First, I would like to thank you and my mom for arranging my friendship with your daughter 27 years ago. You were my second mom throughout my entire childhood. You treated me like one of your kids and I will forever be grateful. I loved being a part of your family. I knew if did something wrong I would get scolded by you. I’m pretty sure you pulled the first and middle name on me too, just like you did for Nikki and David.
You were an amazing mother. You always supported and encouraged mine and Nikki’s crazy ideas. I know we definitely pushed your limits over the years. I have a ton but I will just share my favorites.
For Nikki’s fifth grade graduating party we wanted to create a new drink. We mixed grape and strawberry kook-aid and called it strape. You helped us make a sign for our new creation.
Nikki and I were obsessed with making our notebooks. We’d spend hours creating new pages, then proudly show them to you. You always encouraged us to keep it us. By the time I moved my junior year we had 6 different books.
You and Kirk went to a concert one night, leaving Nikki and David home alone. They had strict instructions that no one was allowed over but to call my mom if anything happened. At some point I came over to help Nikki cook pizza, she was a terrible cook. I left before you got home. You knew I was there immediately when you saw the pizza boxes by your trash can because you knew Nikki couldn’t cook. No one got in trouble.
Nikki and I got the bright idea to sneak out of the house at night and take a walk around County Lakes. We did this a few times. We thought we were so smart and sly. You knew! The entire time! You just let us do it because you knew we were good kids just doing something we thought was fun.
We did really stupid things all the time thinking you’d never find out. You always knew but you didn’t tell us until later. You let us be us.

I have a picture somewhere of you and Kirk in the kitchen being cute. It is probably my favorite picture of you two. You both had shitty grins most likely because Kirk made some sexual joke and you shut him down in a sarcastic way. You two had so much love for each other. You were always goofy and displayed pda no matter who was around. I am thankful that I was able to witness your relationship.

I am happy you were able to meet James and one of my kiddos. I think you were actually the first person to watch Priscilla for a little. I still remember when I posted my sonogram of Priscilla. You commented that you were crying. Happy tears.

I will always cherish my memories of you. I will do my best to remind Nikki of all the fun times and be here for her for whatever she needs. I love you and I will miss you.