Stories Collected While Living in France
Sacha is taking the train to come to Annie's funeral today. Right after he will take the train back to Paris as he is doing his finals for university. Chelsea cannot come due to work.
Sacha asked me, "Do you have Annie's recipe, do you know how to make her stuffed grape vine leaves (dolmas)?" I reassured him I did.
Thinking and praying for all of you today.
Loving Annie, who I never met but felt like I knew…through you…..will say a prayer for her family and your family today.
Prayers for you and your family and Annies at this time. I can see through your writings over the past how special she was. Quite respectful for Sacha to take time out of his busy schedule to be there for the funeral.
So very sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort at this difficult time. Prayers continue for all.
thinking of all of you today-eternal rest grant unto her oh LORD and let perpetual light shine upon her….
It seems like you did a small video with Annie making the stuffed cabbage rolls, or was it the grape leaves?
Thinking of you today, so glad Sacha can be there with you and Yann
Strange yet Amazing how one can get to know and feel for someone through someone else without ever meeting, hearing or talking to them. As time goes on, please keep Annie’s spirit alive by occasionally posting memories of her. Carry with you today, the support and love of all of us that were touched by your friend and the relationship you shared. You are not alone.
That is a spectacular photograph. It is a photo of love and caring and the beauty of friendship and family (even when the people are not blood-related.) Thinking of you all day my friend…
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Those who live forever in our hearts are never far away
Special, special lady. So hard to say goodbye.
Another angel returned to heaven, may peace be with you as you and your family celebrate Annie’s life.
I learned to love Annie thought your stories. Such a wonderful soul. So very sorry for your loss.
Celebrating Annie’s life over here with cooking, so thankful that we got to know her through you Corey.
How wonderful it was for Sacha to take time from preparing for his finals to come. How left out Chelsea must feel that she couldn’t come. What a tough time for all of you.
Evidence of how loving and thoughtful Sacha is to make the effort to attend Annie’s send off. I am sure Chelsea is with you in spirit to support you as they show their love and respect for Annie. I have come to know her and admire her through your stories. The Dolmas recipe/story is one of my favorites. My heartfelt prayers to you all. She will be missed but memories of her and love will endure.
May Annie rest in peace.
Corey, when you are sad, I am sad. Lovely Annie, you leave beautiful memories with us all.
I hope that Annie had a beautiful ceremony today, which provided those who love and miss her with some comfort.
You have a wonderful son, but that is not surprising 🙂
So glad Sasha could come. Oh her recipes will be treasures for you and family.
Embrace the pain with the love and may God hold you all in the palm of his hand. Thinking of you today.
awww, what a sweet boy.
I have been off line for a few days. So sorry to hear about Annie. What a wonderful friendship you have had! I’m so glad you shared her with all of us. Your stories about her will live on and your beautiful photos will help you remember her when you are lonely and missing her. Sacha is his Mother’s son. He knows the importance of sharing her gifts. Teach him to make the the stuffed grape leaves the way she taught you.
Agree with all of the above comments, and me too am/was accompanying you to the funeral with my prayers and thoughts.
You can’t choose family but you CAN choose friends. You a v.lucky (and kind) person to have wonderful family and friends – and Annie has become a friend of us all thanks to your thoughtful, loving and charming posts involving her.
Loved the ‘dolmas’ bit…. this will certainly cause a few extra tears and some lopsided smiles too!
Prayers for all of you as you celebrate Annie’s passing. Sacha, like you, will carry Annie in his heart forever, and every time he eats dolmas he will have her by his side. Thank you for sharing your beautiful friend and friendship with us all through your words and pictures…and recipes.
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