A Message from Annie Pokely

[Verb]

I found a beautiful embossed note, addressed to all of us, in my mailbox today, from Annie Pokely. She said:

My OSS Family,

I can never express how much it meant to me to see those beautiful orange flowers greeting me as I walked into the chapel. I knew who they were from when I saw them. My mom was smiling down when she saw them.

All of you have been on this journey with me, and I'll never forget the kindness you showed.

All my love,

Michelle, Bill and Ryan

[AnniePokely]

I just wanted to log on and make sure you got my thank you card. I wanted everyone to know how much i did appreciate the beautiful flowers, and also the money that was collected and sent to me by Jessica. I was overwhelmed by the kindness showed by everyone here.

I have decided to make a Vicki Kindred memorial fund, and to give not only the money that was sent to me, but also additional money my family will add, to dialysis patients in need at my moms center. I will do this every year the rest of my life. These people have so many needs. Prescription medications, travel costs to see doctors, etc. End stage Renal disease seems to be something you don't hear much about, and there's not alot of money available to some of these people, outside of a $200.00 fund once a year. I don't know that I'll ever be able to walk into that center again. Not after that day. But, at least I can help some of the people I really care about.

I just wanted all of you to know how very much it meant to me, and to my family. I had to let you know it touched my heart.

Right now, I'm just trying to get through a day at a time. Of all the battles I fought with that beautiful wonderful woman at my side, this one is the toughest...i have to fight without her. It's been 29 days. The grief is horrible. I spent every second of every day with the love of my life, and now, i spend it alone... missing her and hurting more than any words i could type would express. Trying to understand what I saw that day. Wondering if I'll ever understand. Going through the "what ifs" and the "I should haves"


Take care everyone. Take good care of yourself, and of the ones you love.

Michelle

[casdas]

Hang in there AnnieP. We miss you.

[Verb]

Man, it's good to see a message from you. We miss you a lot, and we understand that you need time to grieve. But we're saving your seat for you right here with us, where you belong!

[AggieSpice]

i think it's a wonderful use of the funds. we will continue to pray for your heart to heal.

[Ivan]

Sounds like the right place to spend the money to me.

[CowboyJD]

Keep your head up girl. It's what she would have wanted.

[orangegal]

Michelle, please check your mail. I left you a message there. One day at a time.....

Bev.

[osutuba]

sounds like the right place to spend the money to me.
+10^100^1000 :)