This was taken a few months before Sylvia became really really sick. We were fortunate to have my Unkle Jurgen visit. 

I love this picture because it shows Piper, Jurgen, and Sylvia walking "the path" together.  

This is one of my most favorite pictures of my mother. It was taken when she and my Dad got married. Such a beautiful picture.

I had the privilege of working with Sylvia @ Petite Sophisticate many years ago. she was one of the greatest person (boss) i knew, She always believed in me,and always motivated everyone.She was always there when you needed her, a great friend. You will be missed, you will always be in my heart, and i will cherish the memories we shared. To the Hogue family sorry for your loss, my condolence.

I had the privilege of knowing this wonderfully beautiful LADY for 19 years…what a blessing! I’m a better person because of her; she taught me so much, her kindness, her smile, positive attitude, and willingness to help made a tremendous impact in my life.  If I could make the clock go back in time it would be to tell her “Ich liebe dich" just one more time…dearest friend, you have gone ahead of me but in a little while I know I will see you and my mother again.  We have a lot to catch up on...you know what I mean...I MISS YOU...I'm sorry I wasn't around for you the way you were always here for me....the pain mom's passing left in my heart has been horrendous...somehow when I learned of your going home made me realize I can "feel" again.. I've been numb for so long...I hid from the people I loved the most...Ich liebe dich Sylvia...my sister, my friend...always...I'm not saying auf wiedersehen, I'm only saying bis wir uns wiedersehen.

I only met Sylvia a couple of times, but would consider her a friend for life.  The last time that I saw her was at Fiesta when Angelina fell and broke her leg.  Sylvia and Wayne came and spent time at the hospital with all of us.  She was full of energy and to look at her you would never know that anything was wrong.  I got a strong sense of the type of woman she was that day.  Laughing and telling stories, putting her own pain and suffering aside in someone elses time of need.  I am happy to have met you Sylvia!