TRIBUTE TO MY DEAR SISTER, PAT!
My sister, my friend! What can I say? I cannot believe you are no more! You were with me a few weeks ago, little did I know that we were saying our final goodbyes! I am glad we spent quality time together, and that I was able to hug you for the last time at the airport on the day of your departure back to the UK.
There are so many thoughts and emotions going through my heart and mind, but at the moment the main feeling is one of numbing grief. I miss you already, Pat!
You were a generous and kind-hearted person! Always ready to assist with the little that you had.
You were warm and bubbly, the life of every party, our dancing queen, Patash!
You loved and doted on me as a younger sister, treating me like a "queen", and serving me breakfast in bed, anytime I visited London.
You took great care of me when I came to London to deliver my first child, taking time off your busy schedule, and attending every ante-natal and post-natal appointment with me without fail!
Dearest sister, although we were several miles apart, we stayed in touch, teaching me the real meaning of hope, compassion for others and acceptance of difficult days!
I wish we were still together having fun, but I can understand why God would want such a beautiful angel on his side from now till eternity!
I miss your warm smile, your daily words of encouragement through your " Daily Nuggets", and your sensible advice. Pat, Patash! Parasho, you are already sorely missed!
Dearest sister, rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord, whom you loved and served, till we meet again!
"For there is no friend like a sister, in calm or stormy weather, to cheer one on the tedious way, to fetch one if one goes astray, to lift one if one totters down, to strengthen whilst one stands."
Adieu!
Your sister
Josie