Patty says: One of my "angels" died at 12:00 this am. The funny thing is I was wide awake and thinking about him. Really!! I was thinking about how every day at Strong John Anderson would come to "check on" Brian, I and Walter. We would be sitting there alone day after day and after work-like clockwork John would come down the hall dressed so handsome in his suit and tie and always greeted us with a big smile and a hug. How blessed we were to have him on our side!! At the time, Walter was doing pretty bad but I am sure that he heard John's voice every day. When Walter went back to Strong the second time, I was sitting alone and John walked in with his big smile and Maureen. My sweet angel.
John was also a wonderful Dad and Lindsay's second father. John was a true family man with a great sense of humor!! Lindsay was so happy at the Anderson's and stayed overnight often. John's oldest daughter Shannon is Lindsay's best friend from high school and she too is an angel. She was tried and true when Lindsay broke her hip twice and people seemed too busy to take the time like Shannon did. She is her father's daughter and she will be a lifetime friend for Lindsay-which are very hard to come by. Lindsay often said that John and her Dad were the best Dad's-ever!! What a great compliment!!
I told John after a concert a few months ago that I "loved him and he was my angel". He just gave me that smile as if to say "It was nothing-really. But it was something so big and real to me and when I have sleepless nights I will lie awake and again think of my "angel" and how truly blessed The Rabitz Family was to have John in our lives. Forever thought of and always missed-Patty
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Patty, Linsay and Brian;
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your good friend. All of you and John's family are in our thoughts.
Jim and Marcia
Lindsay,
I'm so sorry to hear about that. I know how close you were/are to Shannon's family. I have been thinking about you alot. You will be in my prayers and of course your family will be too.
Love and miss you,
Amber
Patty says: Walter continues to improve every day!!He actually asked for a hot dog the other day. He is still more alert and sleeping less (except on therapy days). Lindsay called and when he was done talking to her he said to her "here is your mother". WOW!! he makes my day!!
I must continue to thank Nelson, Marsha, Timmy and Gary for their weekly visits and the brain work that they do for Walter. I am convinced that this interaction is what helps him to progress week after week. Nelson reads to him and plays tic tac toe. Marsha does lots of different activities. Gary and Timmy are very special friends!!
Also, thank you Tracy and Danny for your special delicacies (the beef burgandy was awesome) Walter really liked it!! Thanks to Tom for the garbage plates and Gary for his electrician help! Thanks to my "special girlfriends" who continue to lift my spirits and help me get through the days with laughter and love. Thanks to all who visit Walter and give him a smile!!
You are all welcome to visit. Walter would love to see you all!!!
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