Some people only walk this earth for a short period of time...

Her departure reminds us that angels are watching over us.

On August 27th Brenda Lynne Baumgardner also known to many as Brenda Lagua gained her wings. Brenda was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, wife, grandmother and friend during her incredible 59 years of life.

Brenda left behind her husband Kevin and is survived by her daughters Jackie and Danielle and her son Marc. She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren that will miss her so very much.

To be Honest, I dont even know where to even start when writing this tribute for my mom. I am her oldest daughter and my mom and I had such a close relationship but I will always live with the regret that I wish I would've spent more time with her. I will forever miss her dearly. There are so many things that will remind me of my mom Brenda, her loving nature, her playfulness and humor whenever you were with her and all the kind and loving things she did for everyone she came into contact with.

I am 40 years old and I never went without if she could help it. She never wanted anyone to feel alone or not thought about and she had her moments of endearing stubbornness. She never could go without telling myself or any of her family how much she loved us and how proud she was to be your daughter, sister, mom, wife, grandma and friend.

To my mom Brenda...

Thank you so much for the most wonderful 40 years I did have with you. I will carry you with me every day until it's my time, where I know I will get to see you again.

Brenda will be greatly missed by her family and friends who adored her with all their hearts.

Until we meet again,

we will think about you always.

We will always talk about you.

You have never been forgotten

and you never will.

We hold you close to our hearts

and that's where you will remain.

Until we meet again.

So here is our "see you soon," not our goodbyes to the most wonderful woman anyone could ask for. We all are so blessed to have had you in our lives and we will all miss you more each day, that big smile, big laugh and strong hugs.

My mom is loved by so many and this world will shine a little less bright without her here. Love you so much mom and watch over us all and make sure to tell grandpa hi for all of us.

We promise to see you again one day.