"It is one of the sadnesses of life that we take for granted the stable and familiar things which, by their consistency, blend into the background like the landscape that surrounds us. We only begin to look at things objectively and gauge their true worth when they are gone. Only after people have passed into eternity do we ponder on their achievements."
"Mary O'Rourke - who passed away one year ago this week, on October 3, 2024 - was a lady you felt would be around for a long time."
Stable and familiar aspects of life are frequently taken for granted because their consistency makes them blend into the background. Only when those fixtures disappear do people examine them objectively and recognize their value. Appreciation and assessment of accomplishments often occur after individuals have passed away. Mary O'Rourke died on October 3, 2024. She carried an air of permanence, giving the impression that she would remain present and available for many years, which made her passing particularly striking to those who knew her.
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