Life is difficult. On the 15th of July 2006 Melinda died suddenly, she was only 35. Our lives were instantly changed. Jeff's world was shattered, he was left devastated and feeling destroyed. Slowly we have come to terms with our loss. Jeff can smile but the tears are still close at any time. Melinda had such a big impact on our lives that she will never be forgotten. We celebrated her life on Saturday afternoon at the Garden of Rest in Maryborough. Her ashes are now in the Wall of Memories. Words were said, music was played and more tears were shed. We drank champagne and toasted Melinda.
Melinda was a good friend, loyal and true ~ she loved Jeff and her family and friends. She had so many plans, and dreams and so sadly didn't get to fulfill many of them. She and Jeff never married, she never had the babies she so excitedly talked about and wanted. She was so excited about life, working out hard with her personal trainer and enjoying her job and life. She was happy where she was going. We will miss Melinda in so many ways ~ the huge smile always on her face. Melinda could organise a party like no one else, she loved to give, her gifts and presentation made them very special. Her cards and beautiful handwriting live on as keepsakes. Words don't describe the surreal disbelief that she isn't still here and part of our lives. We have all been touched by Melinda, good and bad ~ she could spin a story that wasn't real but would have you believing it !
We partied on Saturday night at the Federal Hotel, drinking her favourite cocktails ~ some of them not quite the right recipe, but we drank them anyway, we didn't send them back like she would have and we laughed about it. Melinda was one of a kind and we were all blessed to have been her friend. We miss you Melinda! My prayer is that through God's grace and love I will see you again one day.
