First of all, I want to THANK Terri Vaughn, (lots of gratitude) had it not been for his unconditional LOVE of Joanne I would not have had the honor and privilege of being with her in her time of need and experience all the stages of dying with Joanne of angry to bliss and peace. Terri’s care of Joanne is what allowed me and her family and friends to get precious Joanne moments at the end of her wonderful life! Joanne always introduced me as her best friend and I knew her Mother Ursula was her best friend! They had a mother/daughter relationship; also, however, Joanne had the experience of her mom as a BEST FRIEND. I just tried to accept Joanne for where she was at, at that moment and she had some moments…she definitely spoke her mind and did not hold back on the self- expression which is what people adored about Joanne! Joanne was like a kid at Christmas when she knew her dad Joe was coming to town to visit her. Her eyes lit up like Christmas lights when her dad walked into the room and there was unconditional love in both of their eyes. Even though that moment did not last for the entire visit-- it fulfilled Joanne and gave her peace of mind that her Dad came to visit! For those of you who do not know because it was not shared, Joanne loved cooking chicken enchiladas for her dad when she would go to Florida to visit every year. She loved playing tennis and watching TV with him. The fact that he served his country in the Air Force made Joanne very proud and she talked about it to a few friends those things like how much we love them that we never share or tell our family! My dear friend Jackie, your sister Joanne did not fulfill the one thing in life that she thought she wanted the most---to be married! I even got to share that experience with her when we made visual poster’s to create the life you wanted. Joanne even had the wedding cake and dress on the poster! I am still laughing when you came out to be transformed and do the Landmark forum. Joanne told me I could give you a ride and pick you up but we could not exchange phone numbers. Joanne was worried that you and I would be better friends then her and I. I think the saying goes what you worry about you bring about. Thank you for letting me process over the last two years by telephone of why Joanne would not let me in her life. I get it now that she knew it would cause me too much pain as I was grieving my loss of the love of my life Raul. Joanne was amazing on her KNOWING and INTUTION! Jackie you have fulfilled all of Joanne’s wishes for yourself-transformation and knowing your gifts…do not change as you are whole and perfect exactly as you are!!! Thank God for sisters and best friends! The best part of being with Joanne at the end of her life …..Is Joanne knew she was an extraordinary human being who got to live life to the fullest and experience more than the average person. At the end she wrote a grateful list of World traveler, green thumb, self-employed, beauty, etc. She made a difference by giving love and wisdom to whoever had the pleasure of meeting her. The lesson is to live each day of the best quality of Joanne in our lives; each of us will pick a different quality as she had zillions to choose from and remember all the experiences you shared with her! I know she will be sending us messages and telling us that life is short enjoy and love each other. Thanks for being in my life Joanne Jablonski and I hope I learn all the lessons!