She made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible. She walked with the universe on her shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings."

Barb, my friend, you will be missed by me! I remember when we were working together and you would have a drink of your water, and I remember hearing you say aaahhh! after each drink. I would immediately say to you, "it's that good huh!", to which you would say...dam right!, and we would both burst out in laughter! We even brought it up when I visited you at the hospital. I was so pleased, because it brought back our laughter together, and it allowed you to temporarily forget about your situation. I will miss our chats and laughter together, especially when I would occasionally visit you at the Condo to help you with a few things that needed to be looked at and fixed. You always had a lot of your wonderful baking goods ready, to which we would share some together. Your gratitude and hospitality is second to none my friend!

*Sleep in Peace, Rest in Peace, and Travel in Peace!" my friend!. Miss you now and forever!

Your friend..........Robert McPherson

Dear Barb (Grandma),

Twenty years of knowing you. We shared many good, too many bad, some exciting and some heartbreaking times over those years. We rarely shared the same view of the world, but even then, there was a mutual respect for you as Grandma and me as Mom. There was never a doubt that you loved your two beautiful grandchildren, Ashley & Brett. Some of their best memories were the summer vacation getaways the 4 of us took annually when the kids were smaller. I promise to continue your Christmas Eve PJ tradition, cloud watching, the strolls through Babbling Brook and painting rocks for our yard. We are very grateful for our recent visit, sad that you are gone, but we are comforted knowing you are no longer in pain and can rest. You will have a place in our hearts that lives on.

XOXO

Danielle, Ashley & Brett

MOM,

NOW THAT I AM OLDER

As I look back on the years

I begin to understand

All my life you have loved me

Only as a mother can.

I see the love that surrounded

The countless sleepless nights

The scraped knees hurtful feelings

Your hugs and kisses magically made right

Your sound advice and guidance

When I really needed you

The happy days spent together

Talking and laughing as we do

The many times you went without

To build a better life for me

Your endless love has made a difference

In to who I have become

Mom Your love has come full circle

As I now love and honor you

Your always in my heart

I love you so much Mom

Love Your daughter

Michelle