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Erik lundin
November 23, 2023
Hey girl. Still here missing you. Love you with all my heart.
Erik.
November 23, 2021
Not a day goes by that I don´t think of you. Love you and miss you.
Mom
March 6, 2018
Your mom misses you so very much. My angel .
Larry Pacyna
February 1, 2014
? I love you sis ?
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Caroline, Colleen, and Stephanie....they miss their Aunt so very much ?
Sandra Garrett
November 26, 2013
“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in; their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” This quote always reminds me of Colleen, Stephanie, and Caroline's Aunt, Wendy Pacyna, because her beauty shined so bright. We all shared so many laughs and so many memories with her, but when darkness set in, we saw her true brilliance. Wendy was truly one of those rare people who found a way to touch all she came in contact with. None of us can say that she didn't inspire us. Her laughter was infectious, she had the knack of making us smile when we most needed it and when we least felt like it, because she knew it would help. Today, it has been 12 years since we had to say goodbye to this amazing soul. Her radiance, her brightness, and her touch is missed each and every day, but her effect on us is definitely her legacy. She will never be forgotten. Each of us looks at the world as a little better place, because she showed us the good in each day. Her fight, her attitude, will forever inspire me to fearlessly attack every challenge the world sees fit to throw at me. I am comforted in the knowledge that her pain and her suffering is over, and that her soul is free. Heaven glows more radiantly than ever because of her. The memories we have of Wendy will remain forever and maybe heal us in time. I am not ashamed to say that I have shed many tears since her passing, but I also remember the tears of joy and laughter she lifted me to, and in those memories I find solace.
Sandy Martindale
August 29, 2013
always in our hearts and always on our minds. Miss you so much ?
Larry
August 10, 2013
Thinking about you sis, I love you xoxo
Greg
June 8, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kHl4FoK1Ys
with respect from the "old neigborhod" miss you, we were supposed to grow old and compare our mistakes
Kaitlyn Wendy Dugas- I gave her your name. You will always be my heart. Through Kaitlyn I can smile again every time I say her name. I miss you!
Jennifer Vescogni-Dugas
April 25, 2011
Jennifer Vescogni-Dugas
April 24, 2011
wendy-
i can never describe how much i miss you. every day something reminds me of your amazing smile or your contagious laugh. i miss the way you would always sneeze three times in a row. my life just doesn't feel complete with out you by my side..my forever partner in crime. i felt you there on my wedding day. i know you were there when kaitlyn wendy was born. she was premature but i knew you would watch over her. she has your name because you are the most amazing person to ever come into my life. kaitlyn and i talk about you all the time and she thinks you are amazing too. i would give anything for you to be here and see her. i know you shine through her because she is so much like you. i sit back and laugh at times because i know its you. you mean the world to me and someday we will be together again. until that day, you will be forever my best friend. you have to be, i have a big tattoo with your name on it :)
i love you & miss you!
Jennifer
Wendy's senior photo~1993
April 12, 2009
Your great niece and nephew are getting so big!!
April 10, 2009
Sandy Garrett
April 9, 2009
was just sitting here thinking about you. The kids miss you so much. I really wish you were here...for us...for your Mom. Would give anything to hear you laugh and see that smile again.
Stephanie Smith
February 25, 2009
Hi aunt Wendy,
just droppin in to say hello. I really miss you. I wish you were here. I cant wait to see you again. I love you. love,
Stephie
In Memory...
Sandy Garrett
December 6, 2008
Thinking of you often...missing you always. Sandy
Colleen
November 21, 2008
Aunt Wendy!!! i miss you soooooo much i wish you were here i could use a big hug right now! im listening to that song by p. diddy called i'll be missing you and yes im tearing up because im thinking about you! i have been thinking of you alot lately and wishing i could give you a big hug! im gonna be coming to see you in a couple days...i cant believe its been 7 years! it doesnt seem that long but your still here with me i know you are! i love you aunt wendy and i miss you oh soooo much!! muah <33333
Colleen smith
November 9, 2008
Hi aunt wendy!! i know i havent been on here in a while but i miss you sooooooooooo much!! and i know you must know this already because i know for a fact that you watch over them but you are an auntie to twins! i had them last year on october 13th! their names are Shai Jennifer Faith and Nathan Owen James i gave them up for open adoption and i still see them and i got to pick out their family and everything! i know you would have been proud of me! i also graduated from night school and got my diploma! i wish you were still here to be a part of all this!! i miss you soo much and wish you were here! love you sooooooo much muah! =)
You were so beautiful Wendy
April 21, 2008
Here is Colleen & Stephanie with your niece & Nephew
April 21, 2008
Say hello to your Niece and Nephew Wendy
April 21, 2008
Sandy Garrett
April 21, 2008
WEndy...was on here looking up a friend who passed recently...and I thought of you. We all still think of you often, and we miss you dearly. You will never be forgotten. Wish you were here...Sandy
Mom
April 4, 2008
Hi My Darling Baby Girl,
I have not forgoten you, I think of you everyday and talk to you but, I felt the need today to write to you, I have been doing well baby, I had cancer bit the dr got it all. it was a struggle for me but I talk to the lord alot and you and grandma. I still have a tigger room for you and tigger on my car. Jr has been going thru alot with his baby boy, the poor child is having it rough,Colleen came last summer and spent time with me, it was really nice to have her here with me. I miss you so much. Bless you my child I hope you are having fun with grandma and grandpa and uncle Mike. we love you and miss you a bunch.
Love
Mom
Mom
March 6, 2007
Hi my baby girl,
I love you and miss you so much,I know I keep on writiing this to you but,I do miss you and your smile and laugh so much. I miss your vacations to come see me, I miss your hugs, you would make me laugh so much and totally forget what was going on around me. Baby girl you are missed so much and you know it. Your birthday just pasted by and I sat the the whole day thinking of you and looking at pictures of you with tigger. I LOVE YOU WENDY LEE.
Mom
Erik Lundin
February 1, 2007
There is not a day that gose by that i dont think of you.
my heart is still with yours
Mom
December 10, 2006
Hi Baby Girl,
Lord knows how much I miss you, not a day goes by I don't think of you some days I laugh some days I cry like now... I miss you so much and the holidays here I long to hear your voice and laugh. I hope you are having a better tie with your family there.
Baby girl,I've tried to make some of your last minutes request you gave to me come true but I failed, I won't give up. I really do miss you and as the years go by it really is not getting eaiser for me. Some day before you know it I will be with you and grandma and grandfather,Uncle Mike.
By the way your Uncle Greg finally got married, knowing you, you and grandma were probably watching..!!! I love you baby girl and I miss you so very much.
We love you always Wendy!!
