Have you ever just met someone & feel like you've known them all your life?   Even though you're in a class to convert to Catholism with your double-x, alcoholic husband who was just told that pre-marital sex is a sin....even though the lady sitting across from you just pulled a puppy out of her purse....even though that same lady tells you 2 wks later that she's  getting married....to the fellow standing behind her with a twinkle in his eye?  This was how our friendship began....                                                           It helped that neither one of us knew a rosary from a rhinestone & were the only gals in the class that needed to attend every week to prepare for our future as  full -fledged Catholics .  We even had the same GodParents(Bless you John & Mimi),  who , despite our antics,  managed to pull a couple of  60-something GodChildren thru, & that magical Easter weekend finally arrived.                                                                                                                                                                                                        I was the first one to be Baptized. After getting hit with a gallon of cold water, I came up dazed & sputtering...flinging my wet hair all over Mimi...who was  trying desperately to cover my soaked, silk -covered busoms...only to look up & see Dee grinning from ear to ear!  Then Dee took the plunge, ( & I told her not to wear all that mascara) & the image of a crazed racoon with a wet squirrel on it's head came to mind!   Giggle!!  A few wks later, as we were conversing on our favorite church steps, Dee told me what a nice time they had on the boat with Father Jim...& winking her eye said" Now we're even!"  Giggle!!

            I can honestly say that I've never been the same since meeting that warm,wonderful, funny lady. She has imprinted on my heart & soul like no other &  I was so looking forward to an AZ reunion. But I know what she would say..."Only the time & destination have been changed."   So put in a good word for me & save me a place Dear GodSister,   & I'll see you soon.               In Christ's  Love,   Kassie

Thank you Gabe.  This is awesome.

Pappy loved Deanne with all his heart and soul.  They are a grand couple who made a large impact on many lives.  My heart grieves for his sudden loss; However, his faith makes him strong and will help him along until he meets Deanne once again.  Love  you Pappy.