Beth Ann DAmelio

Dear Patsy:
As we come up upon the one year anniversay of you being taken from us, I continue to miss you more than ever and the thousands of memories we shared will keep me going and lock you in my heart forever.
You were the only one who 100% understood me.
I need to move forward in my grief and finally accepting what has happened. I am ending this guest book which overtime evolved into a personal journal and a tribute to your life to remember and honor the contributions you...

Christmas was very special this year. We are all forever changed and this year we spent much time together and exchanged very meaningful gifts to remind us of you and keep you in our hearts. It was not as sad as I feared and more of a peaceful acceptance of another Christmas without mom and our first without you.

The New Year is a struggle but not as hard as last year when you were so sick but still fighting. This marks the end of probably the worst year of our lives and the...

Could it really be 10 months since you've been gone? Life still moves in slow motion for me and I am on delay. You were always the "buffer" Pat and maybe this delay I feel is you, helping me to hold it together. You were always such a big part of that and I never realized how much. Nothing is the same, nor will it ever be.
Laura has moved away and I am trying not to look at it as another loss but it blindsided me. She seems happy and I want that for her but I will never stop worrying....

What do you do when theres nothing left to say or do? It seems as if Mom is getting worse as the days go on instead of better. As I pray, Aunt Beth, please give her the strength she needs to get through these next weeks, with my move, and with Christmas time. Because it breaks my heart to see her upset. I don't know what to do. I never saw her this way. But I know you will know what to do. We will never be the same, but we're trying really hard. It definetly won't be the same on Christmas....

Today Mom has been gone for two years. Our hearts have huge holes but knowing the two of you are together makes it a little more bearable.
We are trying to go thru the motions of the holidays and Lindsay is struggling the most. Please help bring her peace, watch over her and give her with the strength to deal with all of the changes. You were always the first one she turned to and I fear she will never adjust. Thanks Patter.
If I could just talk to you one more time. Just once.

Dear Aunt Beth,
You have changed my life forever. I see the other side to life that I have never seen before. Thank you for making me see that. I'm ready to start a new chapter in my life, and I know you'll be right along side of me to guide me through the journey :) Your my angel.
Love and Miss you,
Lucy lou

Another "first" Patter. Today is Lindsay's birthday and she misses you so. She was crying her eyes out remembering her last birthday when we all went out to dinner. You were getting sicker at that time but looked so very beautiful. We had such a great time and really love the pictures we have of you from your last night out. She is so heartbroken that you are not here on her birthday this year.
Please watch over your Pippy today on her special day. She tries so hard to be strong like...

Nine Eleven. A day full of many many emotions. Nine one one.
Another season has passed without you in it. Our season. Though somtimes it seems like only yesterday that we were on the phone laughing, making plans or sitting by the pool with you in your fabulous bathing suit and beautiful pedicure, yet it also seems like an eternity since you have been gone. Very real but not real, believable and unbelievable.
Seven months have passed in a blink of an eye, yet everyday dragging on as...

I don't think any of us will ever get used to not having Beth to talk to. It seems to get worse instead of better.
As I still try to come to grips with all that has happened, I remain very greatful to know too some of the great people in my sister's life and the inpact she had. Memories are all we have and I visit with her through them continually.