Greeting to all.
I am absolutely heartbroken to have received news of Patricia passing, to Patricia's family, Donald, Mitchell, Iain, Mariana and Lilian, I am deeply sorry for loss.
I have no words to ease the pain of what you are feeling right now, but I want you all to know that I am thinking and keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I have known Patricia, fondly know as Pat for the last 22 years, I met Pat and her Family through the Aupair program.
Pat was an incredible human being. Pat brought so much joy to those around her, her infectious laugh would light up a room.
She was loving, caring and kind.
Pat had a zest for life, she was never still always on the go, I attributed her traits to that of the Energiser Bunny, fully of energy.
I have so many fond memories of her, too many to note, but one particular memory,I would like to share today.
It was a Saturday morning a week after I arrived in America, the morning was cold with snow, Pat came to me and said today we are going for a drive to test your driving skills she said to me we shall take the stick car, So there I was standing highly confused as the brand of cars that was parked outside was Volvo, I looked outside and then at Pat and said I do not see the stick car, she looked at me said its outside, I then said no it's Volvo, she said stick, I said the brand is Volvo I can not see a Stick car, Pat broke out in laughter, she looked at me and said stick is not a brand of car, stick means changing gears in a car, I said well as a South African we say manual or Automatic car. We both shared a good laugh.
I will always cherish the memories Pat and I created and hold them dear to my heart.
To Pat's family I wish you strength in the days ahead.
May her Soul rest In peace.
With all my love
Nolene
South Africa.
