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From:
Ginger Pickerel
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Sunday, February 28, 2016
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From Valicia's Aunte Cindy:
Well baby girl, we laid you to rest today. I couldn't get thru my speech at your service. What I wanted to say was that you shined so bright in our family that our greatest fear was losing you. You excelled in everything you touched. You were flooded with so many gifts and talents---a rare thing. Not having you with us would be such a tremendous loss. Your charisma, your wit, your off beat sense of humor at times, your good heart, and (most obvious) was what an amazing mother you were to your girls are only a few things to describe your inner beauty. But we knew God marked you for greatness and now you can use all the gifts God gave you. As your struggles got deeper you drew closer to God. How comforting it is for us to know you are His and an angel in his kingdom now. Thank you Lord for sharing our beautiful Valicia with us for the last 28 years. We were blessed to have such a beautiful spirit in our lives. We will see you again someday baby girl. We love you and miss you!
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From:
Ginger Pickerel
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Sunday, February 28, 2016
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Written for Valicia's service by her very close friend Jessica...
I'm Jessica and I was a close friend of Valicia.
I had the pleasure of meeting Val and the rest of her family through her brother, and Ricky, I thank you for that.
I remember the first night I met her like it was yesterday. We had all went out to karaoke and I remember being in complete shock with goosebumps when I heard her sing. I couldn't believe how beautiful it sounded! And I would soon find out that she had the beautiful heart and soul to match.
Val and I formed a close bond quickly. I believe it's because I am an empath and she was at times, very broken. It's like we were drawn to each other. Me, as a natural fixer. And her knowing that I could understand all of her craziest and darkest thoughts, and most times, makes sense of them for her. She used to tell me that I was "too real" and that i had "no problem throwing life in her face." When she was in the wrong or being irrational, I would tell her so and not always nicely. I still to this day haven't a clue how she never got mad at me for It or why she kept coming back.
It didn't take her long at all to put the sister label on us, & I was proud to have it!
I was proud to have the late night phone calls. Proud to have the nights with no sleep because we would talk until the Sun came up. Honored to have the I love you's! And most importantly, I was proud to have a sister that I could share everything with.
When Val would call and say that she was on her way to my house, I knew I had a job to do every time. And that job was lighting up my bathroom like a Christmas tree. And by that I mean, plugging in the hairdryer, the crimper, three different curling irons, the hair straightener, and pulling out all of my hair products, which is a lot! Because not only did she love to do hair, she said she was jealous of my hair and insisted on styling it! And this is how the first couple hours of every one of our visits were spent. I must have loved that girl, because nobody, & I mean nobody, is allowed to touch my hair! I've still never come close to doing my hair like she did!
Valicia wasn't just a hair goddess though. She was a very intelligent, bubbly, and beautiful woman who was so full of life. She was full of hope and so many dreams and she was excited to make those dreams a reality for herself and her beautiful daughters. She had a heart of gold and could pick me up with smiles, laughs, and goofiness every time I was feeling down.
There is so much that we are all going to miss about her and I try to remember that unfortunately for some, grief never ends. But it does change! Grief is a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. But grief is the price of love.
I would prefer that nobody here today be forced to grieve her, but if grief is the price I pay now for having her love and my life, then I'll take it and always try to think of how much of a blessing she was to me and my kids.
I would like to finish here with a poem, a quite popular poem actually. I have this poem posted a few places in my house because it has brought me some peace since losing my son, and not only am i praying that it helps bring me peace with Val's passing, but I pray that it brings you all some peace as well....
As I sit in heaven
and watch you every day
I try to let you know with signs
That I never went away
I hear you when you're laughing
And watch you as you sleep
I even place my arms around you
to calm you as you weep,
I see you wish the days away begging to have me home
So I try to send you signs
so you know you are not alone
Don't feel guilty that you have life that was denied to me,
Heaven is truly beautiful, just you wait and see.
