Mary Floyd Holton

February 27, 2003 

That's the day Mary Floyd Holton finished her journey here on earth.

It's interesting what sparks memories. We keep this fishes and loaves plate by the front door. It's the receptacle for outgoing mail. Mom and Dad gave us the plate years ago. I like the connection between Christ's miracle with the fishes and loaves and the abundance and relationships represented by cards and letters.

Mom was a great believer in cards and letters - and thank you notes. When we were growing up, thank-you notes were written by the end of Christmas day and soon after our birthdays. Mom wrote cards and letters. She marked birthdays and anniversaries with cards. After her death, many people mentioned how much they appreciated her notes. She freely expressed her opinion to columnists and others, local and national.

In the days of expensive long distance phone calls and before email and texting, Mom expected letters. She was not subtle in letting people know it had been too long between contact. Sometimes she included stamps in a card as a reminder that it was time to write. 

I am thankful to Mom for her example of the importance of staying in touch and expressing opinions and appreciation. 

December 28, 2002