Lee and David

When I think of my good friend David the first thing that quickly flashes into my mind is laughter...uproarious, rolling on the floor, sides hurting, tears sliding down your face laughter. He loved a good joke. Especially if he was the one playing it on you. How many times over the almost 6 years that we were friends did I answer the phone only to be told I was talking to Mr. Whalehole or Mr. Fitsfeebs who might be taking a survey or need a home for an unwanted bird. It would never occur to me it was anything but real until Mr. Whalehole or Mr. Fitsfeebs would start asking bizarre questions....Like..what drawer did I keep my socks in and did I roll or fold them. Only then would it dawn on me who it was. I would yell.."DAVID!" And then he would laugh and laugh as I would tell him what a jerk he was and how he got me every time with his tricks. His standard answer to that was always..." I went into the wrong profession...I shoulda been a con man". I always told him No, David you'd never make a good con man...your too kindhearted, sweet and caring. To which he always came back with..."That's why I keep friends like you..your too crazy to see the real me!"

No, David...I knew the real you. You were kind hearted, sweet and caring. You were also a teacher. You taught people how to look at both sides. How to use tact in controlling a situation. How in loving others your inner light begins to shine outward and that laughter can make a bad time easier to handle. You were, in your own way, a philosopher the small bits of wit and wisdom you would always leave me with at the end of an e-mail or phone call will always remain with me. The great times we had when you would bring the family over for dinner will always remain precious in my heart..even if you didn't like my chairs .

Now I sit here wishing I had saved the hundreds of e-mails we exchanged. Now I sit here and selfishly wonder who I will share my thoughts with. So now I sit here and write you letters I know you will never get but, hope in some small way, you know I am writing them just for you.

I will forever miss you Buddy and thank you for leading me to the wonderful people in this group and I promise to protect them just as you did for so long.

With all the love in my heart,
LadyLee
Communicate. Appreciate. Validate. ~John Edward

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(Editor's Note: The below was stolen from David's Webpage entitled, "Thank You!")

Lee N.- A sweet, warm person. You have ALWAYS showed interest and cared for the other persons feelings. You know what to say and have been there for me when I needed someone with that strong "boot". THANK YOU

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From LadyLee's Guestbook:
Thursday 06/19/1997 10:52:00pm
Name: David F
Homepage Title: oh, I dunno..:-)
Homepage URL: http://members.aol.com/dave233
Location: Agape
Comments: Lee-
Doing a great job!!! Had to come by, and must say... I think I better get to work on mine...LOL
Your Buddy,
David

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From : 6531 David Frateschi "Big D"
To : YOU!
Subject: ME!
LOVE THAT SUBJECT!!!!!
Now I know I was gone for a short spell, and when I leave and come RUNNING back to write a long note, and read over a zillion notes, I expect to come here the next day and find lots( and I mean lots!) of note that are "To" ME! What's up with this?? Oh well, I think another day might prove positive!
David
PS............ :)

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From : 6531 David Frateschi "Big D"
To : Bridget
Subject: hey!
I'm building an extra wing on our house. All these people, and no more room. I don't think some would mind sharing a room, but do we really want that? Its loud enough around here without all that moaning!LOL!
Is it just me, or are we the #1 Sig on mnet????? YES!!!!!!!
So far I have two (not counting me and my family) people that are going in May. Sorry...3, maybe 4. OOPS! DATS IT????? We'll have a blast, and they'll miss out.
:(
David
PS LOVE YOU!

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