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Bonnie Jo loved the arts...I think she might have done some of  this kind
of  art in school....she loved to paint oil paints more... Her work was extremely
detailed and colorful... Miss seeing her work..I will take pictures and
scan some of her work to share here...
  thanks for reading this,
  Bette Jo ...Bonnie Jo's mom

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St. James infirmary piano playing

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I could see Bonnie Jo Enjoying this viedo of piano playing...she was really talented on the piano!

12 years after...

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Sept 14th, 2011

Thank you Kathy...I am so thankful that our children knew each other and had chances to have good times together for the few short  months or weeks she had a crush on him...that was so sweet..I love the memories that everyone cherishes of her..their personal memory file which is unique to you...I don't know what you remember and it does mean alot to me when someone she spendt time with (when I wasn't there) shares fun times or little tidbits of what you experienced.  That adds to my full spectrum of what she did here on earth..alot!  Life if so full of details...and someday it won't be this way...til then...we must enjoy and live as fully as we can to honor their short lives... Thanks Kathy for your heartfelt hugs!  We connected for those few short years...and thanksful that we have been able to connect here for future events...it is wonderful to feel that we won't loose old friends as easily now... Have a Superb day...and Smile...Bonnie loved to give great smiles and big bear hugs!...:)))  later!

Bette Jo McDonald

I am sorry for you loss and loss of what to do and how to deal with it..I gave back my daughter Sept 14th, 1999..almost 12 years ago now...and believe you me it has been a long long journey..and such a unexpected one --that required so much in depth work in my soul. I felt lost in my faith, as you do now...and thought I would never feel better again...let alone strong again... I felt so weak that a slight wind could have blown me down and kept me there easily forever...and I wouldn't have cared. I knew it would be a hard loss..as I had lost both of my parents and a close friend before...but i had no idea that it would be total devastation. I had all my emotions at full swing at all times...and I thank God that he lead me in the right directions. I started walking 3 miles aday...I went to my Chapter meetings of TCF each month...I went to personal individual counseling...I went thru EMDR.....I went back to work unwillingly...after 2 years I started being the editior of our chapter newsletter..and that gave me a focus...and a reason to help others...

Bette Jo McDonald

Today is a hard day for us to pass ...it is the Rememberance Date of my older Daughter, Bonnie Jo's leaving us 12 years ago. We will never really feel good on this day...but I did something special in her memory today...and bought a super lotto ticket...she loved to gamble...so did it to remember her that way...and watched her favorite movie she watched as a child.."Xanadu". Glad that the years go much faster now...it never really gets any eaiser...we just deal with it and keep going...someday to meet her again. XXXXXOOOOOO :))

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Debbie Robison Thinking of you.

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Gail Dean My thoughts and prayers are with you !!! Hugs too !!!

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Jennifer P Franklin Thinking of you. and thinking of Bonnie and the fun times i shared with her. she was always so full of life. i miss her too

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Marina Fedrid Prayers Bette Jo, So sorry to hear : (

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Kathy Schulz Simply can't imagine what a difficult road your family walks everyday. You are in my thoughts and my heart, especially today. I think that she would like to be remembered with such happiness and love. Until we are reunited in a greater place, prayers to you all.

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Janis Nelson ‎{{HUGS}} Bette Jo, you are in my thoughts and prayers in a special way today. Yes, you will be reunited someday, and for now you have an angel keeping special watch over you.

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Della Moody Bette Jo my heart is with all of you. Love you.

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Gayle Wilkins My heart and loving thoughts go out to you. ♥

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Rhiannon Woodruff I'm sure she's in a much more beautiful place than this world. She would want you to remember how happy and full of life she was. Big huggs for you and your family.

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Stephana Diumenti-Kirts My thoughts and prayers are with you all . Big hugs ♥

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Patti Elkerton Thinking of you and looking forward to our weekend together! Tomorrow Erik will have been gone 13 yrs, And my Dad's 97th birthday. I'm glad we will be together:):)

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Kristen Ballentine

Sending you comfort on this difficult day. Bonnie Jo was my sister in heart and i will never forget her and how strong she was and how much fun we had together all the way up to the last day before she passed. I still cherish all the wonderful pictures and good times in my memory of her. It will be great when we get to meet up again in Heaven some day. We all loved her. I love you too Aunt Bette Jo. I miss you so much. Now, lets hope that's a winning ticket for you! Even if its $1 you would be rich for a day knowing it was for sweet Bonnie. Love you!

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Lori Contreras I'm thinking of you and what this day means. I'm glad we have each to talk to when we need it. Bonnie Jo would be proud of all you have done for other parents that have lost a child. I'm proud of you too and I'm so glad you are my friend!

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Shelly Shuster Fitzsimmons Dear Bette Jo... loving thoughts to you and your family.... big hugs all around .... xoxoxo

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Pat Morgan Lytken ‎~ you are such an inspiration:)) feel a hug Bette Jo... ♥

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Bette Jo McDonald I do feel loved by all of you and feel very honored to be part of all of your lives somehow in the the good and bad parts that happen.. Thanks so much...it makes it much easier not carrying the hurt and feelings of missing her alone... Love you all and thanks again..It was a good day...and will be a fun weekend=Patti...see you soon!

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