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Sandy Gates Obituary



Sandy Gates, 53 years young, adored daughter, sister, sister-in law, aunt, niece, cousin, godmother and friend, passed away suddenly into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 4, 2012.

She leaves behind to celebrate her memory, her loving mother, Betty Gates; her sisters, Lynda Lucio and Janice (James) Hardesty; her nephews, Anthony and Vincent Lucio; loving aunts and uncles; her godchildren, Vincent and Kyra, many much loved cousins and her dachshund babies, Zinny and Merlot.

She is now reunited with her loving father, Carl, who passed on June 4, 2000.

In her loving memory, family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of the Christian Burial at St Mary's Catholic Church in Rockledge on Monday, July 9, 2012. A viewing at the church at 10:00 AM followed by the Mass at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Harmony Farms in Sandy's name.

You may sign Sandy's guest book at www.beckmanwilliamson.com

Published by FloridaToday on Jul. 8, 2012.
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Jan

Family

March 8, 2024

Today I´m 55. Holy Moly! I´m a Senior. What. How did I get here. Went to see Dad at the cemetery today and that was special but obviously not the same, but hey I will respect the fact that we got Dad buried in a cemetery that served for the military so I feel proud that he is finally laid to rest. Anyway, amen. I miss you today. Rest in peace. I love and miss you and Dad

Jan

Family

March 8, 2024

It´s a special day in Heaven today. Dad would have been 87. Born 1937. I know that you are together celebrating in Heaven and having a peaceful journey enjoying the presence of our Lord and Savior. I pray that he sends us a sign today, a feather is long overdue Dad. . Happy Birthday to a Dad I miss so much. I laid in bed thinking how young you were and all the special moments in my life that were missed not having you in person but I know your spirit is with me. Like Sandy it will forever burn bright. There is more to this life here on earth and one day we will all be reunited. But for now I wish you the Happiest Birthday and just know we are thinking of you. We go to mass today and I will offer my prayers for you. Watch over Mom Dad, she misses you so much and she sends her love to you too. You would be proud because she´s in good hands with us taking care of her. It´s been an adjustment but we are making it work and she´s safe. Everything works out the way it´s suppose to and I´m Thankful for a great husband to take care of Mom too. We are Blessed to be given this time together and I won´t regret anything because we are doing what we can. Your laid to rest finally and that gives me much peace. It´s all worked out. I love you and have a happy Birthday . Sending you love from your daughter and wishing you were still here but you´ll be in my heart all day as you are every day. Rest in Peace and dance with the Angels

Janice

February 3, 2024

It´s been a few weeks since I last had a chance to send my thoughts to you. Dad was laid to rest Nov. 17th and it was beautiful. The sun was out after we had rain for a week so weather was perfect. We had to put his remains in another box because of the measurements but we have a plan for the one you made Dad. I scrambled the day before we were going to lay him to rest and found a really nice box that´s a flag so Mom loved it and that´s what mattered. His spot is great nearby a lake and it´s just peaceful. I know he would be proud. He had the Navy there giving him his Honors and I couldn´t be any more honored for Dad. He now has his headstone which Mom and I were so thrilled to see. Yesterday I had a procedure at the Dr. and after that Jim and I drove by and they had put a wreathe on his headstone for Christmas that was breathtaking. It all worked out the way it way supposed to and I´m grateful. Here´s some pictures. Christmas is coming quickly in a few days. Cannot believe where time has gone. Merry Christmas my sister. I love and miss you every single day. Your always in my heart. Wishes you all Gods peace and happiness. My love to you and Dad and all the family in Heaven.

Jan

December 22, 2023

At the end of this week Dad will finally be laid to rest and given a respectful honorable burial from the Navy after 23 years. Mom knows it´s time to do that for the Love of her life. It´s hard but will be so beautiful as well. It´s also our 22nd anniversary but it´s also a story between Jim and I and life does happen for a reason so it will be a very emotional, uplifting, encouraging, grateful, loving, caring, reflective, story telling day. Long time waiting but I know for Dad he will be truly resting peacefully knowing he is in sacred ground with serving our country in peace. I´m proud to have this all take place and I know you would be too. Watch over us this week as we say goodbye to Dad. He is always with us. But to be laid to rest I´m so happy to give that to him. I love you with all my heart. Sleep with the Angels San give my love to our fur babies.

janice

November 13, 2023

Today Zinny is celebrating her life with you in Heaven as we had to hand her over due to her illness in 2019. Merlot was Sept 24th and boy we miss them so so much. Please Sandy give them beautiful fur babies our love. We´re finally going to have Dad laid to rest next month too. I´m so glad that will all happen after 23 years. But Mom knows it´s time. And thank God she´s living with Jim and I and we can take care of her and get these big things taking care of. Dad will be in consecrated ground. And hopefully you´ll be laid to rest soon too. We´re working on it. Love you so much San.

Jan

Family

October 3, 2023

Miss you my Dear sweet Sister Rest in Peace.

