Betty S. Sachse

“A Letter to My Mother

All children think their parents are special and they are. However when our Lord gives a child with special needs to a person it is because he knows that person can handle it or “grab the bull by the horns and run with it.” To our Lord these people are extra special and you were one of those people. You were exactly to the day one month shy of being nineteen when you gave birth to me. You kept me alive and made sure I received the right medical care. You taught Denise and I how to be strong, independent, never give up and if we really wanted something to go after it. I have achieved a lot in my life and that is because you were there cheering me on. I remember you would turn on music and you, Denise and I would dance. I miss our long talks, Christmas shopping and getting pizza to go on our way home. I miss your amazing cooking and your pies. You made Marie Calendar look like a rookie. I miss sharing recipes with you. Mom you loved our family so much and we all love and miss you so much. You were our number angel on earth and now you are our number one angel in heaven watching over us and keeping us safe. Twice a day I go into the hallway of my apartment in my wheelchair and go up and down the hallway for exercise and I always stop and look out the window and up at the sky to see if I can see you watching over us. Mom, you are no longer in pain. You are in heaven dancing and laughing. Thank you for everything, I love you.”

"Dear Nana,

I was blessed to have had the opportunity to share so many years with you and Pop, and you both have left a lasting impression on who I am. Nana, you were the sweetest person, exactly what someone thinks of when they hear "Nana". You were a tremendous cook, made the best pies, especially my favorite, your apple pie. You spoke with the sweetest tone, gave the best hugs, and loved us all tremendously. My children were blessed to get to know you and loved seeing how you lit up every time you visited with them. Nana, you will forever live on in our hearts, and I will forever be able to think of you when I look into Sofia's eyes. We love you, Nana."

- Raul Peralez

"The world lost a remarkable woman & I lost my angel here on earth. My Nana was the epitome of what a perfect grandma could be. She baked homemade pies , she was a magnificent cook, she loved with her entire heart and gave my brother and I some of the best summers & years of our childhood we could have ever had.

Betty Sue Sachse will live in my heart for the rest of my life as I know I lived in hers for 45 years, half of her time here on earth. My love of romance

novels comes from her. My love of makeup and amazing smelling perfume & getting dolled up, comes from watching her. My newfound love of baking must certainly come from her & if I can be even 1/2 of the grandmother to my grandchildren some day that she was for me, I'll know l've made it.

I will miss her for the rest of my life. I'll miss her "l love you hon" & her beautiful warm smile. I'll miss her hugs and her warmth & the way she smelled. I will simply just miss her. I know she's back with my Pop now & my Nana & Papa, her parents, her sister and everyone else she loves & I hope she knows what an impact she had on my life. Until we meet again, Betty Sue, I'll love you forever."

-Marissa Peralez