Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.” And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
Luke 23:42-43
Rhonda and me....good times!!
A year ago today, one of my best friends in this world….left this world. I miss her terribly. I couldn’t sleep last night. This has truly been a month of remembering. My son….now Rhonda….and my mother’s birthday is this month also. This has been a difficult time.
remember me…….
Rhonda was my very first friend here in OKC…… She kind of took me under her wing. I had a one year old and a brand new baby and we just hit it off! We would stay up late at night after the kids had gone to bed and talk, play cards, do crafts…..EAT BROWNIES!! She was always so much fun! Our kiddos grew up together and were like brothers and sister! But more than just having fun in life….it was Rhonda that taught me about having a personal relationship with Christ. She is the one that showed me that it was good to read the bible….not just because it was part of a lesson! She and I taught 4 & 5 year old mission friends together! OH…..the stories running through my head now! We had so much fun doing life together.
remember me…….
When my babies died….she is one of the first ones I called….just to pray…before I even knew the whole truth. She came to my parents house and held me and slept with me those first couple of nights. The morning after it happened…I woke up…and when I realized…that it wasn’t all a dream….I broke. She is the one that held me through all that.
remember me………
Then when my mother died…she was there for me again. One day…about four days before mom died we were at work together. I received a call that mom couldn’t be woken and I tore out of there! She wouldn’t let me go alone. She drove me there. She knew I couldn’t focus and she took me to mom safely. She was always that one.
remember me……..
We went through a lot of difficult times in each of our lives. She had some rough waters…as did I. And unfortunately, over the last year of her life…we had drifted apart. I can’t tell you how this breaks my heart. I can’t put into words….how much I wish………..I could have talked with her one last time.
remember me…….
I am lucky though…that her sister and son called me while she was still in the hospital. I got to spend the last 10 days of her life with her. I got to hold her hand and talk with her. But I never got to enjoy the Rhonda I knew and loved again! God healed her on the other side and she is now walking on streets of gold and singing with the angels! And she loved to sing!
Sometimes I would call her and her machine would say that unless you sang her a song…she wouldn’t return your call! She would sing to me when I was blue or we would sing because we wanted to be silly! So many good times.
remember me……..
Well….I miss her. I can never forget her. She left a legacy. My grandmother thinks that a legacy is how people remember you and the stories they can tell. Her legacy includes good times and a bag of Oreos…..sad times and great big hugs…….bad times and a candle lit bath to soak them all away…….but mostly her legacy was love. She loved others. She loved til it hurt. She loved enough to share Christ with me. She loved enough to share her life with me. So, my sweet friend……..
remember me……………….til we meet again! ~c
My Life as a COMMA! 
I look forward to reading your stories Cheli. I’m going to have to remember to stop reading them at work because I always have tears in my eyes and my co-workers look at me like I’m crazy. But then, they look at what I’m reading and they read it and then they’re right there with me. I am so proud of you and love to share your stories with my babies and friends. I have a lot of great memories with you and hope to make new memories as we grow older. I miss your mother and laugh when I think about her and your dad the day we painted that castle in their garage and almost knocked ourselves out with paint fumes. I’m looking forward to seeing you again soon
All my love,
Lisa
I thought I remembered Rhonda, but I wasn’t quite sure. Then I saw April’s spaghetti post. That was when I first went to Falls Creek and met Jesus.
What a wonderful lady. Thanks for sharing, Cheli!
I love you!
Everytime i think*
Yes Cheli! Every think i think about her gosh she always puts a smile on my face! She was such a hoot! I dont remember a time i wasnt laughing when she was around! Miss her dearly!
Amanda and Joey are most deff in my prayers! ❤ Val
Beautifully said.
My mom was an incredible woman. Thanks for sharing your memories with her.
Love this Cheli! I wanted to share my favorite memory with Rhonda with you. I remember one year at Falls Creek she would not quit pulling pranks on us girls. The final straw was when she put spaghetti noodles in my bed! So… I waited til she was good and asleep and with the help of a few friends, we saran wrapped her to her bed!! Good times! I sure do miss her smile and laugh. Thanks for sharing this! Love ya! April