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for Barbie Goodman
Linnie Mason
January 22, 2021
Bobby mcgee. You aere the best cuz. Miss you so much
Mallory Nicoll
December 18, 2008
hello beautiful, i miss you! its christmas time again, i wonder what movie were going to watch? some boring one that we always go and see. tomorrow is the last day of school until sometime in january. :). i know you like school, but im slowly liking it. today at cheer was very emotional something happened it was over drama. i am never involved in it so dont worry. i am not to sure what went on o well its over i assume. nationals is coming up im on the jh team they needed help some girls got hurt and needed a subsitute. i always will have there back. this is going to be my last letter to you tomorrow is the final day its open. nana is excited to get it published. i am too. although i like coming in here and its like my little chat room. someday you will reply. debbie is coming down the 20th yay :). and i know you will be coming too take your time theres no rush your here everyday to me. nana has gotten alot better over the tragedy im so proud of her she is doing awesome :). feel free to come home the family is always here right where you left them maybe a little older but still the same dorky self. well i love you so much i cant express it give me a sign to let me know your right by my side. i will love you always and forever and i know you love me too. its hard for me to say goodbye i just keep on wanting to talk to you. this is not going to be goodbye this is going to be see you later for a long time. is that okay? well i hope so hunny i love you.your the greatest aunt ever.
love your neice Mallory Dawn Nicoll
koo koo koo (CRAZY)
Debbie Goodman
December 16, 2008
Hey chicka! I dreamed about you last night. It was so vivid, and I woke up feeling like we had hung out again. I knew the way things were going to end for you, so in the dream I tried to talk to you about it, in hopes of changing your future, but you kept changing the subject. Anyway, it was nice to hang with my sister again! I am singing the song I wrote for you at my show this Friday, so keep your ears open and give me a sign :) I love you! Make the holidays yay for us this year, ok? Bring us smiles from wherever you are :) we miss you so much! :)
Jillian Richmond
December 13, 2008
I know I've waited until the last minute and really I'm only writing this cause it's important to Nana. It's not that I don't want to share what you mean to me, but I've kept putting it off because writing this means I'll have to accept that you're no longer here with us all over again. I have to admit that I find myself believing your up in Tahlequah and you'll be visiting for Christmas like always. I get excited everytime because I know I'll finally get to hear you sing Bobby McGee and I've been waiting for it all year. I guess it is my way of dealing with our loss, but I find it makes me more sad everytime I realize that you aren't here. Lately, I've been tryin a new thing. Instead of make believing you're a live, I've accepted your death and choose to remember all your wonderful qualities and all the good memories I have of growing up with you as my aunt. Thinking of you makes me happy, but it doesn't make any easier. I often look up at the stars and think of you, and I'm comforted with the thought you're watching over me. I also have to admit that I catch myself wishing that you would magically send me your amazing singing ability, but that hasn't happen yet, but that's exactly what it was...AMAZING! You had so many amazing gifts and your beauty, heart and voice are only a few. I will miss all of them. Thank you for sharing your time with us. I know you were only here for a short time, but I am glad I had the chance to know and love you, rather then not to have met you at all. They say baby's choose their families before they are born and if that's true then thank you so very much for choosing our family! (who wouldn't?!?) I love you and I always will.
