I can not end today without writing a tribute to my dear friend Hermie.
We met Hermie as one of our neighbors on Elliott Street in the late 70’s. We were all much younger then. She brought over some homemade bread when my youngest sister was born in 1978. Shortly after that, Hermie experienced the tragic and sudden loss of her husband, Gilbert.
It was during that season of sorrow Hermie began to join our Sunday dinner table? It began when we were all younger, and it continues today, some forty+ years later. We have shared many meals, dried dishes together, laughed, wept, and hugged more than anyone could count, drank many glasses of wine, and shared countless hours of conversation. We have gone from neighbors to friends to family.
Hermie, you are an inspiring woman of faith! You have held deep joy and more than your share of sorrow! You have cared for and blessed your children in their living life to the fullest and have returned each of them to the hands of a loving God.
And still, you find beauty in each day! You cherish moments of conversation,
time spent together, a good meal with vegetables, worship with your EACRC community, and time with your siblings, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
You are deeply loved by so many and always a part of the Borgdorff bunch! The kids love Grandma B and aren’t quite sure where you came from because you have always been present in their lives…and for that, we are so delighted! We all love you, Hermie! Happy 97th! ❤️ trish