With all the madness going on the thing I was waiting to be able to tell you most kind of fell to the wayside. As your time came to an end we had a lot of discussions of the things you wanted me to remember. The thing that stuck most was when you told me that the things you want in life don’t come easy, you have to fight hard for what you want. You told me that you didn’t want me to jeopardize my school to be there all the time and that no matter how hard it got to keep going. You reminded me of all those who were looking up to me, Bailey, Emma, Q, hopefully Paul. You told me there was no doubt in your mind that I could continue to go to school and finish and do great things in my life. When you told me that at the time I thought I was going to fail the semester, I had two F’s and no hope that I could get them up, but of course you didn’t know that. You said to keep fighting and work hard and I could get what I was working for. We didn’t get a lot of time together when I was younger, but in that moment I knew you knew me. You knew that school was super important to me and that in that time I was doubting that. I miss you more and more everyday, I hear the sadness in Grandpas voice and see it in his eyes. He misses you and during this time he is scared. We weren’t always close but I still miss you more than you will ever know. I wish we could just have some more time. But I just wanted to tell you that I made honor roll again for the fall semester, despite everything going on I was able to pull though and get my grades back up. This was a proud moment for me because I knew you would be smiling because I knew you would be proud and because I knew you were right there alongside me. I knew that I had gone through a lot that semester and so did everyone and we all pulled together to be there for each other. We all love and miss you especially dad and grandpa.

I have been thinking about you a lot lately as the holidays just got over and that was when we got to spend a lot of our time together. As well as school just started back up. I remember when I was little and you always told me that I had lots of guardian angels looking out for me and that whenever I was scared to pray to god and my guardian angels to put a hedge of protection around me. Although I have never been a big believer and practice of religion when I was scared I would always say in my head "God please put a hedge of protection around me and my mom, dad and Paul" and no matter what or why it made me feel better and to this day it still brings me a sense of security when I say it even though I am not a huge believer. Lately I have been having a lot of days where I am nervous and worried but I also say it in my head and it makes me feel a little bit better and especially now that I know you are one of my guardian angels and that you are looking over me. I think about you all the time when I start to doubt myself and want to quit especially at school. I will always cherish one of the last conversations we were able to have and when you told me that if there was anyone who could do it, it was me and that you believed in me. You told me to never give up because having that education would be something that I would always cherish and that a lot of people have given up a lot for me to be where I am. I love and miss you everyday and when I really need to hear your voice I always watch a video of you showing me how to make tamales. We all miss you so much and we are taking good care of grandpa for you. I love you so much rest in peace grandma. 

I was going through pictures on my phone and  I found one of the day I brought you home to go see the doctor in Longmont, you and dad were asleep in the truck. You looked like you, and as I scrolled through more pictures as you went through chemo and through your last few days with us. I don't know why but I can't stop crying, I miss you, more than I show. I hear a song that reminds me of you and I lose it. I wish you were still here. 

Verna Will Always Have A Special Place In Our Familias Heart We Grew Up In Lariat Knowing All Of Vernas Parents And Grandparents Aunts Uncles Brothers And Sisters We Were Like A Big Familia Verna Had A Heart Of Gold Always Taking Care Of Our Parents Before We Moved Back To The Valley Whenever We Were Sick She Would Bring Us Food From The Main Course To The Desert Always She New We Loved Her Homemade Salsa And On Her Last Visit Home She Had Just Made Some And She Gave Me A Jar Even Being Sick Still Didn't Hold Her Back That Was The Person She Was I Will Forever Cherish Those Fond Memories Of Her RIP My Friend Give My Parents And All My Familia Our Love You Will Never Be Forgotten We Love You Verna

I will always treasure the time I got to spend with you and Uncle Esquio when I was in the Valley. Your recipes and cooking will stay with me forever. You fought a long hard battle and now I know that you are resting in peace watching over us all and reunited with your sisters, parents and many other family members in heaven. Thank you Aunt for always getting the Family together and for the advice you gave me. I love you and hope you are enjoying your mansion in heaven. I love you

Verna will always have a special place in my heart. She let Joe and I celebrate our marriage at her home with my family well she was having her family reunion. That meant a lot to me she always showed me the love and care she has for her family. She spread that love around and so many has been touch by her kindness. The last time I saw your mom was at my mom funeral I gave her a big hug and thank her for being so kind to me. I love your mom she planted a seed in my heart that I will remember her beautiful soul.....

I knew Verna when I helped with the Children's Ministry at Lariat church.  (now Grace)   She was also so sweet and loving.  She was willing to help in so many ways.  She helped me with VBS by registering the kiddos and providing snacks or meals.  I loved this lady dearly.  I will not be able to attend the services as I am having eye surgery.  I will be thinking of her family and friends and praying for all.   Violet Magee