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About Me
- Peggy Ragan
- I have ALS - this is my story. I have been married for 43 years to my best friend, Bernie. We have three children: Chris, his wife Kim and Patrick. We also have one lovely granddaughter, our little princess Sarah. Our foster children are Sue Ann and Charlie. I love being a wife and grandmother and my second love is being a nurse practitioner at a family health clinic in Bealeton VA. I enjoy traveling with my husband and family and we have been blessed to travel to many locations and experience the local food and culture. My faith is very important to me and it is my faith that has given me the strength and courage to walk this journey of life.
93 comments:
Mom - we are so proud of your courage and postive outlook. You are the definition of inspiration. We're here every step of the way. We love you.
Chris, Kim and Sarah
Peggy, thanks for including me in your email list for this blog. I am sorry about your trials and I hope you know how important you have been in my life!! I also love being a nurse practitioner and can thank you and Drs. Robinson and King for giving me such a strong foundation. I think of you often.
Kathy Dewey
Peggy, you have always inspired me with your courage,spirit, and faith. I want you to know that you are in my prayers and I am thankful for your friendship.
Elizabeth
Peggy, thanks for including me. From the day I met you and Bernie your love for each other has been inspirational. As I watch the 2 of you go through these trials, your faith, love and strength continue to inspire me. My prayers are with you
Mary Kay
Peggy, You and Bernie are extraordinary inspirations to all of us. Thank you for including me in your emails over the years. You both are remembered in my daily prayers. We all miss your participation in our Medical Missionaries trips. God Bless You.
Ron Burrell
Hi Peggy and Bernie,
Thanks for including us in your blogspot.
You know all our prayers are storming Heaven, and God cannot help but notice.
We love you guys,
Bill and Eileen
PS: Don't forget bridge - we're doing it next.
Peggy,we too thank you for including us as you travel this unfamiliar road. With Christ as your navigator, you're guaranteed to arrive at your desired destination. We join your many friends in offering our love, prayers, and the promise we will be there for you and your family in any way we can help.
Raleigh and Marilyn
Hi Peggy and Bernie thank you for including me on your email list for blog. I was wondering how Bernie was doing. I am sorry to hear about your illness and the constraints that come with it. But it sounds like the Lord is guiding you all the way and you have the love, support, and encouragement of your family. I will keep you both in my prayers. I leave for my first mission trip on 9/11 to Romaina and Russia.Love
Bonnie
Mom + Dad - I can't get over the fact how you both have remained so positive during this time. We are all here to support you in everyway we can, yet it is you who continues to show the love and support you have always shown. I wish I lived closer so I could be there for you both more than I have been able to, but I want you to know that the two of you are always in my thoughts and prayers
and that will never change. I love you both.
Patrick
Dearest Peggy & Bernie,
Since you came into our lives in 1978, you have called us to change & grow by the way that you love one another and others. You inspire & challenge in the gentlest way, touching lives forever. Working, playing, laughing & crying with you has been a privilege and honor. You have all our love & we will keep you in our prayers. Larry & Terry
Dear Friends,
You are, as always, in our prayers. You have always given so much to all of us - please let us help you in whatever way we can. My favorite hymn, too, is Be Not Afraid; you have lived your life walking with Jesus and you have nothing to fear on this new journey. Remember always how much you are loved. Tom and Nicki
Peggy and Bernie!
You two are such a blessing to our neighborhood!! The support you have, the love for one another, and those wonderful smiles that you see on your faces! Our prayers are with you and you two are such an inspiration to everyone in Vint Hill! Our love and prayers goes out to you!
Love ya, Don and Elaine
Hi Bernie and Peggy!
Paul and I are honored to walk this Journey with you, as you did ours back in 88 with AML (20 years....can't believe it has been that long) This road appears even more treacherous, but that is for the unsaved, and those without the faith you both have shown us how to muster from that mustard seed.
Chris...fantastic job on the blog site! When I get the information ready for the Marathon Run (October 08)for ALS can we create a link?