Love always, always,
Jillian
Chelsea Nicoll
December 12, 2008
-Barbie-
You were not only a aunt to me you were a friend. You were kind, beautiful, caring, loving, happy, funny, smart, just a wonderful person to have known! It hurts to know I won't be able to hug, kiss, or even tell you I LOVE YOU again! Because I did Barbie. And maybe its wrong to hurt or want you back because its not what you wanted thats us being selfish rather knowing you are happier wherever you are at now. =] I talked to nana on the phone the other day and she was telling me how she saw the most beautiful sky and she knew it was you. She couldn't explain to me what it looked like she just said she was amazed! =] And how I took that was you are here with us and you are watching over us keeping us safe Papa, Nana, Mom, Ricky, Debbie, Jillian, Kyla, Me, Mally, and Trenton! We all love you so much Barbie and miss you more than you could imagine! Can't wait to see you! =]
I love you, Chelsea
Darla Nicoll
December 11, 2008
Barbie, I just want to tell you we miss you so very much. I am so grateful that we got to have you in our lives...you left an impression on each of us. You will always be in our hearts and memories. We will never forget you. I am grateful for all the photo's, vedio's and stories we have to share of the beautiful person you are to us! Thank you for the songs, wisdom and love you shared with us. You were a light in our lives. Until we meet again....I love you always! Your sister Darla
Family
December 11, 2008
With my Dad
December 11, 2008
Barbara Goodman
December 11, 2008
My Beautiful Barbie Sue, I wish I could say I am better able to accept this but I fear this pain is forever. You're choosing to be in this life with us is worth the pain, but it's so hard to face each day without you here and know it's forever. Just keep your spirit close and keep coming to me in my dreams. My heart hurts so bad but only because you gave me so much. God I miss being able to talk to you about so many things. You were always able to help me understand things like no one else. You are still a blessing in my lifeand always will be. I'm so thankful you came and you will always be my heart. Kid's are like that, you know. I Love You, Barbie, Please help me each day, You are an awesome daughter and friend. You're spirit will live on forever. Love you forever, Mom
Kyla Richmond
December 11, 2008
I love you and miss you very much!! A day doesn't go by that something doesn't remind me of you! You will always be in my heart. i love you!
Your Niece, Kyla!
Darla Nicoll
November 7, 2008
Let's try this again. I put an entry in yesterday...but I must have not submitted it. That's the blonde in me! ( : Barbie, I cannot believe it has been a year since we had to let you go. It has been an emotional roller coaster. I know we all have been looking for our new normal without you. Some days are better then others. We will never be complete again and dealing with that is overwhelming! I know we all have things we would love to share with you. We miss you so much. I am so thankful for the time we had with you. You were a beautiful soul on this earth. You touch so many with your music, intelligence, humor, and love. Thank you Barbie! I love and miss you always. Your sister Darla.
Mallory Nicoll
November 6, 2008
Good after noon beautiful.=).Today was very hard i got through the school day without crying.=). Until i got to cheer, then i let the tears roll. It felt like you were in the room with me, it hit me so hard when i started to cry, i could not control myself. I keep replaying the moment when i woke up a year ago to my mommys scream. =(. Kyla was the first to run then Chelsea. I thought my mom stepped on harley. lol. So i got out of bed ran to my moms room to hear "shes gone". I didnt quit understand what any one was talking about until they said BARBIE your aunt. I wanted to fall to the ground. Chelsea punched a wall, kyla and Curt holding onto my mom. ]Mommy just crying with tears i have never saw. It was very emotional for everyone. you are me guridian angel wathching my every move i ask you for one thing and only one thing take care of everyone i love (INCLUDING YOU)..I have already lost someone and that was enough. "Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart".
-Washington Irving. I love and will always love you no matter what i say or do, so remeber one thing and only one thing you will always be in my heart. xoxoxo your neice Mallory Dawn Nicoll
Rick Goodman
November 6, 2008
Barbie you were a true free spirit.A very beautiful soul.The smartest person I ever knew well. Singer,author,I admired you, I learned so much from you. I think about you every day.My mind cannot seem to deal with your death.I fear it will always be so.I am so glad this happened at the end of my life. Part of me is already dead. I love you Barbie, I must try and move on. your dad , Rick
linnie jean mason
November 6, 2008
barbie, its linnie jean. i know all of us are so sad today . i come here and feel all the love we all had and still do for you. its like your momma said i still feel like i ll wake up and its not true. barbara i want you to know i love you and your daughter was one of the most amazing people ive ever met. no one else like her.
barbie i cant write more its to hard. i love you cuzin and you and bobbie mcgee will always be in my heart. your right next to janis on that one. love you always and forever linnie jean.
