Kathy Budnie
Dear friends,
Mom wrote the following letter, which was to be read at her funeral, and then a copy put into the crypt with the ashes of Dad and herself. I know she would want me to share this with you--it really expresses her heart.
Thank you so much for your love and kindness toward my mother.
Kathy (Kuhles) Budnie
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"This is the first day of the rest of my life.
Thank You, God. You have blessed me many times over during my life, giving me wonderful parents and siblings, a loving husband, and two loved daughters.
Thank You for Your grace and forgiveness of my sins through Jesus Christ's suffering, death, and resurrection.
Thank You for the many wonderful people I have met and known.
I have been blessed. Thank You.
To all: Thank you, and God bless you.
Love, Eleanor"
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