Update On Joanne
____________________________ A meeting place for the FRIAMILY of Joanne Daquano _____________________________Tuesday, August 15
Joanne & Mike
Just by looking at this blog, it is obvious that you are both loved by so many; you have touched so many people. You both are blessed to have so many truly, close friends who love and support you. It has been my experience throughout the years, that whenever we are experiencing difficulties in our lives, you two are who we turn to. Mike, my cousin, you are the logical, matter of facts, you don’t hold back, often challenging, yet respectful, and always with humour. Joanne, you are what they call the “soft shoulder to cry on.” You listen intently, taking everything in, always so compassionate and understanding, but also feisty!You both have done so much for all of your friends & family, and now it is our turn to be there for the two of you.
From the day I met Joanne when Mike brought her to Grandma’s, I thought she was great, we really hit it off. I remember in Gr.12, I think it was, that Mike broke up with Joanne and I was so mad at him, called him lots of names, told him he was stupid, she was the best thing that ever happened to him. They didn’t stay apart for long, and they have been together ever since, celebrating their 18th wedding anniversary this July. Your relationship is admired by many of us; you have given your children, family & friends something to strive for in their relationships. You have shown us what true love really is.
Joanne you really are a hero and an inspiration to us all, watching you fight this disease for the past 7 years, your courage and strength are incredible, you also have a lot of stubbornness in you too! That doesn’t hurt either, ha! ha! I’m glad that I have been around for the good times and the bad; our friendship has reached a whole new level. No matter what we always have a laugh during it all.
I know I am your “comic relief” with all my clutsy antics!! Whether you hit me in the head with your knee, when I’m helping you into bed, or tripping over your walker, or having the ironing board hit me in the head when you asked me to take it out of the closet. Or when you had that terrible diarrehea & I thought I had held it together, only to learn that you could hear me gagging in the basement all the way upstairs! It’s always been something hasn’t it? It is a wonder I’m not in a body cast isn’t it! Ha! Ha!
Anyways, the bottom line is, being your friend is the best thing in this world. Looking after you throughout this year, especially this summer has been easy in a way, because I know you would have done the same for me, and that is what friends are for. See you soon.
I love ya, girl, be strong, you too, Mike!!
Your cousin,
Martha Quinn
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