Thursday, January 3, 2008
Dear Ken and Deb, Scott and Peggy, Jean and Nick, and all the grandkids, I loved Pat with all my heart. She was there for me my whole life. I have so many memories of her, from the time I was a little girl. She was one of the few people in the world that I shared so much history with, and I will miss her. I'll always remember when she and Andy visited us in Hawaii-- which started their annual Hawaiian sojourns. What stories! And I loved their visits to see me here in Texas. We always had such laughs. I always knew I had a home away from home there in Holmdel and thoroughly enjoyed my trips there. They broke the mold when they made Pat. She was truly one of a kind. She was a hard worker, a wonderful mom, and a great cousin and friend to me. And won't we all miss her hysterically funny stories? Life without Pat will certainly be duller. I am heartbroken that I can't be there with you this week. I have 40 kids in final dress rehearsals, the show opens Friday. I know Pat understands and is applauding the kids from heaven. I send you my deeply felt love and condolences. Love and warm hugs to all, Dede