Jan

Family

July 4, 2023

Tomorrow is the day which stands for freedom, and for you I guess that stands true. I haven´t worked on the 4th since you´ve died. First few years were painful, then I realized even though they are painful for us you are at peace. Even though we knew that here on earth I guess we have learn to except that you´re not coming back. That´s the extremely hard painful process to learn to except. Once we get pass that and yes it has taken me years I have learned to celebrate somewhat by remembering you are at peace and would have loved the celebrate today. So I´ve put the lights up, and the flags out, and your pic will be front and center on my mantel as it is every year July 4th because I swore I´d never let that flame burn out and I won´t. I miss you more every day I see sisters who are lucky to grow old together. I think it´s beautiful. But we missed that train but please pick me up one day because I´ll be looking forward to seeing you and those fur babies of yours. I miss you San so so much. Rest in Peace. May you be as beautiful and may Gods glorious light shine on you always and be surrounded by loved ones in Heaven. Send us a sign from Heaven tomorrow if you can. I love you

Jan

July 3, 2023

Today is June 11th and Dad has been in Heaven 23 years June 4th. This year is really flying by. Mom is still here with us and I'm happy for that because we know she's being cared for. Yes it can be stressful but Im grateful that we have Momma here. Her birthday is next month and I'd like to think of something special to do for her. Sandy I miss you so much. I know I may say that a lot but I do. Love you so much and miss you every day.

Janice

June 11, 2023

Happy 64th Birthday to the best Sister anyone could ever have. You were just a ray of sunshine and loved by everyone who met you. You were so talented and could do anything when you wanted it. You had such an amazing ability to make it all happen and not give up. I miss you every single day and I am always thanking God for you being my sister and being what a true sister is. You have made such a huge impact on my life and all I can say is Thank You. I pray you are in heaven resting in peace and celebrating your Birthday. Love and miss you with all my heart and soul. Happy Birthday and I can tell you that we will be celebrating you here on earth today. God Bless my sweet amazing sister. Happy 64th Birthday

Jan

May 7, 2023

Today is our Dad's Birthday. He would of been 86.Please send him my love and many Birthday wishes from here on earth. I miss him every day Sandy. Just as I do you. When you both went home to be with our Lord, our lives were changed forever. Just know that I will forever keep your memory bright while on earth. I will always talk about you and Dad of course and I will pray that you are both are together in Heaven doing the jobs you were needed for. Heaven is a glorious home with you both there that's for sure. So today, I will celebrate our Father's Birthday and sending prayers and love to Heaven. I love and miss you both so much. Love Love and Love more. Happy Birthday Dad

February 3, 2023

Happy New Year. Just wanted to send you up good vibes and prayers to you and Dad. Love you

Jan

January 9, 2023

I've been so busy that i realized I didn't even wish you a Happy Thanksgiving this year. You were wished for at our table. This has been a rough year with so many health issues that I finally got answers for. Bur the struggle of not knowing. Anyway life has been crazy with work and just trying to find time to still take care of the home. I'm so worn out and on my day off I try to get things accomplished but sometimes I'm so darn tired nothing gets done. But Christmas is this week already and I'm sure in Heaven there's such a beautiful celebration. It's a quiet one this year on earth here but the joy and birth of Jesus is alive. Love and miss you Sandy and please send Dad my love too. Please don't forget to give all our fur babies kisses. Merry Christmas and Rest in Peace

Family

December 19, 2022

Today little Zinny went to be with you and Jesus in Heaven. We miss her San so much. Her and Merlot brought such joy to us and were so grateful for time we had together. Today I´m sending up much love as I do every day. Rest In Peace Zinny. You and Merlot are missed

Jan

October 3, 2022

Today little man was taking home to be with Jesus and I´m sure you met him at the rainbow bridge. He probably ran so fast to see you. Merlot has been gone since 2016 and we have missed him so so much. So crazy how time has flown by and yet the pain of missing is still there. Today please give my nephew doggy a huge hug from me and Jim and let him know how very loved he was here on earth. Miss you so much little man. May God have you in his comfort and peace and I hope your having a blast in heaven. Love always to you

Jan

September 24, 2022

Missing you my dear Sister San. You are truly missed each and every day. Love you my only sister that cared for me. You are my heart

Jan

August 16, 2022

Missing you so much. Happy 4th. Rest In Peace and know I love you with all my heart.

Jan

July 4, 2022

My heart is broken still after 10 years. Wow. All I can say is where did 10 years go! Hard to believe that it´s been 10 years San I Just can´t. I miss you so much. From day one I said you will always burn bright in my heart and you have. Here we are on the anniversary of your death and it´s still burning strong in my heart. I love you my sister and miss you more than words. Rest rest Rest In Peace with Dad and family and friends. You are so truly missed and I pray that the sunrise I see tomorrow will give me peace in my heart to have a good day tomorrow. Happy 4 th in Heaven. I love you , God bless you

Your Nissy

July 3, 2022

July 4th is almost a week away and this year marks 10 years since Jesus took you home to be in his kingdom. Sandy every single day you are in my heart Hard to believe I have been sending you messages for this long but it has so good for my heart and soul. Thanks to legacy I've been able to re read messages and it has made me stronger. This was the best therapy for me writing my thoughts down. Understanding life and the breathe it gives us is remarkable, At the time nothing but pain was how I felt but after all these years I have come to grips. Death is final and I wasn't ready to say goodbye to you. Still cry because I still need you but you were called home and I trust in God so much that in my heart it's okay because I know you and Dad and family and friends are in a better place. You are and always will be my Big BEST Sis and Sandy I will continue to love you as I always have to this day forward. Thank You for the gift of you.

