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The Raven's Soliloqy

jaypbaker	Date: August 7, 2007 @ 3:31 AM It has been a trying time for my family and I, but I would like you all to meet someone, someone who has been by my side through it all for my entire life, even when my life seemed torn and shattered. Ethel May Andersen, born May 28th 1926, was always by someones side, whether they were close family, or a complete stranger in need. "In need" was how she was raised, growing up in the depression aftermath on a tiny insignificant farm in Michigan. As a child she worked menial jobs to supplement her brothers and sisters lives, and she was the main caretaker of her siblings as her mother and father worked to their deaths bringing in crops. At the age of 15, She Met Orin Doyne Carmack and fell deeply, and truly forever, in love. As the years Passed Ethel and Doyne had a son and a daughter and both worked long hours to provide the best they could. As the time passed, Ethel became an RN and worked in very hostile and depressing psychiatric facilities In Michigan. Orin Doyne went to war, as with many other of his peers in the 1940's, and Ethel decided not to be Idle and volunteered with the American Red Cross. She served the Red cross tirelessly for 48 years. She worked with families that had suffered losses, comforting them and finding resources for widows and surviving family. When Ethel and Doyne reunited after the horrors of World WarII, they continued their lives, and In the 1960's Ethel and Doyne again enriched their lives with two more sons, and Ethel worked very hard and acheived her P.H.D in psychiatric medicine, a feat very rare at the time for women. She soon realized however that the world was very small-brained on the idea of a female psychiatrist, so she decided to continue working as an RN. She had a good life, as she was a true believer in the premise that she would get what she gave. In 1994, The love of her life suffered many strokes and heart attacks. Orin Doyne died that year - and I thought then that Ethel May was in jeapordy of fading away. But ever the fighter, she decided to live once again. At the age of 72, Ethel decided that she wanted to start a career in security, and with my help she became a certified security gaurd here in Arizona. She worked for three different companies dutifully, until in 2001 life began to catch up to her. She began to forget, slightly but surely, and scared that she may not be able to perform well, she painfully retired from security. Her daughter was with her now, and she moved to California so her daughter could start a new position as the head of a Red Cross chapter. Her daughter, Christine, is my mother. In October of 2006, life dealt some very harsh blows to both of them; My mother had to retire early due to political happenings in the Red Cross, and my Grandmothers health faded as her body failed. They moved back to Arizona to be close to me, and I helped them as much as I could. Saturday, I talked with my mom and she asked that I stayed with them that evening, and I knew in my heart that I must. We took turns watching her through the night. Ethel lied unconcious, but she was talking in her coma... talking to everyone from years past. She dreamed endlessly, and it seems that the dreams were bringing her peace. At 7:28 Sunday August 4th, Still dreaming, Ethel called out to the love of her life, and simply whispered "...Doyne..." as she let out her last breath. Ethel May Carmack, you will be missed dearly by everyone that you have ever met. When your trip is over, tell Doyne I said "Hi" ---------------------------------------- I do not know yet how to feel. She lived long, and had a great life, but I still am surprised that she is gone. I sat at the piano and produced this tune as I sat and remembered her life. The Ravens Soliloqy Thought for the day: Give thanks to someone in your life today, as it is very hard to give thanks if they are gone.
jaypbaker	Date: August 7, 2007 @ 3:45 AM Disregard the above link to the Ravens Soliloqy, I messed the upload. It can be found Here
jaypbaker	Date: August 7, 2007 @ 5:48 AM
Svensta	Date: August 7, 2007 @ 5:10 PM I'm jealous. She had a good, full, satisfying life, from all you wrote. True love, accomplishment, family. I feel badly that we all won't have all that this woman had, and I hope she cherished every minute. Just like I hope she is resting in peace somewhere.