Wendy Flores
I guess you waited for someone in your family to inform me of your passing and no one did. You showed up in my dreams to inform me and I didn’t want to believe it and you told me to do what you always told me to do when I wanted to find something out, Google it. I have been grieving ever since. My dear friend, if I close my eyes I can still hear your laughter (gosh how I loved to hear you laugh), hear your voice (especially the one calling out for Donald to fix your computer). I can still remember you in your favorite Tommy Bahama shirts. How you would tell me you hadn’t made me a power drink because you knew I wouldn’t drink it lol I cry in the midst of all these memories that also make me smile. I will miss being able to email you and receiving your emails, especially the ones you would send me with the cute animals. I feel so much pain to know you’re no longer physically here but also comforted to know you’re in the glory of God. How can you not be? You were a man with a big heart. A man that always tried to see the best in others. A man that always saw the true potential in others or tried to bring it out. A man that at times put the happiness of others before his very own. A gentle, kind soul that had a strong faith in God. That’s why I loved you and will always love you my dear friend. You always believed in my dreams and told me to go for them. You never judged me. Always had kind words to say to me. Few people like you in this world. I always told Donald how blessed he was to have a father like you. I hope that your children will work hard to continue the Lawton legacy you are leaving behind. A legacy that has inspired me and countless others. You were and always will be an inspiration Mr. Lawton. Well, this is my way of saying goodbye for now dear friend. I cry now but I know that eventually when I think of you I will only smile and feel the strength and courage to conquer the business world. I look forward to the day that I come across you in heaven, we will be great friends there too. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. You’re already in heaven but on the 15th heaven will give wings to a new angel because you truly deserve it. With much love and forever respect, Wendy Flores