Randee Rubenstein
M : missed terribly
I : had infinite compassion
D : dared destiny
G : greatest heart
E : elephants were her favorite
K : kept in touch with all her family R : raved about her kids and grandkids
A : an aria she loved to hear
Abby, Yoni and Dani,
You might wonder why I chose an acrostic to memorialize your Mom. The reason is that it provides a special memory for me. Your Mom had a surprise 30th or 35th birthday party at the kosher restaurant in Bayonne. I wrote an acrostic for that party and your Mom read it and then yelled out "Someone loves me!". I always remember the exuberance and appreciation expressed. I can visualize it as if it was yesterday. Your Mom and I were friends for over 35 years. She, Fredda, Andrea and I got together for each of our birthdays yearly. There were years when we were all so busy that those were the only times we saw each other. However, we always made it happen. When Ari was young and your Mom knew I had my hands full, she would come over on Shabbas. Because of her great heart, she loved Ari and played with him and helped me tremendously. Your Mom never saw barriers. She just felt the heart of the person.
Midge on her scooter: Not only can I imagine her weaving her way through throngs of people in Mea Shaarim, I remember being on a bus (have no idea where we were going) waiting in front of the shul and there comes your Mom on her scooter riding down Curtis Ave coming to catch the bus. I'm petrified riding down Hoover Ave in a car, much less speeding down on a scooter!
Shul telephone system: I will miss her voice on the messsages.
I miss Midge.
May her memories be a comfort to all of you. She loved you all so much.
M : missed terribly
I : had infinite compassion
D : dared destiny
G : greatest heart
E : elephants were her favorite
K : kept in touch with all her family R : raved about her kids and grandkids
A : an aria she loved to hear
Abby, Yoni and Dani,
You might wonder why I chose an acrostic to memorialize your Mom. The reason is that it provides a special memory for me. Your Mom had a surprise 30th or 35th birthday party at the kosher restaurant in Bayonne. I wrote an acrostic for that party and your Mom read it and then yelled out "Someone loves me!". I always remember the exuberance and appreciation expressed. I can visualize it as if it was yesterday. Your Mom and I were friends for over 35 years. She, Fredda, Andrea and I got together for each of our birthdays yearly. There were years when we were all so busy that those were the only times we saw each other. However, we always made it happen. When Ari was young and your Mom knew I had my hands full, she would come over on Shabbas. Because of her great heart, she loved Ari and played with him and helped me tremendously. Your Mom never saw barriers. She just felt the heart of the person.
Midge on her scooter: Not only can I imagine her weaving her way through throngs of people in Mea Shaarim, I remember being on a bus (have no idea where we were going) waiting in front of the shul and there comes your Mom on her scooter riding down Curtis Ave coming to catch the bus. I'm petrified riding down Hoover Ave in a car, much less speeding down on a scooter!
Shul telephone system: I will miss her voice on the messsages.
I miss Midge.
May her memories be a comfort to all of you. She loved you all so much.