April 11, 2015.  Erika and Heather ran "Diva Dash" in Mom's honor. They wore their reunion t-shirts that have their names in front and "Lila's granddaughter " printed on backs. They heard Mom's voice encouraging them when the hills got tough. She was always proud of everything they did.

Apr 5, 2015.  Fixed Mom's hair. Her hair was a beautiful natural silver/gray. She always said she was  "getting beautified " when she had her hair done. I enjoyed curling her hair when I visited - it had a soft fine texture. Wish I had stayed longer that Sunday. It was the last time I kissed her and told her I loved her.

Apr 4, 2015.  I went with Heather and kids to visit Mom. Mom had fun with Jonas who kept pulling her finger and laughing....they seem to have a special bond. Little Lila talked nonstop when some other ladies joined our group. Mom always loved watching Lila and Jonas "perform" !

One year ago today my heart broke when Mom joined Daddy, Larry, and Stacy in Heaven. We took flowers to cemetery this morning, and David polished the headstone. 
  Erika and Chris hosted dinner for our family, so we could be together to comfort each other and remember  Mom. After eating, we visited outside. Erika and I sat on Mom's bench to watch a beautiful sunset. We all then ate Mom's cherry cheesecake pie. Yum! 
   Erika laughed when I said that it wouldn't hurt so much now if Mom had been crummy. She was such a loving person who was a vital part of our lives. We miss having her with us, and wish for more of her hugs and laughter.

Jan 28, 2016.  Mama and Daddy got married 77 years ago tonight. We used to always have fried chicken to celebrate because that's what Mama cooked on their first anniversary. In later years, we went out to eat so she didn't have to cook. She and Daddy are together now.

Dec 26, 2015.  Celebrated our "Christmas After ". We all shared cooking yummy food. Since Mom was gone, I had to put Daddy's ornament and hers on the tree for first time. Everyone was excited to get their Capitol ornaments in the same gift bags that Mom had used.  After all gifts had been opened. I gave Lila the recordable book "Under the Same Moon" that Mom had done for her. The story was perfect for our situation because we heard Mom's voice saying she wished she could be with us and asking the moon to watch over the ones she loves. Made us cry. We have a wonderful family because of what she and Daddy taught us about love.

Jan 22, 2016  Signed papers to sell Fortview house. Mama and Daddy moved there  the summer of 1968. So many memories. Said a last good bye when we moved dining table yesterday. Pictured Mom in every room. She lived there until she was almost 95.

Jan 20, 2016.   Since we had not moved dining table,  Erika had a wonderful idea. We brought food and lanterns so we could eat together one last time at the table where we had enjoyed so many family celebrations in the home on Fortview . Lila and Jonas "played" the piano. Hope the new owners create as many loving memories  as Mama and Daddy did.

Jan, 2016   David dug almost a hundred flower bulbs from Mom's yard to replant at our house. The narcissus flowers bloomed beautifully this spring, and we look forward to seeing the various lilies bloom. We moved the rock core samples which bordered her flowerbeds to our land. They will be used to outline an area under Lila's Loblolly (her huge pine tree). I love you, Mom!

Jan 1, 2016.   Daddy would have been 99 today. Hope there is a big celebration in Heaven.  We took flowers to cemetery for him and Mom. I love and miss them both, but they are together now.

Christmas Eve, 2015  Our family celebration was changed to "Christmas After" because Steven had to work. We went to movie with Erika and Chris, and later Heather brought Lila and Jonas to visit. So glad we were with family cause holidays without Mom are tough.

Dec 2, 2015   Mom, continuing your tradition of buying the Capitol Christmas ornaments for our family. I found your gift bags which you always took back. The bags have tags that you wrote, so you will still be part of our celebrations. Your love is infinite.

Thanksgiving, 2015   Since Erika and Chris would be out of town on "the day", we celebrated the Saturday before. Followed your example of celebrating events whenever we could have all our family together. First time you weren't with us. Erika and I followed the "battle plan" using your recipes and methods. Also, the long tradition of eating cornbread dressing for breakfast. I had to make the giblet gravy without your expertise to guide me. Couldn't remember which giblets you used, so didn't use any. Didn't want to ruin the taste! You would be so proud of Heather because she actually ate some dressing this year...said it was to honor you. Missing you so much, but giving thanks to have had you in my life and near me for so many years.

