Another January! 2019! I am still missing YOU. All my love, always! Rita

Well, thanks for protecting me, AGAIN. Came off Marquis 9-3-16 in the Metro Parks, 40 minutes from the stables. Landed on my butt, lost my glasses and thought M would run off , but, he stayed with me! Never left me. 83 acres of trails to run away, but he stayed and waited for me to get up. You sent people to help me mount, and people to help find my glasses, too. Amazing. Five riders came along who had trailered to our area and they helped me get on and rode with me to the river crossing. Got home in one piece and hugged that grey boy and told him what a good boy he was for not leaving me. No way could I have looked for him on foot. I was in too much pain. Fractured L-1 and severely bruised my tail bone. Ortho. doc. said 6-8 weeks to heal. Whew, I did. PAIN, like nothing I ever had. Started back to work, 10-17-16. And riding again without any pain. Switched to a 'honkin' big western saddle for a more secure seat. I call it, "Nana's rockin' chair". Thanks for being there for me. You always knew how much riding meant to me. So glad I still can do it. You're going to get such a big kiss from me when we meet again. Love you. Hug Sam for me.

Well, how is Sam? He left me 7-25-16, at 18 yrs. old. I was there with him at the end. I told him it was ok and that you would be waiting for him. He stayed with me so long, I think, because he was waiting until he was sure that I would be ok on my own, without him. Sam...........I miss you terribly! You WERE the wonder dog, the bestest dog, the smartest dog and my BEST friend. Kiss Ben for me. I miss him, too. But, he has his hands full taking care of ALL the animals that went before me. And there are so many. Love to all you wonderful animals. I am waiting for the time when I can kiss each and every one of you!!! All my love, Rita

Ok, so I said to you that I haven't found any pennies lately, and not to give me that"I'm broke" excuse, right? The very next day while Sam and I were doing our walk, going the same way we always go, there, on the curb, were.....3 pennies and 1 nickle!!!!! Ha, so I made you feel bad, huh. Well, you showed me that you were listening, didn't you? And added a nickle for good measure. See, I knew that you were never broke, and so you proved me right. Thanks for being there Babe, Love you for always, Blaze's Rita

Hey, it's Easter time again. Must be a big event there, too. Sam is still on the SQ fluids for his kidneys. Image that. He is still going strong. What a dog!! And I have another abandoned kitty. But, you know him. Flo fed him and Nicky when she was still here. He lived around the corner, but everyone in the neighborhood fed him. So, the owner? moved and locked him in the empty house to die, I guess. I saw him in the window while walking Sam and contacted the APL to have them get into the house and rescue him for me. I took him in so that he would not be put down. Anyway, all the other cats are adjusting to the new arrival. He's a good boy, but still working on his aim in the kitty potty. I remember YOU had that same problem from time to time. Please send me a penny so I know that you are still watching over us. It's been awhile since I've gotten one. And don't give me "I'm broke story", ok? I know better.... Love you for always, Blaze's Rita

Well, Happy New Year to you. Is that done where you are? I have been treating Sam for kidney issues this past 3 weeks. He is doing awesome! Your pennies from heaven are making their way to me, so I know that you are helping Sam as well. There was the penny at Dr. Mike's. on the floor in front of us while Mike was adjusting Sam. Mike asked if you were there, I said, "probably". I was afraid to take that penny, so I let Mike have it for good luck. Then the penny in the middle of the street as I was walking Sam. Poor coin had been run over so many times that it was illegible. Picked that one up! Sam was improving a lot and I thought that penny was my lucky one. Told Tina the story and she also found a penny while walking her dog. I figured that was your way of thanking her for helping me get his SQ fluids in him every three days. Been feeling you near me lately. That big, hairy arm around my shoulders kinda thing. I really feel it, too. Very much a comfort for me. Ok, my love. Will keep you in my heart!

Another day without YOU. Oy, I have so much to tell you. I talk to you anyway, hoping that you can hear me. Miss our talks a lot. We were always together. Even working together in all of our endeavors, we were there for each other. My goodness, I needed a copy of your death certificate to change the cable billing, and, I COULD'NT find it ANYWHERE in the house. Don't laugh, but I even looked in your URN. (wasn't there either) I had to go down to City Hall and purchase another one. Crazy. I am Miss Organization, you know that. Must be my mind is going. Maybe I'll find my copies in the Fridge or something. Poor Reg, is still in the Hospital. I need you to help him recover. Lori and the kids need you to help, too. I remember your story about how you hired him to work in the gas station for you , and how young you thought they were to be getting married. Well, all of your fears were for nothing, they have been together for 50 plus years. Real lovebirds, just like US. I love ALL of them so much. I have always felt like family!! Bless them. BEN, are you listening???????????? We need HELP here on earth. I'll forgive your not helping me find your death certificate, if YOU will find some help for dear, sweet Ron. Help him through this, please. I love you, forever, my darling. I have been dreaming about you a lot lately. Jason said that he's had two dreams about you. You must be close by, huh? I smile every day thinking about a memory we shared together. More good memories are coming now. I kept reliving the painful ones of your suffering, but, they are coming less and less. Thank God for that. You are going to get the biggest KISS and HUG. You just wait and see! Loving you, always..............Rita