Jan

June 26, 2022

Happy 63rd Birthdayto my dear sister Sandy. . Cannot believe you would have been 63 here on earth today.But Im sure you are in the best company in Heaven. I wish you all the happiness and Peace today. I think of you each and every day but today you will be burning bright in my heart. I'll be praying that you have a fabulous day with Jesus, family, and friends and also your fur babies. You are so missed by your baby sister. Haven't had a sister since you left us so just know I love and miss you and Happy Birthday. Dance like no-one is watching, and praise God for his love for us. Have a beautiful day

Janice

May 7, 2022

Just really Missing you, a true sister you were.

Jan

April 20, 2022

Happy Easter. Woke up and the first thing I thought of was Jesus and then the pic of you and I at Easter. On an egg hunt and I was pointing to you something. Not sure if I can find it but I´m surely gonna look for that pic. I can remember as all the years past and I saw that pic it was my favorite because you and I were in communication about something and it always meant a lot to me because that´s how you ALWAYS were with me You protected me! I really miss you San . Life has never been the same without you.

Jan

April 17, 2022

53 today. You were my age the day you passed. Still miss you just as much as the day God called you home. It's still hard knowing you have been gone 10 this July. Crazy how time has flown by. Im off to celebrate my birthday but I first wanted to send my love and kisses your way. Give Dad my love too. Miss you both, family and our friends. May you all rest in peace.

Janice

March 8, 2022

Happy February, yesterday was Dad´s 85 birthday I believe. So a huge shout out to Dad. I thought of him all day yesterday and made a nice dinner and had a toast to him. Carla just passed away on Monday so I pray that she is resting in peace with our Lord and Savior. I pray for all the lost souls around the world that they may find peace. Miss you my dear sister every single day. Crazy that this will be your 10th year of your passing. Too hard to believe. You are in my heart every day and I really miss you like crazy. I think of the fun we have missed out on. Sending love, peace, and light your way.

Jan

February 4, 2022

Well Happy late Christmas and New Year. 2022 I´ve been pretty sick and time has just flown by. Mom is leaving tomorrow and I´m super sad over that but so glad we were together. The amount of people that are sick with Covid and new viruses is so scary. Please watch over us and keep us safe. May this new year be good to us with many more get togethers. We love and miss you so much. This year marks 10 years you´ll have been with Jesus and Still feels like yesterday sometimes. Love you with all my heart San, peace always be with you and Dad. Give my fur babies love too.

Jan

January 14, 2022

Christmas Day is almost here in just 4 more days.And I want you to know I love you so so much and I'm so grateful for you. You were an amazing sister.Merry Christmas San

Jan

December 21, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving

Jan

November 24, 2021

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day and after such a crazy year of Covid 19, Mom is finally coming here and we can't wait to all be together. Shopping is done, table is set Mom's room ready and today she will be here. We were reminiscing of how it was on Thanksgiving day growing up and the excitement of the big day left your heart warm with love and memories that will forever stay with us. As we got older and you cooked, thanksgiving still felt so special and I remember how I thought one day I'll be doing the cooking and here I am doing just that. The work can be stressful and I thank you for making that day one to always remember. Yes the work of getting the food and prepping it, setting the table to a beautiful centerpiece with the China and ironed linens was a lot to do but it was all worth it in the end to sit around the table and talk to everyone who was present. So many bodies filled our table and now we are only three. It makes me just be so Thankful to have Mom here still and truly appreciate the gift of her presence and the love I have. So with that said, Dad and you and our family members will all be in our thoughts and prayers and I'm thankful that I had such an incredible Father and Sister that I can carry these memories with till I die. I love and miss you both and our Family members who are joined with you in Heaven. I Thank God for the Life I have lived and still have today. I'm thankful for Mom and Jim. Happy Thanksgiving to you Sandy and Dad.

Jan

November 24, 2021

Today marks 20 years of September 11th. A very sad time for our Country. I am sending up love and prayers to all the lives touched by the horrific attack. I pray for the all the souls that had to endure such a huge tragedy that day. I pray that they are in Peace with our Lord and Savior. I pray for all the famalies that lost a loved one and who still maybe suffering their loss. I send up my love to the high Heavens today and will continue to pray for God to wrap his loving arms upon everyone today. Love you Sandy and Dad. Im always praying for you both . May you all rest in Peace.

