I said my goodbye to Mary Beth today. She has been my boss and friend ever since her and Mike took over the DAM SITE INN where we play. So many nights, New Years Eves, and days we have enjoyed there. They have put on a top class party every years end.
She was always kind to me and listened many times to my laughter, my goofiness, my stories, my good times and my bad. I also listened to hers. She could be very funny in a quick moment. I only generally saw the more cheery side of her as most of the time she had just gotten off of work, ready to kick back and enjoy what the rest of the day had to offer.
My heart goes out to Mike and the girls. To him, I fully understand what it is like to lose your loved one at her young age. To the girls, I also know what it is like to lose your mother at a young age. All the questions with no answers, all the pent up emotions, sorrow, and anger. The empty feeling of not being complete anymore. I wish I had the words to comfort, but unfortunately only time can be a friend. Of course, she will never be forgotten. She will be with you always, wherever you go. The main thing is to be glad you had the chance to know her.
My mother, father, and many friends will greet her in heaven now and she will be forever safe from the harms of this world. She will watch over her children and husband from a higher throne. Aloha for now Mary Beth. God Bless You. Always,
John