Bittersweet Sabbath

Esther Norzow, the beloved wife of one of my physician friends died last Friday night after the beginning of the Sabbath that she loved.

Yesterday we attended the memorial service which lasted 1 2/2 hours. The church was filled to over capacity - chairs were placed in the aisles, doubtless in violation of fire codes.

This is particularly sad in that she and her husband have been raising three of their grandchildren.

Her sparkle, joy and infectious laugh will be missed deeply.