Barbara Brown

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This page is dedicated to the memory of Barbara Brown.

Barbara or "Bobbie" as she liked to be called, came into my life at the lowest point I've ever been. It was my birthday, and it had been two months since my wife had passed away and also what would have been our four-month wedding anniversary. She joined a Bob Seger Yahoo group that I belong to. She saw my profile and sent me an email to introduce her self and give me her condolences. We hit it off right away, we had so much in common. We both enjoy Music, especially Bob Seger. We both have a love of animals and nature. She owned and operated a large horse ranch in Arkansas and also once had a veterinary practice.

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One of the first things she told me was that she had lung cancer and didn't know how much time she had left. Even with all that she had to deal with she was more concerned with what I was dealing with. She got me to laugh when I thought that I would never have anything to laugh about again. I'd like to think that I was some comfort to her in her final days. There was never a better or truer friend than Bobbie Brown. She will be remembered and missed by all that were fortunate enough to know her.

Bobbie asked me to write a poem for her. I'm not much of a poet, but I owe her more than words could ever express. So below is my attempt at a poem to say what I feel about my best friend.

What can you say at the loss of a friend?

When such a valuable young life has come to an end

I can offer my heart and offer my soul

But, nothing can ever fill that enormous hole

That's left by the loss of someone so dear

Who gave so much of herself and her love

Who gave unselfishly and without fear

Even though some gave up on her

She never gave up on those of us she loved

She fought a fight in a battle that could not be won

Although she could never know, she leaves us as a winner

For in her passing she will never be gone

She will live on forever in the hearts of her children and friends

I miss you,

Jon Sterling

I wrote this page a few days ago So that I could show it to Bobbie before she passed over the "Rainbow Bridge" as she liked to say... I'm sorry to have to report that this morning May 28' th 2003 at approximately 9:45 A.M. Central Time Bobbie passed away quietly in her sleep. I last spoke to her last night and she was in very good spirits. Her friend and nurse, Amy told me that she would just light up when talking to me. She was smiling and laughing and having a good time. That's how I will always remember her. She has endured so much pain in the last months. Just recently she lost both of her favorite horses on the same day. She told me that day that she thought of it as an omen and that she would soon follow. I didn't want to face that possibility, but deep down I felt that she was right. I can see her now riding Strawberry through the sky with Rocket trailing right behind with her long hair blowing in the breeze and the biggest grin you've ever seen. For now she has no more pain and is finally at peace.

Below are some photos of her pond. We often talked about how beautiful it was there. The way she describes it would always make me smile. She would go there every day and then tell me about it that night online. The last time she went there was on the 26^th and she had to force herself to go because it was so painful to go since she buried her last two beloved horses there a few days before. Thank you for visiting her page. I hope you will take the time to sign the guest book. I know that she would have loved that so many people have viewed her page.

Jon Sterling