I created this memorial website in memory of Our Queen, Patricia Knouse (Mom/Nana), 80 years old , born on April 14, 1936 and passed away on March 16, 2017.
We will remember her forever.There's so many wonderful memories of Mom! Having this site to just see her, remember her just gives you the most peaceful feeling ever!
I miss you every minute of everyday Mom, but I know you are the most beautiful, happy Angel in Heaven ever!
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Sharing A Dream
We all have thoughts of... if only Heaven had a phone ... how about a hug through the clouds.. how about that beautiful feeling holding those precious hands. You are in my heart and thoughts always longing to see how wonderful you are looking, talking, laughing and just to see that beautiful smile!! Well for the first time I dreamt seeing that beautiful face!! In my dream I was going to see someone in a hospital and as I approached that person, yep its you!! I remember yelling "Mom's back" "Moms back"! Hugging you, kissing you and saying to you how great you looked and if you were here to stay.. well needless to say.. that dream ended!! Seeing you was wonderful and therapeutic!! Mom come and visit us anytime it may only be a dream, but it's comforting to see your beautiful face!!! Love and miss you sooooooo Mom!!
"Our Last Night Together"
Well Mom in exactly 12 hours it'll be 2 years since The Lord called you home. The saddest day of my life. I'll never forget our last night together as I held your hand, rubbing your arm, kissing your forehead believing this was comforting you. Many times throughout that night I thought, it was, time! Your breathing just was soooo hard to watch and I told you it was ok Mom we'll be fine, go be with Paulie and Grammy! You were stubborn! It's the Knouse in you as you said often!! The nurses keep coming in to look on you and would say, "she's ready but not leaving while your here"! So I give you a kiss and go out in the reception area for a couple of hours. I did fall asleep and woke up in a panic! Go back to your room and say well Mom gave you alone time, nurses were wrong! As I sit here remembering each hour, I often feel I wish I would have never left that morning, it's a guilt I will have to live with, but I know you weren't alone! I did your flower arrangement myself this year pretty sure you'll love it! I love you Mom!
Squeaky
So, Dawn Morris....you know my daughter?!! Yeah, so she decided she wanted to get a dog! Needless to say, I was told the same day the "new puppy" was arriving she purchased one! She asked her Titi Karen to drive to Buffalo, NY to pick this puppy up from the airport that she spent over $1000 for! Then she calls me and tells me she bought this puppy when Karen is on her way to my job to show me! Well, long story short, his name was Squeaky! Eventually Dawn moved out and left Squeaky who then became Mom's best friend! She adored Squeaky but when Mom's dementia got worse I had to put Squeaky up for adoption. Mom was feeding Squeaky the food she was supposed to be eating so as Mom started losing weight, Squeaky was blowing up getting so fat! I took Squeaky to Lollypop Farm and in about 3 weeks he ended up being on the news for the "Pet of the Week" and was adopted by a wonderful family the next day! Thankfully there was a happy ending! And yes, THAT is why I no longer own pets!