In Memory of MaryLou

It has been six weeks since Marylou left us for her Heavenly Home.  Since then, I have tried several times to do this; but tears got in the way.  This is my one person celebration of Marylou.  She was a lady I loved and respected; a lady from whom I learned much about serving others.  (A lady I wish I would have photographed more often!)

Smile even when you are wearing a silly Christmas sweater.

Give a kind word or a special hug when you sense it is needed.

Always interact up close and personal.

Don't be afraid to dream.  This was the first day at the home for children she had long dreamed about opening in Mexico.

Share your joy and your dreams with others.

 



Celebrate other's talents and share your own.

Show the world you are a Christian.

Show the children you love them.

Don't let the language be a barrier.  If you want to know something, ask!

 

This is my favorite picture of Marylou.  She holds a very happy Jennifer in a loving embrace. 

Encourage the children to share even if they only have a little.

As she showed the girls the second house, she was as thrilled as she had been when we opened the first.  Show your enthusiasm.

Share the spotlight.

Check things out for yourself; know what you are getting into.

Never far from Jack's side, Marylou showed me what caregiving is all about.

Cooking for others is a way of showing them you care.

A family is not always related to you.

Sometimes, you have to step up and give orders.

Sometimes, you have to participate and not lead.

Fun is as important as food for children.

Adults need nurturing, too.

 

Don't be afraid to play; get down to their level.

 

You don't always have to show your best side.

Appreciate all gifts.

Demonstrate appropriate behavior.

Stay organized.

Do what you expect others to do.

HUG!

 

Pose when kids want to take your picture.

Family pictures are important.

Don't ever be too busy to enjoy the people around you.

Don't be afraid to admit defeat.  This was one of those times when Marylou had a "project" to share.  She was going to show the ladies who were visiting how to make tortillas...

After a failed attempt, Delia was called in to save the day and Marylou joined those making the balls of dough.

Quiet time for conversations is essential.

Pray! Pray before meals, Pray before driving into Mexico, Pray to give thanks and Pray to ask.  PRAY!

Take time to communicate with Delia.

Take time for hugs and photographs.

 

Take time to prepare and plan ahead.  Bags and boxes and quilts and all kinds of things need to be ready for Outreach Day.

Leaders lead.

And Leaders Pray.

 

And Leaders Celebrate and Commemorate a job well done.

After posing for pictures during the Christmas celebration,

Marylou took time to tell the Christmas story

and to Pray with the children

before gifts were distributed. 

Give freely to the young

 

and the not so young.



 

And accept graciously.

The last beautiful Christmas picture with Jack and Marylou...

Share.

Show Love, Give Love,

Accept Love!

 

Show your emotions.

 

Share your kitchen.

Happy Birthday Marylou!  I am so glad we celebrated the day!  Celebrate Your Birthdays!

Be a child once in a while.

Love your man!

Love the kids and Delia and the joy that is The House in Mexico.

 



Marylou definitely knew how to show love and give love and share love.  I miss her!

When we visited the first House in Mexico on the first day, this last rose of summer was blooming in the yard.  It will always remind me of Marylou's joy that day at having her dream come true.

Mike and I will do our very best to keep her dream alive.  Please pray for us and if you want to help, here is how you can reach us in the summer:

Jan Fischer or Mike Enter
P.O. Box 101
Dent, MN 56528

and in the winter:

% Pilot Knob RV Park
3707 West Highway 80
Winterhaven, CA 92283

or email:  enterfischer@Hotmail.com

Remember to Listen when God Whispers and Respond when He nudges.