Bert

As some of you know, my friend Bert from Alaska hung herself last week. We don't know why she did it. Just rumors it was because of a boyfriend leaving her. I think one of the hardest things for me is because I don't understand. She was such a happy person. She had the strongest testimony of the church that I knew. She was an amazing person, someone who stood up for what she believed. She was an example to all who knew her.

Her funeral was today. I really wish I could have been there. One of my friends called me after it was over and was crying. She said there was a lot of people. They had to open the over flow in the chapel and put more seats up in the gym. She said our old Bishop, Bishop Hobbs, got up and talked. Bishop Hobbs is the most wonderful soft spoken kind compassionate and understanding person I know. He is always ready to listen and has a smile ready whenever you see him. He and Bert had a special bond. Bert was a convert and Bishop Hobbs was the Bishop when she joined the church.
His talk seemed to touch every one's heart in that room today. The spirt was so strong and you could really feel its presence. Bert will be greatly missed. But I know that I will see her again someday.

Although unheard I'd like to thank you

For always being there

Even when you were bedridden

You always seemed to care.

You meant so much to all of us

You were a special friend and thats no lie

You brightend up the darkest day

And even the greyest sky.

Many tears I have seen and cried

They have all poured out like rain

I know that you are happy now

Couse you're no longer in pain.

For years on I'll remember you

And what you used to say

You made each of us smile

And live to the fullest every day.

I was not ready to say goodbye

I miss you so much it makes me cry

The times we laughed will not be forgotten

The mistakes we made will be pardoned.

Our friendship is forever

Until death, did we part

Although you're away physicaly

You'll always be in my heart.