Looking forward to future postings and news on Bernies surgery...
Cathy
Well we figured out how to get to the blog! This morning we were driving back from DC where we spent a weekend, telling lies,and watching others drink beer, at a bi-annnual (every two years?) reunion of Marine Combat Helicopter Association (Popasmoke)members. At 7 a.m. this morning we went to Mass in Fredericksberg, where Fr. Bill Korpi is the associate pastor. Bill celebrated his second Mass at the CFL Center this summer, about one week after he was ordained as a priest.
Our prayers are with you. From what we have read on the blog, things are very difficult but your closeness as a couple, your family, faith, and a lot of pluck
still make you Bernie and Peggy.
We will pray for you every night. You have always meant a lot to us. God bless you and your sons. Thank you for telling us about the blog. We are in transition from the house at the ebach to a house within 100 yards of our youngest son, and youngest grandson (4 months). We have not gotten an internet hook up, yet, and we check our email at our son (Jimi's) house.
God bless you, and pray for us that we may continue to serve the Lord where ever he leads us.
We still remember and laugh at your story of the lizards on the wall in Puerto Rico!
Jim and Sue Rider
Bernie and Peggy!
It was so nice seeing the two of you out and about on Sunday. You two are such a blessing to so many folks in the neighborhood! Our prayer goes out to you both and know how much you are loved in our community! God Bless!
Dear Bernie and Peggy,
You two are such an amazing inspiration for so many people. God shines through both of you. Your tremendous faith will get you through these trials in life. Remember my bracelet Peggy "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" - Phillipians 4:13- Amen to that!
I saw Bernie today and he looked fabulous!
God Bless you both,
Love, Tom and Pam Gay
Peggy and Bernie,
Your blessings are such an outreach to so many. The joy in your faces and your testimonies is out there for so many. Our prayers continue for you both and you are in our hearts forever!
God Bless and love ya,
Don and Elaine
Hi Peggy & Bernie,
Thanks for inviting us to your Blog. Even though we live far away our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything you need from your New York Ragan’s, I’m your girl:)
Love,
Jennifer, John, Tom & Kara
Thank you for telling me about your blog. Please call on
me for anything. I am a trained,
certified housewife and gossip.
Sue
I only read the first post from Kim and Chris. I wanted to read the rest AFTER I posted to see if what I suspected was true: that all of them would pretty much have a similar sentiment: That you and "Uncle" Bernie are THE MOST incredible people I have ever and WILL ever have the blessing of knowing.
My new family have been having some trying times recently and the one thing that always makes me realize how lucky and blessed we've been is knowing you and your INCREDIBLE story of faith, love and patience.
We will always love both of you and will always do anything we can to be there for you although physical distance keeps us apart at times. You both are ALWAYS in our thoughts and prayers!
You are incredibly loved,
Kerry, Shannon and Reagan McCoy
What an incrediable journey for you two. You can see where prayers are being answered and you know that many are praying for you two! God Bless and keep the faith burning in your hearts!
Elaine
We missed you at Mass this evening! I am always so happy to see your lovely face in church, Peggy :0 You have always made me smile. I'll have to give you a ring instead to see when your and your hubby will be hungry. The air is getting cooler.....maybe chicken pot pie would work! We love you and keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Nicki & Tom
Peggy, We finally got onto your blog. What a wonderful trip to Greece. We look forward to your addition to your blog when you return. Can't wait to hear about the trip. We will be leaving shortly for the warmer climate. We saw Faya and George in Walmart in Camillus earlier in the week. They asked to be remember to you. We look forward to hearing from you. Love to both you and Bernie, Tom and Pat
PS If you want to take a break from the cold, the door is always open.
Finished the last training run today for YOUR marathon... your probably in the air coming home from Greece right now. Call us when you get home!
