Happy Heavenly Birthday, dear friend. I miss you still.

I think of you so often. I still have lots of your stuff sitting around my home, so I remember. I so miss our talks and I can’t wait when I get to heaven so that I will be able to start talking with you again.

Oh my 10 years ago, you left your earthly body for a perfect heavenly body.
Sure enjoyed getting to know you and to chase local live music.
See you,

Happy Heavenly birthday, my sweet friend. Still missing you and our times together. I can't wait to see you again. Tell Jesus I love Him. Dance, dance, dance!

I still miss you so much. I would love just one more day with you. Can’t wait for our reunion in Heaven. Love you, Amy!

I just found out Amy is dancing in Heaven. My time with Amy was brief. I remember her smile and her energy. She always wanted to be pushed really fast through the hallways at Thornton High School. I was afraid she would fall out or we would crash, but that didn't douse her enthusiasm. It was my senior year. Life took me far and away from Denver, but I've never forgotten Amy. Rest in peace and walk with the angels.

Amy, missing you today. I think of your birthday when we went to spend time the birds of prey and your absolute delight that day. Happy heavenly birthday today. Someday we will be together again.

Ree

Amy, I miss you so much! I know you are happy and in the arms of Jesus.

Dear Amy,
You cross my mind often- you are an inspiration! You are lucky you went home - your not missing anything here these days! I thank you for being my friend- and touching my life when our paths crossed in earlier years!

Amy: I think about you so often. I see my pictures of you and all the things we did together and miss you so much. Hoping Jesus will come get us soon and I can see you again. To see you walking would be amazing. Tell Jesus I love Him and am excited to see Him soon. Love you and miss you.
Your forever friend, Ree

Happy heavenly birthday Amy! We sure miss you!

Ree and Mike

I miss you so much, Amy. I know you are loving life with Jesus. My dad died today (the same day as you). I hope he is with you now!

Mike and I are still missing you. I would give anything to sit with you one more time and talk. Your friendship was so valuable. I hope you are dancing with Jesus.

Happy Birthday, Amy! Dance the day away with Jesus. Miss you so much.
Your forever friend,
Ree

Amy,
We still miss you so much. I often think of our loooong talks and the fun we had together. I wish for one more time to talk into the night. Remembering taking you to see the birds of prey and your childlike delight. I will never forget your delighted face that day. Love you and so glad you were part of our lives.
Your forever friends,
Ree and Mike

Happy birthday, Amy. I think of you often but always on your birthday. I talked to your mom today. She is doing great. Sure do miss you. Tell Jesus hi for me and tell Him I love Him with all my heart.

Ree

I hope you are still dancing. I love you and miss you so much. You would be so mad that we moved to Texas. I talked to your Mom. She is well but missing you. Such wonderful times we had together.

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Amy!

Three years and I still miss you so much! I can't even take your phone number off my phone. So glad you are dancing with Jesus but it isn't the same here without you. (Tears). Love you Amy!

Amy, I often sense you on the dance floor when I am at the Boomers show. I miss your tenacity, your determination and your creativity. Your missed and I can only imagine you dancing with Jesus.

Thinking of you today, Amy, and still missing you. I guess that will never change until we get to see each other again in Heaven. Give Jesus a big hug for me and tell Him to hurry back. We need Him.

Such a bright light you were indeed!

I love you old friend.... I think of you, I just learned of your passing.....
Love
Megan
You'd be proud I'm getting published....
I'll always remember you.
All the memories ....my Brooks Towers buddy.... I'll always remember when you flew to Minneapolis to visit me.......

Happy birthday, Amy! Miss you so much. Hope you are dancing.

I miss seeing you at gigs. I only really knew you that way, unfortunately. You were so musical, so full of love for every opportunity to get out on the floor and GO. Your positive energy was boundless, and I think the world is a little less bright without you.

