Monday, August 4, 2003
Marie,
How do you say good bye to a friend who has been with you through the best of times and the not so best of times? It is not easy. Marie, you have touched me in so many ways I cannot even begin to tell you. I know you are with the angels now and that they are enjoying you kind nature and gentle wit as much as your friends did here on earth.
I also know you are with the love of your life, big Eddie. While I can remember countless happy times and niceness you have bestowed upon myself and others, one stands out among the rest.
As you know I was struggling with a chronic pain problem in my jaw as you were with your bad hip. Sometimes, when I was just at the end of my rope, you would help me push on to resolve the problem. We were kind of in it together. I hope I helped you as much as you helped me from an emotional support perspective.
Both of us spent many days racked in pain wondering if there was light at the end of the tunnel. While neither of us had a problem that was easily resolved, we did have the support of each other, and for this gift I will always be greatful.
Last Saturday, when it was apparent to you that you were going away you asked me if I wanted you to give regards to anybody. I then told you about my grandmother and the strife I had with her in her final days and I wanted her to know how sorry I am. You comforted me by telling me that my grandma knows and that nobody is perfect. God bless you Marie. You will always be a part of me.
Your friend always:
Jim</b></font><br><br>
