Angie Wendell

[rjj]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but in talkin to Brad this morning, it is looking like a matter of days now with Angie. She has taken a turn for the worse and is in CCU (ICU) and is really not very conscious, they are heavily sedating her to make her as comfortable as possible. Please pray for Brad, Zac and Brittainy. she also has her parents and siblings and scores of friends. If I hear of anything that is needed, I will pass along to you, but at this point, prayers or all. Please remember how lucky and blessed you are in this life - we have storm victims with us, Angie, Kris and others we may not even know of who are ill. Please stop a moment and say a prayer.

we make a living out of what we get - we make a life out of what we give

-Winston Churchill

[rraquinas]

The Good Lord Giveth and the Good Lord taketh away. Everyone will be called home at some point and let us hope that we can all go so loved. May God watch over Brad and make Angie as comfortable as anyone can be in such a situation. Let God's almighty love embrace the family and friends of Angie and assure them that Angie is not really leaving them, just this world to go home. Let us also remember to live each day with the knowledge that we have today...that others may have only so many. May everyone remember the good times and the great times...

I have to remind myself that some birds aren't meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up DOES rejoice. Still, the place you live in is that much more drab and empty that they're gone. I guess I just miss my friend.

Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.


Quotes from Shawshank Redemption

[msmullet]

I went to the hospital to visit with Angie this morning. I will say she can respond with a small nod of her head, but even that movement seems to cause her pain.

She has fought this battle with more strength, determination and poise that most I know. She is a true lady. She has been a great friend to me and others. I will miss her dearly, but I know it is time to let go and let her be at peace. I feel blessed to have been able to call her my friend.

ANGIE....I LOVE YOU AND I WILL MISS YOU FOREVER!

[XBOM]

I for one prefer to remember the fun times The out of town bowling tournaments the parties When Angie got sick a few years ago I haven't been around as often as a friend should be Probably because cancer is a dirty word to smokers and being a smoker I distanced myself from the Wendell family Not by choice but because of my habit! I hope the next time I quit smoking it lasts because so many of my friends are leaving this life before their time and with the strength they've shown I hope that rubs off on me and will make me just as strong as they are!I will be there for Brad and his Family when they need their friends to help them with their pain I only hope they understand my decision on why I haven't been as good a friend as I should have been. God has blessed me in this life by knowing Angie

[MrPerfect]

This is truly a sad time for me and everyone that's had the good fortune to know her. Angie is such a wonderful person and a great mom and wife. She will be missed by everyone that knew her. I've known Brad and Angie for approx. 18 years. and though I haven't been as close in recent years than in the past ,it doesn't make the sadness I feel any less. She was such a joy to be around and an inspiration of strength, worthy of emulating.

You will be missed greatly here on earth but I have faith and hope that we all will see you again when God calls upon us to be with him. And then we will all rejoice as one big family.

Your friend,
Jeff Clark

[bowlme900]

Dear Angie,

I remember our trip to Amarillo just like it was yesterday. Staying at Cathy Dorin and Tammy Turners house. Not being able to smoke in the house, we stood on the front porch in 25 degree weather...froze our tushies off...but still kept puffing away. Looking forward to that hot cup of coffee. I personally had a blast driving and talking the whole way up there. We talked about everything. We bowled Bluebonnet, neither one of us made the finals, but enjoyed every bit of it. We left that Sunday morning with a tank full of gas. I remember you looking over at the gas gage and you would say "you think we ought to stop now?" I would come back with nahhhhhhhhh we good. Well GF we made it to 45 barely. LOL d**n girl we almost ran out of gas, but we made it. You have put up a great fight!! I will always admire you for that. You were a trooper then and you are a trooper now!!!

Now for you Brad...I have been through what you are going through, not as long but still the same. You are a God send for Angie!! (yes I am crying while typing this) You are the man that every woman needs!! Angie was lucky to snag you up!! Angie is wonderful friend, lover, mother and wife for you and your children I know deep down in my heart you love her deeply for that!! You will miss her dearly, as all of us will. May God Bless you and your family.




