On January 25, I posted that personal matters would take me away from blogging for a while. That was the time my mom, Mary Lou Lannan, was placed in hospice care. She lived a good, long life at age 92 and passed on January 26.
My mom was the most intelligent person I ever knew. Had she been born 20-30 years later, I could see her running a nonprofit or going to law school. But at the time she married my dad in 1950, she devoted herself to being a mom. She was very good at it.
I will always remember her smile and everything she taught me and my five siblings. The one message she always gave me was this – never hold a grudge, life is too short. She lived by that credo and I have strived to meet that goal all my life.
It was good to be around my family as we buried my mom. It was therapeutic to be around so many good people wanting to honor her life.
I want to sincerely thank many readers of this blog and a number of people that I cover in my reporting. So many of you reached out with thoughts of sympathy. Every single one was so much appreciated by my family and myself.
I still have much to do in handling my mom’s affairs and estate, but it is time for me to head back to my computer and start writing again, covering local Fishers news. I have some catching-up to do and may not post as often as I ease back into my volunteer activity. But there is so much going on and I will do my best to let people in Fishers know what’s happening here, as best I can.
Thanks for your patience. Thanks for reading.
Larry, I’m so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. I’m glad you were able to celebrate her life with those who loved her and love you. Praying for your heart during this time. May you be blessed with warm & joyful memories of her when your heart needs them most.
I am sorry you lost your mom.
So sorry for your loss, Larry. No words — just know your friends care.
Larry:
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mother must have had an amazing life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Bill
I’m sure you will continue to pass on the values she instilled in you. May she rest in peace.
It’s good to have you back, Larry. I’m very sorry for the loss of your mom. She sounds like a delight & I’m sure she will be sorely missed. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of her with your readers.
Sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. Reading your account of her life, she sounds like a very gracious and wise women. Godspeed.
You have my deepest sympathies. Larry, I never did meet your mom, in seeing her photo I see you.
Thanks, my good friend. I am overdue to check-in with you. You will hear from me soon,
I am so sorry for your loss, Larry. I am sure your mom must have been very proud of your integrity and intelligence.
Sorry for your loss. I am sure your mom is very proud of you.
Warm thoughts for you and your family.
I’m very sorry for your loss. Your mother sounds like a remarkable human being. Pax vobis.
I am sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May you be comforted by the wonderful memories you have and moments you shared with your mom.
Sorry for your loss. She sounds wonderful.