Amy, you left us a year ago and I still think about you daily. When I look at your picture, I just wish I could have one more day to sit and talk like we used to. I miss your laughter, your intellect, your arguments and so, so much more. I'm so glad you finally get to rest in Jesus' arms where you longed to be. Can't wait to see you again and get hugs. (tears). Your friend always, Ree.

Happy Birthday Amy. Missin you lots will be seein you soon.

Happy Birthday, Amy. I sure do miss you my friend. Hope you are loving being free and in the presence of Jesus on this Resurrection Day.  I love you.

Here's the benediction I wrote for Amy's memorial:


In honor of Amy and her amazingness, here is a blessing

May you love your friends and also make them crazy.
May you learn to roll your eyes, I mean really roll them when someone is being an idiot, because, let’s be honest, they have it coming if they are being that stupid.
May you dance as though absolutely everyone is watching
May you write your soul in poems
May you believe in God at least as much as you argue with him
May you defy all odds
May you tell stories as big as your personality
May you never let your limits define you
And may you at least once in your life drive well over the speed limit in a red convertible

Now, go forth in peace knowing that our Amy is free and in the arms of God. That is, when she isn’t busy sassing the angels.
Amen.

amy, i will miss our long talks about anything and everything. your wild adventures, driving in the rain with the top down. balloon festivals. concerts, knitting (making me a wonderful orange beanie), your kitty...and so much more. over the years you became a good friend of mine and you will be missed. im sure you are partying it up and dancing all day now. stairway to heaven....denied....not!!! party on Amy.

Amy you will be missed! It was always a pleasure talking to you. Being cube neighbors for a number of years I got to know you well. I will miss your dynamic personality and your general zest for life. Rest in peace...

Amy, goodbye my friend! I know I will never see you again, but your memory and exuberance for life will be with me forever. I remember our talks, when your frustration level was so high, and we always ended up laughing about it in the end. Its going to be very tough not to be able to pick up the phone and call you to pick your memory. Your laughter will be missed a lot. I love you and will miss you a lot!

Amy, I am sorry I just hear about your passing yesterday. I have work with you for over 15 years when we use to set on the second floor. I remeber the first time I meet you and we sat around and laugh for hours. I am glad we became friends more the just co-workers. I hope now you can spread your winds and fly. God bless you and your family in this hard time. I hope your passing was sweet and you get to see the light of God now and fly with all the Angel just like you had on your desk.

I don't know where to begin...I used to call you Amy McPanic a long time ago! I remember what a relief it was when all of our jobs changed and I was no longer your boss --- we decided that being friends would be so much more fun. And friends we were...for nearly 15 years. 

I will miss your "hatchet face" and your wit, your amazing stories and your laughter. I will miss riding in the red convertible, going out for drinks, for lunch, shopping, whatever. I miss you very much already. I'll see you in heaven someday soon Amy. Till I get there you have a good time dancing with the Lord, and singing his praises! I love you very much my friend.

Fate brought us together. I met first met Amy in the Spring of 2000- we were both looking for homes in the Green Valley Ranch area. From the very first day I went out to look at the models, Amy was there also. When we chose the lots to have our houses built, Amy was able to choose the lot next to mine. We moved in Dec 2000 and the following Spring/Summer, I was outside smoking a doobie and listening to jams. Amy yelled out from her kitchen, "Anthony! Are you smoking pot? I'm making Margaritas, do you wanna share?" And, from that moment on, we became the best neighbors always sharing, laughing, drinking, smoking, playing board or card games. In the Hispanic community, there is a term for neighbor, "becino", and you only give this name to your neighbors who will always be there for you. We were the best "becinos".

Amy first met Jack in August 2001 and they became immediate "partners in crime." One funny moment was when Jack and I got home after partying at Gay Pride. Amy and Regan were out on Amy's patio, having a "glass or two" of wine. Amy needed to have her patio table moved, and Jack, wearing his "Rainbow Colored Vest" with nothing under, picked up the table by himself and moved it! Amy's mouth was wide open but she didn't say one word as it was our first time meeting Regan! Amy got tired of always calling us, Jack and Anthony, so one day she decided to start calling us "Jackany". 