Paul and Cathy
When I saw your pictures tonight I thought WOW "you are both so beautiful to me", love and hugs back, les
Your stories are so uplifting and I so enjoy opening my mailbox knowing that your words of inspiration are there! You two are amazing people and I have always looked up to you both. I love you! ~Kenda
Peggy and Bernie, I would love to come by and see you guys. Can I bring a meal?
If I don't hear back from you I will phone your home.
Karen Warmus 540-347-4487
Darling Peggy and Bernie,
Surprise!!
It's your former, (I refuse to say 'old'), neighbor, Carol Palmer (Bainbridge, now)!
Finding your blog has me filled with looking into your eyes and seeing the warmth and love that swells from your hearts - as we did all those years ago.
There isn't enough room here for all the heartfelt words I want to convey to you....please read between the lines and know that you are surrounded by gratitude - for having been such treasured neighbors and friends - and more than ever, you are surrounded by love and prayer...and always will be!
Carol
cbainbridge@yahoo.com
Peggy,
You don't know me, but I discovered your blog while researching ALS. My 66 year old mother-in-law was just diagnosed 2 weeks ago. She has been married for 46 years and like you, has a deep faith in her Savior. I hope things are going well and look forward to discovering how I can help make my mother-in-law's journey easier.
Thank you for your blog!
We took a quick trip to Fl too. WE stayed in St. Augustine and took a day trip to the Magic Kingdom. I'm glad to hear you are laughing it up! In joy and hope, Tree
Hi Peggy, great job with the blog! God bless!
Dear Ones! You amaze us and make us smile! Can't wait to see you when you get home (for more than a week, I hope)!
I owe you a dinner and we look forward to sharing a meal with you. Lots to talk about.....
We are taking a quick trip to Melbourne to see the kids in their new home Mar 5-11. We'll look forward to seeing you before or after that time.
Love, always,
Tom and Nicki
Peggy - We have a team of 30+ scientists working every day to find a treatment for ALS....we are working very hard for you. Please visit www.als.net to learn about the world's largest research institute focused on ALS. Register to attend an upcoming webinar which will give you a very good overview of our plan, approach and what we are learning about this disease. My thoughts and prayers are with you...Please feel free to contact me at any time.
Amy Whipple
Midwest Regional Director
ALS TDI
awhipple@als.net
586-254-1560
Hi peggy and bernie-
I was delighted when ellen cameron just sent me your link...i have thought about the 2 of you often since my days at st. john's...currently residing in south florida wih Hal, ( who is back up in DC now working!!) I often think of that crazy Christmas party at my house in Braemar...remember what Beth ( the pricipal) out on her head? LOL
My dad passed away with ALS right before hal and I married- while I was at St. John's ..and then my Mom's sister had it...so the ALS experience is very personal to me...The 2 of you remain in mythoughts and prayers...
Bernie,
Just thinking of you and wishing you a quick return to health this Spring.
Love and Prayers,
Kerry, Shannon & Reagan
It was great to see you at Fr. Mike's Mass. I am glad to hear your loving husband is doing better. We are always praying for you both. Dave Paccassi
Peg & Bernie,
Great to here some news. I think &wonder how you guys are doing??
Seldom scene but never forgotten about, love both of you!!
Chuck Satterly
We love you Peggy! Thanks for dinner at Iron Bridge this past weekend. I was having so much fun, I stuffed myself!
Looking forward to getting Bernie back to McMahon's
Jim
Hi Peggy,
I'm a friend of Julie Lynch and she has shared your story with me in part. I had asked recently for a link to your blog so that I could get to know more of your story and know better how to pray for you and your husband.
Just wanted to stop by and say hello and let you know that your faith is an inspiration to me. May you sense God's grace and peace in abundance as you live in each present moment you are given. You are in my prayers dear sister as you walk this road. Thanks for being open and honest about your journey. You are loved, Garvisa Stroud
Peggy, I am so inspired by your positive outlook, faith, and devotion. I continue to keep you and Bernie in my prayers. Much love.
