Deni had Grit. She knew that: "Life is what you do, while you wait for God to call."
If you get a little grit on the way, you make a pearl [She did.]
If you have grit, you soldier on! [She did!]
Thank you for your example,
See ya later lady!

A candle was lit by Albany, OR on January 11, 2018 1:55 PM

Mama,

There will never be any words to describe how much I miss you. I've never known, and will never know, someone who was as strong and determined as you. You taught me so much about perseverance, resilience, and faith among many other things. I can still hear you yelling, "put her in the books!" with Papa at all my softball games, making sure umpires had the correct calls, and keeping score at every single game I ever played. You were, and will always be, my biggest fan in everything I did/do. There's a gigantic hole in my heart that only you in flesh could fill, but over time I know you will refill that hole with your presence in little every day things that will come. You are now my biggest fan in Heaven and I look forward to the day I get to sing with you again. Love you forever and ever Mama Bear! Your light will shine down on us all until we all are reunited again.