Sandy Garrett
December 1, 2006
Hi Wendy...was just thinking of you. I can't believe it has been 5 years since the 25th. The girls and I think of you often and we treasure every memory. I see a lot of your personality in Colleen and Stephanie, and I hear your beautiful laugh whenever they laugh...especially in Stephanie's giggle (just like yours!). We'll always love you and we will see you again.
Love,
Sandy
Colleen Smith
March 5, 2006
For your birthday Auntie Wendy Me, Aunt Tammy, Jessi, and Jami went to visit your grave and we bought balloons and we had party noise makers and we each let a balloon go and we were blowing on our party noise makers and singing happy birthday and we tied a balloon to a candle that looked like a cake that said Happy Birthday on it and we got you a rose that had a little teddy bear on it that said I Love You...it looks pretty = )
Love You Always And Forever,
Colleen
Mom
March 4, 2006
For you my baby girl (Tiggerrrrrrr) says happy day. I tried to copy a picture for you but it did not take. I love you baby girl and miss you very much. I hear your smile...
Love mom
Mom
March 4, 2006
Happy Birthday baby girl... I miss you very much.
Mom
peggie hick
November 25, 2005
Dearest Wendy, I hope the last 4 yrs. Have been pain free, It was like it wasn't Thanksgiving, I was thinking of all the fun you,Tom,Jen&Terry. I always get to your Angel to put something out for your Ann. 4yrs so soon. so I'll be going to Grandma&Grandpa Pacyna to get you something nice, I make yours & Dawn Marie's Jen twin, Dec
5th,back in 70,sure hope you fond her. going to close as I've been trying to get one out to you since 12pm. Remember Angel your always in our Hearts. Love you special Angel, hugs & kisses your Aunt Peggie
Sandy Garrett, and Colleen & Stephanie Smith
November 16, 2005
Could we ever forget your sparkling eyes
or the way you brightened each day,
or your smile which is etched in our memories,
so you're never far away?
Could we ever forget those priceless moments?
The answer, of course, is never.
For you were part of our lives for a brief time,
but you'll be part of our hearts forever.
We love you and will never forget...ever.
peggie hick
October 11, 2005
Hi Honey, I am always trying to write you, to tell you how much love you left that Nov. day, we all know which one. Please always be happy and watch over me, as I am going for some test, I also have this blood clot in back of my right ear--thats from my eyes sight, I am in so much pain everyday, still trying to go on, soon I'll be in a walker. Honey I found this beatiful picture of you and would love to put it in your book but have no how to do it. I must go, as I am can't sit any longer, We love and miss you so much. Always in my talking & in my heart. Hope your pain is no longer & you are very happy with the other Angels & God. Love Peggie
Lucy Royster
March 5, 2005
I guess what I wrote yesterday didn't stay on your book. I want to tell you happy birthday. We miss you and love you so much. Have a tiggerrrrrifffic birthday.
Love Dad and Lucy
BETTY ANN KUNDA
March 4, 2005
WENDY,
Today would have marked your 30th birthday here on earth. We were all thinking of you. We take comfort knowing you are at peace. At least, we had the gift of some precious moments to spend with you while you were here. And memories last forever! "Happy Birthday" to my niece in heaven!
Love,
Aunt Betty Ann
Sandy Garrett
March 4, 2005
Hi Wendy,
I wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday...sure wish you were here. We all miss you so very much. You were such a ray of sunshine...so happy, and your smile could brighten even the darkest of days. We all still love you very much.
Sandy, Colleen, and Stephanie
Mom
March 4, 2005
Happy Birthday my little Angel. I miss you so much, not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I talk to you and you do send me signs. I surley hope you and grandma and Uncle Mike, grandfather have a great day. I love you bunches.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY 30th.
Love hugs and kisses
MOM
Lucy Royster
January 1, 2005
Happy New Year Baby girl, it has been so long since I have written anything. I apologize for that. I have missed you so much and think of you every day. I want to buy Tigger and Pooh things whenever I see them. I talk about you to everyone and I have trouble not crying. My heart aches to hear your laughter and see your smiling face. I will always love you and miss you so much. You are a angel on my shoulders and you will always be with me and Your dad. We are moving to New York and you will go with us wherever we go.
Wendy I will always carry you with me in my heart and my mind. You are so missed and loved by everyone.
Happy New Year and keep shinning.
Love Lucy
Susan Millrod
January 1, 2005
Hi Wendy I wish I knew you beter, your daddy is always telling me somthing so nice about you and your dads eyes beam always when he talks about happy years. You sure will be missed...
Love Life Always Sue+Steven oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo x
Mom
November 27, 2004
Thinking of you my baby girl. I miss you so much. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you. My angel,my child.
Love
Mom
Peggie Hick
November 26, 2004
Dearest Wendy, You will never know just how much I think of you, I am not sure what hit me, but I just couldn't put out your little things I make up for you, and but them out at Grandma & Grandpa Pacyna's where we have a Angel that helps me and I hope some others too.
We Love and your always be in our hearts, so smile down and give us a sign your doing ok. Peggie, Terry, Jen & Tom I'll very so special to be.
Betty Ann Kunda
November 25, 2004
Thoughts are with you, Wendy on the third year of your "passing!" Many people remembered. You are still "cherished!"
Love,
Aunt Betty Ann
Sandi, Colleen and Stephanie
November 25, 2004
We miss you Wendy....and we will be thinking of you today, as we do everyday, and giving extra thanks that we were lucky enough to have had you in our lives. You had a great impact on more people than you know...your smile and laughter could make even the gloomiest of days seem brighter...which is one of the many, many things we miss most about you. Even though your time with us was too short, we are so grateful to have known and loved you.
We love you.....
Sandi, Colleen, and Stephanie
July 15, 2004
We saw this poem and we thought of you Wendy.
At the ending of the day when I'm weary
After a waterfall of tears have all been cried
And I'm feeling like the skies will always be dreary
Nothing's there to fill the emptiness inside.
I lay my head upon my favorite pillow
Just close my eyes to block all the sorrow
wonderin' where I'll even find the strength inside -
to do it all again - tomorrow.
And then I feel it -
inside me.
I feel it -
around me.
Like a gentle hand just wiped away the tears -
and held me close to wash away my fears.
It's you, my angel, watching over me.
And I know no matter what tomorrow brings,
You'll be here to wrap me in your angel wings -
your lovin' angel wings.
The sun comes up, it's time to face the day
and I think that things are going to be alright -
But as the day wears on my nerves begin to fray -
I feel the hollowness that creeps in every night.
And like clockwork all the tears begin to fall
As I look at my reflection in the glass -
the eyes looking back at me make me feel small -
and I ask, my God, how long's this going to last?
And then I feel it -
inside me.
I feel it -
around me.
Like a gentle hand just wiped away the tears -
and held me close to wash away my fears.
It's you, my angel watching over me.
And I know no matter what tomorrow brings,
You'll be here to wrap me in your angel wings -
your lovin' angel wings.