Jan

September 11, 2021

Thinking of you and Dad today. I always think of you both but lately things are happening to make me feel your around and sending me wishes. Well i'm getting them. Thank you and God Bless you both and please continue to watch over us here on earth. Things in this world is crazy and feels like God is coming soon. Love you both with all my heart. Rest in Peace

Jan

August 22, 2021

Just missing you San, big time. This world has changed so much with Covid and not enough love in this world. So much corruption and hate that its just beyond words. People are scared and to have to wear masks everywhere is nuts. Just know I'm loving you so much and miss having a sister. You were and still the best. You truly loved me and I felt it. So nine years later thank you.

your baby sis

August 5, 2021

We're going on 9 years Sunday being without you. My heart still aches thinking of how much i miss you. So much as happened in these 9 years that even though you've been gone I feel your right with me. I miss Merlot and Zinny too. The personality they had and the joy they brought us is too much. We miss you all, Dad being gone 21 years makes me think "where did time go"you being gone 9 years soon is mind blowing. Your always in my heart and I love and miss you everyday. You were such an incredible sister, Rest in peace and know your flame is still burning bright in my heart. Love and miss you. God Bless you

Janice

July 2, 2021

Today marks 21 years Dad passed. I pray your both resting in peace together. Send love his way for me if you can. Love you both so much

Family

June 4, 2021

Happy 62nd Birthday. I pray you are resting with the Angels and Living in God's peace. I wonder how we spend birthdays in heaven? Happy Birthday and Im sending love with all my heart and as always thinking of you every day. Your that light I will keep burning while I'm still here on earth. Love and miss you my dear sweet amazing sister. Happy Birthday

May 7, 2021

Love and miss you so much,Happy Easter

Family

April 2, 2021

Happy 84th birthday to our father in Heaven. Your lucky to be in a world of peace and love. I'm sure you are celebrating Dad today. I truly miss him so much and think of him every day. Hard to believe he has been gone for 21 soon this year. Give him my love and many big bear hugs for our Dad. May you both be resting in peace and know your still alive here on earth. Love you and everyone who has passed. Happy 84th Birthday Dad

February 3, 2021

Happy New Year. The holidays were crazy. Were in a pandemic and Mom is still alone and keeping away for protection. If I lived closer, I'd be near her to help her but I don't. We have faced timed each other for all the holidays and brought the New Year in together. Please continue to watch over us and keep Mom safe from this Covid. We love and miss you and our fury babies. this year marks 9 years you'll be gone and I feel like it was yesterday. I love and miss you

Family

January 8, 2021

Here it is Dec.19th. Time is so close to Christmas. You have been in my heart and I missed you at Thanksgiving.Life this year has been like who's on first......ect......What a whirlwind.Now were on the second wave of this Covid and there's a drug everyone is suppose to get. Mom did not come for any occasions this year due to Covid. Face time isn't enough to hold the one who means so much to you, grateful no doubt to have that but how crazy is this world. Everyone wearing a mask. Bizarre is all I can say. Just know as much as life is crazy I miss you so much. Love and peace to your our family and our fury babies

Family

December 19, 2020

Today marks one year God gave Zinny back to you. I can tell you still the joy she gave us and how proud we were to accept her in our home. We would never turn her away because we knew how much you loved her. Jim and I miss her so much and had such great stories to share with each other about the things she did. What a great dog she was. And Funny too. She truly loved Jim and I both and we miss snuggling with her at night. Rest in Peace Zinny and know Uncle Jim and I miss you so much and always sending love your way. Our home feels empty without our fury babies but Thank God we have memories that will last a life time. Love you all Miss you too little man.

October 3, 2020

Yesterday marked 4 years since little man went to be with you forever and I miss him so bad! Give him love and kisses and I’m sure your busy playing ball. May I see him again soon and please give him our love and tell him how much we miss him. Tell Zinny we love and miss her too. Rest In Peace all of you. Peace always

Sister

September 25, 2020

Happy September. Ive been having a lot of dreams about Zinny. Taking her for a walk and looking back running. Yep, how precious your babies were to us and so grateful we took them in as our own. No regrets. Just wish they were here to love more. So many memories in my head. I love and miss you all so much.

September 10, 2020

Well here it is August 13th already. Amazing how time is going by. Ive been feeling Zinny around me lately so much.I mean I truly feel she's around. Merlot is busy playing ball probably. I miss them so much. Please watch over Mom. I haven't seen her in about 8 months with this Covid 19 and we just cant take the risk at her age to be around her because we've been around the public. It's very hard. Thank God we have face time but it's not the same as being with her in person. We had to put a hold on Dad getting laid to rest as well, hopefully in the fall we can do it. It's time though. I miss you San so much. A lot has happened in 8 years. You are missed everyday by everyone who was close to you. Your light is still shinning as I promised it would. Love you so very much, dance with the Angels and be our guide. Rest in Peace to my beautiful ,fun loving amazing caring sister. Thank You as I still say to this day for being the most outstanding sister to me. You were so caring, concerned about my well being, thoughtful, and you loved me so much. Cant help but think of the times together and the laughter we shared. The memories will forever be engraved in my heart.

