As time goes on...

Carissa asked me yesterday if anyone had been writing anything on Mimi's blog. I had to say that no we hadn't since January 11, 2010.

Well, I decided to write now and say that although it seems like yesterday, I so miss Mimi.

She would be proud of her family and I pray that all she instilled in us continues for our lifetime. Meaning, everything good and strong she taught us, may we carry that on throughout our lives. Let us never forget her kind words and strong values as they have been a prudent part of our growing up and learning. She worked so hard to teach JJ about life and to be strong even when it doesn't seem like you can. She taught me that for sure. She would be proud of Carissa and her graduating with honors. She would be proud to see how we have worked together to get the basement cleaned up after the flood. We laugh and tease that it was her way of saying 'time to get this placed organized...' I don't think she wanted the water damage but she wanted us to get working on it.

A day does not go by that I don't think of her in some way. When I get up in the morning, I see her smiling face on a picture on the nightstand next to 'her and papa's bed' (Dan and I are temporarily housed in their room) and I look in the mirror and I see her there too because I am looking more like her every day. I am proud of that. I certainly hope that I can become the woman she was but it will take a lifetime to do so. She was an unforgetable, irreplaceable, wonderful woman. God definately broke the mold when He created her.

Well, enough for now but I think I will occasionally write something here to help me with my healing. I need this. I need to talk about her and how much she means to me.

Prayers and blessings to all of her family and friends out there doing everything they can to raise their children, work to keep food on the table and to rear their young ones to do what is right. Remember...don't ever give up. Mimi didn't. She fought to the very end and she is now watching over us all at Heaven's gates (pruning the flowers, no doubt!)

Love you Mimi!
Love,
Tina

p.s. I finished the work on the Memorial Book today as part of my therapy.

Tribute to Mimi

Mimi forever stitched herself into all of our hearts, and just like a quilt, stitched all of us into her heart. But to her, we were not just a piece of fabric, we were part of her family, and she loved us unconditionally. Everyone she met was a piece of that quilt, and she never stopped sewing and making it bigger, making sure all of the pieces fit together perfectly. On Sunday (1-3-2010), when Mimi met Jesus, her quilt was finally finished. And it was big, because she loved so many people. Now that she is in Heaven, and we don't have anymore worries, we can celebrate the wonderful life she lived. We can all take a deep breath and know she's home and watching over all of us. She was a wonderful grandma, mother, wife, aunt, sister and friend. Thank you to those who attended the memorial celebration of her life. You were all a part of Mimi's quilt and she'll stay sewn in your heart forever.

Written with love, Carissa Ronders

Celebrating the life of Ruthann "Mimi" Tilden

Sunday, January 3, 2010 Ruthann Tilden went to be with her Lord in Heaven. Although it was a cold day, the sun was shining. Mimi loved the sunshine.

On Saturday, January 9, 2010, there will be a Memorial Service held at the Brooklyn Presbyterian Church, 160 N. Main Street, Brooklyn, MI 49230 (517) 592-2801 with visitation at 1pm and Service beginning at 2pm.

Memorials can be given to the Children's Fund in Ruthann's memory to the Brooklyn Presbyterian Church.

Many thanks to those who have been praying and otherwise showing their support to our family. God bless you all.

Heaven bound

Mimi passed away this morning at 5am. Papa and I came up last night to see her and she looked very peaceful and comfortable.

The nurses and nurse assistants have been absolutely wonderful here at the Allegiance Hospice Home. Very compassionate, caring, understanding; making sure not only that Mimi was comfortable but that we too were taken care of.

God bless each of you who have been praying for Mimi. She is now in God's hands and walking with her family and friends in Heaven.

Love you all.....