Thank God for your angel wings.
We love you, always remember you and wish you were still with us all.
Mom
March 5, 2004
Wendy Lee,
Yesterday would have been your birthday. I woke up thinking of you and how I would make it through the day. I went and spent most of the day on Cocoa Beach where we use to go. Thought about us and the many wonderful fun filled times we had there. Of course I got burned almost feels like that time of the year that I would've started my tanning because you would be coming in a month to see your family here in FL. and like you would always say to me;Mom, I am darker then you and I would laugh at you and say yes I got mine from the beach, then you would tell me how hard you worked at the the tanning salon. Oh baby will it ever stop hurting so badly? Angel, I know you are watching me, I feel you next to me at times, like at work even in the car. I really miss, I love you so much. Agel keep those big beautiful wings spread and keep smiling we love you and miss you so much.
Love hugs and kisses.
Mom
Betty Ann Kunda
March 4, 2004
WENDY,
Still thinking of you on what would have been your birthday! Miss you!
Love, Aunt Betty Ann
February 18, 2004
Thoughts of you always fill my heart and mind. It is you that gets me through the toughest times. Keep watching over us with that big, beautiful smile, till we meet again. Thank you
Mom
November 25, 2003
Wendy Lee;
Hi my baby girl, today is here and I am happy but at the same time sad. Happy you are no longer suffering, sad in a selfish way because you are no longer visiable to me. Oh my baby the pain is just like yesterday. I love you and miss you so much. I just can't say anymore today it is just to painful.
Love
Mom
BETTY ANN KUNDA
November 24, 2003
WENDY,
Two years have gone by and it seems like only yesterday you were here. We haven't forgotten you! You were my only niece that I had on the Pacyna side of the family. Whenever Gramma Pacyna sees anything with the words "Princess" on it, she wants to get it. That was your nickname with her & Grandpa. They are still thinking of you always. To them, it was like losing a daughter, not a granddaughter. They, and the rest of us, have a special place in our hearts for you forever. It's hard to understand "God's Way" of why He called you back at so young a age. But He has His reasons. There is a reason for all of us in this life. Some people are here for a short while and others for a lot longer. And there's lessons to be learnt. So even if you're not our earth "Princess" anymore, you surely are our heavenly "Princess!" We all shall be remembering the 25th. The beginning of your new and eternal life!
Love,
Aunt Betty Ann
Mom
November 21, 2003
Hi Baby Girl,
The two year anniversary is coming up for your journey.
How I miss you and your cheerful voice, smile on your face and your little puppy dog face. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and the hugs you would give to me. I miss you baby.
Your baby brother is getting married next year and we will have you at the wedding, just like you were at mine. I love and miss you so much. Went to Orlando a few weeks ago and went to the disney store; we always went to when you come to visit bought us a new tigger cup and another tigger. I love you honey. Hugs and kisses for you.
Love
Mom
Sandi Garrett
June 26, 2003
May the winds of love blow softly
And whisper so you'll hear,
We will always love and miss you
And wish that you were here.
DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE
NO ONE CAN HEAL,
LOVE LEAVES A MEMORY
NO ONE CAN STEAL.
We still love and miss you and you are always in our thoughts and our hearts Wendy. Give Lou a big hug and kiss for us!
MOM
June 16, 2003
Hi Baby Girl,
As you know by now grandma Hendricks has come to see you. Grandma left us yesterday June 15, 2003. It was along hard road for her also, she is not suffering anymore and now you get to hug her and give her a million kisses. I am sure that you two are hugging already and smiling. Grandma is no longer in the pain and it was very hard brought back many memories for me. Now she is at peace with you and grandfather and Uncle Mike. Grandma went with a smile on her face. I love you baby girl and we all miss you very much.
Love,
Mom and Jr.
BETTY ANN KUNDA
March 4, 2003
WENDY,
Today marks what would have been your 28th birthday! We're all thinking of you! So from all of us, wishing you "Happy Birthday!" Miss you!
Luv always,
Aunt Betty Ann
Sandi Garrett
March 4, 2003
Wendy,
We think of you in silence and make no outward show, but what it meant to lose you,no one will ever know. Nothing can be more beautiful, than the memories we have of you. To us you were someone special, God must of thought so too! If tears could build a staircase and memories a lane, we would walk all the way to Heaven and bring you back again.
Happy Birthday Wendy!!! WE LOVE YOU and WE MISS YOU!!!!
Sandi, Todd, Colleen, Stephanie and Caroline.
Tammy
February 14, 2003
You are in our hearts today and always. Happy Valentine's Day! Love you...Miss you!
Peggie Hick
January 21, 2003
Hi Wendy I am thinking of you but can't seem to get something to you but, nothing is going through. Love Peggie
Colleen Smith
January 20, 2003
"TEARS"
I saw tears falling from grandmas eyes,
I knew something was wrong,
She told me you were gone,
I started getting tears in my eyes,
I didnt let it all out,
Till i got to my room,
At that moment i realized,
You were watching me cry from above,
You were probably telling me,
That"Im alright,im not in pain anymore,and god thought it was time to take me home",
Now i look at your pictures,
Everyday,
And miss you,
But i still get on with life,
Just like you did.
I love you and i miss you always and forever!
I miss and love you always,
Colleen
Colleen Smith
January 16, 2003
Auntie Wendy,
I wrote another poem for you:
"BYE"
I wanted to say bye,
I didnt get to say it,
I understand,
You couldnt wait any longer,
God had taken you,
And he broke my heart,
I hope you remember,
All the times we shared,
As the memories pass,
I remember them more and more,
All i wanted to say was,
Bye,
I miss you,
I love you,
Always.
Love You Always,
Colleen Smith
Colleen Smith
January 15, 2003
Dear auntie wendy,
I wrote this poem for you...hope that you like it:
"Why"
All i wanted to say is good bye,
I got home and heard that you died,
Why?Why did you drop a tear in my eye?
Why did you make me cry?
I thought youd never make me cry,
"But maybe its just a dream"i replied,
It was no dream you died,
You died and i wanted to throw my life away,
Im sorry i couldnt be there when you died,
Thats why i wanted to say.....
GOOD BYE
Love you always,
Colleen Smith
Mom
January 3, 2003
Hi Baby Girl,
Well the New Year is here and not a day goes by that I don't think of you.I hope that this year will be better. I got a Tigger for you at Christmas time. I miss you so much.I know you are better off and not in anymore pain.
Guess what? Shadow is a daddy now, a boy and a girl. Well honey got to run for now. I talk to you everyday and say a prayer everyday. I know it won't be long and grandma will be with you.It just ripes my heart that I won't have you two by my side, but I will feel both of you laughing and having a good time and no longer in pain.
