Susan A. Pierce 5/5/55-10/21/08

I lost my mother one week ago. I can not describe that amount of heartache I am feeling. Although my mother and I had our struggles, we loved each other unconditionally and she was my biggest supporter in terms of my education, career and family. I miss her more than I can describe and can not seem to imagine a moment that she will not be there for.

My mother was only 53 years old and had a lot of living left to do. She adored her grandchildren and they adored her in return. I know that each of my nieces, nephews and even my own son, will greatly miss her.

For her Memorial services, my usually composed, steadfast husband broke down and sobbed. To all of our surprise when he gave his talk, he wrote her a special poem.

In the course of time

We have come to know

The known and sometimes unknown

The expected and unexpected

We have grown to love

We have grown to cry

We have stood the test

and sometimes wonder why

With the true intent

And desire to express

We have come together

To show our love and desire

And with open arms

May the Good Lord take you

May you be at rest

In the place prepared for you

And now we proclaim

With all one accord

As Jacob of old

Hath also once said

We say to Susan

O one that we love

Adieu, farewell and forever

May God be with You

-David Schwartz-

I love you mom, and as you would always say, "I am not going to say Good-bye but rather we'll see you soon".

First Snowfall

Three weeks ago we had our first snowfall and decided to make the most of it. Jacob came running and asked his daddy to help him make a snowman, so Dave grabbed his jacket and I grabbed my camera.
Dave started rolling, and rolling, and rolling. It wasn't long before two huge snowballs were made. Dave then asked me to get my winter gear on and come assist in putting picking up the massive ball of snow in order to form the body of the snowman. I unwittingly complied.
Soon after Dave was putting the third and finally layer on and the snowman was almost complete. With some help from daddy, Jacob quickly made two eye, a mouth and buttons out of rocks. A carrot for the nose and black scarf for those cold winter days. How proud were Daddy and son when the biggest snowman in the neighborhood was done.