In Memory of Barb

It has been almost three years now since I set out to find a loving home for my wonderful black dog, Holly. Through a friend who worked at the marina, Mary Lee, we met Barb and Tom. They were thinking of getting another dog as their "Patches" was getting on in years. We met just a couple of times and they fell in love with Holly. In mid May 2006, we took Holly to their home in Maryland to begin her new life and a couple of days later we sailed away without her. Because of the love of Barb and Tom, we were able to know that our girl was going to be OK.

Barb and I stayed in touch, talking often by phone and sharing emails and pictures. Not long after Holly went to live with them, they lost their little guy. Soon Little Patches came to share their home and their love. They all set out to adventure around the country together in their RV - from the Atlantic to the Pacific they traveled with their new family. Holly adapted so well to having a little brother to raise and in all her pictures it was so obvious that she was happy. And I was always so grateful to Barb and Tom for the love they gave her.

Barb and I always referred to Holly as "Our Girl". We shared the love of a wonderful and faithful friend.

Last September Barb was diagnosed with Lung Cancer. She fought the good fight and almost fooled the gods with her determination and wonderful attitude. Saturday morning, January 24th, Barb slipped from us. Those of us who knew her will always miss her upbeat attitude and her sense of humor. We will also miss her friendship. I was not fortunate enough to know Barb for very long but we shared "Our Girl" and I will always love her for that!