August 14, 2025 (Part 2)

In her final recorded reflection, Loie speaks with raw honesty and grace about love, regret, and gratitude. She recalls moments of distance with her children and the ache of conversations left unsaid — then offers a tender apology, thanking her family for their forgiveness and patience. With humor and humility, she marvels at the improbable beauty of a life that “could have been a disaster” but instead became “a miracle of love.” As she reflects on the deep joy of “going out on a good note,” her words become a quiet benediction — gratitude over pride, happiness over achievement, and faith in the simple truth that “God is love, and there’s love in everything.”

August 14, 2025

In one of her most intimate recordings, Loie reflects on each of her four children — Pat, Rebecca, Beth, and Mark — tracing their childhoods, adventures, and the unique ways they shaped her life. She recalls sleepless nights with baby Pat, Rebecca’s daring climbs, Beth’s quiet leadership and rebellious faith, and Mark’s long journey toward purpose. Between laughter and tears, Loie celebrates their courage, independence, and compassion, seeing in each of them a reflection of the life she and Walt built together. The conversation closes with her deepest wish: that her family stay connected and keep saying yes to love.

August 13, 2025

Loie looks back on motherhood—raising four children through the turbulence of the 1950s and ’60s while building community around her. She reflects on trusting her kids to find their way, the friendships and “village” that shaped them, and the adventures of family life: from Camp Concordia summers and packed car trips to Florida, to living in a veteran trailer park while Walt earned his master’s. She shares stories of baby Pat’s sleepless nights, stroller walks along Lake Michigan, and the warmth of her own parents’ love. The conversation drifts through laughter, reflection, and gratitude for a life stitched together by family, faith, and adventure.