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.