Thursday, November 2, 2023
Dear Dean, Stephanie, and Rachael and families, I am finding I need to rely on the Holy Spirit to find the words I want to write about Deb as this was the most devastating news to hear even though I knew her death was eminent. I want to begin by expressing my profound and sincere sympathy to you Dean, Stephanie, and Rachael. We have lost a dear person who was like an energizer battery. She just kept giving and giving. I should know, because my toy project benefitted year after year with her enormous donations to help the kiddo's. Deb, never took credit for her giving as she would say, " We are so glad to able to do this for you, Miriam." " We know you do good work, and help so many children" Little did she know that my helper and I sat up this years Christmas toy shop on the very day Almighty God freed her from all her pain and suffering in this world. I would be working along and find myself saying" My little Debbie" donated that. Please know that I will miss seeing her in my garage quietly leaving off a van load of gifts. If they didn't come in her van, they were delivered by UPS. Deb has lived a life of faith and has left a legacy for all of us to live by. I will be continuing my prayers for all of you as you walk in the valley of darkness. Deb has seen the great light and we bid her a fond farewell as we try to carry on in her memory the kind deed of seeing that the youngsters have a merry Christmas. I will miss you Deb. Sincerely meant Miriam Eick
