Christine Greenfield

CHRISTINE GREENFIELD (nee McCluskey), age 68, of West Babylon, NY (formerly of Massapequa, NY), on July 7, 2015, in the loving arms of her family, after a long battle with cancer (almost 5 yrs.); first pancreatic, (which she beat), followed by a separate diagnosis of lung cancer. She is survived by her husband Bob and children Gregory, Michael, and Kelly. She worked in the airline and travel industry and was fortunate enough to travel the world with her family, visiting every continent but Antarctica and nearly every U.S. state. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed tinkering in her garden. In spite of the difficulties, she managed to inspire those around her with a remarkable sense of humor. Her life was a celebration we were very happy to be a part of. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Reposing at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Homes, 448 West Main Street, Babylon, NY, Thursday, July, 9, 2015 and Friday, July 10, 2015 from 2-4:30pm and 7-9:30pm. Mrs. Greenfield's Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Babylon on Saturday at 12:00pm.

Link to St. Jude's Children Hospital donation page: http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/GiftFunds/GiftFunds?px=3526519&pg=personal&fr_id=39300.

AN IRISH BLESSING:

May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sunshine warm your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Amen

FOOTPRINTS:

One night a woman had a dream. She dreamed she was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from her life. For each scene, she noticed two sets of footprints in the sand;one belonged to her,and the other to the LORD. When the last scene of her life flashed before her, she looked back at the footprints in the sand. She noticed that many times along the path of her life there was only one set of foot-prints. She also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in her life. This really bothered her and she questioned the LORD about it. “LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But, I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me.” The LORD replied. “My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.”