People
Angie loved people. She never seen the bad in anyone! She loved to be surrounded by anyone who wanted or needed company. Angie didn't live a life for herself. Her time and energy was put to everyone in her life.
Angie was not rich financially, but she was the richest person in kindness, caringness, love, and honesty.
What was Angie's, was yours! Material things didn't mean a lot to Angie, but making sure people were not hungry or hurt was very important to her!
For sure Angie loved clothes and felt so special when she did buy new things for herself, but it gave her more pleasure to buy something she knew someone else would like.
Angie bought me many items that I will treasure till the day I die. Now that she is not here, you can see the thought she put into the items she gave. It was like...I don't know how to explain it, but from the time she was little she knew she'd be gone before me, and she wanted me to have things that she knew would mean the world to me. WHAT you must be thinking...did she give me...well she bought me and her Dad 3 sets of mugs for Grandma and Grandpa. Jeremy would never have been able to go and buy these himself...but I look at them everyday and it's a big reminded that us as Grandparents was special to her. She bought me dried flowers with her brother Ricky when they were around twelve and thirteen...they knew I loved flowers and they wanted to make sure I would always have some. They designed the format and picked the flowers and the colors and to this day, it sits where I can see it everyday! She bought me flannelet bottom PJ's because she knew I love the feel of fleecy. I wear them only when I want relaxing and comfortable time for myself! She gave me frames with pictures of her and Jeremy with Grandma written on them. She bought me a beautiful ceremic heart that you hang all your grandchildren's birthday stones on. This came from Bradford Exchange...I only have one grandchild to hang the stone on, but if and when I ever have more...as I hang the birthday stones on it, I will know that Angie's heart is overflowing for me. She knew I wanted a large family and so did she...I didn't get the large family, nor did she, nor do I have a lot of grandchildren...but every time a new addition will be added to our family, their birthday stone will hang proudly in rememberance of my precious Angie.
I could type away with so many items she bought me, but none of the items will mean much to you as a reader, but they mean the world to me! It's the little things in life that means so much and I've learned that Angie knew that and understood it.
She would buy exactly something that was what someone would want. She bought collectable cars for a man because he is an avid collected. She bought a special coin for someone because this person was so kind to a family, that didn't really appreciate her. She gave a wedding gift to a couple that was way out of her budget, by saving up her tips...just so they could have a real nice honeymoon. She bought her son, his first, second and third car. Not mattel's little cars, but cars with batteries so he could zoom, zoom around!
Cooking and baking for people was one of Angie's favorite things. That girl could cook up a awesome meal that would leave you wanting more no matter how much your belly was telling you stop...
Babysit, go for walks, listen to people who need a shoulder to cry on, lend a dollar, let ppl use her washer and dryer instead of going to a laudry mat, a place to sleep if need be, and so many other things that Angie did for her friends. They were very important to her. She didn't care what anyone else thought or would say...if she knew you, you were very important to her. What was hers, was yours, except her baby boy and Zoey...her adopted doggie!
Angie had lots of patience and tenderness for the men in her life. When she loved, she loved. She gave them their space and freedom, along with lots of security, respect and love. Angie had two special people who treated her very well and she loved the relationships, but there was one that she tried with all her might to save, but it was one that she was hurt and abused for a very long time. Her heart kept telling her, there was hope for the person and he would become the guy she first fell in love with. Even though the relationship finally ended, she didn't hate this person, she hated his habits. Through all of it, she still kept in contact and tried to be supportive. She did have the best five months of her life, before her passing and for that I'm grateful! Her son and her were spoiled with love and kindness.
I remember getting angry sometimes and telling Angie that she shouldn't carry the world's problems on her shoulder. She'd shruggle and put that little grin on her face telling me that no matter what I say, she was going to be who she was.
If you were ever lucky enough to party with Angie or go to a bar with her...it would be probably the funniest nights of your life. Angie would have a blast, and she'd make sure everyone else did too. She wasn't shy when she was out to party! Singing, dancing, grabbing people to get up and move it, her actions and expressions would keep you watching her all night, and with a big smile on your face. Actually, your checks and jaws would be sore from all the laughing.
Yes people were the hightlights in Angie's life and I know that she will never be forgotten because if she touched your heart than she automaticly was sketched in your memory! Never could it be erased or forgotten.
Angie has half my heart with her, and the other half thinks of her and it cracks with hurt, lonliness and sometime anger. There is just no easy way to live a full hearted life when you lose someone special. With all the wonderful memories comes the moments of wanting to talk, to touch and hold her...something that nobody, no money, nor no power,can do!
I'm so proud because there is only positive vibes that Angie has instilled in people. She was not perfect, she was not a God, she was just ANGIE...a FRIEND to all PEOPLE