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Stephanie,
So, where to begin. What do I talk about in only a few
minutes? There is so much to say and never enough time. Memories are God’s
gift so we can relive happy times…something you gave us all so many of.
So, the Woodfin family would like to share some of the
silly, giggly little things we shared over 18 wonderful years we knew you.
We remember, a new family moving in…
Punky Brewster ponytails, Bear cereal, mixing as many
flavors of yogurt as we possibly could, fishing for sailors choice…and only
getting fish sticks
Jamie, being so politically correct, (as she always
is), saying “Can I go over and play with the Little Chinese girl across the
street?” (That was Stephanie!)
Who could forget the my little ponies, playing at the
park, Ssh! Stephanie “Hurry, it’s your parents…go to bed!!!
Fashion shows and bike rides. Mint chocolate chip ice
cream, chicken fingers at the tennis courts, Dressing up the cats, and oh
yes, my little ponies.
Marko Polo and cannonballs in the pool, playing school,
picnics in the park, Swinging and climbing in the trees at the park, hide
and seek in the park, “Oh no Stephanie, it’s dark, is it dinner time
already?”
Tennis, racquetball, sailboat rides…Marineland camping
And charging up the food bill at the tennis courts for our parents to pay
later.
You were there when my now husband took his first
vacation with my family. Uncle Wyc didn’t want him to go, but you know how
us girls can convince our daddys! Mill Ridge is where we saw snow for the
first time, went skiing for the first time, Made snow angels in the snow for
the first time.
All of these firsts for me and my family, we got to
experience with you. We wouldn’t have wanted it any other way!!!
We saw your poise in the Nutcracker. You were at both
my and Jamie’s graduation, we were at yours. When you became Miss Flagler
Palm Coast, we were so proud and then had a giggle when we couldn’t figure
out how to get the humongous trophy into your daddy’s car!!!!!
You had such a sense of style…all your own. There were
the colored contacts—which made your brown eyes blue, There were the
haircuts and colors that only your beauty could pull off so perfectly. Your
hands made beaded jewelry we so deeply treasure. Yes, you had a style all
your own.
We remember:
Big smiles and warm hugs, Your love for your mom and
dad, your cousins, your aunts and uncles, your grandparents, family and
friends….
As Steph’s first babysitter, I had the best job in the
world.
As Steph’s friends, Jamie and I always felt more like cousins to you.
We were touched by your spirit and strength that will never leave our
hearts.
You have left all us with a very special gift that we can open at any
time…beautiful wonderful memories…all we have to do is open our hearts.
Stephanie, you always loved and wanted the stars and
the moon. Now you sit amongst them, touching them, bringing more joy and
happiness to them.
Stephanie, when you have a second, please give
Grandma Elvidge, Meme and Pepe a great big hug from us.
Terry and Val:
Thank you for allowing me and my family into
your family and making us a part of your precious daughter’s life. We’ve
always felt like family and not just friends.
And finally, Stephanie I remember:
Being so excited as your babysitter when you
finally gave up playing my little ponies and sold them all in a garage sale.
It was over, once and for all!
… I would give just about
anything to play ponies with you once again!!!
We
Love you Steph! |
