Lynne Krop
Dear Mom,
Your funeral was so beautiful with many wonderful memories of you (and Dad) told. I just wanted to share some memories as your daughter-in-law. When I first met you and Dad 40 years ago, I must admit, I was a little intimidated and in awe. You were so beautiful, intelligent, professional and had the most gorgeous home on a beautiful lake. Also, I was not Jewish and thought this would be a barrier to our relationship. I could not have been more wrong. My uneasiness quickly transitioned to really liking you both and then shortly after, Love. My Love grew when I became an official Krop and as we started our family. You two were such an important part of our lives; then and now. When my beloved Mother passed when I was 39, I was so heartbroken and lost. I had become an orphan. However, I realized I had two amazing parents in you and Mickey. You were always there to support me and treated me like your daughter. You include me in all the family trips even before I was family, you came to my Conversion ceremony (this meant the world to me), helped us with our wedding plans (and in a good way), you were there when I graduated with my doctorate, shared many Passover seders and Chanukah candle lightings together, including celebrating my very first Passover and Chanukah with you. I will never forget all the wonderful trips our family shared together and the most amazing restaurants you took us to. Dad and you really spoiled us! And like a daughter you NEVER missed my birthday! Dan and I have so many, many wonderful memories. Our family did a lot of reminiscing about you and Dad this weekend and we will cherish these memories for a lifetime. You shared your traditions (and recipes) with me, that we have passed on to our girls, you taught me to be a better person, wife and Jewish Mother. 😊
Now you have left us. I know you were ready to leave, and we are so happy you are with Dad again and no longer suffering. You’ve been my mom for almost 40 years and feel like I have lost my Mother all over again. I have. The things I take comfort in are what you have passed on to Dan and our girls; your positivity, organizational skills, planning amazing trips, love for crosswords, your activism, your pleasant assertiveness 😊, and your patience and unconditional love. You were such a long and wonder chapter in our lives and just want you to know how much we will always and forever LOVE you.
Love you Mom more than words can say.
Lynne