Love and Miss you very much
Mom
Tammy
January 1, 2003
Happy New Year!!! We brought you a tigger for the New Year..I am sure you saw us. You are missed by us all. Love you
The Dwy's
December 25, 2002
Merry Christmas Wendy!! You are in our thoughts and prayers each and every day. Keep watch over us...Remembering your pretty smile and laughter. Sending all our love..Jim, Tammy, Chris, Jessi, Jami
BETTY ANN KUNDA
November 25, 2002
Dearest Wendy,
Today marks 1 year of your "Passing!" Believe me, you are not forgotten! We celebrated Gramma's 75th birthday yesterday. It was a little early. Wish you could have been there. I did think of you not being there while the party was taking place. God works in mysterious ways and He had His reason for calling you back to your Eternal Home. I am so glad that you're not suffering anymore and try to find comfort in that thought. Wendy, I know you're in a better place. Do me a favor and meet me when it's my time.
Luv ya always,
Aunt Betty Ann
Mom
November 25, 2002
Hi Baby,
I miss you and love you.
Trying to put on a Tigger Happy :)
Love Mom and Jr.
Sandi Garrett
November 25, 2002
Wendy,
We put a memorial in the Waterbury Republican for you today. This is what it said:
In Loving memory of Wendy Pacyna
We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday,
and days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories,
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we'll never part.
God has you in His keeping,
We have you in our heart.
Remembering the dance....
Sandi, Todd, Dan, Lyn, Colleen, Stephanie & Caroline.
Stephanie Smith
October 17, 2002
Dear aunt Wendy,
I was writing in a diary book and it asked me what my biggest wish is. My mom said I could copy it on here for you:
My biggest wish is: to be with my Aunt wendy. I want to be with her again because she was nice, gentle, touching, shy, happy, and all other things. I did not want her to die, but she is safe now, she has a better life now. We all miss her a whole lot. If you can see this I hope you know we love you, miss you, and want you back.
Love,
Stephanie Ann Smith
Sandi Garrett
August 24, 2002
Wendy,
I was talking to one of my friends today, and she asked me to name the top 5 people who have made an influence in my life...and what they have taught me. I named my mom, my dad, Grandma Lucille, my birthmom, and you. You, Wendy, have taught me so much about life....even though you were so young when you were taken from us all. You taught me how to
have a sense of humor....even in the midst of a lot of pain and suffering.
You taught me how to make light of a dark situation...and to always think of others first. I can't believe in a few months it will be a year....it feels like you were with us only yesterday. The girls and I miss you dearly, and think of you at least once a day...usually more than that. Caroline even remembers the bed-tent you gave her, and she cries and says, "I miss Wendy." I thought she was too young to remember, but she does. You made such an impact on us all.
"Did you ever know
that you're my hero?
You're everything I wish
I could be.
I could fly higher
than an eagle,
for you are the wind
beneath my wings."
Mom
July 25, 2002
HiBaby Girl,
You have been on my mind so much and I miss talking to you, I mean I do talk to you but I don't hear your answers or hear your voice.
Well honey, I have good news but yet bad news; Our dog the one you loved so much and had the picture of in your room at your dads, past away on July 15th, you probably already know because you are hugging him and he is sleeping by your side now. In away I was glad because he was 13 years old and could hardly see and bearly could smell. He went in his sleep.I could not bring myself to writing and telling you about it. The good news is Bandit is no longer suffering.
We are all doing Okay. Jr has his 24th b-day coming up and does not want to do anything but be alone. He will miss your call this year and we love you and miss you so much. I will write again another time. I think of you everyday the other day I heard the song the dance while driving and cried, I know your brother Dan use to sing that song for you and he still does. Well honey keep your halo and wings spread you lite up my life and we love you and miss you so much.
Love hugs and kisses,
Mom
Sandi Garrett
June 17, 2002
Wendy,
I saw a poem online, and I wanted to share it with everyone who loves you, because it reminds me of what you would be telling us right now, if you were still here:
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
"It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
Sandi
Peggie Hick
June 17, 2002
Hi Honey, Sorry I've haven't written to you but, I've been trying to take my mom to the Dr. as she is not doing to well. The other day it was your Aunt Nancy and your dad's Birthday, when you were little I would make Dad a Flag cake and yous, Jen, & Tom couldn't figure out how I did it and I told yous that when yous all got older, which makes me so sad because time went so fast, that I never got to show you, I am so sorry I've never got to show you. So I am late and wish Aunt Nancy and your dad some kind of comforter on thier day, I know how hard its going to be this year and years to come, Take it from someone who knows. Make sure you keep a eye on Grandma as she needs you watching over her as she hasn't been to well and your Grandpa is looking for her all the time, You will never know how much the two of them help me when I need to talk about you, Well honey I have to go, but don't you ever think for a minute that your in my thoughts every day. So keep that smile going and spread those wings for we know your be that special Angel that we know is flying around in the heavens, so I hope I get to write sooner, as it helps me to deal with all you had on this earth.
We love and miss you but know that no pain is hurting you. Take good care of yourself, wish I could have one of your hugs right now, Love and Kisses for such a special young lady, Peggie
Mom
May 27, 2002
Hi Baby Girl,
I am thinking of you,today and always. I went to work today to keep busy,it is my bithday and I still waited for your call. Everywhere I looked today your pictures all around my desk and work area and the angels. It was a beautiful sunshine day and I know you would have said well mom did you go to beach today? I think of the beach I think of you the wind blowing through your hair and your laugh of how you love the beach.
Oh baby how I miss you so.
Well baby will end for now and think of you as always. I miss you so much. Keep smiling and your wings so spread and halo so bright.
Love you baby,
Mom
May 25, 2002
Hi Wendy,
Well, like your sister Tami said, it has been 6 months since we have seen you. We all so truly miss you. As I promised, I planted the flower bed at Grandma & Grandpa’s house. I wanted to be sure it was done by today and got it finished yesterday. Cousin Peggy was so thoughtful to give us a statue of a beautiful angel for the flower bed. It has beautiful wings on it and her hands are folded like she is praying. We thought we would put it in with the flowers since this is where you grew up. As I look out your bedroom window, we have a perfect view of it. There are all purple and pink flowers next to the rose bushes which is growing unbelievable. You know Grandma with her green thumb. She gives it coffee grounds and the rose bush loves it. It is so funny because every time we look at the angel, we think of Peggy also. She is like another sister here anyhow and you always held a very special place in her heart. I am sure you can look down upon it from the heavens above and it meets your satisfaction. Miss not being able to talk to you this year on what we were going to plant in the gardens. But, I know you are here in spirit. I don’t think any of us will ever forget you Wendy. We truly miss you and your loving ways. You will always be in each and every one of our hearts.
Love you.
Aunt Nancy
Tammy
May 25, 2002
Hi Wendy...Can't believe it is 6 months already. Seems like yesterday you were here with us. I still think of you and talk about you every day. I think I always will. I still hear your laugh and see your smile. I hold memories of our time together forever in my heart. I wish you didn't go Wendy. I miss you! Love you always!
