Florabel Jo Zimmerman Tribute

Thank you Belle.
As a little boy I felt heard and important; I knew first hand what unconditional love felt like.
As a young man I saw a woman living her life in a way that made me deeply proud not to mention humble; I marveled at your freedom and generosity of spirit.
Now, as a father, when I hug my children I try to hug them the same way you hugged me. I hope, that by doing this I can pass along to them just a little bit of what I was so lucky to get from you. That they feel the same kind of love I did, the kind that comes from someone's very core.

I miss you terribly Grandma. But I know as long as I can find someone I love to hug, you will always be present.

Marcus.

The joke at Christmas or birthdays was,"Don't read the card first!" Belle would invariably write a story to accompany each gift that was SO detailed, she would tell you what was in the box! The card would read,"I found this doll in a little store that...or, this scarf was made by... or, this book tells the story of... Dear Belle. Each gift was as much joy for you to give, as it was for us to receive. Ever, Elizabeth

Belle was much more than a mother in law; she was a spirtual mentor and one of the few truly selfless individuals I have ever known. Among the many gifts she gave, she often told me that all people, regardless of inadequacies, were "another child of God". Her life lives on in all who knew her.