The Three Amigos - me, Angel & Trish

I will always remember the times we spent together - the carnival & Lido Lanes; eating cheese fries at brunch; going to football games on Friday nights & Round Table after; that HUGE cage of rats in Wolfie's (Vince Ferdile) room at his house parties; caravaning on foot from my gramma's house to Lorri Farr's house then off to Lino's house and last stop Ed Koopman's house & back again - watching out for those barking spiders on the way! Whether we were spending the night at my gramma's so we could go to one of Jimmy Wouters' parties or Jack Ruef's annual Toga party or  cruising Carl's Junior, it was always an adventure with you both - the Bush incident was something we still laughed about after 25+ years!! You were an absolutely wonderful friend, beautiful & kind...a "spitfire", just like Angel described. You overcame many things in your short life that would make most people break. The thing standing out most in my mind has always been the fact that you were adopted. Not so much that but having the parents you had. Anyone who was close to you knows what I mean. Not to bash anyone but they lacked parenting skills. <~ I'm being kind, aren't I? Despite being raised by them, you were determined not to make the same mistakes when you became a parent. And you didn't. You became a nurse & you raised two beautiful children on your own, Trish. I was looking forward to seeing you in October at our reunion; however, God had different plans for you. Though I haven't seen you in about 20 years, we reconnected on fb & it seemed like it was just yesterday that we just woke up in the bushes! I already miss you so much it hurts. We had some great heart to heart chats in the last couple years & I'm gonna miss them. You were always there for me when I was down...taking the time to offer words of encouragement whenever I needed it. Just like the old days. Speaking of the old days, I got in touch with Angel. I just wish it was under different circumstances. It is heartbreaking when I think we won't get to reunite in October. Angel and I have been in touch with Lacey and I promise we'll look out for her as well as Bubba too. Lacey really seems lost without you & it breaks my heart. I wish they were closer or I had an unlimited amount of cash so I could be there for them. Right now it is important for them to know they have people who loved you that love & care for them too. I'm gonna do my best to let them know this. The important thing is to let them know that you'll always be with them...you'll always be in their hearts. Thank you for always being such a good friend, Trish. Until we meet again, know that you are missed & I love you. 

Trish Niblock Mefford
Sunrise June 29, 1970 - Sunset April 1, 2013