A Long and Winding Road

I must apologize.
I've been a bit discombobulated lately.

I'm not normally on here on Sunday at all, but I was absent yesterday.

I was watching over my sweet husband whose Momma earned her wings on Friday night.

At 98, she sure has seen and been through an abundance of experiences.

As strong and sturdy and steadfast a soul as you could meet, she finally let go and let God.

You may know it's coming, but you are never ready.

Hope these words that woke me up yesterday morning do her justice.

You will be missed Inova Marinello.

You've left a legacy of love.

A Long and Winding Road

In Honor of Inova Marinello

by Lyn Marinello

It’s been a long and winding road with many a twist and turn.

You took every step undaunted; each opportunity to learn.

You stood firm within your faith. Family always at your core

Herculean strength ~ perhaps the model for that lore.

You traveled many places; taken paths no one would dare.

Coiffed, bejeweled, dressed to the nines. Met all your troubles with Inova flare.

You met challenges head on. Faced fears and loss and pain.

You’d occasionally crack and shed a tear or say something quite profane.

Steadfast in your beliefs, a heart so loving and so kind.

Always willing to lend an ear and also to speak your mind.

Hand in hand with Sal, you were never more content.

Surrounded by your offspring is the place that you were meant.

Greater joy could not be found than the gleam within your eyes

when spending time with family and its ever-growing size.

You created countless memories with the many souls you reached.

Improved the lives of every one with the fortitude you have preached.

It’s been a long and winding road. Beyond the trials, you’ve been blessed.

Enjoy Christmas at the throne of God, put your feet up, Mom, and finally rest.