Mom would have been 96 today. David and I took flowers to the cemetery. When I lifted the flower vase, a big toad looked up at me from the hole. Mom enjoyed surprises, and that toad sure gave me one!! It made me smile during a sad visit. My Mom was amazing, and selfishly, I had hoped we would have been able celebrate her 100th birthday. She set a beautiful example of how to live an unselfish life with love.

Oct 18, 2015  Since our calendar is set a year in advance, we had already planned to celebrate Mom's birthday on Oct 18. Erika could not face removing the date, so asked the rest of us about still having a celebration to honor Mom. She and Heather cooked many of the dishes that Mom often served. We enjoyed meatloaf, broccoli, mashed potatoes, garlic bread, rice krispy treats, and cherry/cream cheese pie. We talked about Mom, and wished she had been with us to celebrate her 96th birthday. Her love and spirit are in our hearts.

Sept. 17, 2015. Mom let us choose what she would cook for our birthday celebration. My favorites were chicken spaghetti with banana pudding for dessert. Since the rest of our family didn't really like either one, I no longer had them after Mom quit hosting meals. In 2013, David Bales invited my David and me to eat lunch with him at Mom's. The surprise menu was chicken spaghetti from Mom's recipe, and banana pudding! My thoughtful nephew knew how difficult my birthday would be, so he brought my favorite meal to our house this year. Besides home cooked meals, I've been to a movie one day, and eaten shrimp at a restaurant on another. My family has brought me special happiness this year. Mom would be proud!

Sept. 14, 2015  My "real" birthday...first time I didn't get to talk to Mom on "the" day, but I like to picture her, Daddy, Larry, and Stacy singing Happy Birthday to me from Heaven.

Sept. 13, 2015   Had early celebration of my birthday at Heather's and Steven's. Erika and Chris are still there because their new house isn't finished. There were 6 different stir-fry dishes and Mom would have sampled each one! Mom taught us the importance of family, and of having fun together. We miss her.

Sunday was my first Mother's Day without my amazing Mom who set an example of living a life of love, fun, strength and devotion to family. My heart aches, but I am so lucky that she lived to be 95.

Nancy, my memory of Lila is from Congress Ave. Baptist Church. When I returned to the church after being gone from Austin for many years they let me teach the Senior Ladies Class. The LORD blessed me in so many ways each Sunday morning. The ladies were so supportive; Lila and I would talk before class began about our ailments then laugh! What a sweet, sweet lady she was. May God be with you and your family giving you strength and courage in the days ahead until you meet again on that "very special day." May our LORD Jesus grant you Peace above All understanding.

Mrs. Bales was my 2nd grade teacher at Becker Elementary in 1976. I loved her class! To this day I can remember her sweet classroom and how she had a potted plant on each student's desk. She made her students feel special. When I later became a teacher myself, I often thought about her and tried to treat my students in the way. Mrs. Bales, thank you for your kindness.

She was always the easiest person (and Great Aunt) to talk to. Even with her losses in her life she was always so strong and independent. I am there in prayer since I couldn't be there in person. Hugs to all of you. I know that Lila and my mom (Charlotte) are having a grand reunion! --

David,

I am praying for you and your entire family today. She was a very sweet lady and I am so glad she had you in her life all of these years. You are a very dear sweet friend and I pray for you today and always. 

She will never be forgotten and will live on in the hearts of all of those who loved her. 

Thinking of all of you today in the loss of this wonderful classy lady.

I met this sweet lady back in the 50's when I lived with my grandparents (Walker family) on Theresa Ave. She later bought the Fortview home from my grandparents. I would occasionally drop by unexpectedly during my early adult years and she would always welcome me with that beautiful smile. It was so kind of her to allow me to come in and reminisce about my childhood in that house. Such a precious lady!

What a grand lady and wonderful aunt!  She was special and full of energy!  She leaves a wonderful legacy. She enriched the lives of many and we will cherish the memories! Peace and joy! She's home now!

OBITUARIO

Lila Lee Bales

23 octubre, 1919 – 7 abril, 2015

Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery

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