Sunday, April 22, 2012

thoughts of wedding bells

shared by Marlo R. Beall, her sister
Yesterday I had the honor and pleasure of attending the wedding ceremony for two of Cindy's friends from UCLA, Emily and Roy. Our family had learned about their wedding when they were kind enough to have chatted with my dad after attending mass at Saint Anne's Church earlier this year. They had mentioned how Cindy actually had a hand in them getting together in the first place, and would be happy to have her represented at their wedding in some way.
So it turned out that my dad served as the Deacon during their ceremony, while my mom and I were able to attend as well. It was so touching to all of us that Emily and Roy were thinking of Cindy during such a meaningful and important time in their lives. It is so heartwarming to know that Cindy's friends are caring and loving enough to keep her spirit and memory alive.
I would like to send our sincere thanks to Emily and Roy for allowing our family to share in their wedding celebration. We were honored to be there, and wish them many years of love and happiness. I know Cindy is smiling down on all of us, and is just thrilled for them to be starting their new married life together.

Monday, April 2, 2012

thoughts of a song for Cyn

shared by Marlo R. Beall, her sister


When Cyn passed away nine years ago, we were fortunate enough to celebrate her life and honor her memory during two memorial services in L.A. and her funeral mass and reception in the Bay Area. For those of you who may have attended one, two, or all of the services, you probably remember the touching song that Cyn's close friend, Abby Camaya, had written and sang for everyone.


Today, I wanted to share the lyrics to that song. Thank you Abby, so much, for putting your memories to music, and for sharing them with all of us.


Cyn

Chasing your lost dogs again

How was I

Lucky enough

To be found by you

Cyn

You're sweet like cinnamon

How I wish

I could see your face again


A vision of peace

A stress relief

You are my

Missing piece


Warmer than

A sunny day

Now you're

Spirited away

Fly away

Oh, fly away


And how to get through months and weeks

When I can't get through minutes

The world is empty now

Without your smile in it


Still don't understand

How stars collide

In the still

Of the night


Time rushed by fate

Why couldn't it wait

Still your love

Your love remains

Your love remains

Oh, your love remains


And how to get through months and weeks

When I can't get through minutes

The world is empty now

Without your smile in it


Cyn

Chasing your lost dogs again

How was I

Lucky enough

To be found by you

Cyn

You're sweet like cinnamon

Now I know

That I'll see your face again