Joy, I miss you everyday!!!  You were the flame and all your friends were the moths that were drawn to you.  You took me under your wing and made me feel like I was a part of your family.  You were the sister that I never had.  We could talk about everything and anything, so many laughs and tears were shared.  It has been a difficult year for your family and friends but we are going forward.  You will never be forgotten and will be in our hearts forever.  I will have a glass of our Friends wine tonight to toast your life and all the great people that you touched with your love, friendship and your caring soul.  A kiss to you my best friend.
Wendy  

My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE.
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside.  I just finished cleaning." 

My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

My mother taught me LOGIC.
"Because I said so, that's why."

My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

My mother taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck?!"

My mother taught me about STAMINA.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

My mother taught me about WEATHER.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out!"

My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."

My mother taught me about MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they're going to freeze that way."

My mother taught me about HUMOUR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."

My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
"Shut that door behind you.  Do you think you were born in a barn?"

My mother taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

My mother taught me about JUSTICE.
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!"