Debbie Goodman
November 6, 2008
Hey sis! I have been avoiding watching all the videos I have of you, singing and hanging with the fam. Last night Preston and I drug them all out and just had a Barbiefest! It was nice - hard - but nice. I miss you so much! There are so many times I want to call you and chat it up or get some big sis advice, and I have to instead just figure out things for myself - ha! I love you girl! I am still struggling with even BELIEVING that you are really gone, but then, I know you are always here with me in one form or another! Kisses, sister! :)
Barbara Goodman
November 5, 2008
My Barbie, You would love today and I miss so much bieng able to call you and discuss things with you. We have our first black president. It's a bittersweet victory without you here. It's a year tomorrow that we lost you. Life is not the same. Barbie, I wish everyday to wake up and this not be real. Then I try to remember how lucky I am to be your mom and be greatful. The pain I know is forever. I'm just trying to find a way to accept it. Ally, I want to thank you for the kind words to me. I don't take credit for the awesome person Barbie was. She was a special human being from day one and I'm grateful to have her for my daughter. I feel blessed to have had her for 34 years. This pain! This pain! Her spirit helps me But the loss is hard to bear. Barbie, stay close and help all of us deal with this horrible nightmare. Tomorrow will be a hard one for everyone who loves You. The sky was beautiful awhile ago and I always think of you when I see beauty. You're my heart , Barbie. I love and miss you so. I love you. Mom
Ally Chrz
November 5, 2008
Barbie,
It has been one year since I heard you were no longer with us. I didn't believe it. I could not accept it. I called your cell phone more than 20 times that day, I just knew you would pick up and tell me you were OK, and you would come to visit soon. When the news was confirmed, I could barely stand up. I wish you were still here, I wish we could laugh and dance and sing. I wish you were here last night and today to witness history-you would be pleased! I think about you EVERY day. No matter how much time passes, I will always remember you and our friendship. I thank you for all the things you have taught me, and for the great times you showed me. I really miss our talks. I love you, and I miss you.
Debbie Warren
November 4, 2008
Toogie Lou, can hardly believe that tomorrow will be ONE YEAR!!! My heart aches for you and your mom and sisters!!! Missy (oops, Debbie) wrote an awesome song about/for you...I just sobbed my eyes out after hearing it. ALL OF US JUST LOVE AND MISS YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!
Charles Harris
October 21, 2008
Barbie Doll,
I can't even tell you how much I miss you. I miss our Sunday nights at Southern, our Saturday afternoons at Woodland..when we had the time to talk about anything and everything. I miss your smile (I need my "dimples" fix) and my hug when I had to finally go. I love you and miss you so much.
Oceann Scheel
October 19, 2008
Barbie sue,
Although I was not as close as i would have hoped with you, what i know of you I will always admire. You were a singer, song writer, but you were someones daughter someones sister, someones freind, and your death has effected us only in a way love, loss, regret, and death can. Our love for you grew stronger within each step of this healing process yet to be over and done with. Your absense is among one of our many life lessons. You don't really know what you got till its gone.
Debbie Warren
October 18, 2008
Oh, my little "Toogie-Lou" how I wish you were still on this earth. I didn't get to see you much after I left OK but always kept up with you through my dear sweet friend your mom. It is truly heartbreaking to know that the world will not get to hear your beautiful voice! see your shining smile! Keep coming to mom in her dreams, she misses you dearly! I love and miss you girl!
Debbie
Debbie Warren
October 18, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Barbara Goodman
September 19, 2008
My Barbie Sue, I keep hoping I will wake up from this nightmare, but it hits me over and over again that this is real. So many times I wish I could call you each day. So many things I wish I could share with you. NO one or nothing could take your place in my life. Please keep coming to me and giving me signs. Throw your Barbie Magic Fairy dust at us. We are all trying to accept this but It's really a hard one. Why did you have to be so awesome, then leave us? It's so hard on all of us, your family. We cry for you, Barbie. But your life is worth the pain. Nothing , nothing, could ever hurt any worse than this pain of losing you. You are my heart, Barbie, and Thank You again and again for being my Barbie. I love you more than I ever thought possible. And my heart hurts more then words could ever express. You will always be my Beautiful Baby Girl, Barbie. I cry for you,Barbie. Help, all you can. I LOVE YOU! MOM
Heather Gates
August 22, 2008
Barbie we have known each other since we were seven years old. I have no words that can descirbe the way I feel. I will carry you with me. You are my best friend and will never let you go. So as everyday passes by I say HELLO not GOODBYE !!!! Love HEATHER LEIGH GATES
Tracy Gardner
July 17, 2008
To Barbie's Mom,
I have read your entries and want you to know (although you already do) how wonderful your daughter was. Barbie was a 'mover and a shaker' she never backed down, and was amazing when she would 'write a letter' to someone, wheter it be the Urban Tulsa or someone else. You did an amazing job raising your daughter, she was gifted, kind hearted, opinionated, and a true friend. I still miss her everyday, as I know you do too. Please know that Barbie did so many things in her short time here, and affected lives, mine & countless others.
