Margelyn Amanda Groves Berndt shares some memories and thoughts about her mother,
Edna Virginia Matson Groves... June 5, 2016
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| Edna and Margelyn - August 30, 2006 - at Maplewood Terrace |
Dear Family,
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| Florence Nightingale Iris |
I just learned
today, from a FB friend's post, that there is a dark purple iris called
'Florence Nightingale'. I think that is SO cool, since iris's were one of Mom's
favorite flowers, as well as purple/lavender being her favorite color! Combined
with her dream of being a nurse, this 'Florence Nightingale' iris, captures it
all! Her dream was never professionally fulfilled, but I believe it was lived
out through her interest in medical knowledge, hospital visitation,
volunteering at Gundersen-Lutheran Hospital
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| James & Edna Groves as hospital volunteers in LaCrosse, WI |
and her God given gifts of nurturing, caring & encouragement. We can attest to her 'nursing skills' applied to us personally.
I recently was
reminded of Florence Nightingale, as I was privileged to stand and recite the
'Florence
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Christopher Berndt & Megan Johnson -
to be married Oct. 8, 2016 |
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| Margelyn and Megan Johnson |
Nightingale Pledge', along with Megan's nursing class & other
nurses in the audience, at Megan's nursing graduation on May 23rd. I only wish
she & Megan could have met, this side of heaven. She would have been so
proud, seeing her dream becoming a continued reality in family & succeeding generations!
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| Florence Nightingale Iris |
Iris's have always reminded me of mom......but now, even more!
Love,
Marge
