Comments on: Season’s Greetings and a Sad Farewell

By: Lorraine and Latisha

Lorraine and Latisha — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:39:20 +0000

I’m sorry for the loss of your mother. I’ve known your mother throught letter and phone call. She was a great person. I’ve meet her in Albuquerque NM in Oct 2008 for her book signing. That was the first time I met her. I feel blessed to have known her for letters.

By: Lois

Lois — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:58:29 +0000

Maria,

My mother died on December 18, also, but in 1990, and I still remember that first Christmas without her. May you find comfort in your memories.

I feel blessed to have known Ardie, worked with her on her wonderful books, and look forward expectantly now that the torch has been passed to you.

By: Rebecca in SC

Rebecca in SC — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:44:27 +0000

I always read things from back to front, so Reflections was the first and best part of Prevention to me. The beauty and truth in that little article has been such a sweet meditation and will be missed by many. May God grant you “the peace that passeth all understanding,” as you go through this time of loss.

By: Vicki

Vicki — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:38:12 +0000

I always looked forward to her Reflections. When I was disheartened, there would be the latest Prevention with her words to cheer me. I lost my Mom in October and my thoughts are with you and your family.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:06:58 +0000

The memorial service for your mother yesterday was so beautiful. What a lovely legacy was represented by her children and grandchildren. I would love to have a tape of that ceremony if it could be made available to Rodale employees.

Peace be with you.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:47:33 +0000

It is only now perhaps, that the one light has ceased to burn so brightly, that you can see all the others that have been created by the one. Now, that one light rejoins it’s origin, to make the whole brighter still.
Surely this, is the impact one light, one life, has had on countless millions over decades. This is your legacy. Cherish and rejoice this priceless blessing well.

By: Marissa

Marissa — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:33:28 +0000

My heart goes our to the entire Rodale family, both blood related, and throughout the publishing world. I was blessed to have interned for the company and was overwhelmed by the compassion and generosity your mother showed even to those at the bottom of the totem pole. She surely deserved her title as Chief Inspiration Officer and I will remember her throughout my life.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:47:10 +0000

Hugs, love and prayers. Embrace your family and relish your memories, may they keep you warm and provide you with peace. ((hugs))

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:48:19 +0000

I have been a subscriber to Prevention for many years. I especially enjoyed the column by Ardath Rodale when I reached the back of the magazine. I always felt uplifted after reading her column. I lost my mother two years ago after a long illness, and want to express my sympathy to you. I will miss reading the wonderful words of your mother. Thank you for printing all of her inspiring words.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:35:29 +0000

I read about your mother’s passing in my local newspaper, under notable deaths; the name caught my attention.

My sincerest condolances you and your family at this time in your lives. Although, what I know about your family is based on what I read on this site and in the pages of Prevention, what your mom and dad created, and what you are continuing, is a wonderful gift to us all- a contribution to better (and nicer) living.

God bless.