Our heart goes out to you as we all remember our amazing friend.
July 16, 2008
dearest barbie,
everyone has said exactly what i feel and continue to feel. i miss and love you to. your cousin and friend for ever linnie jean.
Barbara Goodman
July 9, 2008
Barbie Sue, I cry for you. I just can't believe this is real. And then I know it is. I didn't realize how much a part of my life you are. I miss the phone calls. Mothers Day was hard. I missed you so much. What an awesome daughter. You gave me so much joy. Thank You, Barbie. I feel your spirit and I thank you for every dream. I know you want us to go on. Right now it's really hard for all of us. But we are trying to help each other. I know you are with us in spirit and that helps. But we want our Barbie back. People tell me , who have been through this that it does get better. Not really better,but that you learn to live with it better. I don,t know yet. Right now, I just hurt. A mother should be able to help her child and I wasn't able to. God! Barbie! I thought when we got you home it was going to be alright. I was so thankful you were finally home. It is unbelievable still. Each day I want to wake up and this all be a bad nightmare. But it's real and each day it hits me again and again. I'm trying to always just be thankful that you were here. And I am thankful. How do I ever learn to live without you here. I miss being able to get in the car and come to see you. I'm so thankful you're my daughter. That will always be. I love you, Barbie. I miss you more than words can say. Keep your spirit close. I need all of the signs you send me. All the dreams. You are my heart! Love is forever! Love, Love, Mom.
Mallory Nicoll
July 9, 2008
Hola,
Burpy we got back from vaction on saturday, we went to cancun. It was a blast! Cheer is going good we have two pratcies during the week. We did do good at cheer camp i made all american. At first i was having a hard time and couldnt decide if i wanted to tryout my mom called me and so did jill. It felt really good to hear from family. So then the next morning i got up and told myself i can do it and i will do it. I keep a pic. of you in my room and i every time i see it i say to myself this is going to be a great day. Well i love you very much and i know you know that but i just love to tell you that. But always give me a sign. LOVE YOU!
Debbie Goodman
July 8, 2008
WAY UP HI
Way up high
So far I could
Just cry
Oh but I
I can see your self in my mind
And I can hear your voice in my ears
I can feel your soul through my tears
And in my heart
All I hear since you moved on from this place
You’re a part of the world in outer space – oh
I guess your fragile heart couldn’t take this world
But your body sure did make a beautiful girl – oh
Oh and I, I can see your self in my mind
And I can hear your voice in my ears
I can feel your soul through my tears
And in my heart
All I hear since you moved on from this place
You’re a part of the world in outer space – oh
I guess your fragile heart couldn’t take this world
But your body sure did make a beautiful girl – oh
Taught me how to let you go - you’re not mine
Happy that I had you for a time – oh
Oh and I, I can see yourself in my mind
And I can hear your voice in my ears
I can feel your soul through my tears
And in my heart
All I hear since you moved on from this place
You’re a part of the world in outer space – oh
Barbara Goodman
April 15, 2008
Barbie Sue, My Beautiful Baby Girl, I wish I could say I'm doing better accepting this, but I'm not. I put a mimorium inthe paper on your birthday. It was a sad day and aday of thankfulness that you were here. I feel like I can talk to you. I sure couldn't talk to god, because I'm so mad at god. You are missed sooo much Barbie. I wanted to have you here forever. It's so unfair! We are going to lunch with Bret , Adam , and Carolyn, on Saturday. They didn't know. I talked to Kim last night . Her daughter is having a birthday party for her the 26th and asked me to come. I try to get out and act like everything is normal. But it never will be. I'm able to cry alot. Your Dad just says" Bad Day". I don't know how to accept this, but there is no choice. I Love You ! Please, keep your spirit close. You told me it was hard to come here in the dream I had and I was with you. You also told me you would come here and keep helping us. We aren't very good at this broken heart stuff. I truly didn't know how much my heart could hurt. Nothing could hurt any worse. Maybe as bad, but not worse. Your little life was worth the pain. I wish we could go back and have it all over. I'm so proud of My Barbie. I Love You and Miss You more than there are words for. LOVE,LOVE,Mom.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
Darla Nicoll
April 14, 2008
My Beautiful Sister Barbie...Oh how I miss you! The new normal is so hard to find! Me and Mallory were watching you sing "Operator" and we both still get chills. Your voice was so amazing!
