Friday, December 30, 2011
I wanted to be in the environment where Elsie would write letters, do her puzzles, and perform the household chores, she shared with me in he weekly correspondence. This past October, on my trip home to East Haddam, once again we visited and all expectations were once again realized. It is nearly impossible to describe this great lady's personality and energy. At the last minute I decided to take the offered cake. We devoured our Halloween goodie. As said, it's quite impossible to put into ani words the spirited being of Elsie Cone. The visit was too short, but we seemed to cover all territories. When I backed-out the car and turned, she waved from the door. Like my great Gram, Carrie Cone Gates, she embraced me until the last moment. Perhaps a Cone trait, most likely just another loving gesture from an experienced good soul. Oh, and with her permission, we had hugged goodbye.
Be proud, big family. She was so proud of all of you. Dick Post
