Tuesday, July 8, 2025
We met Meral soon after we got married while attending the same church and developed a connection. We stayed in touch periodically through the years and no matter how many years passed, it was always a delight to hear her cheerful voice. I will never forget when she came to visit us and meet our first born son. Meral was a delight and had a special ring in her voice that remains in my mind even with years in between seeing each other. She worked hard to not let bitterness or resentment or anger take root in her heart and did what she needed to do to remain healthy and to hold love for others. I am deeply saddened at the brevity of her life, though I know she lived it with joy and treasured the things that she enjoyed. Every single conversation with Meral was meaningful. She is missed.