Jack and I moved a few blocks west on 48th in Sept 2002. We continued our contact with Amy and had so many good memories. Amy's wheelchair would "get away" from her sometimes as she was getting out of car, after a night of partying. :-) She would call us no matter the day or the time. We always took care of each other. We've been through a lot together in the 14 years of knowing each other. She is/was one friend you can always count on to listen to you and give you wonderful advice. I am a better person in life because of my "Amylicious." I love you Amy and will always think of you everyday.

We shared a big part of lives together in what wasn't that long of a period of time. We shared our beliefs and passion for Jesus, we studied and prayed together, had many dates together. You were the register keeper and helped plan at my wedding. And was the leader of our small group. How many memories we have shared that will never be forgotten. We took care of eachother at that particular time in our lives. And I will never forget what a special spirit you have like so many others you have impacted.

Amy and I shared a passion for writing -- and a friendship -- for many years. She inspired me, more than anyone else in my life, to write. We shared many laughs, tears, and bottles of wine. Not only was she a part of my life, she was a part of my family's life. I'm glad that my kids had the chance to be around her; I think she showed them that those who are wheelchair-bound are normal, incredible people. I love that Amy hated the word disabled and, at one time, her email address was amyable. One of my fondest memories is a trip we took to Vegas to see Celine Dion. I cherish that trip and what it taught me about her. More than anything, Amy was able to pray like no one else I have ever known and she had an amazing ability to speak truth into my life. I know I will see her again in Heaven. That is my only consolation.

I always watched for you in your chair coming toward us on the dance floor. What fun we had twirling you around, except when you fell out, or your shoes came off!!! You will be in my heart, always, and thanks for calling us your family because you were part of ours, too. We'll always miss and love you.

Amy, A wild heart, free spirit, dear friend and great support during the year of building WCIS at Pinnacol. I'm sad that she is gone, but happy that she now has a new body in heaven!!!

Amy was dealt a bad hand regarding her health, tho' I never heard her complain about it…not once.
I'll remember her with a big smile, despite her handicap.
She'll be sadly missed by many, including my humble self.

It was easy to admire Amy. She wasn't always happy but she was always honest. I will NEVER forget you, Amy. Rest in peace...

Amy - you are the sweetest and the kindest person i have ever known in my life. I will miss your singing and your hysterical laughs. I will miss you

Amy, Even though we weren't particularly close, I always felt we were kindred souls. The times we did have talks, we were both so honest about our own challenges and we'd just laugh at the absurdity of it all. You were such an inspiration to me and I will always remember what a strong, vital woman you were. Rest in peace, my friend.

Goodbye, my dear friend.

Amy you always had a smile on your face everytime we would pass in the hallway or see each other in the breakroom at tw. You lived life with grace and will be missed by many. Prayers and blessings to your family.

You worked hard, played hard, and loved hard. You lived a big life and were determined to leave no stone unturned. I will miss you, my friend. Love ya, gal.

Amy is the strongest person I ever met. A joy in my life and so many others. What a fun lady she was. God is busy now. She has two good legs and the Lord is busy now. :-)

I will always remember Amy for her incredible strength and resilience. She always focused on the positives in her life, and I will think of her always for the wonderful example she set for all of us here at tw telecom to look at the sunshine, never the shadows. Amy was truly ‘one of a kind’ and I am so thankful to have known her for so long. She will be greatly missed, but will never be forgotten. Bless you, Amy!

Martin and I will miss you so much Amy. We give our deepest sympathies to all of Amy's friends and family.

I only got to work with you for a short time Amy but was always amazed how much you could do. I remember how much you loved your red convertible. May you delight in the Lord in his new place for you.