Book Description

Vera was an extraordinary woman, mother, and wife. We explored many countries, cities, and states such as Holland, Eindhoven, New York, South Carolina, Miami, Curaçao, Germany, France, Spain, Israel, London. Settling down was never easy for me, but she made it work for us; it was a blessing. In London, she started her own personal journey to add more meaning to her life. She became a member of a parent group and then became a lollipop lady who was loved by everyone. She later endeavored on becoming a teaching assistant for age groups ranging from nursery to year 6 at Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School. She successfully worked there until she became ill. In memory of a wonderful journey with Veneranda “Vera” Pallara, I would like to share with you a chapter in Vera’s life that I can say I have had the privilege, honor, and joy to have had experienced with her and our kids—Sarah, Jacob, and Joy. Like a true champion, she ran a race with us in this world. Now she has passed her baton over to us to continue her legacy, and so we shall in God’s grace. Vera departed on August 23, 2018, and so I say, “Eternal rest, grant her, Lord. Shine your perpetual light upon her. May she rest in peace now until all have been called to your glorious resurrection as it’s written, when you died in Christ, you shall live in Christ. Amen.”