Maxine Roberta Schloss

I will be ever thankful for my opportunity to meet this wonderful dynamic woman who faced severe health problems with grace and humor and courage . I spent a lot of time with Maxine the last two years . I was hired to help with chores and do some activities. We ended up tight friends . Maxine was curious about every person , wanted to know what people were about . We spent many hours at her table ( the power center of her daily life ) talking about everything from family , politics , old times and new times, religion, food , life and death . She had many plans, never gave up hopefor the future. Her dream was to walk her daughter Brooke down the aisle for her wedding .We had so many laughs together. My most dreaded words were when she said “ I have an idea !” I always told her I knew those words would always mean trouble for me ! Maxine had many treasures , family pictures, her pictures of her beloved dogs , wonderful old ornaments from her mother, and the “play room “ full of her artistic endeavors. I cherish my time I spent with her . Our last day together was spent in the morning , with coffee and Jocko ( chihuahua) care. Then I returned to make sure her Christmas things were put away before I left for vacation, then yoga. We planned to put out the valentines things when I returned. I have to believe it was just her time to take flight from the earth . She firmly believed there was something waiting for her on the other side .

Maxine (Bobbie) struck me as a courageous, open-minded, and fun-loving person each time I see her during my 3.5 years of taking care of her house and doing yoga together. When I told her that I was in yoga teacher training program, she said she would want me to lead and teach. Her physical strength was limited, but that was her idea. And she was a good student; she took my instructions very seriously and worked so hard. I think she worked hard to improve her health, but also she did for me to encourage me. She had that sweetness and kindness. While I had difficult y in marriage, she listened to me, asked me how things were going each time she saw me, and invited me for the last Thanksgiving. I am thankful for that, and II had good and comforting time with her and her daughter Brooke. She was always open to me not matter what condition I was. I will miss her so much in this world, but I am sure she is running free and dancing around in her new place now.

Oh how I miss you