Post by Bill on Sept 7, 2007 23:04:17 GMT -5
What does Patsy mean to me? That's easy. She's my muse. I go to her in times of stress and anguish and I go to her in times of joy and celebration. She's always there, no matter what I need. I'm not a religious person, but I talk to Patsy all the time. And she has worked in some very mysterious ways for me. I don't always understand how she knows just when to send a message, but she always knows.
I love her music. I love the life she led. She's helped me more than I could ever say. It was Patsy's music that got me through two of the hardest parts of my life. The first was when I accepted my sexuality and came out as a teenager. The second was when I was in a relationship with an abusive alcoholic. Patsy helped me through those periods. There were nights when I would cry myself to sleep listening to "Imagine That" or "When You Need A Laugh." They fit my life so well at those times. To this day "Imagine That" remains my favorite Patsy song.
And her legacy continues by bringing me wonderful friends through this and other websites. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that Per made it all possible. I would never know the love of the men I consider brothers, Bill Cox, Guy Cesario and Philip Martin. Or the love of the women who are my sisters, Lisa Flood, Suzanne Benedetto, Theresa Shalaby, Chantel Turner, Molly Meridieth, Vanessa Prewett. For Bill, Guy, Lisa, Sue, Molly and me it's been 10 years. 10 years that we've shared our struggles, our joys, and a TON of laughter. In that time we've welcomed Theresa, Chantel, Philip and Vanessa to that fold; and more recently Byford, Jared and many others. What a treasure she has brought me in each of you. And I'm honored and humbled by your support and friendship.
It's in her voice, yes, but also in her soul. You can just feel her right there with you. It's hard to summarize it, but if I had to choose one word to describe what Patsy means to me, I would have to chose, Grace.
"Through many dangers, toils and snares...
I have already come.
Twas Grace that brought me safe thus far...
and Grace will lead me home."
Happy Birthday Patsy
Mark Willix
I love her music. I love the life she led. She's helped me more than I could ever say. It was Patsy's music that got me through two of the hardest parts of my life. The first was when I accepted my sexuality and came out as a teenager. The second was when I was in a relationship with an abusive alcoholic. Patsy helped me through those periods. There were nights when I would cry myself to sleep listening to "Imagine That" or "When You Need A Laugh." They fit my life so well at those times. To this day "Imagine That" remains my favorite Patsy song.
And her legacy continues by bringing me wonderful friends through this and other websites. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that Per made it all possible. I would never know the love of the men I consider brothers, Bill Cox, Guy Cesario and Philip Martin. Or the love of the women who are my sisters, Lisa Flood, Suzanne Benedetto, Theresa Shalaby, Chantel Turner, Molly Meridieth, Vanessa Prewett. For Bill, Guy, Lisa, Sue, Molly and me it's been 10 years. 10 years that we've shared our struggles, our joys, and a TON of laughter. In that time we've welcomed Theresa, Chantel, Philip and Vanessa to that fold; and more recently Byford, Jared and many others. What a treasure she has brought me in each of you. And I'm honored and humbled by your support and friendship.
It's in her voice, yes, but also in her soul. You can just feel her right there with you. It's hard to summarize it, but if I had to choose one word to describe what Patsy means to me, I would have to chose, Grace.
"Through many dangers, toils and snares...
I have already come.
Twas Grace that brought me safe thus far...
and Grace will lead me home."
Happy Birthday Patsy
Mark Willix