Nikki Germy

The evening before Nikki passed away, when we were with her in the emergency room, the hospital chaplain, a woman, stayed with us and Nikki throughout the ordeal. She didn’t say a lot, but her presence was very comforting. We received this poem from her today, 12/23/04. It is so special to me because this week during my prayer time conversation with the Lord, I told Him that I knew Nikki was with Him, but I asked if there was a way to help me have peace about it on some kind of a human level....

Dear Germy family (Lou, Joe & Leigh)

My deepest sympathy to each of you. I have tried to write something in this guest book since I first found out about it but I have had a hard time expressing my feelings about Nikki's passing. You see, Nikki was like a like a daughter to me. There isn't a day that does by that Nikki doesn't cross my mind. I have caught myself several times about to email her and then it hits me....Nikki is with our Lord and Saviour in heaven.

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Dear Joe, Lou and Leigh,
Our hearts are terribly sad and broken for the loss of Nikki, your beloved daughter and sister, and the friend we grew up with all those great years ago in Crystal Lake. We will always remember Nikki dashing through College Hill on her bike, laughing with the wind that sailed through that gorgeous hair of hers. She was a determined young soul with an amazing smile, and as smart as a whip....and what a passion for horses she had...the kind of passion you rarely...

Lou, Joe and Leah:

I am deeply sorry for your loss, and words cannot begin to describe how much I will miss her.

NICE MEMORY:
Mel and I have a running joke:
Nikki would become irriated with us at the clicking sounds our manicured nails would make on the keyboards and suggest it was time to visit our local nail tech. Apparently, this clicking made it difficult for her to concentrate on numbers and reports and we could not type in unison to minimize...

Germy family,
Words can't express how I feel about Nikki and you. Nikki is my best friend. I think of her as my sister. When I think back on my childhood all of my greatest memories are tied to Nikki and your family. As we grew up we never lost touch or the special bond we had. Nikki is that friend you are blessed with once in a lifetime. Her time here with us was cut short, but I will never let go of her spirit. I know she is looking down upon us and will help us through until we...

I don't know what to say other than I know she is finally at peace, with a perfect body and surrounded by horses and loved ones, but I will miss her for the rest of my earthly life until I get to see her in heaven. I have never loved anyone so deeply in such a short amount of time. She is the sister I always prayed for and more. Logan loves her so much and will miss her. He still points at the house and says "gikki!". Craig, Barnum and Bailey send their love too.

Alicia

Nikki, what a lovely wonderful person and friend you were. Working with you at Wildside and sharing stories, daily challenges at work and many daily email jokes made the decison for me and my family coming to Minnesota so very welcoming! There have been times in the past few months that I am convinced I would walk in the door one morning and you would be waitng at the front desk with a friendly greeting and a few choice words for being stuck there. I miss your laughter every day... and you!...

Dear Germy family,
My deepest sympathies to all of you. Meeting Nikki was the best thing that ever happened to me; not just as a patient but as a friend forever. She touches the heart of everyone she meets. Last monday AM ironically started my 1st day working on 7C for my oncology rotation. Meeting with all the hospital staff that knew her we shared her loss together. She will be deeply missed. She had a way about her,lifting the spirits of others when not in person through email. On...

Leigh and family,
I never had the chance to meet Nikki, however Leigh was a faithful prayer warrior and shared with us many prayers for her sister. My heart rejoices for Nikki to be able to sit at Christ's feet. Much love to the Germy family. You have always been in my prayers and will continue to be. Praise God for His grace and love and comfort during this time.