Mom
May 12, 2002
Hi Baby Girl,
Just wanted to say I love you and miss you, I really missed your phone call today but, Tigger was out in the kitchen today. I made your peanut butter pie today. Smile baby, we love you.
Love hugs and kisses
Mom
Sandy Garrett
May 1, 2002
Hey Wendy,
I really miss ya. I was just thinking about you, and wanted to get on here, see your picture, and write to you. It helps sometimes. I often wonder if you can know what we all write...I'm sure that somehow you do. I talked to your Grandma Lucille the other day. She sure is a fiesty lady...lol. We talked about you a little, and about how much we love you and miss you. Colleen and Stephanie have become a lot closer to her lately...writing to her more. You'd be proud of them. Maybe you can give them a swift kick in the butt because of the problems they have been having in school though. lol They would listen to you, they always did. Stephanie was singing a song the other day, and Colleen and I peeked in at her. She was holding your picture and crying. I wish you were here so bad.
Miss you,
Sandy
Mom
April 25, 2002
Hi Baby Girl,
It's me again I went to Cocoa Beach today and I sat on the beach and cryed for a few moments and this beautiful white seagall kept flying around me singing and I started looking at it and I said Wendy,I hope that is you,Ilove you baby and I miss you so much here is a big hug for you. Then I walk the beach a bit and thought of you laughing and running on the beach and kicking the water it was so beautiful at the beach. So honey if that was you, you were beautiful and so white and flying so softly.
I love you
MOM
Mom
April 24, 2002
Hi Baby Girl,
Thought I would write you a note Jr and I were just talking about you. We miss you so much last year at this time you were here with us, we laughed alot and had a great time together. I miss you so much I talk to the pastor tonight about you and he comfort me very much and assured me that you are walking on gold and having a great time, pastor assured me, I will see you again and we will laugh and have a great time again. Tomorrow I am going to Cocoa Beach and I hope to see you there like old times the wind blowing through your hair and your beautiful smile and you saying mom that guy is fine but not as fine as Eric. Yes Wendy Lee you are missed so much. Dan talks of you all the time and Tammy Lynn misses you badly and your brother Jr talks of you all the time and hopes you are doing fine and having fun for him also. We love you baby and I hope to see you tomorrow on the beach. Keep the warm smile and wings spread and the Halo bright. I love you baby and you will be in church on Saturday with all of us.
Love you so much
Mom & Jr.
Lyn M. Smith
April 23, 2002
Hi Wendy. I have just gone through your guest book and I realized that Dan hasn't made an entry yet. I just want to let you know that he loves you so much. He thinks about you all the time. A few weeks ago we went to a Kareoke place and Dan sang "Wish you were here" He said that he knew you were there because you guys liked to sing together.
I know how much you enjoyed the Tractor rides with Dan so I thought you should know that Dan has put your picture along with Tigger and your teddy bear in his truck. He wants to put a red bandanna on the bear and strap it in the passenger seat. He said it would be like you going on road trips with him.
We miss you Wendy. Everytime the wind blows through the house Colleen says "Oh, thats Aunt Wendy saying hello."
Thank you for watching out for the kids.
Love Lyn
Mom
April 12, 2002
Hi My Baby Girl,
I have my computer back now so I am a little late on Easter. I miss you so much and think of you everyday. I talked about you at church Wednesday night and I always still by an angel, deep down in I know it is you, I feel your presents. Next week the pastor is going to talk about angels, I know it will be about you. I started crying, but then I told myself don't do this your baby girl is not suffering anymore. Baby if you only knew how much I miss you and long to just touch you. Soon I will be in Cocoa Beach if you know what I mean.
I talk to Lucy a few weeks ago and we cryed together and we ate cadbury eggs for you on Easter. I got a tummy ache. Well baby, I have said enough for now, Oh, one more thing your brothers are getting close, thought you would like to know and the other thing is your sister and I are closer now then ever, baby, I remember what you said to me before you went to New York if it was the last thing you did Tammy Lynn and I would be close and stay together and it has happen so baby girl we love you and miss you so badly, now is a bit rough for me because you are usually on the phone to me counting the days til you and Jen would come down to visit me. Oh baby how I am going to miss you. Angel keep your halo glowing with that big beautiful smile and I will see you real soon in church.
Love you so much and miss you
Mom and Larry Jr.
Sandy Garrett
April 11, 2002
Wendy,
You came back yesterday in the form of a song. I heard it and you were there again. You came painfully into focus, and I wasn't expecting it. In my mind, I could see your face and the sparkling warmth of your eyes.
I heard the sound of your laughter that still plays in my mind, never far away, but always just out of reach. I thought the sorrow was gone, but it's not. How can you be gone, but everywhere I look at the same time?
Sometimes you turn up when I least expect it. I see someone at the store from behind or someone walking and there is something familiar there. I wish that I could call your name and you would turn and it would be you. Oh, I wish it with all my heart.
I have to thank you though, for the lessons that I have learned, just because you were a presence in my life. Because of you, I have learned to treasure the time I have left on this Earth--no matter how little time that could be. I appreciate everything and everyone more, with a prayer of thankfulness always on my lips. I have learned not to be afraid to show my love, and to be quick with apologies.
No sorrows, no regrets!
And as I live my life, I have come to realize that I can never say "I love you" too often in one day.
I know I'm rambling here, but I am always thinking of you...and I am ever so grateful to have known you. I see you in the girls every day...certain looks they give, their crazy sense of humor. They think of you a lot too. You'll never be forgotten, and will always be loved.
Sandy
Traci Carver
April 3, 2002
Dear Wendy,
You don't know me...but i feel that I have known you for years...I work with Lucy, she is a very kind & gentle person, who loves you so much. We talk about you all the time...what kind of person you were, how much you touched Lucy's heart...and the courageous battle that you fought and how it ripped you away from so money people who loved you...I have seen many pictures of you and your beautiful smile. I know that you have made so many people happy...When Lucy talks about you it is like your souls were as one...she is a loving and kind person. You were (are) her best friend...if nothing at all, your spirit will live on through your Dad & Lucy.
Knowing the kind of person that you were and the horrible disease that stole you away, helps me realize that you can not take anything in this lifetime for granted...I look at my two beautiful boys and i thank God every day that I can be apart of this precious gift that God has given me...You are also a precious gift that in your life has touched so many people, and in your death as taught me to cherish every second, because it could all just disappear in a heartbeat.
Open your wings and your heart and help guide ALL those you have touched. I truly believe that you can hear everything that everyone has said about you...I can only HOPE that in your life YOU knew how you and your smile has touched so many people.
