I was introduced to Billie when I was 8 or 10 by my mother.She lived with us for a while. Billie was engaged to a church friend Bruce Langham and moved in with us for a while before their wedding. Billie and Reva Gage, my mother, became best friends. I can see them cooking in the kitchen laughing and talking about Billie's day at work. They always had that friendship no matter how long they were apart, they would just pick up like they saw each other yesterday. I loved listening to them. What a blessing she has been through the years with her steadfast example of christian values. We have loved her, her kids and grandkids. Now I can say to the kids, She was so proud of you all. We will have to learn to live in a world without Billie. We can be happy, that she is happy but we will miss her so very much.       Psalms 31:24 says, Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all you that hope in the LORD.