The friends of Sandra Sue Pate have set up this blog so that they could have a central location where all her friends and family could write about the many wonderful memories they have shared with Sandy.
If you knew Sandy, we ask that you post a comment about how she may have influenced you.
Love,
The Pates
7 comments:
Sandy is such a wonderful woman, and I have been so fortunate to get to know her more over the last year. When I had my twins, she brought me dinner. Later I found out she was on her way to a blood transfusion when she dropped off the food. I felt terrible that I didn't know, but that's just Sandy--quietly fighting this terrible battle with a smile on her face, words of inspiration for all of us, and a spirit that goes unmatched. I love her and feel so privileged to know her.
Sandy is an inspiration to everyone that she meets. I admire her ability to put on a smile and help everyone around her, even when she is not feeling well herself. Sandy is not afraid of adversity, pain, or death. She shows us all how to meet life's good and bad experiences head on, with a smile and good food for everyone. For me, Sandy has been my cheerleader as I returned to school, a shining example of how to be happy, and an inspiration for service.
Love, Susan Henderson
I think my favorite memory of Sandy is when she came to the ward Halloween party as a smurf. She really does have an amazing spirit.
I always enjoyed visiting Sandy when I was her visiting teacher. In spite of all of the ailments she had, she was always upbeat and we had some good conversations - and she was interested in my life as well. She had a strong spirit and good outlook on life. She will be greatly missed.
I have known and treasured Sandy as a friend for 30 years. Our children are the same ages and when we moved here in 1981 Patty and my oldest daughter were in the same class. Soon I met Sandy and she welcomed us into her circle of friends. She did not know this but many of my neighbors weren't pleased that a single mom with 3 children had moved into the neighborhood. Sandy as she did with many people accepted us without hesitation.
The thing that most impressed me was that Sandy truely lived what she believed. Throughout her life she reached out and touched many peoples' lives with her compasion and humor.
My life is better for having know her and I am proud to have called her my friend.
Diana
Sandy is a dear friend and I miss her. We lived in the same neighborhood and my kids used to love to walk to her house. We helped plant flowers once, and she was sure of exactly where she wanted everything. They loved to be able to help. Often, we would go over to visit, and try to help support her, but she always had some treat or treasure to offer us. She was so positive, and whenever I told her how I thought she was amazing, she'd say, "Only God is amazing."
Sandy always got to know the new people in the ward, and she was great with names. In spite of her own struggles, she never lost an opportunity to have a conversation and show interest in other people's lives. And, she was so much FUN.
My heart aches that I cannot be in Ann Arbor at this time to support her family and attend the funeral. This blog is a wonderful idea. We will all miss you, Sandy.
Naomi Avery
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