Be at Peace
Sandy Garrett and Colleen Smith
April 2, 2002
Dear wendy,
Colleen and I saw this poem, and she said it reminded her of you. So, we wanted to share it with everyone who loves you and misses you, just as we do.
A Gift from God
author unknown
An angel was sent from heaven above
A special one that would bring much love.
God knew that this precious life would be short
So he looked around for a tender heart.
He made his choice and the gift was sent.
In what seemed like a moment the angel went
Leaving treasured memories, and a heart full of pain
A void, an abyss, tears flowed like rain.
But...
Wait just a moment, I wish you could see
The wonderful thing that has happened to me,
Jesus was waiting. His arms opened wide,
And He and His angels brought me inside
Such a beautiful place that I cannot describe,
A new home for me from the moment I died.
I'll wait for you here, so dry up your tears.
And go bravely on with your life free from fears
Know that God's with you to love and to guide.
He'll never desert you, He's there by your side.
So speak to Him daily from inside your heart
And let Him assure you we're not really apart.
We miss you Wendy, and we think of you every day. Keep giving us signs that you are not far away.
Love and missing you,
Sandy and Colleeny
Peggie Hick
March 31, 2002
Hi Honey, I want you to know that your in my prays everynite and sometimes days. I am a little shaky, as your cousin my brother's girl was in a head on collison with another car, Uncle Terry had just sold her one of his older cars, she was so happy with it, she love going to the car show's and this year would have been her first year to be in the shows, because her car was old enough. She was so happy with it, Honey you must have been the angle watching over her, she has a broken nose, her face is all mess up a broken arm and I am not sure what else, her parents said the same as the hospital that someone was watching out for her. I want to tell you something I did and hope no ones thinks bad of me,well Honey I only did it so when we all have those sad times like I do thinking of you, I just have to have you near me. So I hope no one takes what I did wrong, thier were these cute bear angles and you pick out a name for them, which would be sweet Wendy wich I hope it would give them a little comfort to the ones I pick that might like them, I got your dad & Lucy, and your Aunts all one, specily with your name so if they ever had that lonely sad momet they could have the bears to hug and you'll know how much we think of you, & miss you so much. Time was to short for you, but now there's no pain, I also may sure Grandma & Grandpa your other mom and dad got one to, I hope no one hates me for it, but they all are so good and help me with my hard times and I bet they don't even know how many times I go away from thier feeling so much better, I need them so much, so when I got these little bears I hope it brings a little joy to all of them, and I didn't think it would hurt anyone, for I know what its like, when you lose someone so close to you, sweetie if you were the Angle watching over my brothers girl, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, young people should have such loving hearts to help all they can. Miss you and your with us as our days go on. Love you Honey and keep that smile shinning down on us, we will always know its you, Hope your Easter was very special beening with the Lord. Love with a kiss Peggie
Lucy Royster
March 30, 2002
Hey Girl,
Happy Easter Wendy, I cannot say it enough how much you are missed by your dad and I. We talk about you everyday, about how much we miss you and love you and wish you were here more than anything. One thing that we agree on is that you are not suffering anymore. Well Wendy I am going to let you go and once again tell you I love you and wish you a Happy Easter. Love you so much baby girl.
Love Lucy.
Lawrence B. Pacyna,Sr.
March 30, 2002
Hello Sweetheart,
I want to wish you a Happy Easter. I miss you very much and I wish you were here. I'm not writing a book this time so you won't fall asleep. As you can see down here, I'm not doing to good. I'm not in a wheelchair yet like the doctor's said I would be and I do have your crutches here and also a cane to help me walk on certain days. I still have your flag up and I say my prayers everyday for you. So as you can see, I do think of you everyday that goes by. I'm going to the cemetery tomorrow to say a few prayers for you. I just want to say I love you and miss you very much. That's all I have to say because I don't want to bore you by talking your ears off. Have a Happy Easter Sweetheart.
Love you always,
Daddy
Tammy
March 9, 2002
Hi Wendy...We will be celebrating Jami's 5th birthday on Saturday and I know you will be there with us just as you were with us last year! You are with me every day. I can't ever stop thinking about you.
Lucy Royster
March 4, 2002
Wendy,
Happy Birthday Hugs and Kisses for you,I really miss you girl, so much I think of you all the time. I went with your Dad today to the cementary with tigger balloons and your sister Tammy and her daughters were there we let them have a balloon, we each kissed them and told you happy birthday. Wendy it is so hard here without you around, your Dad and I talk often about how much we miss you and how hard it is to not see you or that big smile you always had when you came through our front door. Your Dad would always say the "Brat is home". I would give anything to see you walk through that door and give me that big hug I always got from you.
Wendy I cannot write too long I am having a hard time letting you go.
I don't want to say good-bye just later Love you bunches Wendy,
Love Lucy
P.S. Did you get Dad's kiss he sent you on the yellow balloon?
Peggie Hick
March 4, 2002
Wendy for our special Angel
Happy 27th Birthday
Honey, I will never forgot you and your birthdays and when you were so little, taking a little frosting off the cake and giving that cute big smile thinkig no one would see you get away with it. Honey I would love to make you a tigger cake as your so special I am sure they have one for you. Wendy beening your so luckly that special Angel on her 27th birthday, but the sweet child your were, I love you like my own and cheerish all the time we did spend together. I do have pictures, little notes and just the fun playing together along with Tommy, Jennifer and Terry. We are all thinking of you today in our own special way. We all miss you so much "Daddy,Mom,Grandpa & Grandma P. with all your Aunts (sisters) and all your other family and friends that miss you so much bet you never knew how many people knew you how much you love and miss so much. Listening to your heart is not simple. Finding out who you are is not simple. It takes a lot of hard work and courage to get to know who you are and what you want. Well honey thats just what you did, we are so proud of all you have accomplish and what a strong lady you became, We are all so proud of all you have done in your short life time, Please spread your beautiful Wings and your special smile that we all know because it always shine so, that we will all of us know its you. This way we will all know that your birthday is a happy one. Honey a day dosen't go by that your in my prays. I miss your hugs wrapped around me. But they say God has his own plans, People don't under stand what its like to loss thier beautiful babys no matter what age and my heart aces for all that loss no matter what age, So Happy 27th Birthday -please watch over those who need it the most. Birthday Wishes Love & Kisses always Peggie,Terry,Jennifer & Tommy
Sandy Garrett
March 4, 2002
Hey Wendy,
We just wanted to say Happy Birthday to you. We miss you so much and wish you were still here. You really were such a strong person, and a gentle soul. You are sorely missed and truly loved.
Love always,
Sandy, Todd, Colleen, Stephanie, and Caroline
March 4, 2002
Happy 27th Birthday Wendy!!!