Elizabeth
Dearest Peggy & Bernie,
I think of both of you so often and keep you both in my daily prayers. I don't know how Tom & I could be of help to you, but please let us know if we can. I've been helping out with Kathy Joerger's needs when I can. She like the two of you has a great faith and is an inspiration to all who know her.
God bless you always.
Love,
Lucy
Peg & Bernie,
I don't write you enough. Know that I love you ALWAYS! Yesterday, today, tomorrow and forever you will be in my heart. Your patience and love will be one of the many things that I teach (and, hopefully instill in) Reagan as she grows.
Love,
Your Godson, Kerry
Peggy and Bernie! Our prayers and thoughts have been with you two. What an inspiritual couple and we are so glad you are in our neighborhood! You bring sunshine to Vint Hill and we just love the smiles that we see from the two of you! God Bless you two and we send you our love! Don and Elaine Owen
Peggy,
We're so glad you had a good time visiting the zoo.
You are an inspiration to us all!!
NO gorillas??
Love,
Nancy & Ken
Glad you were able to all go to the zoo! You never cease to amaze me, Peggy. Mobile in your mobile. Sounds like everyone had a great time. What is with the little elevators? Are they meant to be just for one wheelchair? Bernie not mentioned, but assume he is doing OK. I have worked some extra hours at the nursing home, so have been busy this week. Don had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Monday and is doing fine. Amazing what can be done in such small incisions. Took day off from work and went in this morning (Wed) for ½ day. Can’t keep a good man down. Hugs and kisses Ellen &Don.
I'm praying for you both!
Hugs,
Susan T.
Peggy
You are such an inspiration to us all! We cannot be at the Walk, but would like to donate to this important cause and to your team! Do you have information for donating? My apologies if I've missed info previously posted.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen C
Your strength, love, & faith in our God sets the example for the rest of us. Your positive attitude and love does so much for us. What can we do for you???? You are both in our prayers, thoughts, & admiration. Love & prayers, John & Mary
Hi Peggy and Bernice, I've heard about you both for years from my best friend Cathy Stuart and met you years ago as well. I've always admired your spirits and hope life is good. You obviously live in the moment and for the moment, a valuable lesson for all of us. Thanks for being you. (The weather yesterday, November 1) was good in Emmitsburg, MD. Hope it was OK in Washington. Take care, Dianne
I just came upon this blog and several other ALS blogs yesterday. I appreciate your great spirit. I did not have time to read through them, I just put them where I could return to them. I was diagnosed with ALS about a year ago. I am always excited to see other people with great attitudes and not let this disease stop them from enjoying life. I do not have a blog where I have chronicled my life with ALS. My blog is more family oriented. You are welcome to visit. "Don't Count the Days - Make the Days Count"
sweetgrandmarita.blogspot.com/
We probably should have left this comment a while ago, but a late night viewing of e-mail has now reminded me of the thoughts and prayers felt since seeing you back on October 9th. Personally, I don't think I have ever seen anyone with a more upbeat attitude than you! Being in your presence for even a short period of time brought back so many memories and I am now even more convinced that we all have been blessed with so many in all our lives. Please give our best to Bernie--wish we could have seen him too that day--and keep smiling. With all our love and prayers, Bill & Carlotta
Hi, I'm Leslie, the roomate, travel companion and friend from the 60's, before marriage, family, jobs and distance came between us for 40+ years.
Yet several Fridays ago we came together again, without a skipped beat, we shared the same interests, understandings, laughs, values and memories.
Dear Peggy,
I loved that day and I want more. I don't want to lose you again my dear friend to distance, time and ALS. I am so glad we have this way to stay in touch. I can't wait to come again. Perhaps we could see some churches and great art as we did those 3 months in Europe, or drive the Skyline Drive or have some laughs with Bernie.
I pray every day for more graces:
family, friends, book clubs, lunches, dinners, movies, plays, "the Rocketts", sunrises, sunsets, giggles, music, computers, our faith, the Caddy, the beach, nurses, doctors, pills (ugh), guardian angels, Chris, Kim, Sarah, Patrick, Sue Ann, Amber, Alyssa, Charlie and your wonderful Bernie (as in blovesp and plovesb ).
