Pat.was my mother..And I loved her.We didn't always see eye to eye..but I hope she knew I loved her..One time when I was about 10.we were on the highway an there was a tornado behind us.She said to me stay awake.I looked behind the car and in the sky I could see that tornado in the sky.I sat next to her as we hurried on through the night.I know she was scared.but never once let on she was.

Pat was a courageous woman.We had many talks about facing life on life's terms.I loved my mom..I will always remember her as the plucky vibrant woman that she was..I know she is still with me in spirit..As I can still hear her voice in my ear sometimes.an behind me giving me a gentle push forward in lifes unknown..Rest in peace mom..