Love you and miss you very much! Love, Jim, Tam, Chris, Jessi, Jami
Nancy Pacyna
March 4, 2002
Hi Wendy,
Every year when your birthday came, I always thought about spring being right around the corner. I don’t know why, but I always did. Spring is such a beautiful time of the year. It makes us feel vibrant and alive as we watch new birth start to appear with the beauty of nature. You and I had many conversations about our flower gardens and what we were going to plant new in the spring as soon as the ground was no longer frozen. I no longer have you here to be able to share these nice conversations with you this year. So, I decided to plant a rose bush in memory of you. As the tiny buds that start to appear on this wonderful beauty that God gave us on this earth, I will think and remember you as a baby and the beautiful toddler that you were. And as I watch each pedal unfold to show us the steps it takes to reach maturity, I will think of the wonderful years that I had the opportunity to watch you grow and be my sister and niece. Then once the color and beauty reaches its full peak, I will think of how I watched you become a wonderful adult that was filled with an over abundance of energy, a loving vibrant personality and a beautiful heart with the smile to go along with it. And then, as I watch the morning dew drip off the buds as it stretches its head to the sky for the warmth of the sun, I think of the tears that we all cry because you are no longer here with us. And when that flower dies and I snap it off the bush, I think of how you were so sick and suffered but yet so brave. But each time a flower dies, a new birth takes place and the process starts all over with that tiny little bud again. And from that, I think of your new life that you are now living in heaven and that makes it so much easier.
Happy Birthday Wendy!
Miss you.
Love,
Aunt Nancy
Lawrence B. Pacyna Sr.
March 4, 2002
Monday, March 04, Year of 2002
Happy Birthday Sweetheart,
Good Morning Sweetheart,
Since you left us, life seems empty without you. We all miss you but life goes on. It’s hard, it hurts, and we all have broken hearts with tears in our eyes thats rolling down our cheeks just thinking of you. You were well loved by many people that knew you. I wish I had that certain touch you had with people. I know you didn’t get it from me, but on the other hand, some people do like me, yes really, it’s hard to beleive, but they do.
Wendy, when the Lord called you home, I felt lost, and there was nothing I could do to help you. I know it was scarey going through that one unknown experience of not
knowing what’s going to happen. Everybody is scared going through that one unknown experience. I felt helpless that I couldn’t hold your hand and go with you. It must be a
daddy’s thing, trying to protect his little girl. It’s hard to explain. I have to say this because you were going through what I call the unknown mystery of going to heaven all by yourself, and I’m very proud of you. I hope your there for me when the Lord calls me
home. I’m going to hold your hand real tight and beleive me Wendy, I’m not going let go, I’m scared and I need all the help I could get where you are. Exercise those wings that you have and make sure there strong enough to lift me and fly me to the heaven’s with you. I want to earn my set of wings and halo real fast like you did but I will settle for St. Lawrence as a promotion. I know your in good hands now and I know you will love it up there looking down upon us.
I went to the cemetery today and put some flowers on the grave that your Great Grandma & Grandpa are sharing their eternal resting place with you. When Great Grandma was alive, she held you in her arms and said, you’re the last Grandchild I will hold in my arms until the Lord calls me home, I remember that, and now, your the first Grandchild she’s holding in her arms at the eternal resting place where you lie above her and may I say, your in heaven with her too. Why do I go to the cemetery, I don’t know, maybe it’s the grass that lies above you that I touch, trying to get close to you, but how could that be, I have you in my heart forever. Is it the flowers I put there, but how could that be, when I have those big beautiful eyes and smile of yours in my mind. What I’m trying to say in my own words that I love you and miss you tremendously.
Colleen and I, want to thank everyone who sign your guest book, and the one’s that didn’t sign, we understand, because some of us are not fortunate to have a computer or
access to the internet, we want to thank them also. Just reading these letters, your kindness, generosity and loving care for Wendy brought tears into our eyes. Reading all
these letters about you Wendy, tells us one thing, you were well loved and miss by all of us.
Sometimes writing in the guest book helps people emotionally about Wendy, feel free to write, I do, but please don’t abuse it. Thank you.
Wendy, as you can see, I still have your tigger or pooh flag up at the front door as promised. I do say my prayers everyday for you, but being a good boy, its boring and
there’s no excitment here. That’s not me, I have to open my mouth once in awhile to get some excitment and fireworks going. That’s what life is all about. I might be wrong, but it’s fun. I’m writing these letters to you so people could read them, it’s letting them know that I always love you. We had our ups and downs, but I always loved you. You were
Daddy’s little girl.
Your mother and I are trying our best to share some of your tiggers and other things that you had, to people that knew you. Even a little tigger they got, they all want to
remember the memories of the good times that they spent and shared with you. We try to be fair with everyone. But I will explain in my next letter, that’s not going to be so nice. You know Daddy, what I have to say, I’ll say it. Wendy, I’m not trying to hurt people, it’s
the way I say things that make’s people think, I’m trying to hurt them. It’s my way of speech. I don’t beat around the bush, it’s fast and simple. That’s the difference between me and other people.
The Lord called you home before your 27th birthday, and I should not say Happy Birthday Wendy, your not here, but your spiritual life lives forever. In my eyes, you left a shell behind. The love that you had, that certain touch of yours, and of course, that big beautiful smile you had for people down here on earth, will be on my mind forever.
Beyond death is a mystery to all people. There’s a reason why you left all of us. We don’t know why, but only God knows. God has strange way’s of doing things to all of us. By taking away someone we all love and hurt us by doing this, was that right, we just don’t have the answer to that. Is he trying to tell us something or did he have a bad day or what. Not enough angels up there, what’s his problem Everything that he made, it dies.
Humans, animals and plants, they all die. The way I look at it, he was not successful in doing some things right. But on the other hand, he has a reason for doing this. He made this world and everything that’s on it. He has the right to call the shots and he could do what every he wants to. We have to go by his rules. That’s where the Bible comes in. If
people read it, it will helps us to understand him and his laws. It’s hard to understand him sometimes. But, he promised to give us joy and peace when our time comes, of coarse, you have to be good down here first. He must have plans for you Wendy. Maybe he knew it was time for your set of wings and halo that you earned down here, or they needed someone up there that will brighten the place up with that smile of yours. We will never know as long as we live. That’s a mystery to all the people down here on earth.
I made this poem up for you Wendy, and I hope you will like it.
The name of my poem is
THE WONDER OF YOU
I’m here at home,
With this poem,
It’s for Wendy,
Daddy’s little girl.
As you can see,
Tears in my eyes,
Knowing your here,
By my side,
To comfort me,
And help me,
Ease the pain,
That I have,
In my heart.
My senses are,
What I have,
The fragrance of you,
You are near.
Knowing your here,
At my side,
It’s a mystery, I wonder why.
Before you go,
I must say,
The love we shared,
In our heart’s,
Will never die.
Now you must go,
Where you belong,
Back to the heaven’s,
With lots of joy.