Donna Wood

[secretariat]

A crappy day and then to see this. I am just sick. I am so sorry to Angie and all the family. To the kids, losing a mom is the absolute worst. I will wish the best for them. It is so hard. Brad I am sorry for all you and Angie have had to endure.
Angie is an incredible fighter and such a courageous woman. I will miss you very much. As I told you several months ago to you and Brad- I hoped you were not dissappointed in me for leaving home and you were so supportive. Thanks for being there for me.
I wish so badly I could be there for you. I hope you are in no pain, you don't deserve to hurt at all. I can't wait to see you again some day when we can all have clean and healthy bodies away from here.
Take care and I will be praying for the Wendell family. Sincerely, Roger B

[PBAHoFer]

This is near the time that all of us hoped would never arrive.

Since Angie's diagnosis more than 4 years ago, even with her being out of commission at times due to chemo and surgeries, the strength and grace she always showed in her battle made it easy for us to overlook how sick she has been.

I can only echo the sentiments already posted, I know each of us has special memories of events and encounters from over the years.

Tonight, I was fortunate enough to hear Jimmie Choate, one of the respected members of the PWBA Board relate her story about Angie and trying to get up the nerve to ask her to bowl the state tournament with her several years ago. It was funny to hear her speak about being intimidated by Angie's good bowling, and not knowing her as a person, being scared to approach her and inquire if she would be interested in bowling state with an "old no- bowler". Well, long story short, arrangements were made for Jimmie, Angie and Shelly Wooley to ride to the tournament together, and what a wonderful time was had by all, and what a close relationship they maintained over the years since then.

It makes many of us, that can sometimes take friendships for granted, pause to reflect on how fortunate we are to have friends and valued relationships within our bowling community.

Many of us have grown up together.

We have lived forever young.

We have faced loss together.

As we have grown older, our life paths have unfortunately reduced the once weekly or monthly parties and bar-b-ques into annual affairs. One thing that hasn't changed, is the comfort we take in "knowing" each other and the fact that we are friends.

No amount of time can change our histories.

I hope Brad and the rest of the family can find peace in this difficult time.

I hope knowing how much they are loved by their friends can help ease the pain as they face this....

David Fields

[SoMuchHookUCanFish]

I am not good at these but I would feel horrible if I had not posted anything on here!

I am a little too young to talk about the party days and all the bowling but I did get to sub with Angie on tuesdays a few times last year and knowing her all my life she was a fun person and always upbeat. She put up a very tough and courageous fight! I know one thing she is more of a man and stronger than me because I would have already gave up. And I admire you very honorably for that!

Brad I know I can not do much for you but anything I can do that will make you and your family feel better I will try my hardest!

Jeremy Evans

[alwaysintrouble]

Angie you are truly an insperation to us all. I'm truly blessed to know you and give you my money in pot games. Brad if you or your family need anything please give me a call.

Robbie Myers

[hickeyman]

there is not much more I can add that has not been written here. I have known Angie for many years...I think back it has been 25 years or close to it. There are so many things I remember thinking of her. Some are so personal I think I will keep them to myself. She has had a long 4+ years and cannot imagine anybody fighting harder agianst it. I wonder if I would ever be that strong. Brad and the kids, you guys know you can count on me when ever and where ever. Maybe one day we can drink a mind eraser together and remember. ( that is along story to everybody here reading)
I was blessed to bowl some LPBA doubles with Angie...those were some of the most fun and prescious tourney's I ever bowled in my career. She told me once she was so worried about letting me down, I told her no worries, I was more afriad of letting her down in the tourny! We did quite well together. And NOBODY would ever want to play her in Monopoly! Just ask Brad...I think he still owes here 500.00 for the 97 hotels she had on boardwalk!
I will be thinking of her and Brad and the kids. God needs another angel, when Angie joins him, heaven will be richer. I could ramble on and on....but just wanted to share some words.
James

[administrator]

I am deeply saddened at hearing about Angie. I have been gone for 2 years, but she has always been in my thoughts and prayers. I have know Angie for quite a long time and can honestly say that I am lucky to have her as a friend. She will be missed by everyone whose life she touched. My heart goes out to her and her family in this very heart breaking time.

Shelly Wooley

[msmullet]

Angie has to be smiling at her Astros from heaven. Guess the Cardinals didn't know they had a guardian angel to help them through this series!

Thanks Ang!!!