Hello Sara’s family and friends, this is Sara’s best friend from college- Kimberly Houseworth aka “Kimmy”
This is a letter that I typed up and asked Bonnie to read at the memorial service since I can’t be there in person to read it myself.
Like the rest of you, I am hurting… I am hurting a lot. She was my best friend for 9 years. We met back in August 2004 at Alfred State College. You see… we were roommates. We did what roommates do… we drove each other crazy, we laughed, we danced & singed in our pjs, ate dinners together, and we even had some fights. The one thing I loved about our friendship is that we forgave each other for any harsh words we might have ever said and we truly loved each other. She wasn’t just my best friend, but my sister. If I had to describe what kind of person she was, this is what I would say - she was a sweet, caring, loving, trustworthy, and honest person. She loved her family and friends even during times she might be upset with them. She was the kind of person who would go out of her way to make someone else smile. She had a huge heart for others. She was an amazing mommy… I was there when she gave birth to her oldest child- Gregory. Her husband James and her children were her world. It breaks my heart knowing that these four precious babies aren’t going to grow up to know her the way I know her. It has been a pleasure to have so many happy memories with her, James, and her family. I am so thankful that Sara’s family accepted me as one of their own. Like the rest of you… I am asking “WHY”.. “WHY HER” because she was young and she has four precious babies that need her. I decided that instead of focusing on this pain of not knowing “WHY” that I would like to share a couple of happy memories I had with her to make you all smile for a second. I will NEVER forget dancing and singing in our pjs in our dorm room.. you see Sara and I probably don’t have good voices, but we had a lot of fun. I ALWAYS knew when she was mad because that was the only time she called me “Kimberly”. My favorite and proudest moment I had with her was when she gave birth to Gregory. I could tell that she was such a proud new mommy. I remember James falling asleep in the chair with Gregory in his arms. I could go on with all these wonderful memories that I had with her. These memories is what is keeping me going because I know she would want me to. So as I am wrapping up this speech I encourage you all to remember the happy memories you had with Sara as well. I believe in my heart she is with me in spirit along with the rest of you. My sympathy goes out to Sara’s family, her husband James, her children, and her other friends in this time. Love, Kimmy
I want to Thank Kimmy for these kind words , Sara Loved you Hunny and everyone else that got to be a part of her life just remember that ..... I would like to see more posts of memories of my dear sister .... LOVE THE BIG SISTER !!!!!!