My condolences to Krystel's family. 

 When I first met Krystel we immediately bonded and became friends.  Our bond grew even stronger when our children took us out to dinner and said we were going to be grand parents.   That's the day we became family and a day I will never forget.  In secret, we always talked about Sean and Krystina having a child.  I remember the day at Kasim's school when I asked you to be my bridesmaid.  You smiled at me, we hugged and you said "of course".   We didn't see each other often but when we did, it was always the same.   Then, there was the day we named ourselves "The Golden Girls".  I was Dorothy, Gretchen was Rose and you were Blanche.  That name fit us so well.  Because whenever we were together, we were Dorothy, Rose and Blanche!!  I will always treasure those days when we would laugh, cackle and "hee-haw" until the next time we got together.

I was so saddened to learn you had died, and there are moments I still can't believe you are gone.  One thing I do know is that you will always be our "Blanche" and no one else could ever take your place!  You was tired and God saw you getting tired, so he put His arms around you and whispered 'Come with Me'.  With tearful eyes we watched you and saw your suffering and then saw you fade away.  Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.  A "Golden Girl's" golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands finally at rest, God broke our hearts that day to prove He only takes the best.  It's lonesome here without you Krystel, we miss you more each day.  The last time I saw you was on Thanksgiving, and I miss you so much because I didn't get the chance to say goodbye.  But you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God took you home.

Love you always Krystle (a.k.a. "Blanche")

Wanda (a.k.a, "Dorothy")