Celebrated your birthday with mom and Jillian. Took mom shopping. She wanted a cedar chest to put all your poems and journal in. Then we had lunch. Of course time we (finally) made it to the resturant we were grouchy with starvation! You know our family...when it is time to eat, it's time to eat! ( :
Like Deb told you she's going to LA. I keep asking you guys to move closer...Don't you understand? One day...right? I guess the move to LA is okay...especially when she becomes rich and famous and moves us all out there!HA
Your always with me Barbie! Love you so much, Darla
debbie goodman
April 14, 2008
SISTER! i went running a few days ago and passed a banner for an event called WOOP-DEE-DOO, and it was to happen on your birthday! Preston and I wrote a song for you (him the music and me the lyrics) and it quotes you saying "sounds like a little woopidy do to me!" when you were little...anyway, i am getting through this but it is very hard to accept. I am moving to LA, and i at least once or twice a week i realize that i want to call you and talk to you all about it and i can't...I know you're out there somewhere, doing more important things, but then, sometimes i think that when magic happens in my life, it's you who made it happen! :) i love you!
Mallory Nicoll
April 12, 2008
Well HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!! the whole time at school yesterday i was missin u and kept thinking of you!! barbie i miss you and need you all the time.. cheer is going really good i made high school very excited :) now i get to be in the parad!!! it will hopefully be fun.. school is going good im gettin a lot better in math YEA. i had to take the occt test on thrusday i was very scared i got 31 out of 50.. so i made a 62% not very good i get nervous on test and like freak out!! hopefully i will pass we dont know untill later wish me luck...but i love u koo koo xoxox!!
Kyla Richmond
April 11, 2008
Hey Barbie!! Happy Birthday! There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss you. I brag to my friends all the time about how beautiful your voice was. We kinda even made the 4 Non Blondes, What's Up song our Spring Break song! haha I wish you were here to sing it for them, cause I know they would fall in love with the song like I did. Miss you, and Love you!! Your niece, Kyla!
Ally Chrz
February 19, 2008
There has not been one day that has passed where you have not been on my mind. Not just once, but constantly. I have not gotten to the point of acceptance, but I am now able to shed tears. I hear a song, and it reminds me of you. I look at pictures and think about how beautiful and charismatic you were. I miss you. And, I just pray that you knew and will always know how much I love you.
Ricky Goodman
February 4, 2008
barbie i hope that u never thought for once that i didnt love u. i know sometimes we didnt talk much and that the last few months we had our differences. i just didnt realize what was happening. i will regret that for the rest of my life. i wish i could take it all back to be the brother i should have been for u. i will never forget the good times we had and i will continue to think about u everyday. i will never forget u barbie. i love u.
linnie jean mason
January 29, 2008
On March 7th 1996 i was lucky to come to be with my family here in Oklahoma. I came from California and couldn't imagine why i was here. Until i met Barbie Sue Goodman my cousin. She was a girl with a soulful voice. One that could stop you in your tracks and demand attention. I have never heard another person in my life sing the way Barbie sang. Barbie, if your out there listening, when you left this earth for a higher reason, Bobbie mcgee became an anthem in my mind soul and spirit. I'll always remember being in an old little house on cedar with family and you singing that song. like others who have visited this site i dont know how to fill the void of the girl who i became to know in such a short time and loved so overpowering. you were an incredible human being and did not deserve to go so young. i only can hope youll be with us in our hearts for ever and help us through this still very difficult time. i love you girl. and miss you very much. always your cousin from california linnie
Barbara Goodman
January 11, 2008
Barbie, How do we go on without our Barbie Doll. I miss you so much, Barbie. I wish I could just make all of this not be real. Everyone says you would not want me to be so sad. But it's so hard to live with the fact that I'll never be able to hold you again. You brought so much joy to so many. This world will never be the same without you in it. I know you are in heaven and one day I will hold you. I'm really trying to go on with this big hole in my heart. Nothing can fill it. I love you my Baby. Please, help me each day with your magic, when you're not too busy, riding in the wind on clouds or helping the angels sing on pitch. God, Barbie! This is unbelivable! It hurts so bad. I love you and I know you love me. Love is forever. I will see you in heaven. And in my dreams. My Beautiful Child. I LOVE YOU! Love, Love, Mom
