Gail L. Hayes

Gail.... Its been a year... A long one at that... God had called you home to live in your mansion and my dad soon followed... I can say that is was fate because you two brought us together to hold each other downa dnbe that friend you never let us stop being with out a fight I know your both looking down at me and Danielle Smiling.... I love and miss you dearly...

Gail,
I can't believe that it is almost a year that you have been with your Heavenly Father. I think of you so often and wonder what you are doing. Are you sitting at the feet of Jesus worshiping and listening to him as the disciples did. Are you fellowshipping with loved ones in heaven. Whatever it is Gail, I know you are happy and that makes me happy. You can be proud of Danielle, she is working and doing well. I know that is because of all the prayers you sent to the Father when...

Gail, as we come upon your first anniversary in heaven, I still find it hard to believe that you are really gone! I look back on my memories of you and I'm grateful for them. I hold your pictures close to my heart. I miss your laugh, your hugs, your love, your talks, but most of all I miss you! I will love you always. Until we meet again my dear sister. Love Dianne

Hi Mom,
It's the day after Mother's Day. I should have done this yersterday, but lost track of time. I brought you some flowers yesterday, and I put down some grass seed so hopefully your area will grow in nice and green. Aunt Bonnie and Dianne are gonna help keep an eye on it for me. I still miss you just as much everyday. I just found out that Shirley passed away a couple of weeks ago. Now you have your buddy with you. You can have tea time again. I love you mom.

Hi Mommy,
Today is Thanksgiving, the first of many holidays that I wont have you with me. But I am thinking of you just as I have every day. I miss you more than you can imagine. I finally got accepted for a state job, Dept. of Education. I start next week. So I know you're up there working miracles and I thank you. I love you more than you'll ever know. Happy Thanksgiving mommy. Your baby girl.

TO ALL OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS STAY STRONG I KNOW THIS IS A HARD TIME FOR US ALL.
GAIL,YOU ALWAYS CALLED ME YOUR DAUGHTER AND I LOVE U AND MISS U.
LOVE, ANGIE

Gail Hayes' family wants to thank all of you that have thoughtfully expressed your concern for our dear Gail. I think its great how the Times Union allows people from all over to reach out like this. The messages are helping the whole family, as we continue to read the entries. As for me, Gail IS my sister and I miss her greatly. There is a big emptiness in my heart now and it will never be the same, until we meet again. I will always love you Gail! Your youngest sister, Dianne

Dianne and Family,
It is with my deepest sympathy that I sign this book today. I never knew Gail personally, but my prayers are with you and all of your family to help enable you to get through this ordeal with the help of God.

My Dear Sweet Sister Gail,

How I miss you. You were determined to turn your life around and you were doing just that with your significant weight loss of 151 lbs. I am so proud of you Gail and I hope I showed you that while you were here. I know you are in a happier place and I will see you again. I will love you always.

Your Sister, Bonnie