So live your life, laugh again, enjoy yourself and be free. It is then I'll know with every breath you take, you'll be taking one for me.
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From:
Ginger Pickerel
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Sunday, February 28, 2016
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Written by Valicia's Big Brother (Richard Kizer) for her service........
Good afternoon everyone,
I'm Valicia's oldest brother, Richard. Many of you simply know her as Val. I am not much of a speaker, so please bare with me through this.
I would like to share a little with everyone about some of the joys and experiences that I've been blessed to carry the memories of from our childhood. We spent the beginning part of our childhood years in an area just south of Dallas, Tx. Val was born to a welcoming Mother and Father and was a great joy to the entire family. I was an only child until the age of 5, and still remember the day that Val made her appearance into this world. I remember well the excitement I felt receiving the news of my new baby sister. I felt beyond proud to be a big brother, that statement still remains true to this day. Valicia was born a leader, with a very strong yet adorable and attractive personality. A bubbly and bright baby girl who was immediately eager to learn. About a year after Valicia was born, John joined our family. John and Val formed an inseparable bond from the moment they laid eyes on each other. Where one went, the other was sure to follow. This bond continued showing no weakness into teenage years and on to adulthood, though our lives did lead us to live in different places as we settled.
John has developed his life and beautiful family in Texas, and will soon learn what the finer things of life are made of as he ventures into the amazing journey of fatherhood. Val, her husband, and children were settled here near the Colorado Springs area, while I made my home along with my little girl down in Pueblo. It didn't matter where any of the family physically resided, we all shared a great bond and love for Valicia and one another that nothing could come between. Val was always eager to take charge at any opportunity to show her love and support when her family needed it, no matter what life threw at us, you could count on Val being a phone call away for her advice, or just to lend an ear, whether that meant, crying together, laughing together, often times despite whatever saddening events I was experiencing, Valicia just couldn't leave things alone until the conversation ended in laughter. Perhaps that's what we were seeking in support from her. Like any of us, Valicia experienced her hard times and sorrow that we are all occasionally met with in this life, I on occasion had my opportunity to repay that support to her as well. But Val's go-to for support in her adult years was John, it didn't matter what time, day or night, John and Val had each others back through everything and Val made that no secret, nor did she fail to make it known at any opportunity if the subject of her baby brother came into conversation...John, Valicia testified to everyone, that you were her hero, her rock, and for that, I thank you.
Val left us with a piece of her that will vividly remind us of her at every glimpse. On both occasions I was blessed to be present when her little bundles of joy took their first breaths in this world. It was apparent by the tears of joy running down her cheeks that part of Valicia's purpose in this life, was to bring us these amazing little girls. The love and bond she had in her time with Leianna and Skylar was breath taking, it was undoubtedly the happiest times I've ever seen her. Those girls completed her. Leianna, Skylar, please know, every moment in this life your mother spent with you, is a moment she wouldn't trade for anything. She had a deep love for you both that my words will simply never be adequate to express. When we held family events, birthdays, holidays, anniversaries; this is when Valicia displayed her brightest glow. When family was all together. There was never a dull moment when Valicia was around. She truly loved her family. Val was a very sentimental person. That was evident as I stopped by her work the other day to gather her belongings. Amongst the common desk supplies and what not, there was pictures everywhere so that she may view what she loved the most throughout her work day, pictures of her family and loved ones. As I returned to my truck with her box of belongings, I took a moment to gather my composure again after speaking with the kind people she worked with that she spoke so highly of. Sifting through the box, I couldn’t help but shed a few tears of joy as I came across pictures of Val with her husband, Leianna, Skylar, and Coby. While we moarn our loss of our sweet Valicia, I, and I hope all of you, can honor my sister the only way she would have it, rather than spending our time crying because this small portion of the journey is over, we can smile because we were blessed to experience her and witness her life happen, Valicia, I thank you for being such an amazing part of our life, until we see you again one day. I love you.
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