Joni and I met when she lived in Bowie, Maryland. We became fast friends. We had a wonderful friendship and a special bond that lasted over 48 years. When we couldn’t be together in person, we spent hours on the phone. We told each other everything. She would often bring up how much she missed our long walks, pushing Heather in her stroller, just talking about anything and everything. We helped each other through good times and bad. Our friendship never wavered. She was a sister, a friend, and a beautiful person. I was so blessed to have had this wonderful woman in my life. 
Joni, I will always love you. Someday we will walk together again. Until then, you are forever in my heart.