Loss of Wynn

Perry and Sherry:  I am unable to tell you the thoughts that have run through my mind when I learned that you had lost a son.  I did not know Wynn--why I don't know--I thought I had spent a reasonable part of my life at St. Mark's, but no.  Well, after Joan died in 2002 I thought my life had ended, but I survived--somehow.  52 1/2 years of married life cannot be erased by a terrible occurence.  And I hope the same is true for you--Wynn is gone but certainly not forgotten.  He occupied such a welcome place in so many minds of so many people.  I have two adult sons about whom I am so very proud.  And grandchildren numerous.  Also I have (for the present at least) another St. Mark's church, this one in Cleveland, TX.  We are terribly small but survive somehow.  And without a priest, who presently lives in that wonderful place in Baytown--going down with Alzheimers.  Joan was a victim of Parkinson's. EVERYBODY'S GOT SOMETHING!    So, again, my great sympathy for losing Wynn.  As a very wise parishioner here at St. Mark's told me just the other day when I confessed some overwhelming sadness with "things"--just remember the good times and the good photos, mementos, and you'll be all right.  Hope so. Hang in there!

 

Joe F. Power, 141 South Fairway Loop, Coldsrping, TX 77331.  jjpower@eastex.net