May God bless you and your...

Mom, I cant believe you are gone. You have always been such a presence in my life and my rock. I hope you can see me being a rock now for you and dad. You taught me well. I wanted to speak at your funeral but couldnt do it. I know you were very glad to see all the neices and nephew there together, together again, I just wish it could of happened so you were there to enjoy it.
I wish for you peace, peace to be out of pain and relax. Time to remember what fun was and to have a ton...
Gayle Butcher-Patten
November 12, 2010 | Redding, CA