Saturday, April 15, 2023
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Tammy was a beautiful soul. She was one of those people you wished you knew better. In the short time I knew her, she brought much light into my dark world. When we connected for the first time, it was like reuniting with an old friend. I always looked forward to getting her texts, no matter what time of day. I enjoyed sharing stories about our pets: their antics, their quirks, their personalities. I know how much she loved Winston and Quincy, how much she loved all animals and never passed on an opportunity to show that love. She had a big heart, and I know that it was hard for her to contain it when she was sick.
I don’t know why, but she made it easy for me to share things I haven’t shared with those I’ve known much longer than her. She made me feel less alone. I liked knowing she was nearby or on the other end. Her presence provided much needed comfort.
I loved her sense of humor and her honesty. Few people truly make me laugh out loud. But she did.
There is no way I can adequately express my grief over this news. I wish I could have provided the same sense of comfort and ease that she provided me without even trying. Her personality made me want to be a better person.
The world is a much quieter place now without her in it, and I don’t like that.
Tammy, thank you for your friendship. You have no idea how much it meant to me, even if I never really got to hang out with you. You have been in my thoughts ever since you told me you were sick. I wish I knew you much longer than I did and that I knew you better. I wouldn’t trade the short time I knew you even if it meant eliminating the tremendous grief and sadness I’m feeling. I envy those who knew you much longer and better. I want you to know that Thomas and Charlotte have been consoling me. I can’t imagine what Winston, Quincy, and your family and other friends are going through.
To the Jennings family, I am thinking of you. Shawn, I knew how much Tammy respected you and looked up to you, and I know you tried your best to protect her. I am especially thinking of Shelby. I know that you were only trying to look out for your aunt and that these must have been a rough few years living with her and knowing that this day was coming. Tammy loved all of you immeasurably.
Somewhere her beautiful soul is still shining. May it guide us all.
