Joni, i will miss you my sister, you were my dear friend, and I will never forget you. Your smile, your tender heart, your strength, your wisdom, your faithfulness, your perseverance to overcome obstacles in your life and much more. I am so thankful to our Lord for blessing me for the time i had you in my life. You were there for me in so many ways i can't count them. You prayed for me and with me many times. My heart is broken now because I will not see your smiling face. Your desk at work is empty and it hurts to look that way. I also am so thankful for our visit one week before you passed away, I wiped the tears from your eyes, I hugged you and kissed you and stroked your hair and told you to stay strong and be of good courage, and never give up, never. God in his mercy wanted you to be with him. He decided it was time. Your memory will always be with me. I am so honored for having known you. Until we meet again in paradise, your friend, Alice (I love you)