Paula Ashcraft
To Loretta's Family: I am so very grateful that I was able to know Loretta. She has had an amazing impact on my life and I will remember her always! Thank you for allowing me to participate in her life as her illness progressed. Those last hours with her will be treasured forever. I pray for the comfort of the Holy Spirit for us all as we grieve her loss: "Do not hurry as you walk with grief, it does not help the journey. Walk slowly, pausing often as you walk with grief. Do not be disturbed by memories that come unbidden. Swiftly forgive and let God speak for you unspoken words. Unfinished conversation will be resolved in the Cloud of Unknowing. Be not disturbed. Be gentle with one who walks with grief. If it is you, be gentle with yourself. Swiftly forgive, pausing often. Take time, be gentle as you walk with grief." (Author unknown) You are all in my prayers, Much Love, Paula