June 6, 2012
June 6, 2012
Happy Birthday Mom..We miss you soooooooo very very much. And luv u more than words can say.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Johanne Marie Vymislicky Briggs, 64 years old, born on June 6, 1947, and passed away on June 30, 2011. We will remember her forever.
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May 7, 2012
May 7, 2012
It's one tear drop after another anymore. One family member facing crisis after crisis. We all know you're watching from above. And that comforts many of us. But damn it'd be nice if you were down here. Even for amoment. Especially now. We miss you mom. We luv u.
February 24, 2012
February 24, 2012
We recently lost Aunt Mary. We know she's there w/ u and Unc. Tom. Life is still moving but not a second of a day goes by when you are not truly missed by us all. I luv u mom and I miss u
January 2, 2012
January 2, 2012
This has been a very hard Holiday season . We have empty spaces in our hearts for you and Tom . We will Forever miss you both . We Love you with all of our Hearts .
December 3, 2011
December 3, 2011
"I missed u so much at Thanksgiving time. And w/ St Nick Eve approaching it just magnifies that you're not with us this year @ holiday time. I have your tree in photo that u so proudly, carefully in detail put up ea. year. The last full year was when John was alive. That picture will be up at our house this year. God I miss u so much. Everyday. Every hour of the day. I luv u mom.
November 4, 2011
November 4, 2011
"I cried when you passed away. I still cry today. Although I loved you dearly, I couldn't make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me he only takes the best. ( I know this isn't a original but it sure is how I feel, I miss you so much.)"
November 1, 2011
November 1, 2011
Happy Belated Halloween Mom. I miss u. Everyday. I luv u.
October 17, 2011
October 17, 2011
Re-read so many of your emails 2nite. You were right. It's amazing. And yes we all continue everyday, each in our own way I reckon. Some things changed. Some of course remains 'the same'. And yes, u were right about that too. Gettin' ready to send some stuff to ny. I luv u.
September 10, 2011
September 10, 2011
Thank God u missed this one I luv u ...I miss u
August 29, 2011
August 29, 2011
To Family and Friends: My days and nights are swamped right now. PLEASE feel free to ADD your LUV to THIS site. Pictures of u, your family...Anything that is luving and is a reflection of the woman my mother truly was. And the Legacy she left behind.
August 29, 2011
August 29, 2011
I miss u. Everyday. The only thing good re: Emotions work & worry around Hurricane Irene?? I found myself every 10 min. wantin' to check on you. When inside I KNOW you were checking in on Us. I luv u. I know you luv your new home in Heaven. But damn mom we all miss you down here.
August 26, 2011
August 26, 2011
it hasnt been long enouh since you passed away to feel better i still think alot about you i really miss and love you
August 10, 2011
August 10, 2011
In my heart u are. I miss u Mom.
July 27, 2011
July 27, 2011
Day 28 Mom. Better? Not at all. I have learned you are here. And that you are a little bita everywhere. And for that... I am soooo Grateful. I miss you. We all miss you and Luv u every minute of everyday!
July 21, 2011
July 21, 2011
I put the song (Twelve of never)on the page 'cause it was one of your favorite songs & I know it's a romantic song but it really means what I feel, love you always, Chris
July 18, 2011
July 18, 2011
i miss aunt joanie so much! i know all of us do! i still cry about it, i was reading all of your wonderfull messages and i started crying, aunt joanie would be honored!
July 18, 2011
July 18, 2011
i have one of her emerald candle holders and her memory will forever be in all of our hearts but before i go to sleep i kiss it and say goodnight aunt joanie and hold it to my heart
July 16, 2011
July 16, 2011
It has been a seemingly harder day today,I miss you more and more every day. When I let myself I wonder how life will be now for me without you.One day @ a time. I remember when we were kids, when we got married had our babies,what a joyful time it was. I will always remember.
July 16, 2011
July 16, 2011
Evening 17 Mom. Since the evening in the hosp. Headed to the waterfront later. Gonna try to see that whale I told ya about.. Storm's rollin' in. We miss you. BAD. And Luv u everyday.
July 11, 2011
July 11, 2011
To a very special woman, I will always remember your laughter here at the house playing games.You always had the right answers.You are a part of my life I will
never forget.Thank you for letting me be a part of yours
never forget.Thank you for letting me be a part of yours
July 11, 2011
July 11, 2011
dear aunt joanie, you have inspired so many with you kind words, your giving soul, and your words of encouragement, you truly are were one of a kind, a true gift. your love for people, was unconditional. love ur nephew dave
July 11, 2011
July 11, 2011
better place with no more suffering love you always johanne marie vymislicky/briggs im going to name my girl child johanne marie vymislicky when im older i really will miss you aunt joanie and love you always!
