Sarah Rubin Crystal 1921-2008

I attended Marsha's mothers' service today, I plan to write more later, and in greater detail, when I have time.

Nicolle, my daughter, and I have been in a fight over something that now seems silly, stupid and pointless. Needless to say, Marsha and her family gave me all the reasons in the world to why God placed me today in this setting. After the service, as I drove off to my hurried life and a Christmas Eve business meeting, I called Nicolle and repaired the rift between us through my tear choking words. What a great gift to me, from God and to use the people who spoke at the service, to clear my head and fill my heart.

It was simple, yet a meaningful tribute, to a woman who loved her family, challenged the world, overcame adversity and was a teacher and example to
her faith, friends, community, and most of all, her family.

Since 9/11, God has given me many opportunities to be involved in death, I have been placed in spots no one could expect, the gift of death, if you might, and I have come out the better for it all, and this day, from this family, that service, has only added to my life.

May Sarah Rubin Crystal rest in peace, I would, should I some day having earned that much respect, love, and admiration from the people who matter the most.