I love you, Leslie
Hi, I'm Leslie, the roomate, travel companion and friend from the 60's, before marriage, family, jobs and distance came between us for 40+ years.
Yet several Fridays ago we came together again, without a skipped beat, we shared the same interests, understandings, laughs, values and memories.
Dear Peggy,
I loved that day and I want more. I don't want to lose you again my dear friend to distance, time and ALS. I am so glad we have this way to stay in touch. I can't wait to come again. Perhaps we could see some churches and great art as we did those 3 months in Europe, or drive the Skyline Drive or have some laughs with Bernie.
I pray every day for more graces:
family, friends, book clubs, lunches, dinners, movies, plays, "the Rocketts", sunrises, sunsets, giggles, music, computers, our faith, the Caddy, the beach, nurses, doctors, pills (ugh), guardian angels, Chris, Kim, Sarah, Patrick, Sue Ann, Amber, Alyssa, Charlie and your wonderful Bernie (as in blovesp and plovesb ).
I love you, Leslie
I too am a person who is dealing with ALS. I love your attitude and will follow you and send my family to read your blog as well.
"Don't Count the Days,
Make the Days Count"
Thank you for sharing your story. My mother has ALS and has found your blog very uplifting and inspiring! She has the bulbar onset of ALS, so she can walk and use her hands, but cannot talk, or eat and, at times, she cannot breathe. Bless you for sharing your story and courage with a positive outlook! May the Lord look kindly on you and your family and carry you through the hard times!
Hi Peggy and Bernie, I just caught up with your blog. I loved seeing you before Thanksgiving, Peggy. We'd love to come visit next week. We're all healthy. You have some regular visitors and we are quite a crown on our own, so let me know when the best day and time is to visit. God loves you! Tree
I read every one of your blogs with such admiration and love for you (which, oh teacher of mine, I have always felt for you!)
I wish you and Bernie joy this Christmas season - and keep writing!! XO
Peace and Love be with you. Peace.
My heart goes out to you...I do know how much you are hurting. God will care for you. I love you and thank you and Bernie for being so much of my life.
I bet Tillie was at the gate welcoming Bernie home. And Phil was not far behind.
I will keep you in my prayers, Peg. But I don't know of any other person on earth who is more deserving to meet the Lord. Your suffering is hard to understand except for the fact that it brings more people closer to God. I believe that both Bernie and yourself were chosen to be martyrs to bring the stray sheep home. When Mia died at 13, the whole neighborhood changed. People stopped complaining and offered up their few sufferings. I think the town of Warrenton now is changing because of Bernie's example, and you continue to be an inspiration. The Hamp's came back to Florida this week. I picked them up at the airport after having done a 20 hour trip from Delaware. Toni said that she had seen you at Outback, after Bernie had died. I think that smile she saw was pure happiness on your part knowing that your beloved was safely in Heaven.
I cannot be there for the funeral service, but over dinner tonight, Bill, Toni and I lifted our wine glasses and gave a toast to Bernie...a life well lived and well served.
God bless you, Peggy. You will be constantly in my prayers. Love, Margy
DEAR Peggy,
I just wanted to send my deepest sympathy on the passing of Bernie.You both have always been in my prayers and always will.
Love Always
your cousin Laura Kremer
Dear Aunt Peggy -
I have not seen you in so many years and am so sorry to talk with you only after so many difficult events. I have heard of your many challenges and how courageous both you and Uncle Bernie are. I wish you all the strength you need and of course much love. We are following and praying for you from upstate NY. Love,
Karrie Holihan Frey
Dear Peg and Family,
Wow... Adventuresome has always been the Peggy that I know. You are in our thoughts and prayers each day. It is also great to know that you are loved by many.
