I can't describe the Pearl I hardly knew.
So there's another lesson learned too late.
But I recall her smiles, their soft quick flash,
And see what flowers those lights grew.
This collection pays tribute to Pearl Sarfaty - wife, mother, grandmother, friend, relative, teacher, social worker - a woman who appreciated all people and loved life every day. Here are a number of readings from my mother's memorial service, held on February 12, 2007, the unveiling on March 9, 2008, along with select letters from friends and family. Please feel free to add your thoughts.