est une chance. Je repasserai bientôt voir ton blog. Très bonne semaine !

  • Dearest Michel,

    I am so glad you received my postcard.  I had received yours just before going on our little field trip and knew I wanted to send you and Janine a card too!  :O)  Thank you so much for thinking of us...I only wish I could have been there too!  Is that not what postcards are supposed to do?  I'm not sure how effective my card was in convincing you to come and visit...I will have to send you another one with our beautiful countryside here and landmarks. 

    We are still thinking of you all!

    xoxo Cat

  • Michel, I'm so sorry to hear about your father-in-law.  hugs and prayers to you and your family.

    ~janny

  • Dearest Michel,

    I accidentally erased your 2nd comment - it was in there twice and before I knew it...~blip~...it was gone.  Thank you so much and I am so glad that you both got the card.  I wish I could do more for you both.  You and your family have to come to mean so much to us and you would not believe how often you and Janine come up in our conversations here at home. 

    Our love to you all...

    Blaine and Cat

  • Michel,

    Toutes mes condoléances. Il est toujours si difficile de perdre un être si cher et si proche. Il semble qu'il a vécu une vie longue et très bien remplie, avec une magnifique famille. Si cela était possible, on pourrait presque dire qu'il s'est bien éteint... Je comprends votre douleur.

    Amitiés

    Véronique

  • somehow  i have  not only been blessed by  you but your beautiful family over the past years   with Louis in heaven now i guess you are  forced into the presidency    thank you for reading my words   i pray you &  your garden are doing well   in love beck

  • Michel and Janine,

    I am sorry to hear of Louis's passing. My love and prayers go out to your family in this time of mourning. I celebrate with you a life well lived.

    My prayers and blessings
    Melody

  • I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart aches for you and your family. Thanks for sharing the great memories you had with Louis.

    Hugs to you both.

  • Please accept my deepest and sincerest thoughts and prayers from Texas for you and Janine and family. She is so blessed to have your and your family to help her get thru this. Losing a parent is very hard.Your blog was such a beautiful tribute to Louis. God bless all of you, Michel.

  •  I'm sorry to hear this sad news. I hope by now that the grief is receding, and leaving lots of lovely memories.

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