Thursday, September 4, 2008

In Loving Memory

This post is in loving memory of Patti, who we lost one year ago today, from her every day family.

Patti, we miss your amazing spirit, your compassion, your smile, your laughter, your caring nature, your strength, your support, your hugs, our long talks... we miss all the ways you shared yourself with us every day. We laughed together in the good times and shared burdens in the bad times. You chose us and brought us into your heart as family and for that blessing we are forever grateful to God.

Though we may not be able to hear your laughter, see your smile, see those big eyes looking into us, wrap our arms around you or feel your arms around us, you are still here with us in so many ways. On a deeper level, we do see, hear and feel you.

You live on deep in our hearts. You have always had and will always have a very special place in our hearts. Our lives are better having had you in them. We are better people for having had the blessing of your strong presence in our lives.

The legacy you have left within this small, every day family is beautiful and lasting and has a far reaching ripple effect.

We love you more and more every day, even in your absence. We miss you more than you could have ever possibly imagined.

Always,

Janet, Vi, Prim and Allison