In loving memory of our beloved Belinda
September 9, 1963 ~ December 14, 2011
Every single life has purpose.
September 9, 1963 ~ December 14, 2011
Every single life has purpose.
Belinda Bondi, age 48, passed away December 14th, 2011. She is the daughter of Herta and the late Joseph Bondi; the sister of Joseph (Pamela) Bondi and Michele Bondi Bottesi; aunt of Andre, Allison, Nick, Alyssa, and Morgan; niece of Laura Bondi Carchia; cousin of RoseMarie LaRue; friend of many lovely people. Belinda also is survived by dearly loved relatives in Germany and Italy.
Prior to the funeral Mass.
Belinda passed into eternal life on December 14th, the Feast of St. John of the Cross, following a three year battle with cancer and journey along the Way of the Cross. She embraced her cross faithfully and heroically while loving much, and truly lived, loved, served, and suffered in imitation of Christ. We love our dear Belinda forever, and today are another day closer to seeing her again, in eternity.
In a dream I had shortly before God called her home, Belinda was walking down a corridor. She was heading toward eternity, and my three children Andre, Nick, and Alyssa were walking by her side (she was a second mother to them). Belinda was leaving a trail of relics in her wake, and I collected them as we journeyed forward. A great many relics trailed behind her, of many different sizes and shapes. Some of the saints I knew, and others I did not.
Belinda is a very, very holy soul, who now lives forever among the saints. She is most willing to intercede on your behalf from the Beatific Vision, so consider her your sister and friend in heaven, and be sure to turn to her in times of trial, or for inspiration on your journey toward greater Divine intimacy. She continues to value being of service to anyone in need.
The morning after Belinda passed away, during a Holy Hour before Holy Mass, I stared deep into eternity and said to her over and over, "I'm looking for you."This afternoon, the day after her funeral, my children and I were returning home after visiting with family, when the grief of our temporary separation caused me great sorrow. Then, I noticed the license plate of the vehicle in front of us: LOOK4ME.
Yes, my dear sister, I will always look for you, and I will always find you, because I know just where you are.
On behalf of Belinda and her entire family, I thank everyone for all you have done during her life and her illness to bring the love and mercy of Christ to us. Your kindness has imitated our most loving Savior, Who poured Himself out completely for each one of us. It meant a lot to her, and it meant a lot to us, which also meant a great deal to her because she always thought of other people first.
Belinda loved Christmas because she loved God,and as dear friend Susan pointed out before the funeral Mass,
Belinda gets to celebrate Christmas with Jesus!
Happy Birthday, beloved Savior!
Thank You for coming
and for living, loving, serving, and suffering for each one of us.
Thank You for creating Belinda.
She remains an irreplaceable gift to us,
and we love her forever.
Belinda was a second mother to our next generation.
May all those who mourn find their strength and consolation in Jesus,
and may the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.
Amen.
and may the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.
Amen.
