My dear friend,
It has been a long hard journey for you, these past ten years, since your health started to decline. I have no regrets, for being there when you needed a shoulder, an ear, or a laugh. I will always question whether I could have done more, to make it easier. It seems like even in the darkest days, the good Lord always found a way to make you smile. Remember the broken water pipe that sprayed two inches of water over your bed, while in ICU? It was never a dull moment, with us wondering, what would be coming next … another Lucy and Ethel moment.

All the fun times ... Orange sherbet with pineapple chunks, daily runs for ‘sonic’ ice and diet coke, midnight raids on the refrigerator, old black and white movies of the 40s and 50s, and all the hours of those ‘housewife’ reality shows. The loud whistle you could do and ‘talking’ to the donkeys across the street, would get them running to the fence and talking back! These are ‘smiley times’ that can never be taken away.

I knew your frustration when you were unable to get around like you wanted. I saw your sadness when you reached out for the one thing that you longed for the most, and wiped your tears, when it seemed it was always just out of your grasp.

My heart ached, as I watched your body start to fail you, the sleepless nights, and the physical pain that only grew worse, as the days and months passed. I felt so helpless, wanting to be able to, in some way, ease what you were going through.

All the times that I was by your side, offering support, being your advocate, seems so insignificant, because you gave back to me so much more. You gave me friendship, and the love of a sister. You got me through those days when it seemed I would not get through the day, just by seeing your daily struggles. You helped me reclaim and strengthen my faith. Through you, I feel He was preparing me for my own life’s journey, and what trials I will face, I thank you for that.

You gave me memories I will cherish. I admired your strength, determination, love of life, and your ability to look forward to the next day no matter how bleak it looked. Until we meet again, my friend, party hearty, shop ‘til you drop, and “scratch, gravel, and travel”.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Pat, I will miss you. You always supported me good or bad, thick or thin. I will miss playing the games with you, talking to you, and always mistaking you for Cindy on the phone. I will stop by your FB and say hi now and again.

Cindy, Hugs to you. I'm sorry you've lost such a wonderful person in your life.
Saturday, December 10, 2011

I will miss my Facebook friend so much. Patricia was always cheerful and funny. When I read about her passing on FB, I cried. Tho, we never met face to face, I have lost a dear friend. And, Heaven received a beautiful Angel.
Friday, December 9, 2011

Pat you were my mother when my own was not there for me...I will never forget that. Thank you so much for all the love and support you showed me when I needed it the most.
Friday, December 9, 2011

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Cindy, friends, and family - may the memories you hold in your heart bring you healing and peace.

Friday, December 9, 2011