This Holiday has been different than most. This holiday season I was going home to spend with family, and to see friends.
Unfortunately seeing friends from years gone by was not going to be a happy occasion.
TROY HIGH CLASS OF 1984 suffered the loss of a classmate.
45 years old and stricken with breast cancer. Her struggle came to an end on the eve of Thanksgiving.
I thought at first what a cruel joke. What does my friend who now has to bury his wife and her children who now have to bury their mom have to be thankful for.
Upon some reflection the answer I came up with was that they were blessed with a wonderful mom and my friend a fantastic, loving wife. And also that they no longer had to watch their loved one suffer.
DEATH IS NEVER EASY.
My friend fought to the end and died with dignity for her valiant fight.
SHE IS NOW RESTING IN PEACE.
THE SERVICE AND FUNERAL WAS BOTH DIFFICULT AND BEAUTIFUL AT THE SAME TIME.
To see how this woman touched so many lives and was of service to our children to help the to create a vision for a better future.
That was her GIFT.
I said to a buddy of mine at the funeral that it does not seem possible that we are watching a friend bury his wife. It seem like just yesterday we were setting out to begin our lives and pursue our dreams.
THE BEAUTIFUL THING ABOUT DEATH IT HAS AWAY OF BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER.
Some of these friends I have not seen in 25 plus years.
So I am grateful that my friend through her death were able to bring friends back together that could celebrate her life.
Thank you.
WE must remember that LIFE is TERMINAL.
When we realize that we will than LIVE FULLY.
This photo is titled LINDA'S LIGHT for my friend who just transitioned.
My the next part of your journey be amazing...GOD BLESS
FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS AND PASSIONS.
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