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• Ruby R. AgrestaFebruary 11, 2011 - 8:25 am

  You will be forever missed sweet Angel, but forever in my heart.. Best friends Today, Tomorrow and Always....

• Dee Dee SoderstromFebruary 11, 2011 - 8:47 am

  You are one of the most beautiful people inside and out I have ever met. I will miss our long conversations on the phone. It is so hard to believe that you have left us, but your memory and face will be in my mind and heart forever. We will take care of your family wherever needed I love you my little sis Dee Dee

• Megan LewallenFebruary 11, 2011 - 9:20 am

  Thank you for blessing my life with your smile, love & friendship. I know you're making everyone up there laugh & continuing to shine down on us & make us better people. Having known you has made me a better person. I love you, P. Meg

• Cheri LoveFebruary 11, 2011 - 9:43 am

  Whenever I think about or talk about the most amazing mom, the perfect family....or the most awesome marriage you are always the one I'm speaking of. You were definitely one of a kind Miss Pietra. My girls love you...they are already asking who's going to draw those awesome sharks on their backs this summer for swim team! I still can't believe you are gone. I am so glad I got the opportunity to sit and talk with you the Saturday before you left us. I'm glad I told you that I love you. As sick as you were you still had a beautiful smile...you still laughed.....and you still made my girls feel important. I loved watching you put a pony tail in Savannah's hair and when you told her it was crooked she didn't care....her mommy had done it for her and she was happy. You have really opened my eyes and I will never take nothing for granted again. Jordan, Jenna and I will miss you terribly. Cheri Love

• Jennifer BrennerFebruary 11, 2011 - 11:46 am

  Pietra - You taught me so many things.... Mostly I learned that "stuff" doesn't matter, but who you love and HOW you love touches people forever. Thanks to you, I'm trying everyday to be a better person and a gentler person. Thanks to you I've learned that life isn't a "To Do" list and a schedule. Life is precious and while I'm still on this earth I am going to try to make a difference, and when I do, please know you helped inspire me to do it. Shawn, Spencer and Savannah - We are here for you now and always. Please remember you are not alone on this journey; not now, not 3 months from now and not a year from now. This entire community is prepared to support you now and for the years to come. Love you always.

• Laura SchwartzFebruary 11, 2011 - 12:22 pm

  Pietra - I have never had so much fun putting together a "Fall Festival" as I did with you. Your smile was infectious and your love for family and friends an inspiration to all. It was always a bright spot in my day when our paths would cross when you were taking the kids to school, or picking them up. To see you and Shawn together, with you fixing Savannah's ponytial or giving Spencer a hug....Knowing what you were going through, I would stop and relfect on how important these everyday moments are. You will never be forgotten.

• Sue CharlesFebruary 12, 2011 - 8:10 am

  Beautiful Pietra, inside and out. I miss seeing you at school - your smile brightened my day - always. You will forever be in my heart.

• JodiFebruary 12, 2011 - 12:15 pm

  I will forever cherish our friendship and all the laughs, fun times, and wonderful memories we shared together. I am so grateful and blessed to have had you in my life. When I look up into the night sky and see the brightest star, I know that is you watching over all of us and shining your beautiful light upon us. Love and miss you so very much. Jodi

• Greg BullockFebruary 13, 2011 - 12:38 pm

  We spent many hours at the docs, hooked up to IVs, You always smiling and happy, except for those fun-filled chemo days... Your family was pretty much living with you... You made the hours better, and you were way too young. -Greg

• The Gwinn FamilyFebruary 15, 2011 - 7:21 am

  Hey Peetie, we all miss you so much and we know that you want us to continue to celebrate life as the years go by, though sometimes it’s a little tough. You have touched so many people and have been an inspiration to many more. You may not be here physically but you are forever with us in our hearts. We miss you and love you, The Gwinn Family

• PetriceFebruary 15, 2011 - 4:51 pm

  Pietra- You were such a bright light when you were here, now I know you are a star in the heavens. You touched my life in ways you will never know. Thank you for all of your wonderfulness and for reminding me of the important things in life.

• Pietra’s Celebration of LifeFebruary 17, 2011 - 9:25 pm

  [...] and a little sad about Pietra’s 1:00 memorial service, something kept reminding me that Pietra such a happy and positive person would have wanted me to celebrate her. Driving to meet my good [...]

• Bisharat Photography » Pietra’s Celebration of LifeMay 13, 2011 - 8:13 pm

  [...] solemn and a little sad about Pietra’s 1:00 memorial service, something kept reminding me that Pietra such a happy and positive person would have wanted me to celebrate her. Driving to meet my good [...]

• Dee Dee SoderstromJune 28, 2011 - 5:48 pm

  My Sweet Pietra... It has almost been 5 months now and your memory is still so powerful in my everyday life....I miss you and your beautiful smile... Things are good, but will never be the same without you Love you my Angel Dee Dee