Thursday, July 19, 2007

To Cara, Sue, Bea's mom, and the rest of Beatrice's family:

I wanted to let you know I share in your sorrow. I became acquainted with Bea through the Poker Chix and Victory Poker. She was always happy to see me when I was online on the Chix board or during a poker game. From reading everyone's memories of Bea, I see it was common for her to refer to her friends as 'my London' or 'my Kimberly.' And she was right. She stole all of our hearts and we belonged to her.
I feel honored that her special pet name for me was 'her twin.' It started out because we both had a similar poker playing style (ask anyone who knows us! :) ). Whenever we played together, I would root for her and she would root for me. I hated taking her chips but I didn't mind when she took mine, which was quite often.
I cherish the photograph that Cara posted of Bea wearing the Lipstour t-shirt that a bunch of Poker Chix signed, including me. Seeing that pensive look on her face in that picture makes my heart ache but also fills it with joy.
That was the special gift that Bea brought into so many lives. She was an expert at cheering people up, making them feel special, and filling their hearts with joy. That is what I will most remember about her. And since she adopted me as her pretend twin, I feel like a part of your extended family.I will miss her. May her sweet spirit rest in peace.

Love,
Bonita

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