Brenda was an unusual woman, she had a way of capturing your
heart. I still miss her, and at times I get angry and ask God "Why?,
Why did you take her so young? So sudden?" I know it is normal
to wonder why, but I guess God was ready to have a new, bright, sweet,
funny, caring angel in heaven. I will always remember her smile,
her laugh, her sense of humor, and her humility. Sure she got mad
and angry at her life at times, but we all do. However, Brenda was
different. She seemed to always have a smile or joke to make it seem
like it would be ok.
Brenda was 17 years older than me, so I loved
to go to her house as a child. She may have been older, but
she never made you fill like an inferior child. She would play cards
with you, watch tv, or even tell you some good stories. I miss her
so much and wish I could just see her one more time to tell her how much
she meant to me. I admire her, and I want her memory to always live
on. I will remember November 17th for the rest of my life just like
I will always remember Brenda.
I love you Brenda Kay, and miss you so much--Your cousin, Kim
The song playing is "One Sweet Day" by Mariah Carey. I believe it says exactly what we'd all like to say to Brenda. Click here to read the lyrics.
The following paragraphs were written by Michael Dibble,
Brenda's only child. He has survived this hard first year with out
his beloved Mother.
It's hard to believe that a full year has already gone by since
my Mother's passing. If it hadn't been for the Lord above or for
my friend Andrew Plumlee I wouldn't be able to cope with loss of my Mother
so quickly.
I still think about my Mother, I am not one of those kids that
after a year stops thinking about his or her dead parent. With the
holidays getting nearer it will just get worse.
I haven't been to the cemetary lately, because evertime I go there I
cry. I believe strongly in my soul that my Mother wants me to be
happy, not depressed. That's why I choose not to go to the cemetary on
a regular basis, plus if I went everyday it wouldn't be healthy for me.
I plan on buying my Mother some flowers to put in her vase the day of her
"one year anniversary".
This town isn't the same without my Mother, Brenda Kay Dibble,
because she loved to help people and was so caring. She has made
a man out of me yet, and I owe her a lot of gratitude. In a way my
Mom is alot like Jesus. She gave her life so that I can have a life
even though she misses being with me and I miss her alot also.
Every time I pass Flamingo Bingo or The Paris Jaycees on Fitzhugh Street,
I just think of how much she loved to play bingo. Most of all I miss
the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays with my Mom the most. It
is because before it was just my Mom, me, and my three cousins Jeff, James,
and occasionally Kenneth if he wasn't in jail, playing spades our
way, and staying up all night.
I learned last year that my Mother didn't die at all. She is just
like Jesus, as long as you believe in a person and love them they'll be
in your heart forever. That's like me and my Mom, we're inseparable.
As soon as she died a part of her went inside of me and I'm not
letting that part of her ever go. I have got my Mother guarding over
me, also my Mother will always be close to me no matter how many years
I'm physically without her, I'm spiritually with her always.
My Mom would be so happy that her son has done so good for himself.
I got a job working at Paris Livestock Commission in Paris, TX starting
August to Present. In October of this year, I got the job I've been
praying for a while for, working at Walmart Supercenter. They hired
me just for temporary, but I hope and pray that they'll keep me past Christmas.
Then, November 1st of this year, I moved to Meadowview Apartments.
It's an efficiency apartment, and I pay $285.00 a month plus electricity.
Before that I was staying with Brother Andy Plumlee at his house in Glory
between September to late October in order for me to get on my feet.
Love You Mom - Your Son, Michael Ray Dibble
November 1st 1999- 1 Year Anniversary
I will always love you Mom!
