In Honor of Maria Djelaj

By Lu Kalaj

Real Estate Sales Representative with Vision Realty Centers

March 25, 2008 06:15 AM

Name:

Maria Djelaj

A beautiful woman inside and out. From age 2 on, I can remember our friendship, playing together, talking together, growing up together. Then when she married her husband according to the albanian tradition, I saw very little of her, because her husband never allowed her. Even though, she had a lot of hurt going on in her heart, she always had life to give to others, as well as her beautiful smile. She is now at peace with her heavenly maker.

Date:

May 14th, 1969 - March 19th, 2008

Death Notice:

Beloved mother of Gina, Valentina, John and Kristina Djelaj. Dear daughter of Kola and Drane Gjolaj. Loving sister of Leka (Rosalyn) Gjolaj, Dila Gjolaj, Gjusta (Tony) Gorvokaj, Tereze Gjolaj, Toma (Ann) Gjolaj and Nore Gjolaj. Dear Aunt, Neice and cousin to the entire Gjolaj family.

Cemetery:

Resurrection Cemetery
18201 Clinton River Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48038

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Alexander Harb

Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX

Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

=-(

I am sure you will see her....... sad as this time may be for you, sis.....

God be with you, Lu.....

Mar 26, 2008 05:45 AM

Alan Kirkpatrick

Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX

Alan in Austin

Lu:

Great tribute post to your friend. May God watch over her extened friends and family where are grieving her loss.

Mar 26, 2008 10:10 AM

Anonymous

Maria was a great co-worker, will miss seeing her every morning when I walk thru the front door.

Mar 31, 2008 12:12 PM

Anonymous

Thank God for friends/family like you -- be Maria's voice. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Maria was blessed. May she rest in peace.

Mar 31, 2008 01:01 PM

Anonymous

Communities need to be vocal regarding domestic violence. Innocent mothers like Maria may have some sort of chance against monsters like the coward she was married to. May GOD bless her soul, may her children remember the sweet, loving and selfless mother / woman Maria was!!

Mar 31, 2008 01:17 PM

Lu Kalaj

Vision Realty Centers - Brighton Township, MI

Thank you for your support and kind words. Pray that peace overtakes the family that remains. Lu

Apr 01, 2008 02:21 AM

Anonymous

Please look at a blog in Maria's memory - http://MariaDjelaj.blogspot.com -- its beautiful, just like Maria.

Bravo to you Lu for keeping Maria's memory alive.

We love and miss you Maria!

Apr 07, 2008 09:55 AM

Lu Kalaj

Vision Realty Centers - Brighton Township, MI

I can't believe my childhood friend is not a phone call away. Looking back at all the married years gone by, I felt like I should have done more to be a part of her life. I would sneak out and meet with her privately. I would Visit her when I knew she was alone or at her parents house. Such a huge void. Every time I would see her, I would just reflect on the many good times, and hope to get back to that someday in our older years. I just didn't want to cause trouble for her, even though I knew she was living with a man who didn't deserve her. After learning her divorce last September, I cried like a baby, because I knew the challenge before her was going to be hard, but yet her spirit was finally free. She sustained the hardest of lives, unimaginable in the good old USA. May the children she leaves behind, ponder on the sacrifices she had made, thinking of others before herself. She now lives with her heavenly father, where there are no more tears, and joy unspeakable full of glory. I find solace here.
Your childhood friend - who misses you terribly, Lula

Apr 08, 2008 01:39 AM

Anonymous

Please continue your great work - keep Maria's memory alive.

We love and miss you so dearly Maria.

Check out this web site - how the court system failed Maria Djelaj - express your views.

http://www.courthouseforum.com/forums/thread.php?id=1042422

Apr 23, 2008 11:13 AM

Lu Kalaj

Vision Realty Centers - Brighton Township, MI

Re: How the court system, (Judge Antonio Viviano) failed an innocent mother!!

It's very disappointing indeed. Our tax dollars support men in position, so we can be protected. Although a PPO does not stop someone from killing, when its in their heart to do it. But, it sure casts a "pause", which helps to discourage bad behavior.

