ELIDA'S MEMORIAL VIDEO(S) & A NOTE OF THANKS

Here we go!  Below  please find:

• The video of the service at Saddleback Church attached to this post. (The audio is poor quality but we sincerely tried).
• Copies of both readings, Psalm 91 and I'm Free
• The program created for the service.
• The Slide Show Tribute: Copy/paste this link to view Tributehttps://youtu.be/Kounas_Dc14?si=CTH4rCNm3a6updPu

It is our sincere wish these things will help to bring closure in grieving the loss of our sweet Elida for those who could not attend. There was no one like her...

Thank you for taking this journey with us. It was exactly 8 weeks ago today, on July 4th, 2023 this page was created.  I asked Elida if she was interested in having a Caring Bridge site.  She was on board, and eager to share her journey with others, and I was honored to create and manage it for her. 

It was Elida's  idea for the page to be made public as she was having a hard time keeping up with the calls and texts of support and love she received. 

Four short weeks later,  Elida went to be with the Lord.  During that time,  we have shared many memories, many tears, and countless prayers here as a community. It has been an honor to get to know so many of you.  Elida would have loved that her passing created so many new friends. It's  part of her legacy.  

Acknowledgements:

Thank you to CaringBridge for providing this free space where loved ones can take health journeys together, communicate and offer love and support. If you feel so led, please contribute to them.

Thank you to Saddleback Church,  for providing a space and staff to help us celebrate the life of Elida. 

Thank you to Pastor Kera Arnold for advocating for this memorial on our behalf, officiating it, and supporting Elida during her journey as her ministry pastor. 

Thank you Karen Freese, Elida's beloved best friend of 40 plus years who honored us and Elida with her beautiful eulogy. Not to mention her wonderful contributions to this page.  You made us laugh and cry. Your sincere heart left an impression on us all. 

Thank you to those who contributed to the service this past week with your time, energy, food contributions and travel to attend. And to those of you who contributed to Elida's life and attempt to heal, she cherished each one of you!  

Thank you the most to the Tsou Family who provided us a beautiful soul, to celebrate. You continue to be in our prayers.

And finally, thank you to the Prayer Garden Warriors, my sisters-in-Christ, Lucy, Gina, Ronnie, Leigh, (and Elida.)  These tributes would not have happened without you. 

With all my love and in memory of Elida ,  Dawn

PS: If you require any additional content or need information you may contact me at ddawnmaxwell@gmail.com or Lucy Carter at LucyCarter@cox.net.

"For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them" (Matthew 18:20)