Simply Sad

We started the month filled with anticipation for Jett's arrival. He joined our world on February 6th.  Jubilation doesn't do his arrival justice.  Valentine's Day rolls around on the 14th and helps us all soar even higher as Jeff proposes and Lacie says "Yes!"  In a usually dark, cold and snowy month, rays of sunshine were busting out like June.  Then our roller coaster of emotions starts a downward spiral.  I never liked roller coasters!  On Tuesday, February 16th, my bright, talented, down to earth sister in law (and forever friend) took her last valiant breath.  The past few years had not been kind to her.  A failing body attached to a vibrant mind makes life a challenge...................which she bravely undertook.  Her nearly life long battle with diabetes culminated in repercussions that facilitated dialysis, poor circulation, breathing issues (God damned cigarettes) and even vision....but she courageously met every battle and triumphed for so long. It became abundantly clear to her that some earlier fail safes....were failing! She made the decision to end treatment and let it be...... No braver decision can ever be made.  She left this world surrounded by those she loved the most to enter into the next to see even more.  I'm pretty sure there's a lot of cookin' going on in heaven with three of the best... Grandma Iva, Grandma Nancy and now "Beulah!"  I'm hoping my Dad stops by to get the "scoop" on life on earth.................like he hasn't be watching ;-)

      My faith is tested often but today I choose to believe.  The circle of life is in full swing. 

Wenda (Wendy) Jean Kehoe, 64, of Moravia, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016 after a lifelong battle with diabetes.  She was peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  Wendy was born on Oct. 21, 1951 in Cortland, N.Y., and was content to live her entire life in a small town where literally everyone knows your name and shares your joys and sorrows. 

Wendy loved to cook, bake, garden, preserve from her garden to share with all, travel, and most of all she loved spending quality time with her far reaching circle of family and friends (while almost always arriving fashionably late).  One of her greatest virtues was the ability to find happiness in what others found insignificant. 

Wendy was a graduate of Moravia Central School where she enjoyed music through both band and chorus.  She was crowned FFA queen and served as Cayuga County Dairy Princess.  Her time as a member of the local 4-H club taught her many of the skills she carried throughout her life.  She also attended SUNY Geneseo.  Wendy worked for Welch Allyn, Hewitt Brothers Inc., and ended her employment career with the NYS DDSO. 

She was the daughter of Wendell Hatfield and the late Nancy Baker Hatfield.  She is survived by her daughter, Jill (Jim Reinhart) Kehoe; her son, Brian (Danielle) Kehoe, and her three amazing granddaughters, Gabrielle, Emily, and Allison.  Wendy also leaves behind her siblings, Lee (Sandy) Hatfield, Joy Hatfield Powers, Kim Signor, Jon (Lisa) Hatfield, and Lynn (Kelly) Hatfield; her lifelong friend, Merita Sheive, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Calling hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 at the White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St., Auburn.  A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.  Interment will be in Owasco Rural Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to Four Town First Aid, P.O. Box 28, Moravia, NY 13118.