Mark & Tova Cohen

Mark’s remaining memories of Carol:

§ Carol was an example to follow on how to react to teachers you didn’t like: throw a tantrum. She was really funny when she out of control

§ Memories from the back sit of the car: you don’t hit girls, even if your sisters are picking on you and pinching you.

§ Who’s ever heard of being allergic to the sun?! It must have something to do with red hair; I’m glad I don’t have red hair.

§ Freckles are different… it’s another red hair thing.

§ How come my big sisters never baby set for me?

§ I got my own room they had to share. I felt really good about that.

§ How could they possibly need so much clothing?

§ A big sister is worth having in BBYO; everyone knows me (and likes me as Carol’s kid brother), even before they met me.

§ It was kinda neat: they get to take off from the table and dad and I sat and talked. Good training for boys and girls?

§ Hand-me-downs: why is she complaining they look new to me.

§ Not the greatest playmate; I don’t think she understands what’s fun.

§ She studies too much… All A’s again?

§ She likes English: what’s a period got to do with it. I don’t think I understood this period thing.

Bobby enters the scene:

§ Bobby knew a lot about music, he played guitar all the time.

§ Bobby got into Harvard Law, he must be smart.

Tova joins the crew:

§ First trip to Hendersonville to introduce Tova, they served grilled hamburger with chunk of cheese in the center… Tova was amazed.

§ First house in the woods surrounded by trees – the quintessential flower children dwelling

§ Saluda house in the orchard = landed gentry for flower kids…

§ Wood burning sauna: running through the snow to the sauna.

§ …many more we can’t remember and many more to come!

Tova and Mark’s heartfelt wishes:

May you be blessed by the things over which you don’t have control and have the strength and courage to steer those which you do.