Dear Pam
You are the most beautiful lady. You were always such an encouragement to me when I was young, just starting out in life. I learned so much from you. You showed me how to always work hard, put in long hours to accomplish something great. I saw you work so late your eyes burned. You had a smile and kept going. I remember thinking, at 19, I wanted to be like you. Many times when I feel myself sinking in duties and burdens, I think of you. Not only did you do it, you did all you accomplished with a smile on your face.
I remember when you hurt your back and I found out how much pain you were in. All those hours lying still just waiting to make it until you saw “the Dr”. You did everything with such boldness and never gave up.
Many times in my adult life, I think of you. I think about, “what would Pam do?” You were such a great role model to me. I will always love you.
I have a “top 5” list. Those are the “top of the top” people, not related to me that I hold in high regards. You are one of those 5, hands down.
Thank you for all you did for me, all you taught me, and all the words of encouragement.
We went through some hard times together out at the “compound”, but more than anything, I saw what a great person you were. Even when you made a mistake, you were amazing. One of the most amazing things I saw you do was to say you were sorry after you had made an error. You were my first adult I had ever seen apologize after loosing their cool for a moment. I can still hear your apology crystal clear. Many times, as a mother, when I have needed forgiveness I draw from that experience with you. Until that day, I did not know adults apologize.
You are one of a kind, always were, always will be.
In my Dad’s words, (which he also adored you) “they just don’t make em’ like that anymore.”
You are special. May the remainder of your time on this earth be the most lovely of your time. Give my Mary Sue a hug hug from me, and know I cherish you both. One day I will see you both again.
I’ve grown to be friends with your son Ben. I cherish Ben, and will always reach out to him, and will chat about you, I promise. Your legacy of caring deeply for others, and their pain, continues to live on in Ben, he has a heart the size of Texas.
I love you Pam. You are the most amazing Greer I know!.