Your 100th birthday was the 11th of August, and I know the celebration is for you is in a better place. It will be one year on the 16th of August that you left us physically, but I know that you visit each of us from time to time. That is so comforting knowing that you are still watching over all of us. Miss you every day and think of something funny or touching that you said to me during our time together. Thanks for giving me the greatest life EVER. I have it all to remember over again. Wishing you a happy, heavenly ever after. And thanks for the pennies from heaven, too. Love it, you clever silver fox. Forever yours,

Saturday's are the worst! Boy, do I miss you. Can't believe how fast the time went. Almost one year already. Heard the song, "feelings" on the radio, one of your favorites. Got me to thinking about all of the good times we had together. That did help. All your "girls" were in town for a visit. So good to see them again. Found a penny by the chair that you always sat in at Lori's house, so I know you were there, too. Miss you, love you.....

Why did you call me this morning? I heard you call, "Rita, can you come here?" You sounded scared. It's ok, my love. I can't be with you now, I have to stay here. We will see each other again, I am certain of it. Please find comfort in that, won't you? Love you for always and forever, Rita

Oh my, May 25, 2015, my Birthday. Will you pop in and surprise me? Abba on the radio, maybe? I know something will happen. Another penny found, you did collect them. Please don't make me sing, "You are my sunshine" again. I know it was one of your favorites. YOU even made me start to sing it one day not too long ago. You told me that was your song for me, that I was your sunshine. Well, I can't wait to see what sign you will give me on my Birthday. Mu-wah.............Big kiss to you.

So, the car is officially in it's new home in Hillard, Ohio with Bridget and Jim Busic. Bridget called to tell me that they arrived safely and the car was AWESOME, getting 23 miles to the gallon on the highway. Hmmm, maybe I sold the wrong car? Anyway, they are thrilled to have it and are planning a trip to Georgia to visit their daughter. All this took place on the 11th (your B-day date) of April, 2015. Bridget wondered about the new license plate and what meaning it might have. Well, their plate is: GLU 3654. Ok, here it is....God Loves You, (GLU) 3+6=9 5+4=9. You were 99 yrs. old when you left this earth. Wow, I truly believe that those who pass on send us signs to let us know they are still with us. You did good, B! Thanks for the messages, and my new friends, Jim and Bridget. Mu-wah .... Big kiss!!!

Today is April 11th, 2015 and I have a buyer for the Grand Marquis. They are coming here soon to transfer the title. Seem very nice and excited to have the car. I can't help thinking that YOU had a hand in all of this because of so many things that happened. My floor guy saw the car in the garage and said that I should e-mail pics to his sister in Hilliard, Ohio. (two hours away) She called last night and they are coming with the cash . So, only having looked at the pics online, they are sold. They raise bees and their daughter moved to Georgia, so they will use the car for the road trip to visit her. My niece lives in Georgia and they raise bees, too. Their cat is Sam, my dog is Sam, my cat is Toby, their dog is Toby. Whatttttt? Sam and I went for a farewell drive last night. Always will be your car, just have new folks taking care of it. Make sure they have a safe trip home, ok? Great people!! Hope I did good. I think you would approve. I am happy about the whole thing. Always your Rita, babe. Mu-ah, BIG kiss.

I was just thinking and I realized that YOU taught me everything I know except how to live without you!!!

Every day I smile remembering something we did together. We were always together, in our business ventures, our family time, our vacations, our "alone" time. I learned so much from you. You gave me strength, patience, knowledge, confidence, unconditional love, kindness and understanding. Little did I know that I would need all of these things as you slowly left me. Very clever of you, my silver fox! I must have been the perfect student for you, as I did learn all of the things that you taught me. I am relying on them to get me through each day. Thank you, Ben, my love. I wouldn't be "me" without your inspiration.

A celebration of life event will be held on September 28 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Press Wine Bar, 2221 Professor Avenue (Tremont), Cleveland, Ohio; Phone: 216-566-9463; Website: http://wwww.presswinebar.com.

Ben, I heard you call me last night. I'm fine, don't worry. I know that you're checking in on Sam and me, and it's very comforting. Have fun with the family and all your animals and horses that went before you. I am comforted knowing that your are whole again. Love you, Re

Donations may be made in Ben Imburgia’s name to Hospice of the Western Reserve, Contributions, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110 or online at http://www.hospicewr.org/donate.

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Ben. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please check back to this site for details.

To Hospice of the Western Reserve, Contributions, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110 or online at http://www.hospicewr.org/donate.