Friday, March 1, 2019
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Louise & family, and to Terry,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Michele’s passing. I met Michele at a difficult time in both of our lives. We became friends instantly and had a special connection with each other. We delighted in the fact that both of us were named Michelle. Her name being spelled with one ‘l’ and mine with two ‘l’s. We also found it a coincidence that her sister was named Louise, as that is my mother’s name.
Michele was a beautiful person inside and out. She always liked to look her best. To have her hair and make up done and her nails painted. Despite her struggles in life she was a cheerful, friendly person. She was full of hope and taught me to see joy in everyday life. She found the positive in things and focused on them rather than dwelling on the negative. She was spiritual and loved God and her family and friends. I know Michele has found peace and is now dancing with the angels. We would keep each other in our prayers. It comforted me to know that we were in each others thoughts and prayers even if we hadn’t seen each other for months or years. We had a special connection.
Michele was a kind, caring and thoughtful woman. She cared not only for me, but also for my family. For my husband and daughter. She took care of her mother and father with love and compassion. I am grateful to have also had the privilege of knowing her mom Kay. We would often have nice conversations on the phone. She was also a wonderful and caring woman. I take comfort in knowing that Michele is reunited with her loving parents.
One year for Christmas Michele gave our daughter, Brandi, a beautiful red and white sweater with white fur around the hood and a little stuffed puppy with a santa hat. Brandi loved the sweater and wore it until she outgrew it. We still have the puppy, which Brandi named ‘Jingle’, and I always put him out as a decoration at Christmas. I have and will always think of Michele at Christmas, as it was close to Christmas when we met.
Another instance of Michele’s thoughtfulness was that she gave my husband, Brad, a handmade wooden calendar with the months and numbers that are on blocks that you change every day to the date that it is. She thought that he would like it because he is a carpenter. He values it and was touched by her kind gesture. He has changed the date everyday since she gave it to him. It sits on our end table in our living room.
I will miss her voice, her laugh, her beautiful smile. I loved hearing her laugh and say “Oh Michelle”. Whenever we would talk on the phone she would always say “love you” to me before we hung up and I would say the same back to her. She was my friend and I loved her. I was blessed to have her in my life and my life was better for having known her. I will take comfort in knowing that I have a special angel watching over me and my family. Love you my friend.
May God bless you Louise and family and Terry in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort now and always.
Michelle, Brad & Brandi Alexandrovich
