Greg called last night about 9:15 to let us know Ricky had passed. Her kids had been checking in with us twice a day. A week ago today we went down to St. Louis to say good-bye to a dear long time friend. She recognized us...and we said our good byes. What Gary and I were amazed at was her children Greg and Peri.....any noise she made they were there for her. They said it was their duty to take care of their mom. Our friendship goes back 23 years....she was a character. Sometimes I was so mad at her, I wouldnt talk to her for long periods of time. But we always got back together and the friendship was as strong as ever. Gary and I are heartbroken...what will we do without her. She was always there when we needed her. God speed dear friend. Gary and Patty ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================