YVONNE REMINDED ME OF MY BELOVED JEANNETTE

Yvonne Gravelle has to be one of the most beautiful people I know.  She is beautiful inside and out.  What an amazing young woman.  She and I met at work when she got transferred from the Violet Heinz Academy to the Heritage in Fresno, California.  We hit if off right right away.  She reminded me of my Jeannette because she is almost same age.  She is just a few years older than Jeannette.  We had many funny times working together and my days were not as sad due to her presence.  She has been blessed with a very kind heart and is so gentle and kind especially to our Mental Health clients who at times are stressed out.   She manages to calm them down just by her sweet voice.  I was totally impressed with her professionalism. 

One thing we had in common was that she lost her dear father last year and is still in grieving process just like me.  She talked about what a wonderful father she had.  I talked about what a wonderful daughter I had.  We cried together.  At times I reached for the tissue box to give to her and at times she would reach for it to give to me. 

Our days spent working together were fun and especially at lunch time when we would go to Sam's Deli, or Watt's Barbecue, In n Out, etc.  We would always have good conversations and we would build up each other's self esteem. 

Yesterday was one difficult day for me due to it was Yvonne's last day at work.  Some of her friends and I went out to lunch with her at Yosemite Falls Cafe.  When it was time for her to leave, I walked her out of the building.  My eyes wanted to release the pressure by letting a millions tears escape but I managed to hold them in until she bid my goodbye.  OMG, what an empty feeling I had in me.  Almost like the feeling I had when Jeannette left me on September 3, 2009.  At least I know Yvonne and I will never loose touch.  She lives right down the street and not too far. 

Jeannette lives in Heaven.  I know I will see her again too one day.  It will be the Happiest day of my life.