Don and Ellen Khoury
Dear Peggy, you continue to amaze and inspire me. Thank you for letting me read your blog. I am so looking forward to our next visit. Genevieve, (Gene)
Dear Peggy,
I was thinking about you this morning. I just want to tell you how blessed I am by what you share in your blog. Your journey is a beautiful story of authenticity and hope and of living life to the fullest regardless of circumstances. I am glad that God has blessed you with so many angels in order for your life to continue to be as rich and full as possible.
By the way, I love Tuesday's With Morrie! It's one of the most inspiring books/movies I've ever read/seen.
Peggy, even though we've never met, I'm glad to know you.
Garvisa
Hi Peggy - trying to write you a quick note! Thinking of you!!
Barbara
Hi Peggy - I feel so silly - always struggle with the Blog - am just too "electronically challenged" I guess.
Good to see you yesterday after Mass! Glad you found the dehumidifier.
See you tomorrow with dinner - I should be there between 5-5:30.
Barbara
Peggy,
I received an e-mail recently that reminded me of you. It was about a Child walking through a storm and everyone around her was scared. When the Child was asked why she kept smiling? The girl said, she was smiling at God. In good times and bad times I have always seen the light of God in your face. Your actions and love of others has made you stand out as a person of courage and of good character. As Chris your son said, about his father. The same can be said about you, “You are among the great people of this world”. You will always be in my prayers. May God continue to be by your side, now and forever. Tish Castelar
Hi Peggy, I thought I saw some alpacas in front of your house one day as I looked over that way when driving up Osborne. Now I know I wasn't hallucinating!! We have had a lot of snow since arriving here in CO a few weeks ago!! We think of you often and keep you in our prayers. Louise and Brian Desmond
Hi Peggy,
Loved the pics with the Alpacas, look like you were having fun!! I miss you and hope to make a trip down soon to see you!!
Love you
Chuck Satterly
Peggy, I so enjoyed visiting with you during my last visit home. I'm glad you finally got to meet Matthew. I'm sorry that I haven't written you before this, but life has been pretty busy with Matthew and I haven't had the opportunity to get on the internet for several months. I'm looking forward to seeing you at Kelly's wedding next month. I'm praying for you always.
I'm so happy that you're having fun in The Green Mountains! I can see your smile from here!! Love you!
Hi Peggy,
Looks like your having fun in Vermont!! I've never been there but I'm told it is very beautiful there!! Enjoy and will see you soon!!
Love always,
Charlie
Wow, Peggy! This trip is surely amazing and the photos are so lovely. I'm so happy you are enjoying your time with friends in VT!
God bless you as you travel home. Blessings to your caregivers too!
lv, Barb
Hi, Peggy, I am a friend of Leslie's and I have heard so much about you and your spirit. It is a priviledge to know you through her.I know She enjoyed,so much, her short time with you.God has given you a great gift of Love and has blessed others with this gift. God Bless you . Psalm 42:8 Marilyn Campagna
Smells of Stromboli, maple syrup....hmm ice cream! The pictures and narratives of all the places you visited were just wonderful! Thank you so much for keeping us informed along the way. I look forward to seeing you again Tuesday and catching up. Barb
Peggy, you could be a writer for a travel publication. I enjoy reading about all your trips...and you definitely are well travelled. Hope to see you soon. You are blessed to have such wonderful caregivers, like Bob and Julie. Say hi to them for me. Karen W.
Peggy - Peter Johnson shared several of your blog posts with me - and told me how inspiring your Christian witness is to him. God bless you and keep you!
Don Meeks
Pastor, Greenwich Presbyterian
Peggy...You are such an inspiration to me! You don't know me, but I stumbled onto your blog and I'll never be the same. Your faith, courageous spirit, beautiful smile and positive outlook have changed me forever. I am praying for you and know that our Loving Lord is holding you safely in His arms.
Peggy,
I enjoyed reading the article about you in the recent Bull Run Observer. You have always been a giver and still are even in your present situation. Fond memories of Bernie at IBM and life in Warrenton. God Bless. Richard Talomie
Dear Peggy,
You often refer to your “angels” in your blog. After our trip to Vermont I know first hand what that means.
