YOU’RE THE GHOST There’s a part of the grieving process, where your soul kind of leaves your body too. As though it’s off searching for the one you lost, somewhere in the ether. You walk around, doing all the right things, putting one foot in front of the other, living, but it’s really as though you’re the ghost. Perhaps you are. Perhaps your soul searches, until you find the one you miss, and they tell you to go back and live. So, when that numbness passes brave one, maybe it’s time to do what you are told, go back and live, twice as hard. You don’t belong there in the ether, nor do you need to search for the one you lost, they find you. And when they do, you’ll feel it. Donna Ashworth

In the halls of laughter, where lessons unfold, There stood dear Wilson, with a heart made of gold. A spark of mischief, a wink in her eye, Encouraging whispers, “Come on, let’s try!” With every “just maybe,” she opened the door, To conversations unfiltered, to laughter galore. Inappropriate jests that danced on the line, In a world full of chaos, she made it divine. Through the trials of teaching, when shadows would loom, Wilson was there, bringing light to the gloom. From the very beginning, a guide through the fray, Her presence a comfort, come what may. When the weight of the world felt too heavy to bear, She offered a shoulder, a moment to share. With stories that sparkled, and laughter that soared, In the sanctuary of friendship, our spirits restored. Oh, the memories linger, like echoes in air, Of moments together, of joy and of care. Through struggles we weathered, and victories sweet, With Wilson beside us, life felt more complete. So here’s to the friend who stood steadfast and true, To the mischief and laughter, and the love that we grew. In the tapestry woven of teaching and tears, Wilson, dear friend, you’ve brightened our years.

A friendship so treasured, the years of fun, laughter, tears and support are memories that I'll never forget and will always treasure. I'll never forget you and your big smile and big hugs and will miss you forever. Always in my heart Curly ❤️