February 2022

We Remained Optimistic While 
Jan’s Health Deteriorated

“I have COVID,” Jan disclosed over tears that flowed like a broken water main. “I do not want to die,” her voice echoed around the cabin of our Prius. Her words were the most frightening ones I had ever heard her say. After leaving her in the emergency room at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, I was driving home when the love of my life called me. 

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The Silk Scarf, Like Life,
Is Priceless

“I love this scarf,” Jan exclaimed with a smile more beautiful than every rainbow I had ever seen. “But it is so expensive.” I tried to explain that it was not that expensive once you converted Canadian to American dollars. “But I have nothing for you for our anniversary,” she protested. 

“All I need is your love,” I explained without success. “I do not need a gift.” 

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The Jan Lilien Education Fund!