Friday, February 7, 2014
Donna has been a huge part of my life as long as I can remember. When I was little Jesse, Donna and I all had a special bond. This woman always saw the good in me and always believed in me even when I was a pain in the butt or a total brat. She let me stay in her home and would take us out and buy me and her daughter the cutest coolest little gifts to keep us entertained. I saw her about a month ago and I knew she wasn't doing the best but I knew she wasn't giving up her fight in this world. When she walked into a room she always put a smile on everybody's face. I call her my cord buddy because back in 1998 I was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes and eventually got a insulin pump. Donna was hooked up to her machine 24/7 and her having her cord dangling from her body like mine does today with my insulin pump makes me feel at ease. Donna also smoked for many years and when she found out I smoked too I thought she was going to kill me but she always told me she didn't have room to lecture me and hoped I would stop. I am happy to say after over 5 years of that nasty habit her hopeful words got me to quit and I got to share that with her last time I saw her! I am so sad she is gone but knowing its for the best is what is going to help me make it! I have read that people who are sick might live a little bit longer depending on the support and love they have around them. I can tell you that Donna was loved above and beyond in this world. I wrote a poem here it is:
You stuck by all of us for so long,
I know you would never do me wrong,
You taught me so many different things,
And now you have rightly earned your wings,
Donna I am going to miss your smile,
So please just stay and listen for awhile,
All the people that you loved and cared for are here,
We are not ready for you to disappear,
I will take our memories and I will share our stories,
Your spirit is like the mornings glory,
You light up a room and make it shine,
Without you hear I know I will truly miss you all the time,
I love you so much may you watch over me for all the days to come in my life!
LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER
HEATHER MARIE KOOP
