Monday, May 30, 2022
Paula and I didn't stay in great touch the last several years, but she has always held a special place in my heart nonetheless. SO MANY treasured memories from high school and college, it's hard to pick a favorite. She was one of the most genuine people I've ever met. I never heard her talk behind anyone's back (if she had something to say, she said it--she'd fit right in here in NYC. HA!) and not a mean word about anyone. She laughed easily, was so much fun, had such an easy smile. And she had talent oozing out of her pores. I don't think there was anything she couldn't do! She got me hooked on crafting when Barb worked at Gingham Gallery--a whole new world was introduced to me there. She was always ready to lend a helping hand or comfort someone who needed a shoulder.
I do remember one time Paula and I had gone home to Scott from Emporia State and on the way back to Emporia my car was having inexplicable trouble. Max speed I could reach was 35mph. I was beside myself to say the very least. Emporia was 5 hours away doing the speed limit! Paula was an absolute angel about it. She was a person who liked to be punctual and not waste time so I know it must have been destroying her soul but bless her she just kept telling me, as I apologized, that it was okay, we'd get back when we got back.
My heart is completely broken for Barb and Bill, Monique and Dak and their kids and all of her family. If there is one thing I knew about Paula--family was everything to her. Everything.
Sending so much love and sympathy to all of you. I wish I was able to be there on Saturday, but I will watch the live stream.
