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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Joanna Knowles who was born in New Zealand on April 03, 1983 and passed away on November 01, 2006 at the age of 23. We will remember her forever. Everyone that knew Jo could not help but be touched by her goodness and light. She always had a kind and encouraging word for everyone. Jo always put everyone before herself and did not rest untill she put a smile on your face. Even though she was taken away from us so young we will never forget her. We love you, Jo. Joys, Jests, and Jokes by Jo "See, it was actually a trick question. The REAL capital of Australia is New Zealand. Leah didn't put that option on there. But we all know it's true" "No, no, no! Believe me. I am the voice of reason. I am the sanest person on the planet, why would you doubt me?" "And as for half our population living there...well, yeah, but we NZers view that as a mercy gift to Aussie because SOMEONE had to raise that country's collective IQ." "It has to be blue. Is there any other colour?" "Each of you has made a positive impact on my life, and I regard myself as lucky to have been blessed by your friendship. You have shown me love and understanding and support beyond anything I have experienced before." "I'm blonde, these things take me awhile.." "I am sitting at work giggling like a nutter...O that's right, I AM a nutter!!" "That's MY arm fat - give it back!" "We could make up a word for it...like - explosia - it's like a cross between exploded and exposure... (That could be interesting - can you imagine if I just walked on into a patient's room, looked at them and said *Oh dear, it's a definite case of explosia* )" "We have really tough killer sheep - that's where steel wool comes from!!!" "Cats are great ay? Our flat cat (not as bad as it sounds lol, he's not flat, he belongs to the flatmate ) is sprawled in front of the heater, looking so damn cute. Altho, he won't look so cute as soon as one of us goes through the kitchen and he sits and yowls for food. He is a PIGLET!!!" "WHAT???! Insaner isn't a word???? Why was I never informed!!" "That reminds me of when Janine, my best friend (some of you *know* her, she is a perfect sweetheart) bought some dark blue nailpolish when we were about 15. Her dad turned around and said he didn't like it and *if God had meant us to have blue fingernails, he'd have made us that way*. Lol, he's a sweetheart, but HONESTLY. Lol. What about if God meant us to use anything other than our feet for transport, we would have been born with wheels?!" "Don't drink and park (and poke lol). Accidents cause people." "Hold on a sec whilst I extract my foot from my mouth... " "YES!! Geek-girls of the world, unite...and line up in order of name, and birthdate" "Sacarsm is the lowest form of wit, it's also very funny." "Can you tell me who the most important person in the world is? Seriously? Oh my God, do not say George Bush! The most important person in the world is you. If you are feeling fat, tired, scared, scarred, lonely, lost, despairing, overwhelmed, hysterical, unlovable, unloved, hateful and hated, ugly, stupid...oh God, pretty much anything!...please, please, PLEASE take the time and effort to care for yourself, to treat yourself kindly. Trust me, you're worth it." "Find your pet, and cuddle up with it. Tell it how beautiful and wonderful it is. Tell it what's on your mind. Tell it anything, it won't tell on you (unless you have one of those damned Cockateils my little sister owns...)" Memories of Jo As Remembered By Her Friends We talked for hours about everything and nothing. She was there for me all the time. She really helped me through, I don’t think I would have made it this far without her during that time. Did you notice how no matter what she made you feel soo special. Love you for it Jo I loved how everything she said to me was thoughtful and how I could just feel the love behind her words. She always had a way of making me feel special and loved even if I was feeling the opposite before we talked. Her heart was so big and kind. She made me feel so welcomed and loved. We had the craziest conversation about a sheep farm. Jo sent me a letter with some little gifts when I was in hospital. It was the most unwell I have ever been, and God, her words just made such a difference. She gave me hope and strength. She gave me some yummy lip balm and some little silver earrings. I have taken the earrings off for no more than a day, maybe twice. But I'm not taking them out now. I don't know if I ever will. She always knew exactly the right thing to say and she always said it so well! Jo helped me though some of my hardest times. She was ALWAYS there for me when I needed her, and I wish I could of helped her more. She sent me a card and with it was this cute key ring with this little saying on the back. She also sent me this really good lip gloss and I always have it with me. She also sent me other letters and they were so thoughtful and kind, and she was SO nice to me. She was always there to support me. She helped me go to counseling, so in her way she’s helped me get so much better. She was the best person I have ever met. Jo told me how beautiful I am. She let me know that it was okay to cry, that it's okay to be myself, that I was good. She told me nearly every time we talked how beautiful I am. It was just about sundown; I looked out my window and saw a wallaby. Next thing I spot was a tiny, precious little joey wallaby. It looked like she was just starting to explore outside of the pouch. I couldn't help but smile as another wallaby (not the mother) came along and sniffed at, then sat next to the baby. It seemed almost as if the bigger wallaby was looking after the baby and making sure she was okay. I thought of Jo. I thought that I was that joey, brand new, fresh out of the pouch, starting to explore and Jo was the big sister/cousin/friend looking after me. It was beautiful to see, and it reminded me that Jo's in everything and she's everywhere. So many good times. She always made me feel better. We have matching rings. She told me one night that she'd never taken it off since I sent it. I wear mine on a chain around my neck. Every time I touch it I think of her. We'd talk for hours about duckies.. and chocolate.. And she wouldn't stop calling me beautiful, so it would always go like this: ' No, You're beautiful. No, you are. YOU are! No, YOU! ' She was so understanding and she made me feel so much better about everything. She was so fantastic. I was panicking about what to wear for a wedding, Jo had lots of brilliant suggestions. |
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