tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271970024270432796.post7592734145990658852..comments2023-10-10T02:23:52.624-07:00Comments on Missing Aimee: My last photo of AimeeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271970024270432796.post-37653185547504143002012-01-24T10:55:45.419-08:002012-01-24T10:55:45.419-08:00Thanks Lisa. I am happy at least to say that I do ...Thanks Lisa. I am happy at least to say that I do not have any regrets. I always told Aimee how much I loved her, how special she was, and I don't look back now and wish I'd said those things. That is a huge relief.Pat Rhoadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00608587744141243108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271970024270432796.post-17534504195951933342012-01-23T19:58:57.036-08:002012-01-23T19:58:57.036-08:00Pat, it seems as though human nature dictates that...Pat, it seems as though human nature dictates that we don't allow ourselves the time to cherish the little things that make up every day life. I, myself, had a horrific experience in my adult life - not really so long ago, though it seems like a lifetime has passed - one that taught me to stop and smell the flowers, cherish each and every second wether happy or sad, that God has continued to allow me to spend in this life. No one gets to know when their last moment will be, let alone when that of another may be, and all too often it happens that we lose someone we wish we had the chance to tell "I love you" one last time. I have felt your sorrow so keenly, and I empathize as well as sympathize - for I have been closer to your position than I had ever thought I'd be - though not exactly a duplication of it. So that you know, I am forever greatful for having the pleasure of being in your life as a young girl, from knowing you period - and for the love of your frienship. I'm sure you weren't aware, because I have always kept a pretty low profile, that even though we moved away and I haven't returned but 3 times since then, I have always kept tabs on my oldest and dearest friends from the beach. I am very proud of you and what you have done with your adult life - and prouder still of the wonderful husband and father you are - because nothing (not even the physical loss of your Aimee) takes away that status - just as nothing takes away the name of Daddy. Thank you for all that you've shared in your loss, Pat. I don't know of many that would be so strong.Lisa Stokneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287664934417538592noreply@blogger.com