Deborrah Goodman ("SISTER")
December 11, 2007
BAAAARBIEEEE!!! ugh, i keep going, "oh! i need to call barbie and tell her that!" and then i remember that i can't :( i feel like you are here somewhere with me, maybe more now than before - since we were always miles a part, but i still can't help but wish that i could call you and tell you how precious your life is...how precious you are...i miss my big sister...I LOVE YOU SISTER! :) :)
mallory nicoll
December 8, 2007
koo koo, me and barbie use to say this everytime we would see each other. It means we're krazy cause we both were.he he i miss thoes times ,but i will never forget them ,like that one time when you said mally are you holly and i said no and you said well your socks are it was pretty funny. And i loved that since of humor you had.i wrote a song for you!!!!! title:BarbieSue..... how you doin how you been how is it going up there. not much on my mind kindy scared i wish you were here now (chorus) and we sing i love i love i love you i love i love i love you yes we do. i miss your smile i miss your voice your mine im yours we both no how it goes. (chorus)and we sing i love i love i love you i love i love i love you yes we do. your loved your loved your loved goodbye for now i will miss my koo koo bird. (chorus)and we sing i love i love i love you i love i love i love you yes we do.................................... written by:mallory nicoll xoxox rip. my aunt was the greatest i wish you could have known her like i did!!!!!!
Kyla Richmond
December 5, 2007
Hey Barbie.. It's my birthday today! I was just thinking about you, wish you were here!! I love you!
Vance Van Donselaar
November 28, 2007
Barbie, You were a great person and I enjoyed having you as a neighbor and friend, when you lived with Andrea across the street from me in Albuquerque. You always made a point to say hello and were always so nice to me. I loved playing with your cute little dog Luna. I also enjoyed hearing you sing at Sonny's with many different bands. I still have a recording of you singing with The Withdrawals. I enjoyed backing you up on the drums. Sorry we missed each other while we were both in Atlanta at the Widespread Panic New Years show. Thanks for staying in touch through Myspace. You will be sadly missed. My deepest sympathy goes out to the Goodman family. If you are interested in a copy of Barbie singing with a band let me know. I will have to find it, but it is somewhere. Give Luna a hug for me.
Kim Sandlin
November 21, 2007
My DEEPEST sympathy to all of you.. I never got the chance to meet miss Barbie but I did get to talk to her on the phone and she told me SOOO much about astrology in our short conversation...:).. Barbara & Rick~ I wish I could wrap my arms around both of you and I send my love from Tennessee to you all... Next time your in town I will give you a massage..You 2 are PRECIOUS just like your Barbie and your Debbie...All of my love to you..Kisses :):):)Kimberly
Rhonda Gowin
November 17, 2007
I can't believe how many lives you touched. There are people who live longer lives and never make an impact on anyone. I think about the last time I saw you and all I remember is your smile. It's the same smile I see in your mom's face when she talks about you, the same smile I see in your dad's face when he talks about you and the same smile I see in your sisters and brother's face when they talk about you. Not to mention your neices and nephew and the family who is missing you more that you would have ever imagined. Your smile is a memory that will last through them and I am thankful for that.
I can never be the the writer you were, the teacher you were, the singer you were, the capable person you were. I wrote this for my beautiful cousin Barbie....
If I had only known. . . .
I would have visited you more
If I had only known. . . .
I would have emailed you more
If I had only known. . . .
I would have hugged you more
If I had only known. . . .
I would have held you tighter
If I had only known. . . .
I would have told you I love you more
If I had only known. . . .
I would have listened to you sing more
If I had only known. . . .
I would have taken your picture more
If I had only known. . . .
I would have prayed for you more
If I had only known. . . .
I would never see you again.
Love, Rhonda
Larry Gallegos
November 16, 2007
Goodbye Dear Barbie. I saw you last at Plan 9, but remember you most at Southern Hills Bar & Grill. I am so sad you left without me saying goodbye. I will miss you and hope to see you again when I cross over. To her family, she was a beautiful soul. Larry G. (Tulsa)
Michael Rogers
November 16, 2007
I miss you.
