Heaven Gained a true angel with Bette. I too have asked Why? And I too grieve as Bette was so full of life and it seems unfair. Perhaps that is self fish as I too wasn't ready to see her go. And yet I know God must of had a reason to have taken her so fast. I know we all prayed for a miracle and it hurts to know that didn't happen the way we would of choose. But I have to trust that our heavenly father had a plan and knew what was best. For even in the bible it tells us a time to be born and a time to die. And yet praying for the Father's will sometimes isn't easy. Yet we can rejoice knowing, that the pain Bette's body once felt is now over, no more treatments, medicine, appointments, etc... are over. And for that I can be glad. As this cancer stuff really stinks. I hate it as it has taken too many and continues to attack so many others that we all know and love. I know Bette is in a place where their are no more tears, no more sickness, no more death, she can dance on the streets of Gold. I am so grateful for the love she gave and shared with everyone so freely. I have no doubt she is reunited with all of those whom have went on before us. So I am sure she will be bouncing around visiting everyone as I know they were all in line to welcome her home. But our thoughts and prayers turn to her beautiful daughters, her son in law /love, Michael and Devon's Jordan whom she loved dearly too. And her granddaughter, Quinn. I know she prayed for Quinn's arrival and rejoiced in her being born. How I wished she could of had more time to watch her grown but somehow I know she will always be looking down from Heaven and watching over all of you and all of us. Our hearts break for Don as we know that finding true love and sharing it together was such a blessing and gift. Don, What was, still is- and that love will be forever in your heart. On the day you exchanged vows you vowed to be there in good times and in bad, sickness and in health. You too had a special bond and love that not everyone in life has found. I know your love for one another was eternal and forever. I know thru the years you both shared tears and laughter. Bette would want you to remember the fun times and the laughter. I know she worried about all of you. As she and I talked about those things in one of our last conversations on face book messenger. I am glad for your faithfulness and love you have shown not only Bette but the girls and everyone else as well. Don, know we have a God we can put our faith and trust in and that he is able to come and be with you all right now. We place each and everyone one of you into our Heavenly Father's Hands and ask him to stay close to you all and walk with you as you journey thru this great unknown. Take time to laugh, cry, scream, get mad whatever you need to do, but then take a minute to listen to your heart and remember the fun and wonderful times. Bette's gift was a way to light up a room and always need how to make others smile and her laugh was contagious. I know your love for one another will help get you thru as well as our Heavenly Father. We will continue to pray for God's grace and comfort, strength. I am glad that our goodbyes aren't forever and that in God's timing we all shall be reunited again on the other side. For Bruce and Rick and their spouses and family, we pray that God would walk with them as well. I know the love you all shared for one another was a precious gift. Remember her legacy of love. Bette, I will miss you, think of you when it is time for the reunions and other special dates and occasions you always made sure to remind me of. I know to often life is short and precious .But I am so glad God put us in the same family tree. Hug everyone up there for me. We will remember you with love and continue to pray for everyone who knew and loved you best. Love always your cousin, Shawn and Bob
