As many of you may know, we have recently moved part-time to Denver, Colorado. Denver is precisely 1,345miles (via the southern route) from Monterey. Monterey and Denver. Two very dissimilar places. Small town/Big city. Sea/Mountains. Old/New. Unaffordable/Affordable. Fog/Sun. Fish/Meat. Quiet/Bustling. Both incredible places with wonderful people. Speaking of wonderful people, there is one person in Denver who is really special. And that is Mary Ruth. And who is Mary Ruth?
Mary Ruth is the youngest in my first family of eight. She's my baby sister...over 50 now still cute and she's still my baby sis. That's Mary in the above photo in our new home in Denver flanked by Marian and Will. So, please indulge me in dedicating this shameless blog to Mary. The sweetest and funnest of us all.
Ever since we arrived in Denver a couple weeks ago, Mary has selflessly helped us in countless ways. She has been there for us. Life transitions are tough enough but when you have someone who really knows you and cares about you, it makes the change more palatable...more comfortable. Mary is present and joyful. In return, we are grateful.
Mary is many things to many people. A devoted single mother of four adult children. A doting grandmother. A patient mother-in-law. A loving sister. A true friend. A compassionate volunteer. A kind sister-in-law. And, a whole lot of joy to us all. As my Mom used to say about Mary, "when Mary Ruth was born, the good Lord threw her pattern away." Mary's a one of a kind classic.
So here's to Mary. A huge thank you for your warm and gracious welcome into Denver. We're off to a splendid start with many fun times ahead. So get your dancing shoes on Mary, I hear our song.
Remember always sister-friend, mi casa es su casa.
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