Sister

August 13, 2020

Tomorrow marks 8 years since the Lord took you home. I just cant believe it's been that long. But I surely remember the day like it was today. The pain did get a bit easier now that excepted your death but the pain of missing you is still strong. Plans to Lay Dad down to rest July 10 th changed. With the covid 19 is has put a damper on things. Mom cannot get sick because I would be lost. Have to protect her. Were postponing for now but soon we will reschedule when the Dr.'s say Mom can come. Anyway San your with your babies now this year. I'm happy for you that you are surrounded by so much love and peace, Miss you each and every day. I pray you are in peace and dancing with the Angels. Happy 4th of July. You'll still be the best star in the sky. Love and miss you San

Sister

July 3, 2020

So today was an awesome day. I found the papers to Dad's honorable discharge from the Navy. How amazing. Then I called the VA cementry and we will finally have Dad put to rest July 10th. I have so much peace in my heart. I can't even explain how thrilled i am. Now your next. You will be laid to rest right next to Aunt Sis. We wish we could all be together but we can't and so as Dad would say it is what it is. You are loved every day and Dad too. I'm thanking you so much for the day because I do believe you and Dad were with me. I love you both and thank you for watching over us. Rest in peace.

June 11, 2020

June 4th 2020. You are now resting in Peace with our Dad who has been gone 20 Years now. Thats beyond words for me.I remember that day so well. Please let Dad know I have not forgotten him. Im sure he can hear me but I am sending much love kisses and hugs to him. I love my Daddy. It was a song we would sing real loud. He would be so proud of me and the person I've become. Have a great life with my true love. I can only rejoice for the two of you and family as well that you are not having to face the challenges of Covid 19. These days in life on earth are pure craziness. People have died and families have been affected from all over the world. Masks and social distancing is the new norm. So I'm happy that you are safe in heaven. I love and miss you Dad big time. Been thinking of you all day and tomorrow will feel sad knowing your gone 20 years. Mom is feeling a bit overwhelmed too. She lost her buddy. I think tomorrow Mom and I will do the chaplet and the Rosary in Honor of you Dad. Next month Sandy you'll have been gone 8 years. I can tell you both that your in my heart every day. I'm so thankful I was able to come to grips with your death by this legacy. It helped me to get a lot of emotions and pain out and today it still hurts by loosing you both but I know your in a better place and in peace and that gives me a lot of comfort. One day we will be together again. Until then, rest in peace Dad and San. I love you both so very much.Sleep with the Angels and praise our Lord and Savior. God Bless

June 3, 2020

Happy Birthday Sandy. Today is such a joyous day because it was the day you were born 61 years ago. I wonder what it would be like if you were still here on earth. But your in Heaven celebrating with family and Jesus. I will toast to you today and just know I'm missing you and love you so much as if your still here with us. In spirit you are. Happy Birthday to my dear Sister. May you find comfort and Peace and party with the Angels because it's your birthday. Love you always rest in Peace.

May 7, 2020

So alot has been going on. we are still in a pandemic. I'm not cooking these days but doing other things. i miss cooking though. Things are crazy because Easter came and went but Mom couldn't be here because it's worse here and we didn't want to take any chances with her health. So for her staying home made sense. Jim and I have been thinking alot about Zinny and Merlot lately. Sharing stories that crack me up and I'm thankful for that. Send him the love please and tell Zinny we miss her so much too. Please continue to watch over us and the world. Love you San and miss you so much everyday.

April 27, 2020

well its March13th my birthday was a week ago and today we are in a pandemic with the corona virus. Schools are shutting down and stores. It's so bad. This feels like the plague or something. The whole world is affected. Please watch over us.

March 13, 2020

Wow, I don't know why the Happy 2020 message didn't come through but Happy 2020. Were already in Feb. and Dad's 83 birthday was yesterday. Hard to imagine that we haven't seen him in soon to be 20 years. His birthday was a reminder that life is precious and that treasure the ones you have now. I miss Dad every day, I miss you every day, and I'm thankful that I still have Mom here every day to love. One day she'll be gone and I'll have no regrets. I am thankful every day for the blessings God gave me. I have someone who truly loves me, a roof over my head, and faith in God. Continue watching over us, watch over Mom and keep her safe. Please let Dad know how much I miss him and tell him I love him so so much. Never will I forget the love for you both. Always in my heart. God Bless and send my fur babies all my love. I miss them so much.

February 4, 2020

Merry Christmas a few days late. I pray that you had a beautiful day in Heaven with our new born King. Jesus. I love you so much and miss you all from the depth of my soul. Merry Christmas Sandy and almost Happy New Year 2020,

December 29, 2019

We think of you every day and with Christmas right around the corner it brings back memories that floods my heart with the most incredible memories of childhood at Christmas. Hearing songs and the excitement it brought. So sending you Dad and everyone in heaven lots of love and prayers that your resting in peace and getting ready for the birth of Jesus. I love and miss you Sandy. Also missing my fury babies.