Barbie showing me how pretty the sky looks.
Cari Gibson
November 14, 2007
Dear Barbie,
I think it has been no secret that I have been in awe of you ever since the day we met. You were there at my first Bonnaroo. I feel like I followed you around like a lost puppy screaming, "Please be my friend. I adore you!" Every time I told you I loved you it was always followed with, "no, I really love you." I dont know exactly why I always said that. Maybe because it made you laugh. Maybe I thought you didnt understand. But I'm glad I did it. I'm glad I made sure you knew. Thank you for calling to say good bye to me. That makes me believe that you loved me too. I wish I could watch you laugh at me one more time. I will never forget you girl. Knowing you changed me. Thank you.
I love you
(no, i really mean it. I love you!)
Cari
Forever Family
November 14, 2007
You light up my life.
Darla Nicoll
November 14, 2007
Barbie, My Sister, My Friend, I miss you! I was not ready or prepared for you to leave me here! I was the big sister and I wanted to make it better. I'm sorry I couldn't. I know you know how much I love you! how proud I was of you! Watching you sing was mesmerizing. WOW...I'm jealous. (: Thank you for letting us get it on tape. We were watching you sing the other day and someone made the comment, "Everyone sitting here watching her sing has a smile on their face!" That's what you did girl...made people smile. Of course you could also put people in their place. Especially when mom, Debbie or I embarrassed you. Geez Barb, Lighten up! I know the "Subway Story" will always make you smile. Even though you tried to be mad.
Barbie this seems so unreal. The void will never be filled. Please stay with me until I leave here and join you. Until then I will hold on to all the memories we shared and all the hours of video I have. I will share them with all that want to know Barbie Sue Goodman, a beautiful, talented, smart, funny individual who I am proud to call My Sister, My Friend! I love you Barbie!
Barbara Goodman
November 14, 2007
Barbie Sue, My Beautiful Baby Girl, my heart hurts so bad and I miss you more each day. I'm so glad you are my daughter. Thank you so much for choosing me to be your mom. I am so blessed to have all the amazing songs, poems, writings,and memories. Your awesome spirit is just too fragial for this world. No one has ever loved a daughter more than I love you. Your my heart Barbie. And now my heart is broken and crushed. How do I wake up every morning and go on without you here? My beautiful Angel Please keep your spirit wwrapped around me as I feel it now. No matter how my heart is breaking now I'm so thankful and feel so lucky to be your mom. No one could be prouder of a daughter than I am of you. I love you, Barbie. You deserverd a better mom. But no matter what no one could love you more. Thanks for all the memories. This world just wasn't ready for someone as beautiful as you. You are loved my Angel! YOU ARE LOVED! Mom
Aunt Jeannie & Uncle J.E. Smith
November 14, 2007
Barbie
It's so hard to know that we will not get to see your smile anymore. We have so many good memories of you and you many talents. There is now a big void in our family that no one can fill, just know you are in our hearts. You are a special angel to those of us that loved you so much.
SISTERS FOREVER
Debbie Goodman
November 14, 2007
Burpie! (you hated that, so, okay) BARBIE (yes, like the doll), or "SISTER", I just don't want to believe that my sister has moved on from this place, and I can't text you anymore or call you for advice! you said you didn't feel like you were giving good advice these days, but i just knew you would come out of this as radiant as ever, and i still think of you that way now, though not here with all of us, you still shine. I will always remember the good times, your spirit, your loud laugh (like mine), the fact that i look like you (yes i do!) and the way you made me feel when you looked my way or smiled at me - i felt so special. you are so special, sis, and you will never be forgotten. i love you so much - i guess you never knew how loved you were, but that doesn't take it away - i think now, you do know, and wherever you are, you can take all that love with you! you will always be here with me in spirit - i feel you now :-) send me some of that amazing voice, and how about some of that intelligence, too?! i know you will, and i send you back all my love and evergy, too :)
Kyla Richmond
November 13, 2007
Burpie... I love you! I'm so glad I am able to call you my aunt! Your voice was beyond amazing, i will never forget the way you sang Bobby Mcgee, it was my favorite. You are the only person I know that loved going to school. ha You were so smart! I'll never forget your song about me... "OOOKAY, TAKE ME HOME!" Everytime I think about it, I will think of you and it's something I will cherish forever! You were beautiful inside and out... You will be missed! I LOVE YOU! LOve your KRYLA!
