Charla Leoffler (loving family member)
Charla Jewel Leoffler  was born October 31, 1957 in Harvey, West Virginia.  She was my aunt  and our whole family was extremely close to her.  She died October 16, 2002 of cancer.  It was an ordeal that has forever changed me emotionally and intellectually.   She loved everyone and everything and I have tried to develop those same qualities.   She is dearly missed and loved by us all.    
"It wasn't always this way"
by Jenee Lopinsky

Last night I could hardly sleep....
thoughts running--- all i can do is weep
And this morning when I got up...
even sitting with my coffee cup
All I could think about is you....
and all the funny things you would do
Hard to believe this day has come
I wish it was one of those times I felt numb
Today marks one year...
I can't imagine I've survived all this time without you near
Didn't think it would ever be possible...
but then again I never thought your voice would ever be inaudible
I guess we all learn and live
and that sometimes we have to give
And that even heaven sent gifts
have to return home and drift
Only in our memory--
our laughter-- if any
You can see I am sullen today...
but it wasn't always this way


In memory of lost loved ones
LINKS:
www.counselingforloss.com
www.grieflossrecovery.com
We are waiting till we see you again.  Patiently.    
Myself,  
your son, Jay
Your sisters,  Kim and Cindy
Your niece, Marie
Your great neice, Brianna
Your soulmate,  William
and the many friends and distant family you've touched throughout your life. 
We will see you again. 
That belief gets me through the hard times and lifts me in the good times.