Diane Salathe

I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Though I didn't visit y'all's often I do remember her being there wi t h a ready smile and a quick how are you. She will be surely missed by those close to her.

Hello my dear Auntie Diane, I am thinking of you, imagining the joy you are feeling as you dance, giggle and embrace loved ones who have passed on before you. You are rejoicing in the fact that you are finally free of all the earthy restraints. Please give my baby brother an extra hug from me. Thank you for encouraging me crafting passion during my younger years. As a little girl, I loved going to your house and receive what felt like one on one attention as I learned new skills. We experienced many happy moments as we created beauty from every day items that just happened to be around. We crocheted mountains of granny squares and tote bags made from plastic bags. You were SO resourceful. I am a lefty and you sat across from me showing a mirror image so that I was able to master the stitches. That was very kind of you. Some scrap yarn, a piece of cardboard and a pair of scissors was all we needed to create colorful pompoms. They were so much fun. I fondly remember taking a fabric circle, baste stitching around the perimeter and gathering the stitches to make the cutest puff balls. When several of these balls were strung together, they made perfect arms and legs for dolls. You were a master of repurposing and DYI before it was cool. Thank you also for making the gorgeous bride's maid dress Eileen wore to my wedding. When I think of you, ADD I can still see you tilt your head and give your adorable eyes squint and that inquisitive smile of yours. You were always loving and supportive no matter what crazy ideas I brought to the table. I felt special when I was with you. Thank you for all these things and more. I will love you always and look forward to seeing you again one day. Sending so much love and comfort to all you left behind. Jenny-fur