Tuesday, May 7, 2024
They all stayed friends for 8 decades! Who does that? From this unique sorority sprouted and entire 'family tree' that welcomed us, the second generation. The highlight was the annual Sorority picnic [Thank you, Charlotte and Bill] where memories were embedded in our hearts. We visited Jean and John at Briny Breezes at a point when my parents needed some assistance getting around. It's no wonder they loved it there!
It was then we realized just what a prize the Ravallis were. We were always welcomed and treated like royalty. We maintained a friendship with Jean after John and my parents were gone.
Oh, could we reminisce! It took me a little time to realize that it was mutually therapeutic! Together we kept John, my parents, and the sorority alive.
Jean always recalled "The fun we had!". This group mostly had nothing in comparison to today, and yet made everything good out of it. They just knew how to have fun and keep family and friends close. Jean was central to it all. Always the organizer. She knew all of the extended sorority families and kept in touch with many of us.
Jean's passing marks the end of a unique era that cherished faith, family and friends. I know we will all miss her.
