Vickie Konkol (1956-2005) Photo Gallery by Bernie Konkol at pbase.com

Vickie Konkol (1956-2005)

....................The greatest gift one person can give to another is love.
.....................Not love that is required by blood or demanded by guilt.
....................................But love that is freely given.
.........................It’s a love that has no strings or requirements.
............................It neither creates nor places any demands.
...................................It can not be earned or owed.
...................................It can not be bought or sold.
.......................................It can only be given.
......................And once given, it can not be taken away or ever lost.
..............................To me, this is life’s greatest truth.
...........................But it’s often neither taught nor learned.
...................................And it’s a gift rarely given.
....................Vickie taught me this lesson and blessed me with the gift.
..............................And it is a lesson I pray I never forget.
..................................And a gift I will treasure forever.
..............................This is my fondest memory of my wife.

Although these images are not as good as I wish they were, they capture moments in Vickie's life I will always remember. For those of you that loved her as I did, return here often as I will update this gallery with more pictures as my heart takes me through our photo albums.

All Smiles	Always together	As beautiful as ever	Cheers
Statue of Liberty	Happy	Her Favorite Flower	In our cabin
Looking back	The Restless Native	She Loved Snowmen	In St. George
May 1 2005	Farewell My Love

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Guest		29-Jul-2005 00:11
I miss Vickie as I know you do. Although we were many miles apart she was always in my heart as she touched my life. She was the sweetest,loveliest, least selfish persons I have ever known. I'll remember her and love her always.

Karen		07-Jul-2005 22:22
Well...I decided I was going to post a comment the day dad sent us all this website. I just never knew exactly what to say. As long as I can really remember I've always had 4 parents. Two moms and two dads. It was normal for me. There were always rough times but it was always worth it, 4x the love. As I grew older I understood why my stepparents were so special, not that I didn't understand my parents were I just already knew that. These were two people who loved my mom and dad enough to take on the terrible trio of Konkol children. Keith Karen and Kevin. But this is something I told both of them. Vickie knew I loved her and that there was no one else in the world who loved her like I did. She became my mom and my best friend. We talked everyday even if it was caddy female gossip. But I remember the day I told her I was getting married. She was so happy for me. No criticisms no warnings just joy for me. We started planning, the three of us, my mom vickie and myself, the colors the dress how it would all fall into place. Vickie and I planned it all by the phone and pictures. I couldn't wait for the two most important women in my life to help my put on my dress and get me ready on the best day of my life, and for them to hand me off to the two most important men who walk me down the isle, and then give me to Iggy. It was a dream I'd always wanted. That one day when all four stood together in one place together for my big day. It'll still be beautiful, just a little different as the rest of my life will be without seeing her all the time. I'll have my mom, lester and my dad. And the most beautiful thing, the one that gets me through it when I get sad is, how magical is it that we planned my wedding in front of the ocean. Vickies favorite place. I will know on my special day and everyone after that, she will be with me, the vast essence of unconditional love. I loved her, she loved me and I will miss her so much. To my Vickie Lynn, I love you and you will always touch my heart and my life, peace to you in your new adventure...I'll see you and grandma someday in the future...All my love, your daughter Karen

Tara		07-Jun-2005 05:23
Uncle Bernie...I know the love and compassion that you are talking about. God only blesses so many with the gift of love. That was his main ingredient when he created Aunt Vickie. She touched my life in such a way not even I can fully comprehend. With how I feel now that she went home...I can not even come close to even imagining how you feel. I remember how she would make me drink a glass of milk every time she came to my house and when we would visit yours. It may be such a little request of hers...but forever will I remember and be touched by her concern for my well being. One of my fondest memories of being with the both of you is when you guys treated me to that really fancy restraunt for my birthday. Just being able to sit there and consume your guys company with unselfish motives. Just because we all loved each other. Uncle Bernie...little do you know, the capacity of what your poem consists...you posses. I love you so much! I am always here for you...May your heart forever be complete...from here till forever, in your heart is where she resides... Thank you for making this page and sharing her beautiful ora with us...now every day I can see her face...

Char		06-Jun-2005 20:59
Bernie, Thank you for sharing your beautiful wife with all of us. She will always hold a special place in my heart as the bright ray of sunshine that I always thought of when around her. We have all been blessed to know this wonderful lady.

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