Brande / Mar 01, 1997 - May 17, 2012

Today was the day I left my mommy & daddy and went to see our Father. They tried and tried to postpone today because they loved me so much. I was unable to tell them that it was ok. I was way too tired, couldn’t see or hear and couldn’t love them like I used to. But I had a good life with them for over 15 years. I was daddy’s little girl and he took me everywhere; we were traveling buddies.

I know they will miss how I always made them smile and how I provided daily entertainment. But at the end I required a lot of work and worry and now it is time for them to go do all the things they postponed because I couldn’t go with them. They have a new motor home and I want them to enjoy exploring new and exciting places. I will be waiting for them when they too ‘get old and tired’ and they will see that I am still their darling “winky” and they will forget that I had to leave them for awhile.

Thanks for loving me so completely every day of my life.

Your daughter, Brande R.

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not a mark of weakness, but of power. They are messengers
of overwhelming grief and of unspeakable love.

We will love and miss you forever, Brande, until we are together again/ Mom and Dad

Bill R.