For current information or in the event of inclement weather and a meeting may be cancelled, check our website: www.tcfmadisonareachapter.com Send emails to: tcfmadisonwi@gmail.com

 

      

 

Dear Mr. Hallmark, I am writing to you from heaven, and although it must appear A rather strange idea, I see everything from here. I just popped in to visit, your stores to find a card A card of love for my mother, as this day for her is hard. There must be some mistake I thought, every card you could imagine. Except I could not find a card, from a child who lives in heaven. She is still a mother too, no matter where I reside I had to leave, she understands, but oh the tears she’s cried. I thought that if I wrote you, that you could come to know That thought I live in heaven now, I still love my mother so. She talks with me, and dreams with me; we share laughter too, Memories are our way of speaking now, would you see what you could do?

 

My mother carries me in her heart, her tears she hides from sight. She writes poems to honor me, sometimes far into the night She plants flowers in my garden, there my living memory dwells She writes to other grieving parents, trying to ease their pain as well. So you see Mr. Hallmark, though I no longer live on earth I must find a way, to remind her of her wondrous worth She needs to be honored, and remembered too Just as the children of earth will do.

 

Thank you Mr. Hallmark, I know you’ll do your best I have done all I can do; to you I’ll leave the rest. Find a way to tell her, how much she means to me Until I can do it for myself, when she joins me in eternity. 

 

A Special Message to those of you who are newly bereaved and receiving our newsletter for the first time, we warmly welcome you to the Madison Area Chapter of The Compassionate Friends. We are a self-help organization of parents, grandparents, adult siblings, and support persons who have experienced the death of a child. We offer understanding and support through our monthly Chapter meetings, events, a lending library, support materials and loving listeners. Please do not be afraid to come to a gathering. Every other person in the room has lost a child, grandchild, or sibling. They come because they feel the need to be with someone else who understands. We know it takes courage to attend that first gathering, but those who do come find an atmosphere of understanding from others who have experienced the grief that you have now. Nothing is asked of you. You do not have to speak. There are no dues or fees. There is a special feeling at meetings of The Compassionate Friends. We understand and are so sympathetic hoping that you will attend Compassionate Friends meetings. We are glad that you have found courage to reach outside your grief and attempt a connection to others. We hope that you will find others that somehow become a source of strength or information for you. 

 

 

 Jane Elizabeth Nosal passed away at home with her husband by her side, on November 22, 2024, at the age of 66.  She married James (Jim) Nosal on November 29, 1985, and they were blessed with two wonderful daughters, Amy and Caroline. Despite significant tragedies, Jane consistently led her life as an example of service and perseverance. In Jane’s memory, please pay it forward to anyone who needs a hand, a good book, or a friend to walk among the trees with.

 

 TCF Memorial Day Service

 

Monday, May 26, 2025 Beginning at 11:00 A.M.

Please join us as we remember our children at the Memorial Day Service at Vilas Park Shelter.

We are grateful that we have this way to remember and honor our children.

There is a parking lot near the shelter.

 

The service begins at 11:00 a.m. After the service we will have a picnic. Please bring a dish to pass, or chips or dessert to accommodate the size of your family, if you wish (not required). There will be electric outlets for hot dishes. Brats and hot dogs, condiments, plates, cups, utensils, coffee, water and lemonade will be provided. Parents, grandparents, siblings and friends all are welcome.

 

If you have any questions, please call Jim Nosal at (608) 512-2223 or Barb Seth at (608)838-8654 or email: barbseth@yahoo,com.

 

 

 LOVE GIFTS

 

     A Love Gift is a gift of money (or books) to The Compassionate Friends. It is usually in memory of a child, grandchild or sibling who has died, but it may be from individuals who wish to honor a relative or friend who has died, a gift that their children are alive, or simply a gift from someone who wants to help. The Compassionate Friends charges no individual dues or fees and depends on such Love Gifts to meet the Chapter’s expenses, including the printing and mailing of this newsletter. Please send any Love Gifts to our treasurer, Donna Knickmeyer, W14118 Selwood Drive, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 Checks should be made out to “The Compassionate Friends.” Name___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip__________________________________________________________________________________________ In Memory of:________________________________________________________________________ $________________

 

James & Rose Beveridge, in memory of their daughter, Amanda “Teka” Beveridge

John Carrier, in memory of his son, Rick Robert Carrier

Andy & Jean Garcia, in memory of their daughter, Andrea Rose Garcia

Terry Geurkink, in memory of his daughter, Jennifer Leanna Geurkink

Sally Wilmeth, in memory of her son, Kyle Wilmeth Geurkink

Kevin Gould, in memory of his son, Alan Gould

Charles & Laurie Grubba, in memory of their daughter, Stephanie Lynn Grubba

Lucille Haack, in memory of her daughter, Cindy J. Haack

Alan & Diane Harvey, in memory of their daughter, Erin Blasinski

Donald & Loretta Holmen, in memory of their son, Dalton Luther Holmen

Diane Keene, in memory of her daughter, Tracy Judd

Diane Keene, in memory of her granddaughter, Deja Renee

Roslie J. May, in memory of her son, Kerry Richard “K-May” May

Mel & Lori Nonn, in memory of their son, Cory “Fish” Nonn

James & Pat O’Neal, in memory of their son, Joey O’Neal

Mike & Tanya Sutton, in memory of their son, Jaeden Scott Sutton

Ron & Patty Wood, in memory of their son, Andrew Thomas Wood

Pat & Helen Sheahan, in memory of their son, Michael Patrick Sheahan

Susan Elias, in memory of her son, Mark Anello Colin &

Catherine Barfoot, in memory of their son, Joel William Barfoot

Renee Celley, in memory of her son, Ryan Thomas Celley

Jane Kahl, in memory of her son, Evan Christopher Kahl

Carol Mc Keen, in memory of her son, Eriv Jandro

Donald Holmen, in memory of his friend, Jane E. Nosal

Nick & Kathy Lester, in memory of their daughter, Karen Moser

Richard & Karen Nelson, in memory of their daughter, Tamara Thering

Richard & Karen Nelson, in memory of their son, Fred Nelson

Richard & Karen Nelson, in memory of their son, Donald Nelson

Karen Wolf, in memory of her son, Brad Wolf

Karen Wolf, in memory of her daughter, Angie Campbell

Anonymous donor

 

From Tanya Sutton, our Co-Leader……

 

You’re with me today, no matter how I choose or do not choose to celebrate

Your love will always remain.

Our love will always remain

Even if holidays will never look the same

The love will always remain.

-Liz Newman