There are people that come into your life and go and leave an impression and there are people that leave little impression. Then once in a while there’s a person that comes into your life and leaves a life-long and indelible impression. This is about someone that easily fits in the latter category.
Her name is Beverley. You only needed to meet this lady one time to understand why everyone loved her. She was a Christian, make no mistake, and would be happy to tell you if you dared ask, but she was also a lot of other things. She truly would be the life of any party that you were fortunate enough to have included her in and trust me you would be fortunate. She was full of life and could make anyone who talked with her light up with that same spirit. Her cooking was one of her gifts that she loved to share and was beyond generous in doing it.
Beverley also loved children. I think that this had a lot to do with her childlike spirit and mischievous nature that children could not only identify with but gravitate towards. She served children through our parochial school for almost 40 years. That amount of years alone should tell you this lady was special. She was dedicated and loyal and anyone fortunate to have known her for any length of time was better for it. She loved everyone and everyone loved her.
So Beverley has gone on to glory. My guess is she is running the kitchen up there and also planning the dinner parties. Heaven truly has received a special soul. I write this short article not to give you Beverley’s life story but to honor her the best way I know how. I’m certain a full novel could be written about Beverley’s life’s adventures.
If after a full and fruitful life it can be said you were loved by all that knew you and left this undeniable mark on in this world then I think that is really the highest form of being a Christian. We will miss you Beverley….I will miss you….and look forward to being once again by your side at the eternal banquet.
