My life & Elissa's life were joined together in 1979 & 1980 when I got pregnant at age 15 & Elissa took me in via request by my Dad & stepmother as my sister Elissa lived in Florida far away from all of the guilt ridden stares of whoever I was shuffled far away from and I was so thankful to be with my eldest Sister in her home with her sweet family & no judging stares and or nasty whispered comments about my condition. We became more than family because families guilt one another either out loud or through many silent actions. Elissa & I were so far apart in age but more alike in our lives & personalities than anyone else in our family. I do miss you Sis I could always count on the truth from you and the ability to make you laugh till we cried. Michael misses his Aunt Passy more than words can express, it was like his other Mom had left him the day you went to be with Thomas & Jenn , Mom and Dad & as you called him Daddy Charlie . It's the saddest time of the year March, April & May for Michael T & I . I will get through it time after time until I can be with my family & our Heavenly Father..I truly understand being so tired of all of the obstacles and drama of everyday life just to finally reach the end of the day...Elissa you were bigger than life & brighter than the Sun

Growing up together Lisa and I were dressed alike had our hair cut the same as if we were twins when in fact we are a year and a half apart. That didn't seen to matter we were as close as twins our entire life. She was my best friend, my confident, the one person who always was there for me, to talk to to hand with. Anytime I needed anything or anyone she was there for me and I for her. Now that she's gone I am lost in life. I still talk to her and I know she can hear me and after all these years i'm pretty sure what she would say. I miss hearing her voice and hearing her call me sweet girl. I always will but I have our memories that I will cherrish forever. Lisa was the most loving person always there for everyone. I'm grateful for the time we had together . She was the best person i've ever known or ever will. Til I see you again sis.