love, jillian grace vymislicky
love, jillian grace vymislicky
July 11, 2011
July 11, 2011
suffer anymore so he thought shes a great person and doesnt deserve this so he passed her into heaven where she is happier healthier and in a better place so family and friends stay strong like she was and dont cry i know it was sad but she wouldnt want us to be sad she is in a
July 11, 2011
July 11, 2011
aunt joanie will always be in my heart i miss her, her death was so unexpected because we all know she had some health issues but we all knew she was a very strong gracious woman that could get through anything but i guess the good lord just loved her and didnt want to see her
July 11, 2011
July 11, 2011
She can see past temper tantrums and bad moods,is an encouraging word and a tender touch and full of proud smiles. She is the one person in the world who loves you with all her heart, who remembers the child you were and cherishes the person you've become. ~Barbara Cage~
July 11, 2011
July 11, 2011
A grandma is warm hugs and sweet memories. She remembers all of your accomplishments and forgets all of your mistakes. She is someone you can tell your secrets and worries to, and she hopes and prays that all your dreams come true. She always loves you, no matter what.
July 10, 2011
July 10, 2011
Thru my mother's eyes...The world was beautiful. Every flower that bloomed. Every bird that sang. Every child that smiled was a thread of Gold. She VALUED. Something few remember how to do it seems anymore. She gave. Live to be 'Right as Rain'..Live to be 'GOLDEN'. And she did.
July 10, 2011
July 10, 2011
aunt joannie, i love you so very much and i miss you...i'm sad that you are gone but happy you are now forever out of pain and in gods hands looking down on us, you touched my life and my heart in so many ways.i love you and i thank you for that..love your neice Angel
July 10, 2011
July 10, 2011
My sister, my friend,
I will always miss you & love you all the rest of my life. The day you left from your apt. I knew you would never return my heart was breaking as I watched I couldn't help you, I'll Love forever, Chris
I will always miss you & love you all the rest of my life. The day you left from your apt. I knew you would never return my heart was breaking as I watched I couldn't help you, I'll Love forever, Chris
July 10, 2011
July 10, 2011
Joanie , Your passing was too sudden and unexpected . I'll always remember what a Great sister and friend you were . I'll keep you and your memory in my heart forever . Love , Dan
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June 6, 2012
June 6, 2012
Happy Birthday Mom..We miss you soooooooo very very much. And luv u more than words can say.
May 7, 2012
May 7, 2012
It's one tear drop after another anymore. One family member facing crisis after crisis. We all know you're watching from above. And that comforts many of us. But damn it'd be nice if you were down here. Even for amoment. Especially now. We miss you mom. We luv u.
February 24, 2012
February 24, 2012
We recently lost Aunt Mary. We know she's there w/ u and Unc. Tom. Life is still moving but not a second of a day goes by when you are not truly missed by us all. I luv u mom and I miss u
Gallery
She's like you ~ Luvs her carousel horses.
Logan 'Ltl Bear' Briggs ~ He made it through mom. Rapidly, gracefully, confidently. Tell God we said Thank you.
Photo by Kodi.... Sharing the beauty.
Here I am playing with pictures, This is Madison, I know you'd like the picture.
My Favorite Christmas people , wonder why.
My Christmas cactus with my decorating on it
touch your hand....I love you & miss you always.
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We missed u this Halloween. :( Very very very much. I luv u Mom. 4ever
Recent stories
May 18, 2012
This was taken the weekend of your passing. She was such a comfort to me and I doubt she even knew it. B/K & E met me that night @ L's. (During the wee hrs as they arrived in town) You are luved 2nite as much as you were that night. We miss you awful.
Joanie's screensaver
October 17, 2011
by Chris Barton
This is one of the pictures on the screensaver that was made for me by you, I look at the pictures & think of you so often, I miss you more than words can ever say, I'll love you forever. You died in the summer & here it is almost halloween, I guess the days pass all the faster as we grow older & our loved ones pass away one by one.
The Call...
July 28, 2011
44 years ago today. My mom said It is your BIRTH day. Every year without fail she insisted on singing the happy birthday tune to me. It became a family tradition throughout the years to expect mom's call...Grandma's call then to her great grandchildren...Grammy's Call on your birthday. She cried once because she had literally forgotten the date and didn't realize it was my bday and she had missed making that call. We made sure I reminded her of the 'date' from that point on. As years slipped away Calendars days tend to run into each other she always said. And made me PROMISE that reminder. Recently she had missed my ltl nephews birthday. Between his leaving for elementary school and the business of work of his parents and just overall life's schedule...he had been put to bed as she slept through an evening nap. She awoke to having missed him and delivering his song. She cried endlessly. For to her little things were big things. And most big things were simply things. She had a way of knowing the big things would pass and that one day EVERY little LITTLE THING would be all that would matter. Take time to smell the roses she luved to tell me. Take time to make the cards instead of buy them. Take the time to make the time for the little things. Today as my 44th birthday came and went. All day I soooo longed to hear that phone ring. I longed to hear her voice singing that goofy Happy Birthday Song. It was a LITTLE thing. But it now is a big thing I will miss 4ever. For it's the first bday when I didn't receive 'The Call' I miss u I luv u..