Donna Joyce Sly

Sarah Buroker: Happy Birthday Grandma... We miss y0u s0 much... Still n0t easier. just keeps getting w0rse. I l0ve y0u grandma

Shelie Sly: Happy Birthday Mom, we all miss you so much... I know you didn't want any celebrations for your birthdays, but we always did "something". Last night we had a small family dinner and although it was just spaghetti we were all thinking of you. I made your favorite cake (pineapple upside down cake). I hope you liked the flowers we brought to your gravesite today. Dad has been thinking about you ALL day and this is the first birthday in a long time that he hasn't gotten to share with you. He said to tell you "he loves you" and misses you not only today but every day. Lonnie and Jerry both called because that's what they always do on your birthday. I'm still having a hard time... I remember your last hug (that tuesday morning) and how Sarah and I were beside you when you took your last breath. It still feels like it was only yesterday. We all miss you and love. I'll love you Always and Forever.. your daughter Shelie

Sarah Buroker: Everything is g0ing t0 wr0ng grandma... AJ has c0nstently been asking f0r u. It's starting t0 get harder f0r me t0 keep telling him that ur with uncle r0y. I miss u guys s0 much u have n0 idea. Everything reminds me 0f u, every n0ise i hear 0utside at night i think its u c0ming h0me t0 us. I'm s0 stressed 0ut. Ashland is crawling n0w. He's getting s0 big s0 fast. And thanks t0 u AJ is really really smart. He's alm0st p0tty trained, well he is 0ther then at night. Matt keeps wanting it t0 st0rm really bad and i keep telling him that u w0n't let that happen because AJ is afraid 0f them. We went and watched the firew0rks and AJ kept asking f0r u s0 I t0ld him that the firew0rks are kisses f0r u and uncle r0y. Its s0 cute h0w he sits 0n ur lap and uncle r0ys m0t0rcylce when we g0 and visit u. He always makes sure that he cleans u 0ff and give u guys kisses... I miss u grandma I l0ve y0u always and f0rever

Shelie Sly: Happy Birthday Roy !!!! I miss you alot.. I know mom is with you and helping you celebrate this milestone (50). wish we could all be together. I hope you got birthday prayers and thoughts from your girls... I know Jaime misses you. But I guess you actually will always be 48 from now on..lol.. I still want to hug you all the time and wish it would keep you here. Take care of mom for me... and give Jessica an extra kiss from Jerry... He never has gotten over her death and probably never will. I know he was still mourning you when mom passed. He has lost so many people he truly loved and I think it's eating away at him more than he lets anyone know.. there is so much saddness in his eyes and heart. I love you little brother and will never forget our memories together. forever and always, your sister Shelie

Shelie Sly: It's Memorial Day and while others are remembering all the soldiers past and present, my thoughts are on you and Roy. I go to the cemetary all the time, but as Sarah said to me, you aren't there, physically neither of you are here. I feel you both in my heart and although it's a comforting feeling at times, it's a very empty feeling most of the time. I'm so lost. Mom, you were also the one I turned to thru all the difficuties in my life. I love Dad very much, but it's not the same. I'm having troubles being everything for so many people, mother, daughter, grandmother... so many responsibilities.. there is such a heavy weight I can't get rid of... everyone always asks if I need anything... I NEED YOU. I have so much pain.. I don't sleep, and eating way too much just to hide all the hurt... I'm trying to keep all the promises I made to you.. taking care of your "babies" and watching over dad, it's just all going crazy in my head and heart. I know you're up there trying to guide all of us and making sure we are safe. I know you are smiling as you watch AJ, Ashland, Ethan, Lena and all your other "babies". I hope I'm putting a smile on your face as well as I try to cope with all of this. Hug everyone for me and all of us here on Earth... I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU.. Forever and Always...Shelie

Doris Couture: Donna was in the family almost as long as I was. She knew my brother longer than I did. I remember the great meals and I remember how tough she could be, but mostly I remember how kind she was to a lonely teenager and her baby. I didn't know many people in town; didn't have a car, a phone or much money. Donna picked us up every weekend and took us to their house. She never once made me feel like I was being a pain. I don't know if she ever realized how much I appreciated that. I'm sure when she had her 'soul briefing', she received a lot of extra points for that.
I believe that when a person dies or 'crosses over', they simply leave their bodies behind and their soul progresses on. I don't know about some far off place called Heaven. I believe they are simply on a different dimension (a different frequency). We are still very much a part of their lives.
When you think of Donna, whether as wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, friend, etc, don't be sad. She doesn't want that. She wants you to be happy. She still watches over you, she still sees you. I believe we are spiritual beings having a human experience and her purpose for being here was completed.
If you find yourself being sad (or worrying if she is ok), know that she is with Roy and Jessica and her mother-n-law (who she loved like her own) and the family and friends that passed before her. Someday you will see her again.
Don't feel bad because you think she is going to miss the birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, or the new baby. She will be there. She will hold that new baby before it is even born.
So when you think of Donna (or Mom or Grandma) be happy, because she is.