December 19, 2019

Here it is almost Thanksgiving and I'm missing Zinny so much. Feels so strange not having a dog around. I put the tree up the other day and caught myself looking for her under the tree. Yep it's empty without them. They gave us so much love. Please watch over us and send all our fur babies our love. Love and miss you

November 14, 2019

Today is 20 days since Zinny has been gone and I miss her so much. My heart hurts because I got so use to being her Aunt and loved her with every breath I took. Few days ago, I was getting ready for work and heard a banging, knocking in the patio and thought an iguana was stuck or something and when I walked out to see the noise, there was a turtle on the sliding glass door track wanting to get in. So I put gloves on and put it by the lake. Next day out of nowhere I decided to look why a turtle came to me and it said I needed to be at peace about my choice s and decisions I have made and to follow the path. I was shocked to see this and feel it was a message from you and Zinny. Still tough to swallow she's gone because that was your heart and Sandy I truly loved them babies of yours. They brought me so much joy. Jim too. Anyway Please visit me in my dreams or send me messages again. Love you all so very much and miss you to pieces. Love always your baby sister and Aunt of your two precious dogs. Sleep with peace with God's Angels and in his care.

October 23, 2019

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October 6, 2019

Two days ago we had to lay Zinny to rest because we found out she was in kidney failure. Our hearts are broken. We know you were excited to have all your babies home finally but Sandy the heartbreak is real here. Everywhere we look there's Zinny. Please please please kiss her and let her know I didn't want her to go but I knew she was so sick. Her age was a huge factor and I didn't want her quality of life to be sick all the time. Ahhhh my heart is in so much pain for it was not even a week we found out about this condition. It happened so fast. She was not eating as much and she would spit up at times, thought it was her food. We had just changed her food because she reached the weight the Dr. wanted. She was getting ready to have her teeth cleaned. Zinny your Aunt Nissy loved you with every breath I took. You were the light and joy. I hope I did a good job taking care of you. I will forever love and miss you. You and Merlot were just so special to us. We love and miss you deeply. Thank you Sandy for the gifts of your babies. It was a privledge and honor to take care of them. All my love. I pray that they will visit us in our dreams.

October 5, 2019

Well not sure how this will go but we just found out Zinny has kidney failure. I'm devastated over this news. We're gonna do everything we can to help her because we just want her happy and healthy. She has lost so much weight and that's why I brought her in to get checked. Thank God I did because bloodwork showed this news. Please watch over herSandy but don't take her now. She is the last dog for a very long time. My heart is breaking once again. Be our guide. Love and miss you. Merlot too and Dad of course. Help ease my heart.

September 28, 2019

Well your little man has been with you since Sept. 24th 2016 and I'm missing him so much. I pray he is as happy in heaven as he was on earth. Please send your little boy all my love. I miss him big time. I wish he was right here with me so I can give him a big hug and kiss. Love you my little man from Japan.

September 24, 2019

September 4, 2019

Saw such a beautiful rainbow tonight and i felt you were at the end of it holding that up. i love and miss you my dear sis

August 23, 2019

Well your momma just turned 80. You were in our hearts as we celebrated a big milestone for her. Please continue to watch over her. She's an amazing Mother and needs the peace and prayers to continue another year of life. We had a lot of fun and surrounded by good family and friends. Everyone is shocked to see how skinny Zinny is doing. Being home here I'm sure Zinny is reminded of how much she misses you too. All our love to you and Dad and Jesus. Love you so much,

July 27, 2019

Its almost July 4th and I just want you to know I'm sending you light and love and many prayers of peace.As I watched you slip away to the heavens, I remembered how I held your hand and studied your fingers, hands, skin, face and hair. I watched the machine breathing for you, I stood before you praying and thankful that you were my sister. I knew how much I loved you and still do. Im glad that I was there while you took your last breath. I told you I would never leave your side and I didn't. It may have been seven years Sandy but your heart will always be with me. I love you. Res in Peacet

July 3, 2019

July 2nd already. Ive been keeping your memory alive since you passed. Makes me proud that almost 7 years later I have continued to send you messages. Your a beautiful gift that God is taking care of. Im so thankful for the love you gave me as a big sister. Your memory will forever stay in my heart. I love and miss you San. They took my stent out today and Im grateful that I do feel better after those stones got blasted. You were my guide. Dance with the Angels, love with all your heart and one day we shall be together again. Love to you and family, Dad all our fury babies. Bless you Sandy. You will continue to be that joyful light I see in you. Always love from your baby sister. God Bless you

Sister

July 2, 2019

I had a message I sent you so I don't know why it didn't show. Well, A lot has been going on. I was in the hospital with kidney stones. This time of year is strange that I'm still having problems with stones as you did or so we thought. Tomorrow I'm having another procedure and in hopes this takes care of the stones. Be my guide please. Stay with me. Mom has been so worried so send her your peace if you can. Ask God to allow this. I pray your dancing with the Angels and you are at rest. Dad has been gone 19 years June 4th and that is weird to think he has been gone that long. Send my love. I love and miss you every day and I pray you can guide us and we feel your presence. I love you

June 27, 2019

Happy June 1st. Just wanting to send you lots of love. Had a dream about you last night and it just seems so natural that I dream about you. Were always hanging out. I love it. Can remember making CD's with you and we would sit up in your room laughing about songs or just being super goofy. We use to laugh for hours till we were crying. Oh boy it puts a huge smile on my face. So keep hanging out with me in my dreams because it just makes me miss you more and more. I love you and send my love to little man, been missing his playfulness so much.