We, family member's know, (even though painful as it is), we can never get Maria Back (and we wish we could). Yet, the people we empower to do what is right, need to know, that one small act could have prevented the inevitable. The operative word is "could have." The bible says, "A soft word spoken can turn away wrath." And a PPO is indicative of "A soft word spoken."

Judge Antonio Viviano, will have to face God one day, and we all will when our time to leave this earth comes. God will remind us of all the things we did and we didn't do. The more shameful are the things "we didn't do" that we could have done, to help those while we are still on this side of heaven.

May the Peace and Mercy that only God our creator can give, be upon us all. We miss you Maria Djelaj, very much (tearful).

Lu Kalaj (childhood best friend and cousin)

Apr 24, 2008 01:06 AM

Lu Kalaj

Vision Realty Centers - Brighton Township, MI

Dear Maria, Words cannot express the loss. The void that ripples through the veins. One can't help but break down. You are missed terribly. The impact you have made will never be forgotten. Just looking at the pictures, your smile, the love you poured out to your family and friends. I only wish I could see you again, just hug on you, and say its all going to be OK. May your legacy that you left behind, your children, harbor the same characteristics of you. You will never be forgotten. I always loved you Maria. Lula

http://mariadjelaj.blogspot.com/

Apr 24, 2008 01:17 AM

Lu Kalaj

Vision Realty Centers - Brighton Township, MI

Thinking about you very often. Wish you were here so I can visit with you. May the mansion in heaven that you reside in, be sweeter than anything you've ever known. Lu

May 05, 2008 12:19 PM

Anonymous

unknown friend

Maria was a beautiful person who struggled and still stayed stong no mater what differences I may have with any part of her family it doesnt change the fact of how I felt about Maria she was my friend and I will always miss her smile and her hugs and most of all her kindness the world isnt the same without her she will always be missed and Ill never forget her.

Jun 06, 2008 03:08 PM

#13

Anonymous

You are absolutly right...maria was a BEAUTIFUL person inside and out...but ...you didnt care about Maria....if you did you would have interveened when she so desperetaly needed your help......you just turned your head the other way......and supported her bastard of a husband. Lastly...if you cared so much why didnt you pay your respects to her and kneal at her casket and and SEE REALITY IN YOUR FACE......the final way her poor family has to remember her.......you coward.

Jun 11, 2008 07:24 AM

#14

Anonymous

Maria's family

To "unknown friend", I agree with you in one aspect - Maria is and always will be a beautiful person - inside and out. You proceed to say negative and untruthful statements about her family, perhaps you have forgotten -- Maria is a part of her family. I believe you write things just for the sake of writing them - perhaps to ease your unsettling mind. If you cared to dearly for Maria I wonder why you felt it was so unimportant to pay your respects to Maria at her funeral?? That shows your character - or should I say lack of. I am sure Maria has already forgiven you for your actions, because that is what Maria's character was. Maria was a loving mother, a caring friend, a respectful sister-in-law and beloved daughter and sister.

We love and miss you so very much Maria - your family.

Jun 12, 2008 10:31 AM

#15

Anonymous

Thinking of Maria's family today. Longing to hear good things about her children. May the comfort of heaven be felt strong in each Gjolaj family. I love this family, and I wish I could take all the sorrow away. Lord, thank you for making me a better person, because of this beautiful family. I wish I can visit with them real soon. Keep them strong in faith. Lu

Jun 12, 2008 03:30 PM

#16

Anonymous

well the responses are very harsh and i know that every one is grieving the loss but I did support maria the day I found out she left her husband was the day I said good for her and I told her its about time she finally took charge of her life and she thanked me for my support and I wished her the best of luck, now just because that asshole lost his mind thats not my fault so that really offends me Ive done nothing but respect her from the time that I new her and she did the same to me and I don't care what u think of me because you dont know me, and for the record I did go to her funeral I would'nt of missed it for the world, and I payed my respects it was sad and heartbreaking. It was wrong and unfair for her to die like that he was'nt god to take her life he only thought of himself he did't think of anyone else. So please dont insult me like that your comments are very hurtful because its not true. And Teresa I hope and pray that you and your family find a way to cope with this loss I know it will be difficult but my heart goes out to you and your family whether you believe me or not I REALLY MISS YOU. BYE.............

P.S.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Sep 08, 2008 05:41 PM

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