Darlene's favorite colors were, PURPLE, BLUE, and RED! She feasted on pot roast, collard greens, and white cake topped with chocolate icing. She savored blueberries and cherries. Darlene focused her skills on many things; however, one wasn't her ability to cook. She held an ever-burning love for Sylvester Stallone, and was thrilled upon entering her wall-to-wall "Stallone" postered bedroom.Planning ahead for her first born child, Darlene carefully stored her favorite train set in its original box, which she received when she was six years old. Other favorite toys awaited the moment also, which included her best toy truck and car, which had encircled hundreds of pretend miles.
As a child, Darlene, an ambitious, loveable tomboy, contemplated becoming a tractor-trailer driver or a mechanic. She did not out grow her preference for wearing blue jeans topped with a simple shirt. When she decked out, she did so in the latest "cool" fashions, color-coordinated from the top of her head to the bottom of her toes, complimenting her dazzling well-toned body. Curious by nature, Darlene was an excellent student, who was frequently recognized on her school's honor roll. She was a natural in math, perhaps a reflection of her father's engineering intellect.
Darlene experienced an exceptional relationship with her mother. Around the two, there appeared an air of magic, where laughter was easy flowing and silliness treasured. Respect and admiration for the other was indisputable. Their closeness, built upon trust and love, flourished into a remarkable adult relationship, which included companionship and friendship.
Sensitive to the feelings of other people, Darlene made a point to recognize and value persons from all walks of life. A sad movie would touch her tender soul, and bring tears to her big, blue eyes. She was vivacious, friendly, and the sunshine at all gatherings, big or small. On a one-on-one basis, Darlene had an unexplainable wisdom to reassure a person, whether friend or stranger, and turn their gray into blue skies filled with hope and dreams.
The title of her favorite song, "Free Bird," and her collection of unicorns,reflect Darlene's exhilaration for life. She embraced freedom, and perceived it symbolized by unicorns and birds gracefully, seemingly effortlessly, gliding through the heavens. Her last collected unicorn is an engraving on her tomb.
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