June 1, 2019

Happy 60th Birthday Sandy. Cant believe you would of been 60. The fun we would have had. Well Im thinking of you and wishing you all the love and Birthday wishes for you today. Dance with the angels and sing like none's listening. Happy 60th Birthday.

May 7, 2019

Today is good friday. There's been a lot going on.We have been so busy working. But Zinny is doing great. She has so much energy now and she really has lost weight. She loves having coconut yogurt every now and again. I can't seem to open one without her smelling what Ive got. This little girl has so much love and you trained her to go in her crate that it makes leaving to go out so easy. Send our pups in Heaven our love. I always miss little man. Jim and I talk about him quite a bit. Sending you, Dad and family and friends our love today and every day. Love and miss you. Watch and pray for us.

April 19, 2019

Can't believe I haven't wrote you a note in awhile. So I'm 50 now. I'm so amazed how time goes by so fast. But to know I turned 50 is a bit nerve wracking. Next month you would of been 60 and July Mom will be 80. Wow. Brings a tear to my eye because time is so precious. God gave us a gift of life and yet we are all so busy to enjoy what's truly important but we have to survive by working. I love my job. All these years later I'm so impressed. I have a positive attitude every day because I'm blessed to have the job I do and it's fun. I love and miss ya San, every day your in my heart and Dad too. Rest In Peace and dance with the Angels.

April 4, 2019

Hello San, Hope your life is Heaven is as amazing as I do believe it is. Things are going great, but before me I have to talk to you about Zinny. She is so Awesome. We started her on this new food about 9 months ago and your little girl is just that now "Little". This food has just been the best thing for her along with the allergy medicine. She looks so good. I know you'd be proud of her no matter what as we are but she has really blossomed into a little princess we call her. It may have taken a long time but we have her looking great and so healthy. She love to chase lizards and sleep. Loves her crate that you trained her to get use to. She finds that to be a safe place I think. She is getting older now as we all are, and she sometimes poops on the pavers or inside the floor. We don't yell because I think she is just getting old and so it's okay every once in awhile. So Ill be 50 her in another few weeks. This was suppose to be our year together with Mom. Me almost 50 you 60 and Mom 80. What???? How did this happen. LOL We were suppose to do a party for all of us this year. Im just wanting to celebrate at the home where it all started. Wish you were there in person but I Know in spirit you will be. I love you San and let Dad know I love love him and I'm going to the house to celebrate my 50th because that's what it means to me. Love you all. Rest in Peace

February 26, 2019

Well Happy February 1st. Dad's birthday is in just 3 days and he would have been 82. Hard to believe he has been with Jesus for almost 19 years. Sending you and Dad much love, light and peace. Continue to watch over us and Mom. We love you so much and Zinny sends her love to you too. She is such a great dog and we feel so blessed to have been able to take her under our wing.You did an amazing job with her Sandy. Have a Blessed Day and be our guide. Love love love

February 1, 2019

Just thinking of you today and missing you. I missing Dad also. I pray your beautiful souls are resting in peace. Love you both so much.

January 28, 2019

Happy 2019. Happy New Year San. It's been hectic here trying to juggle the holidays, working, getting house work done inside and out that it's been a lot. Then trying to make that time to spend with family has been interesting but we did it. I'm not complaining because after the last year we had I'm thankful to be busy. God is so kind and good to us that we survived a year of life changing events. I'm looking forward to the best year we can make with God always by our side. I pray that your soul is resting in peace with Dad and our friends and family members who have passed on. I love you San and think of you every day. This year will mark 7 years that your gone and it still feels like yesterday. I love you with my whole heart and soul and pray you continue to watch over us. Happy New Year. Mom says Happy New Year too and she loves and misses you. Sleep with the Angels and God Bless you and Dad.

January 2, 2019

Merry Christmas Eve. I miss ya a lot

December 24, 2018

Here it is almost Christmas just a few days away. Things are going great.They are extremely hectic but its going pretty good. Big difference from months ago and not knowing where our life was going. But on the flip side, I couldn't imagine that life would be as well as it is. Jim loves his new job and me as well. Never thought I'd be as happy working but man its unreal that I'm loving it as well. They want me full time and been giving me the hours. It's incredible but I'm not use to all the love and support my co workers have for me. Nice change to feel so wanted. We are so Blessed that things are looking up. Looking forward to a New Year and happy to end 2017. It was a rough year for us. Bring on 2018. I'm super excited to bring in the New Year. I think about you a lot and missing you big time. We had so much fun together our last Christmas.Anyway I love and miss you so much. Celebrate with our family and friends and most important our Lord Jesus Christ. He was born a king in a few days. Praise and worship him. I love you and Dad. Miss you both so much. Things are so different and life goes on........ right?

