As I aim to find the positives in my struggles, I am gently reminded of those whose suffering is far greater than mine. I believe with every cell in my being we are not given more than we can bear, but there are certainly times I still question. With the news of a dear soul's passing~I am reminded once again of happier times.
I will never forget my time at AHMC. In many ways I feel like I grew up there. I began babysitting two little girls in the summer of 2000, beginning a journey, finding friends and building relationships that would forever impact my life. With Donna's passing, I feel one more door closing on that fairy tale time of my life.
I am honored to have known her, blessed to call her friend and embarrassed that I did not keep in touch better over the years. She was one of the first people who showed my that despite what others say or think of you~what you think of yourself matters more. That I had every reason to stand proud, despite my "failures". She was a wonderful, beautiful, strong and loving woman and she will be greatly missed!
That being said~I am glad she is pain free and I trust that I will hug her again. I look forward to seeing her smile and hearing her laugh.
And I pray that I am able to take note of this and make better efforts to stay in touch with those that I love. :-)
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