November 13, 2007
Debbi Friend
November 13, 2007
I still cant believe you are gone. I enjoyed the time I knew you and am very blessed to have known you. All of our nights of working together and laughing I will hold dear to my heart. You were a great person and will be sadley missed and loved by all. My heart goes out to your family.
Dawn Wilson
November 12, 2007
Barbie,
I am sorry I never got to meet you in person, though we did talk a couple of times on myspace.My love and support goes to your family through this devastating time. I hope you knew how much your brother loved you.We have your sweet kitty Maggie and will take good care of her and love her! All week we have watched home movies of you ...your voice was amazing! Just Beautiful! With love....Dawn
Matt Nida
November 12, 2007
Barbie,
It is with a very sad heart that I write this. You were a such a wonderful human being and an amazing friend. We all miss you more than I can express. Much love.
Holly (High) Edwards
November 11, 2007
Barbie,
Even in second grade, you were wise beyond your years. You were gifted in so many ways. My heart goes out to your family and friends. I know you have left a void that will never be filled, but I pray that in time, the joy of their memories with you will overshadow the grief and sadness they are feeling today.
Charles Harris
November 11, 2007
Barbie,
I still can't believe we won't be talking about low-budget movies on Saturday afternoons anymore. I consider myself very blessed to have had the chance to meet you during your all too short stay here. You have left a permanent imprint on my life and my heart. I love you and will miss you.
Barbie, Ally and Tracy. We thank the
Tracy and Ally
November 10, 2007
Barbie,
Tracy and I are hanging out listening to “Feelin’ Alright.”
“Seems I got to have a change of scene
Cause every night I have the strangest dreams.” Joe Cocker
We are reliving each moment we had with you. We are smiling with the memories only you could provide to us.
Tracy and I were recalling our memories
· Singing “Happy Birthday” to Kim Hein;
· Singing the entire “Grease Two” soundtrack;
· Taking a bike for credit at the Hill;
· “Judy in Disguise”;
· Your blogs;
· Your way;
· Your laugh;
· The way any band, anywhere would ask you to sing along;
· You and Bram’s visits to us while we were working Friday nights;
· Gary; and
· Last, although, never least, the last time we all were together. We had many laughs that night. And, that is how we will always remember you.
Though we may cry, and wonder why, never will we forget the many happy memories that will forever be imprinted in our spirits. We love you…we miss you.
And, to end, just the way we began…
“Come and talk of all the things we did today
Here and laugh about our funny little way
while we have a few minutes to breathe
and I know that it's time you must leave” -Joe Cocker
Tracy and Ally
Andrea Muehl
November 9, 2007
Barbie Barbie, we worked well together whether as roomates or co-workers. I loved you and always will. My sympathies and heart goes out to the Goodmans. please send it to Luna and Maggie as well.
Tracy Gardner
November 9, 2007
My Barbie Girl, I am so proud to call you my friend and am forever changed from having known you. You taught us all so much about life and standing up for what we believed in... Your quick wit & a pen coupled together were unstoppable. I can still hear your famous words:
"Don't make me write a letter!"
You lit up any room you were in, and were loved by anyone who was lucky enough to meet you.
You will be sorely missed, but most definitely not forgotten.
Tracy
November 9, 2007
My Barbie Girl, I am so proud to call you my friend and am forever changed from having known you. You taught us all so much about life and standing up for what we believed in... Your quick wit & a pen coupled together were unstoppable. I can still hear your famous words:
"Don't make me write a letter!"
You lit up any room you were in, and were loved by anyone who was lucky enough to meet you.
You will be sorely missed, but most definitely not forgotten.
Serenity Abell
November 9, 2007
Barbie, you were an amazing person and you are going to be deeply missed. You had a way with words, a way with people, and exceptional tastes in music! You were a strength, encouragment and support to many. You are loved and missed!
Ally Chrz
November 9, 2007
I love you, Barbie! Meeting you improved my life. It is going to be hard without you, but you would want me to go on and continue to teach your love and acceptance. May you rest in peace knowing your memory will live forever in my heart and soul.
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