TangoWhiskey
Touchdown! Greaser!
Our family lost two beautiful women today, not related to us, but they were both the most kind-hearted ladies you could ever care to meet.
http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/tv/stories/wfaa070119_wz_fatals.551b2166.html
When we moved to Texas, they became like grandmas to our girls and family. Diana made the most beautiful horse blanket for my youngest daughter, who has a love of horses (what little girl doesn't?). Sandy was Diana's best friend, and good friends with my mother-in-law too, who is also their age. Sandy was known by everyone for making the BEST chocolate cake (among other things!).
After a church meeting, they all went out for coffee and were headed home when they got broadsided by a drunk driver. Sandy's husband, Lester, also a good family friend and a most excellent man, was still at the church for an elder's meeting. He had to find out something was wrong first by worrying (at home) why Sandy wasn't home at 10:30, 11:00, then 11:30, and then dealing with a policeman knocking at his door.
He told us that the policeman stayed with him, held him, and let him cry til a family member (his son) arrived. He was amazed at that officer. So was I, hearing the story. I can't imagine how hard that walk up the sidewalk must be for a peace officer. Bless his heart for not just spilling the news and leaving.
Lester and Sandy were high school sweethearts, married young and have been together, in love, ever since. They were just getting ready to retire.
I spent time with Tolo (the driver) and Lester today... it was awful having to watch them cry, then go home and tell my kids that these beautiful ladies are gone. Tolo is going to be okay physically, but his heart will take a while to mend.
Attached is a picture of Sandy with my mother in law. Sandy is in the background. She was the most compassionate soul.
Rest in peace, my friends. We'll never forget you.
http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/tv/stories/wfaa070119_wz_fatals.551b2166.html
When we moved to Texas, they became like grandmas to our girls and family. Diana made the most beautiful horse blanket for my youngest daughter, who has a love of horses (what little girl doesn't?). Sandy was Diana's best friend, and good friends with my mother-in-law too, who is also their age. Sandy was known by everyone for making the BEST chocolate cake (among other things!).
After a church meeting, they all went out for coffee and were headed home when they got broadsided by a drunk driver. Sandy's husband, Lester, also a good family friend and a most excellent man, was still at the church for an elder's meeting. He had to find out something was wrong first by worrying (at home) why Sandy wasn't home at 10:30, 11:00, then 11:30, and then dealing with a policeman knocking at his door.
He told us that the policeman stayed with him, held him, and let him cry til a family member (his son) arrived. He was amazed at that officer. So was I, hearing the story. I can't imagine how hard that walk up the sidewalk must be for a peace officer. Bless his heart for not just spilling the news and leaving.
Lester and Sandy were high school sweethearts, married young and have been together, in love, ever since. They were just getting ready to retire.
I spent time with Tolo (the driver) and Lester today... it was awful having to watch them cry, then go home and tell my kids that these beautiful ladies are gone. Tolo is going to be okay physically, but his heart will take a while to mend.
Attached is a picture of Sandy with my mother in law. Sandy is in the background. She was the most compassionate soul.
Rest in peace, my friends. We'll never forget you.
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