Thank you, all of you, for your kind words, best wishes, and the love sent our way. Valerie cared for all of you, and she would always tell me about one of any number of you and your experiences. You, all of you, gave her the courage she needed to make it there, and, I know its not the best outcome, you all still gave her the strength to want to have a fighting chance.
My words of wisdom are to remember to love the one that loves you. Our time here is so short, and we never know what we have until it slips from our fingers. Love. Honor. Appreciate. Cherish. Respect. And never pass up the chance to say "I love you".
Of course her family and I are having a hard time with this, so if you don't see me for a few days its because we are trying to make arrangements, cope, and keep our faith. Feel free to befriend me on FB to keep up with how we are doing (I'm on Valerie's page, and her page will stay up for all time).
This is a link to her obit, also. Again, thank you, all of you, for being so kind and such good friends to her. I am eternally grateful.
http://www.funeralquestions.com/obits/bridges3/memorial.asp?listing_id=143880