Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Jackie was so full of life that I can not imagine a world without her.\
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We shared books; stories about our kids and grandkids; bowling; eating; crafts and more. I still have a bag of books to share and found myself adding another book last night with the thought that Jackie will love this one.\
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While Jackie may no longer be on this earth, she is still with us. Everywhere I look, I find a remembrance of her. I drive by the bowling alley and remember many of the good times we shared. I read a book and want to share it with her. I look at a crocheted item in my home and know Jackie made it for me.\
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We shared emails recently where she shared her pain and fear. She also shared her thoughts about the hair cut and wig with a bit of humor even though she wasn't happy about how the hair turned out. She thanked me for jokes I had sent her and said the laugh helped. She asked for so little in life and gave so much to so many.\
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When we bowled each week, she would always share the latest about her kids and grand kids and almost always had pictures to showcase her family. Family was so important and the part of her life that filled her with so much joy. She loved making PJs and Halloween costumes for the grandkids; she loved holidays and playing the piano; being on the lake and decorating the boat she enjoyed feeding her family and sharing Carl's garden produce with fiends. She had so much talent that she shared with all of us. \
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The most important thing Jackie has done for me is to show me the best way to live a successful life. Live for others before yourself; enjoy each minute of every day; put family first; use your talents for others and always see the bright side of the life God has given.\
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I'm going to miss you friend but I won't forget you!\
Love,\
Kelly \
