Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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Since the night I heard of her passing, I've been thinking of all the ways this magical woman shaped the person I am today. I don't remember my life before she was in it, I never didn't have my Miss Patsy. Over the recent years, I took for granted that she was a phone call away, when we saw each other we would just pick up where we left off without missing a beat. That's the kind of person, friend, and "mother" she was to me. I always knew she was there for me, rooting me on, excited for my future, praying for my best, praying for my children, reminding me of my strength, and reminding me of my faith. Loving without conditions.
There are a few things that stick out when I think of the impact she had on my life... she was always there for me and my sister's when our mom couldn't be. She taught me to cook, and care for babies and children, she gave me responsibilities and trusted me from a young age. She nurtured the nurturing part of my spirit. This allowed me to build trust within myself, a virtue that has helped carry me through life. I spent time watching Bob Ross with her daily, as a child, which inspired my love for art and making art. She taught me to crochet when I was fairly young and this is something I was able to pass down to my daughter, in recent years. She was gentle and creative while standing strong and firm. All qualities I needed and benefited from seeing, in a woman, as a child.
I remember when she met and married Leon. That was bittersweet for me, I knew he brought her so much joy and happiness. Leon was great. But, I knew it meant she would have to leave. We spent the week leading up to their wedding listening to 'Chapel of Love' by the Dixie cups and dancing around her house, in Houston. Not long after, she was off to Louisiana with Leon, this was the bitter part for me. I wanted her here, I wanted her to stay, but I knew she was going to love her new home. When I heard of her passing, one of the first things I remembered and did was listen to a song called Dream Weaver. It's the same song I listened to night after night as I cried myself to sleep, as a young girl, when she moved away. I didn't know at that time how profound the lyrics would be to me, over two decades later, when she moved on from this earthly life.
Miss Patsy will always have special place in my heart, my memories of her are countless. I will miss seeing her beautiful face and fiery spirit, but I feel honored and blessed knowing she will be looking after me and my children from her new home.
Sending all my love and comfort to her loved ones during this time. She was a one of a kind lady that cared for and influenced the lives of many people while she was here. I am grateful she was part of mine.
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