Joni Bowen
Theresa, I'm so sorry for your loss and so sorry I couldn't be there for you. Your Mom was an amazing woman. You and I met in High School and was fast friends. We hung out at your house, my house or Donna and Gale's house. My first memory of your Mom was when she was in the kitchen and we walked in. She was so "BIG" to be so little and me being use to BIG people thought "Oh my Goodness, this lady is awesome!", and I realized exactly where you got your spunk from! She always greeted me with a hug. Now my fondest memory is when Jessica was born. You were having such a hard time and I came over to visit. I hung out with you and that beautiful baby girl and when I was leaving and told your Mom bye, she hugged me with tears in her eyes. She said "I would fix this for her if I could....my heart breaks". I knew at that moment that her heart truly was breaking because she couldn't help. I explained to her that she was helping, just being there. I regret I hadn't gone to see her but her larger than life "BIG" personality will be with me forever. Theresa, I so miss you but know, I love you and always will.
