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Safe Journey, Paula

I cannot see past the tears in my eyes. This one is hitting me really hard.

Paula Slane Waters passed quietly Monday at 2:45 in the afternoon. A memorial service is tentatively planned for next Wednesday (Nov 8) in Conroe, TX. I will send times and schedules by this Wednesday. Randy

I can do this. Some days it is much harder than others, but I will live strong for my lovely friends. I will live strong for my loved ones. I will live strong to show Zoe that she comes from a long line of fighters. And I will live strong to help find a cure for this horrid disease. I hate cancer. I will beat you. I will. You have messed with me just one too many times. Today. Today I am f*cking pissed.

Your assignment today is again to send prayers and good vibes to Paula and her family. I know that they say she is at peace now, but she deserved better. She was a beautiful, lovely, warm-spirited woman. She was my friendly face on days when I really needed one. She was a fighter through many difficult situations. She was my friend. And she is much loved.

I am raising a million. I'm just stubborn enough to do it.

Your P.S. Assignment is to hug or phone a loved one. Life is precious today. Let them know it.

I love you internets. I really really do.

I love you, Dad.

Debby, attached is a document containing a poem I happened to receive the very next day that a very good friend of mine passed away. Hope it helps. Love, Dad

WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME
By Anonymous Author

When tomorrow starts without me and I'm not there to see
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today
While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.

I knew how much you love me, as much as I love you,
And each time, time that you think of me, I know you’II miss me
too.

But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand,

And said my place was ready in heaven far above and
That I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love.

But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home
When God looked down and smiled at me from His great golden
throne.

He said, "This is eternity and all I've promised you
Today your life on earth is past, but here it starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow, for today will always last,
And since each day’s the same way, there’s no longing for the
past.

So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart.

Posted by debutaunt at October 31, 2006 06:14 AM