Charity Rimel My beloved Mom. You taught me how to be strong. You showed me how to be kind. You made me laugh. You made me cry. All for love. True love that spans a lifetime will do that. Now I see the blessing in the ups and downs and highs and lows. You were always so tuned in to nature and real nature is about ups and downs. I don't think we are meant to just be a slow moving, steady stream all the time. I remember you guiding me through this truth as a girl becoming a women. You said take the pain in waves. Rest when the pain subsides and don't think about the next wave that will come crashing in. That is what we did in your last months of life. We tried to enjoy the peacful times and did not focus on what was to come -your flight to heaven. That was your way. We had difficulties in life as mother and daughters often do. I expected too much and did not appreciate you enough in my younger years. I wanted more of a mommy and less of a friend. Later in life and especially now that you have taken flight, I realized that I was so blessed to have you as such a dear friend and my prayer partner. You made everyones life around you better, being the helper and defender of mankind that you were. You were a true and dedicated friend and you made sure to pray for your family --all of them -- every day. I was so happy just to have you with me everyday those last months. You were one that did not like to stay in one place and San Diego, Oahu, Dana Point, Big Island, North Carolina were all blessed to have you. Now I can see you wandering the golden roads of heaven lined with bright lights, angels singing and dancing and Sandee bathed in pure love. One day we will all be reunited. Until then I will keep on praying and you are still my prayer partner. I won't forget the prayer you named me after: "Corinthians 13 King James Version 13 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing." I will also remember your song to me, "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley-- who wrote the song about his mortality while battling cancer. You were a strong believer in faith and that we could heal ourselves. "My hand was made strong by the hand of the almighty" Your hand here on Earth grew cold, while your hand was made strong in heaven. You were healed and I believe as much as you wanted to stay here with us, God showed you that the way to healing was to let go of our hand and grab on to the lords hand. You will be paving the way for all those you loved here on Earth. Mothers Day is going to be so hard without you here, so I will pray for Grace for our family here that we can carry your love with us tommorrow and the rest of life and therafter. I love you Mom. Forever. Love, Your Daughter Charity
7 days ago

Glen Basham It is my honor to have known Sandra Ann Rimel during her North Carolina years, as a fellow grandparent to dear Sienna and Ethan Basham. ❤️❤️ We shared many lovely family meals together with the Bashams at our mountain retreat in Waynesville, North Carolina. Sandra was a lovely, intelligent and gracious lady with an enchanting smile and a beautiful heart. Sandra will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Our prayers go out to her extended family, that they would be surrounded with Comfort and Peace that surpasses all understanding, through the love of Jesus Christ, Whom Sandra adored and with Whom she will spend eternity. Glenn Basham, grandfather of Sienna and Ethan
5 months ago

Deborah Axton Sandee was a wonderful big sister who will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her. Every time I hear an Elton John song I think of our wonderful trip to see him in Arlington Texas. We had such a great time. I love you forever.💔🙏💔
5 months ago