There is beauty in the Snow..

As most know, I am the "sunshine" lover -- a long sunny day beside this pool is the life for me!  Yesterday, we got another good snowstorm.  I do think that winter brings me some sadness and makes me way more reflective about things.  The loss of my dear friend Tammy was heavy on my mind while I watched the snowflakes falling silently to the ground.  The sound of traffic was not present as the roads were not good for travel.  In that stillness, I thought about how fragile life is. 

Just like the snow, it casts it's beauty for a short period of time and then it melts away.  Sometimes there are difficulties and struggles to deal with while it is here. However, we do it and we remember that even though there were these difficulties, the beauty was wonderful to behold.

I pray that Tammy's family, Mig, Brianna, Krystal, Eddie and Sam all remember the beauty that Tammy brought to our lives.  She was a strong and courageous woman, sharing her love with all to lift their spirit.

I remember when I was diagnosed in 2008, getting prepared to start my treatment with chemotherapy.  Tammy called.  She told me we were going to beat this thing that was now affecting both of us.  She gave me strength and courage to move forward.  We talked about treatment and she told me "don't think of it as poison, just close your eyes and think that this is good, this is going to heal me".  Then she reminded me how much she loved me and that she was always there for me. 

Now, you are gone from my sight, Tammy.  But, I believe that you are still there for me and that I can talk to you anytime I need to.  I will miss seeing your smile and hearing your laugh, but I will always remember it.

Rest in peace my friend, you have certainly left us all with lots to appreciate in knowing you.  I will always love you.