Nick and I had been together
for 16 years, married for almost 10. He was truly my other half, my best
friend. On January 26,1999, four days after he turned 35 years old, he
died from a sudden brain aneurysm. He had no pain.
Nick was the sweetest, gentlest person I ever knew. He was literally by my side for most of our time together, a once in a lifetime love. He is now resting in the Pacific Ocean off one of his favorite beaches. He is sorely missed by his family and friends.
Nick, I love you, I miss you. I'll see you later baby, sleep well.
Please see the memorial
site my wonderful, incredible, friends built for me.
Please use the back button
on your browser for those pages.
To our friends and
family,
I appreciate the support
you've shown me and each other. It's beyond words, what you've all done
for me and Nick. All I can say is a simple and very heartfelt Thank You.
-Francoise aka Leilah's Mom
SHOULD YOU GO FIRST, by A.K. Rowsell
Should you go first
and I remain
To walk the road alone,
I'll live in memory's garden,
dear,
With happy days we've known.
In Spring I'll wait
for roses red,
When fades the lilac blue,
In early fall, when brown
leaves call
I'll catch a glimpse of
you.
Should you go first
and I remain
For battles to be fought,
Each thing you've touched
along the way
Will be a hallowed spot.
I'll hear your voice, I'll
see your smile,
Though blindly I may grope,
The memory of your helping
hand
Will buoy me on with hope.
Should you go first
and I remain
To finish with the scroll,
No length'ning shadows shall
creep in
To make this life seem droll.
We've known so much of happiness,
We've had our cup of joy,
And memory is one gift of
God
That death cannot destroy.
Should you go first
and I remain,
One thing I'd have to do:
Walk slowly down that long,
lone path,
For soon I'll follow you.
I'll want to know each step
you take
That I may walk the same,
For some day down that lonely
road
You'll hear me call your
name.
Sent to me by Yvonne Marks
Joy, the minister, read this at his services:
"When I am gone, release
me, let me go.
I have so many thingst o
see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself
to me with tears
Be happy we had so many
years.
I gave you my love, and
you can only guess
How much you gave me in
happiness.
I thank you for the love
you each have shown,
Yet, now it's time I traveled
on alone.
So grieve a while for me,
if grieve you must,
then let your grief be comforted
by trust.
It's only for a while we
must part,
So bless those memories
within your heart.
I won't be far away, for
life goes on;
So if you need me, call,
I will come;
Though you can't see or
touch me
I'll always be near,
And when you listen with
your heart
You'll hear all my love
around you soft and clear.
And then when you must come
this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile
and 'Welcome Home'!"
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A guy named Bob receives a
free ticket to the Super Bowl from his
company. Unfortunately,
when Bob arrives at the stadium he realizes
the seat is in the last row
in the corner of the stadium - he's closer
to the Goodyear blimp than
the field.
About halfway through the first
quarter, Bob notices an empty seat 10
rows off the field, right
on the 50 yard line. He decides to take a
chance and makes his way through
the stadium and around the security
guards to the empty seat.
As he sits down, he asks the gentleman
sitting next to him, "Excuse
me, is anyone sitting here?" The man
says no.
Now, very excited to be in
such a great seat for the game, Bob again
inquires of the man next to
him, "This is incredible! Who in their
right mind would have a seat
like this at the Super Bowl and not use it?"
The man replies, "Well, actually,
the seat belongs to me, I was
supposed to come with my wife,
but she passed away. This is the
first Super Bowl we haven't
been together at since we got married in
1967."
"Well, that's really sad,"
says Bob, "but still, couldn't you find
someone to take the seat?
A relative or close friend?"
"No," the man replies, "they're
all at the funeral."
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