So spread those wings,
Fly with ease,
Back to heaven,
You’ll be pleased.
Visit me on,
Special days,
And let me know,
You are here.
With your touch,
That I feel,
And your fragrance,
That I smell,
The voice I hear,
In my mind,
Will let me know,
You are here.
When time goes by,
As you can see,
It’s a mystery,
When you visit me.
Wendy, what I’m trying to say, in my eyes, here on earth, your spiritual life in heaven goes on. I just want you to know that you will always be miss by me and I will
always love you. Even if your not here with me, and I don’t know what to say on the years of your birthday, because, your still in my heart and always will be. I don’t know what they do in the heavens above, and it might not be proper saying it this way, but I am
your dad and I just want to say,
Have a Happy 27th Birthday Sweetheart,
Love Always,
Daddy
Betty Ann Kunda
March 4, 2002
WENDY,
HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY in HEAVEN!!!
We all love and cherish you. You are deeply missed.
Forever,
Aunt Betty Ann
Colleen Griffin
March 3, 2002
Good Morning Sweetheart,
Well it is so close to the day I always long for but, this year is so different. Times have been so diffacult without you. I promised I was not going to start this.
Happy birthday a day early honey, I can not write in your book on your birthday as it will be to tough for me. I bought you a new tigger cup and a picture frame for your birthday at your favroite Disney story in Orlando. So happy birthday sweetie, I am thinking of you and will probably still be thinking of you when you read this and when you read this I hope you'll think just for a moment, how much you mean to me and how much you always will. Baby, I miss you so much. Your sister will come to visit you on your birthday, hugs and kisses to you. So smile your beautiful smile and give her a hug of strength. I love you honey.Keep thata halo glowing and those wings ever so wide. HAPPY BIRHTDAY HONEY.
Love
MOM
Colleen Smith
March 1, 2002
Dear my aunty wendy, 3/1/02
I was in class today,in language arts,and we had to write a poem about mood,so i wrote one for you.Hope you like it,here it is:
"Now Your Gone"
You were here and now your gone,
You had gone to a better place,
You used to tell me sweet stories,
About your childhood,
Until it was your time,
For god to take your hand,
And say come with me my dear child,
You were here and now your gone.
Love you forever,
*~Colleen~*
Stephanie Smith
February 27, 2002
Dear Aunty Wendy,
I don't know what to say except that I miss you so much and I wish you were here. My mom found a poem in a book, and I want her to write that on here from me to you. I love you, and I always will.
Stephie
"I don't want to let you go
I don't want to say goodbye
But the road has led us here to this divide
Nothing I can say or do
can make it any other way
But the promise of forever knows no time or space
And out there in the somewhere I will pray
And speak your name...every day to Heaven
Now go, shine like a star
knowing our hearts can never really be apart
Fly as high as you can
and it won't be long
"Til I see you again
what is meant to be is such a mystery
And mysteries are not meant to understand
The hardest part of love has got to be
Leaving it in bigger hands."
Lawrence B. Pacyna, SR.
February 15, 2002
Happy Valentine’s Day Sweetheart,
Can you believe this, I forgot to write in your book on Valentine’s Day, which was uncalled for, getting old I guess, but I did not forget to say my prayers for you and I through a few extra in. I think of you everyday. After not writing in your book yesterday,
your thinking I’m not thinking of you, but I am. These special days meant nothing to me from the past, just another day. But when you lose a daughter, Wendy, it means alot to me now. I should of spent more time with you on these special days and I didn’t. I can not say if I had one more chance I would because it’s to late. We will have this chance again some day when the Lord call’s me home to be by your side. This will be the last chance I’ll ever get. So make sure you fill their pockets up with chocolates or candy for that angel or saint that has the key to open the gates to heaven, especially on that day when the Lord calls me home. Do they have pockets? I don’t know. I knew a angel down here that had pockets, which was you Wendy. If it wasn’t for my sister Nancy writing to you, I would have forgotten to write in your book. I send a special note here and now to you Nancy, thank you for reminding me on this special occasion.
I’m still waiting for all of your stuff to be return to the house were it belongs. Time is running short and I can not wait any longer as the days go by. I want to get this done and some people don’t understand the pressure I’m taking. I’m still looking for your diamond ring that your mother gave you that was passed down by generation. Also diamond earrings that I gave you when you graduated from medical school. These items have a sentimental value to us when we gave them to you. I hope people do understand that. They just don’t disappear like that. So, I hope they will return your stuff to me very soon. I’m not trying to push this issue yet, but it’s February now, and I want to get this over with because of more paper work will be involved. I’m not trying to be mean, but what’s right is right. Your mother and I was being more than fair to people, giving some of your stuff away or returning the stuff that they gave you back to them, so they could remember you always when their eyes glance on these certain item of yours as time flies by. Your mother and I did not have to do this, but we did. So Wendy, talk to your angel friends up there, that is a guarding angel to these people to return your stuff that was not giving to them by us, to me soon as possible. It will make things alot easier for me than going through paper work to see where these item are or going to the proper authorities to find out where these items are. We are trying to do our best so there will be no headaches, hard feelings to anyone of being accused. Actions will be taking soon and there will be names mentioned to the proper authorities.
I know, I’m talking your ears off and I know, your saying ok dad, so I’ll let you go.
I miss you so much, I always will love you and have you in my heart at all times. I am sorry that I was late to say,
Have a Happy Valentine's Day
Sweetheart,
Love Daddy
Colleen Smith
February 15, 2002
Hi Aunt Wendy,
My mom says this will help me stop hurting, and it does. SHe gave me a book about how to deal with losing someone you love, and in it it says to write letters to the person you lost, and it should help you feel better. Mom told me I could come on here and write to you. I went over Aunt Tammy's house the other day. I know she thinks of you a lot. She has Tigger everywhere. Everytime I talk to my mom about her, I call her Aunt Wendy by accident. It's okay though, it makes me feel closer to you to think of you.
I love you and I miss you so much Aunt Wendy. Life's not the same without you. I feel you inside my heart, and I would give anything up just to have a couple minutes with you, or to see your smile, or to hear your voice (your laugh...I wish I could hear you laugh again), and to hug you. I hope you know how much I care about you. I wish you would come back. SOmetimes I try to imagine that you are just in Florida or somewhere and that is why I don't hear from you. I see you in my dreams a lot, and mom says that is good...you are trying to tell me you are alright. But, I wish it wasn't just in a dream (plus, it kinda frieks me out sometimes). I am doing better in school. I know you would be proud of me. Me and Stephie miss you a lot. Happy Valentines Day...Wish you were here.
Love you forever,
Colleen
TAMMY
February 14, 2002
Happy Valentine's Day to the girl with the biggest and kindest heart I know!!! Love you and miss you so much Wendy...We think of you always! Love, Jim, Tam, Chris, Jessi and Jami
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