December 20, 2018

Almost Christmas and once again time flies by so fast. Life has been hectic but yet pretty amazing and I'm grateful to be in this life and very thankful for all the beautiful blessings. Zinny is doing great and has lost weight with her new food. She is one little heart full of love. I know you'd be grateful for us taking care of her. I love and miss you so very much and Dad. Give little man my love. Dance with the Angels Sandy and know your little sis missing the heck out of you.

December 9, 2018

Happy Thanksgiving Sandy. We had a great day. Zinny had some chicken and pumpkin for dinner. Were wishing you and everyone in heaven family , friends a very Blessed Thanksgiving. It was quite this year but after the year we've had it's really nice and we have so much to be thankful for. Love and kisses to you. Dance with the angels miss you and Dad

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September 23, 2018

Happy First full day of Fall. Yes it's still hot but you can tell the holidays are coming. Tomorrow little man will be gone 3 years. I woke up this morning and thought of him right away. I sure do miss that little guy. I pray he is as happy in Heaven as he was here on Earth. But there's no doubt he is completely happy. Send some Angels are way, we could use them. I love you very much and pray you are dancing singing and building with the Angels.

September 23, 2018

Happy Labor Day to the most special personI truly admired. My heart feels so empty missing you. I knew I'd hurt without you but it's been 6 years now. Today I'm missing you like crazy. Wish we were outside playing frog right now. Sending you love San from here on earth from your sister who loves you with all her heart and soul. Your laughter and silliness with me was 100% priceless. If only......but I hope you heard me whisper to you. I prayed by your side until you took your last breath. Oh, my goodness I still think your on a long vacation and I will see you soon. Dance my dear sister, sing with Angels, and praise God almighty.

September 2, 2018

I have sent a few messages but they have not gone through so I'll try again. Just missing you my dear sister so very much. I dreamed of you last night. It amazes me that I do dream of you often. Are you visiting me? I'll take it. I truly miss you so very much. I miss our jokes, laughter, sharing our music, playing around with tools or talking about things to make, I just miss everything we always laughed about. Sending you love and light.

August 19, 2018

Happy August. Once again, seems like time is just flying by. Been feeling your presence strong again. Every now and then it's like a strong wind blowing. So I just want to tell you how much I love and miss you. I have been thinking of little man too and just miss him so much. I pray for your soul that your resting in peace. Things have been going great lately and we are thankful for that. Please watch over us. Zinny misses her Momma and says you need to send the lottery numbers. Lol love and miss you my dear sister. Sending you my light.

August 2, 2018

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July 22, 2018

My beautiful Sister!! My heart is so heavy missing you but your in peace I know. Love you, love you, love you. You'll be the bright star in the sky tonight.

July 4, 2018

Rest In Peace Sandy. We love and miss you. ❤

July 4, 2018

Mom it's Zinny, I pray your resting in peace and can't wait to see you when God calls me home. But not now because my Aunt and Uncle really give me a lot of attention and take great care of me. Tell Merlot I miss his crazy goofy self. Running around playing ball. I love to sleep. But give him my love Mom. I miss you and wish I could give you many licks. But one day I will see Merlot running down that rainbow bridge to see me and you'll be showing me the way. Rest In Peace momma

July 3, 2018

July 3rd. Tomorrow will be 6 years that Jesus called you home and that changed many lives forever. I've been sending you messages and it has felt amazing to me that I can have this site to do that. It's been really great therapy for me to just tell you my feelings (even though it's on the internet) this is my way of expressing myself. This is very personal to me and believe me no one can take this away. Don't like it don't read it. It's between you and I. This has been a great way to feel closer to you. I know your there and you know you see all I write. Cannot tell you, how much I love and miss you every day. You are ALWAYS in my thoughts and in my heart. I'm grateful to God that he chose you to be a great older Sister to me. I thank you Sandy for all the Love, ❤Laughter and beautiful memories you gave me. I pray your Resting in Peace, building that 2 story house. and dancing with the Angels. I love you and miss you each and every day. Please guide me and send me a sign to let me know your with me. Rest now.....

July 3, 2018

June 30, 2018

Your 6 year birthday in Heaven is coming up and I can't believe that it has been that long already even though it still feels like yesterday. As I promised, your memory still burns bright here. Took your baby to the Dr. yesterday and she got her shots and check up. She is doing well. Were going to change her food to see if it will help her lose weight. Zinny is a happy little puppy girl San, I know you'd be proud that we have taken such great care of her.We love and miss you and your always in our heart. Give love to little man for us. Rest in Peace and dance with the Angels. Give love to Dad and our family.

June 29, 2018

Happy First day of summer. I pray you guide us and help us with may come. Love and miss you with all my heart ♥

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June 13, 2018

Well it's June 2nd and Dad will be gone 18 years in two more days. What.........I always say it's crazy how time goes by so fast. To think he has been up in Heaven for 18 years is just crazy. I know he is close by me but Sandy, give him a big hug and kiss from his baby girl. Love and miss you both so very much. Rest In Peace and dance with the angels. Love you both

June 2, 2018

Just missing you and thinking of you. Please watch over me. Love you my sister

May 24, 2018

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