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for Natalie Phillips
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Justin Dew
September 29, 2005
Dear Natalie,
Thank you so much for the time we spent together before you died. It gave me the confidence I need to always believe in myself and know that we are all part of something so much greater. Fireworks, butterflies, pretty eyes, dog love, Arturo's (yummy!), and the King of Pop!! Things that make me grin from ear to ear, that will forever bring us back together, but only when I hold you in my arms, will I know I'm home. My muse, loving you always, Justin
Josh Shelton
May 12, 2004
God Bless Lisa and Matt. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in Arizona. Sorry I couldnt be there.
sharon taylor
May 3, 2004
what a beautiful angel.
Tiffany & Judy Armijo
April 24, 2004
Lisa,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We feel so lucky to have known Natalie. Both you and Natalie were such an inspiration to us. I will always cherish special times Natalie and I shared - our junior prom and our graduation dinner! Natalie is now an angel smiling down on us all.
Love,
Tiffany and Judy Armijo
Van and Carolee Holbrook
April 22, 2004
Lisa, even though there would be many months/years between the times we'd see each other, know that you and Natalie were thought of often by us. Because someone else wanted to help another human being, you were fortunate to have Natalie a little longer in your life. By knowing Natalie and you, we personally understand what a transplant can mean, so when the time came for us to face the challenge in Brett's case, we already had our answer to the question of organ/tissue donation due in a large part to Natalie. You are in our thoughts and prayers and if you need someone to just listen, any time, give us a call.
Sandy Dominick
April 20, 2004
We are deeply saddened by this loss. The Arizona Kidney Foundation, of which I am a small part, has been associated with Team Arizona and the US Transplant Games for many years. My personal association with the team and the athletes began 5 years ago, when I first met Natalie. She changed my perspective on the value of life, and always managed to make me smile. I am glad her struggles are over, but I grieve with and for her family.
Colleen Morgan
April 19, 2004
Natalie was the strongest women I have ever known. To have gone through all that she has and still have such a love for life. I will miss her smile and laughter and her wonderful stories. I love you Natalie.
AUNT CANDY NIBLETT
April 19, 2004
NEAR A SHADY WALL A ROSE ONCE GREW,
BUDDED & BLOSSOMED IN GOD'D FREE LIGHT,
WATERED & FED BY MORNING DEW,
SHEDDING IT'S SWEETNESS DAY & NIGHT.
AS IT GREW & BLOSSOMED FAIR & TALL,
SLOWLY RISING TO LOFTIER HEIGHT,
IT CAME TO A CREVICE IN THE WALL
THROUGH WHICH IT SHONE A BEAM OF LIGHT.
ONWARD IT CREPT WITH ADDED STRENGTH
WITH NEVER A FEAR OR PRIDE,
IT FOLLOWED THE LIGHT
THROUGH THE CREVICE'S LENGTH
& UNFOLDED ITSELF ON THE OTHER SIDE.
THE LIGHT, THE DEW, THE BRODENING VIEW
WERE FOUND THE SAME AS THEY WERE BEFORE.
& IT LOST ITSELF IN BEAUTIES NEW,
BREATHING IT'S FRAGRANCE MORE & MORE.
SHALL CLAIM OF DEATH CAUSE US TO GRIEVE
& MAKE OUR COURAGE FAINT & FALL?
NAY! LET US FAITH & HOPE RECEIVE-
THE ROSE STILL GROWS BEYOND THE WALL,
SCATTERING FRAGRANCE FAR & WIDE!
JUST AS IT DID IN DAYS OF YORE,
JUST AS IT DID ON THE OTHER SIDE,
JUST AS IT WILL FOREVERMORE!
YOUR FRAGRANCE & YOUR BEAUTY LINGER IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER XXXXXOOOOO
Carrie Corbett
April 18, 2004
Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear about Natalie's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family during your time of sorrow.
Carrie Corbett
Wichita, Kansas
Joyce Dooley
April 17, 2004
I was so sorry to hear of Natalie's death. My thoughts are with you all.
Erin Loveless
April 16, 2004
Natalie was a kindred spirit, and now she is with her beloved Grammy, Barbara. I give my condolences to her family, and everyone who ever had the chance of meeting her. Believe me she will be missed!!! All my love,
Erin Loveless, Tucson, AZ.
