My deepest and most sincere condolences to the Paridaen family. Bonnie was one of a kind. She always had the ability to make me smile and laugh until it hurt. Feisty? She might have been short in physical stature but that girl roared like a lion. I and so many others were so very lucky to have known her. Bonnie went on to do so many of the things that we talked and dreamed of when we were young. She was an amazing person and a shining light in a world that at times can seem dim and dreary. I am happy that she took the time out of her busy life to reconnect after so many years. It is impossible for me to think of Bonnie and not sport a grin or laugh out loud. We can be sure that wherever she is now, there are grins, smiles, and laughter aplenty. Gone, but never to be forgotten.