Sunday, October 12, 2008

Will be out of pocket

Hi everyone,

As some of you know I have a cousin who has been battling Leukemia. Tonya was diagnosed in June of this year.

It's with a heavy heart I share this news with you. She has lost her battle with this horrible disease.

Tonya passed from our life on Thursday October 9th at 9 pm. Our visitation services were today and she will be laid to rest tomorrow, Monday October 13th.

Tonya was an amazing person. She had such a bright spirit and positive outlook on life. I've never seen her upset or angry. She had the most adorable lopsided smile and you couldn't help but share it.

Tonya was also the epitome of the blond cliche--slightly ditzy, always adorable. Her pain is over, but her loss is great and her memory will never dim.

I do have to apologize to my readers. I was running some contests this past week and when Tonya became so ill I completely forgot about those of you who were so kind to join me. Please be aware I will get to announcing winners, I'm just a little out of it for a time.

All the kind words I've received and the prayers that have been shared are most heartily appreciated. Thank you all for your caring, generosity.

Hugz
Donica

2 comments:

Susan Helene Gottfried said...

Oh, darling. Condolences on your loss!

The contest can wait. Family comes first.

Betty J in OKC said...

My deepest sympathies on Tonya's passing. Just remember that you'll be seeing her when you also pass over into heaven. :)