Jennifer Taylor
April 16, 2004
I wish that I would have spent more time with Natalie as we grew older so that we could have shared more fantastic times. I thank Natalie for such great summer memories, she had the best laugh in the world! Love you Matt and Lisa-
God Bless-
Jennifer Taylor
Pat Roderick (Ford)
April 16, 2004
Lisa I'm so sorry to hear about Natalie, she is with the Lord and in a better place. God be with you and your family. Love Pat
Alexis Bartels
April 15, 2004
I was priviliged to have met Natalie, through her cousin my son-in-law Philip. How brave she was and what an inspiration. I know how proud the entire family is of her. My heartfelt sympathy to each and everyone of you. May you find peace in the comfort of each other and know you are being held up in prayer by many whose lives have been touched by your lives.
Andrea's mom, Alexis
Judy Landa
April 15, 2004
Natalie,
It has been years since I last saw you, but I never forgot you. Now, you and Kim Fuller can play and run and dance forever.
God bless you Lisa.
Pam & Ruben Lopez
April 15, 2004
Natalie, What an inspiration you are to all transplant patients....I've heard about you from my sis for a long time....You are now in the arms of God looking down....Our prayers are with your family and friends, who will miss you so much....
Cori Auza
April 15, 2004
Natalie, I will always remember the summers that you, Lindy, and I spent in Tolleson with Papa and Grammy. Papa taught us all how to swim and Grammy would be waiting with a big bowl of dark red cherries for us to eat while she blew dry our hair so we wouldn't catch cold. :) Those are wonderful memories! I love you Nat! Your Cousin Coco
Leslie Krumtinger (Butler)
April 15, 2004
As a cousin to Lisa, who never had children - Natalie meant very much to me.
Nat & Lisa both have shared with us all a rare and wonderful spirit that will continue within us every time we recall a moment, a stiuation or a special encounter. I can't hear Croce sing "Time in a Bottle" without tears in my eyes at his words and how at times we all wished it could work that way.
The loss is tremendous, but the life lessons have been well learned.
My mother cherishes the time she "ran into" Natalie and Lisa at a local theatre and Nat insisted & proudly bought Mom's ticket with precious earned cash from her jewlery sales - a simple story that she often told as proud as any Grandmother might do.....
Our love and support for you always - LESLIE
Wish I felt more poetic today, our hearts are heavy, but when our head clears a bit perhaps can offer something more....
Penny Legge
April 15, 2004
Natalie, I will never forget you.
Jolene Stemper (Grace)
April 15, 2004
We love and miss you Natalie. You have been a great friend to me since 7th grade. I will miss you but your spirit lives on. God is taking care of you now and you are now healthy and free of pain. Love you Natalie.
Marian Chaney
April 15, 2004
We pray that God will be with you at your time of loss. Natalie and Lisa were a great inspiration to me. Natalie was a brave little fighter back in 1989. It was the last time I saw her. I will never forget her. She and Lisa inspired me to try to make the most of each day.
Becky Betczynski
April 15, 2004
Natalie you were in my prayers for many years. I remember when you were born and my mom telling me that you were sick. You defied all the odds and showed those doctors what love and prayers can do. You are such a precious spirit with such a positive outlook. Thank you for touching my life. Enjoy running, dancing and riding your bike with Jesus!
Love,
Cousin Becky
Sandra Fuller
April 15, 2004
Natalie was a fighter. Many times in her short life she could have given up but she didn't. I feel very fortunate to have known her.
Deanna Brokaw
April 15, 2004
I will miss you my baby girl!!! I love you Lisa!!!!!!!!!!!
Carole Henry
April 15, 2004
Lisa - I am so sorry for your loss. You have been an excellent mother and you led a courgeous battle on Natalie's behalf. I know you were the most important person in her world and that she loved you dearly. May God bless you.
Lovingly
Doug & Carole Henry
Aunt Debby Wiechens
April 15, 2004
I was blessed to have Natalie as a niece. The lessons I might have forgotten to teach my children they learned by having Natalie as a cousin - Living life for the moment, cheerful attitude under difficult circumtances and a caring heart for all others. Nat, we miss you already. Love, Aunt Debby
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