I met Joey as a blind date(1981).I knew from the onset that this was the man I would spend my life with.
My life was filled with knowing how deeply Joey loved me.Only death seperated us after 27 years.
When I became seriously  ill he never left my side.During all the changes in my physical body he never
let it change the way he treated me.He loved me in every sense of the word.

we were happily planning our wedding when I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus.I had to quit my job.
I lost my health insurance.Because He and I had not married legally he could not put me on his policy.
We agonized but finally made the decision not to marry so that I could get the medical insurance I
needed.His mother and mine were our biggest supporters.They understood and supported us.
as well as close friends.I thank God for his sister Cheryl.She was always there for us.

Through the years we were as one body and soul.Often times knowing what the other was thinking
or finishing each others sentence.we loved old movies and music.we even shared the love of the same colors.
We collected old albums,books anything that reminded us of the past.We preservered it..
He was my supporter,encourager and always made me feel like his "Queen".
 


He was a wonderful father and dotting grandfather.His smile and laughter could make an otherwise
dark day sunny.His since of humor was never ending.He loved to joke and make us all laugh.

Every year he gave me diamond jewerly,when I asked why ,he told me that"diamonds are forever and
we are forever".
My engagement ring I was so precious to me.He finally decided to wear his diamond band.Because we knew that in the eyes of God we had made a committment to each other and we never broke that vow.

I miss him so much,Joey was truely a gift from God.God made him especially for me.God Blessed
us to have a strong Love made of mutual respect,trust and a love for God.

We will be together again in Heaven.
 
Well ,it's another year 2010.I never thought that we would not be together.The girls are growing and becoming young ladies.You would be so proud of them,both are honor students.Chea's business is good,you had faith
in her and was proud of her.I'm still the activist(smile)doing a lot of computer work for Obama.You would be proud eventho we were on the opposite sides of the political arena (lol).
I believe that we are still connected,I feel you all around me.

I want to thank all of our friends that Joey and I had over the years who supported me,Chea and the girls.
All the cards,letters,phone calls helped us through a difficult time.United Defense Family especially for
the out pouring of love and support.