When you and Julie and Bob included me in the Vermont vacation I was so pleased to have the opportunity to catch up. After our adventures at NYU Medical Center and Europe in the 60’s we settled and raised our families in different states, keeping in touch with yearly Christmas cards and photos.
It was in Vermont I met Julie. How gently she cared for my friend, meeting physical, emotional, spiritual needs with the tenderness of a sister, mother, daughter, midwife, nurse, physical therapist, chef, musician, priest, friend, “angel”.
And Bob was our unspoken knight in shining armor, practically moving mountains to facilitate a safe and good time, all the while with a camera in his hand and walking backwards.
Sooo… What’s an “angel”? I’ve met two I will never forget. Thank you Peggy for sharing them with me, teaching me to be a friend, accept help, and let “angels” love us. I love you, Leslie
Hello Peggy ~ Reading your blog the other day made my heart sad and yet inspired. Your inner strength and strong faith are remarkable. I work with a friend of yours, Leslie Del Popolo. It was great to hear about your trip to Vermont. May God continue to strengthen, comfort and encourage you through this journey.
Annette
My friend Peggy! It was so great to see you the other day. Your smile was as bright and happy as any day I've ever seen you. You taught me in RCIA and you are still teaching all of us about patience, courage, suffering, but most of all love. You are truly an inspiration and those who know you are truly blessed. May God bless you always....
Good day, Peggy. I pray that you are having a good day.
We are back from our bike trip and will post photos shortly. NH was mountainous and lovely.
I'm looking forward to see you on Tuesday. I hope the hummingbirds are still at your window...so sweet!
Love, Barb
hi Peggy,
Dave, the kids and I are missing you! I don't know how we planned to be away for 3 Fridays in a row. I hope we can resume our visits the 2nd week in October. We will be at the dedication on Sunday. Colleen told me your having more trouble talking. Perhaps you could prepare a small speech ahead of time to have someone read for you, a kind of hello and thank you said one time to all. Then you could spend the rest of the time breathing easier and listening to everyone else! See you soon!
Tree
You were the most Beautiful Lady at the Dedication. We love you so much! Paul, Cathy and the Guys
Peggy - Cathy is right! You are so beautiful - in so many ways! We love you
Tom & Nicki
Peggy,
For now I wanted to send a quick "hi" to you. Just before our 50th reunion, I had found a cute picture of you as a candystriper. Cathie Averill Shepard sent me this blog address and also your regular address. In the next day or two, I will send the picture along to you. In the meantime, my prayers for your continued acceptance and peace and great spirit.
Love, Marge (Aman) Ludwig
Dear Peggy, Though MANY years have passed without contact, you and Bernie have always remained deeply imbedded in my heart. The love we shared while you lived here in Endwell made a permanent difference in my life. I have never forgotten one specific time when you brought Jesus' healing love to me over the phone! Your life of service has gloried God, and I am sure His Son is walking with you every step of the way. I love you, Bunny
Peggy,
Nice to read another posting from you. Continued prayers for you, your Family, and all the Angels. Wish I lived closer to be able to visit in person.
Love, Marge (Aman) Ludwig '60
Peggy,
Thank you for sharing your story. I continue to remember you, your family, and your angels in my prayers.
Love,
Marge Aman Ludwig '60
Dear Family and Friends of Peggy ~
Sincere sympathy from my heart to all of you. May the Lord comfort, strengthen and encourage you every day. May the pain of all you witnessed her suffer and her absence from this world, be eased in knowing she is whole, no longer in pain and praising God in His very presence.
With deepest sympathy
Annette
My deepest and sincerest condolences to you and your family. Peggy has inspired many of us with her faith. Truly, she has faithfully endured to the end and great will be her reward with Bernie in heaven! Hugs and prayers to all...
I miss you Peggy
Love,
Kelly
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