Sunday, March 18, 2012

Happy Trails...

Today we said a final goodbye to Ival's sister Pam.  She fought a long, hard battle for 6 years trying to beat cancer.  She was something.


 
Even going through chemo, she always smiled, and somehow, miraculously never aged.  She remained the beautiful person she had always been.

Several years ago, Pam decided that we needed to have monthly family dinners.  We will continue that tradition in her honor - as a way to remember that life is often too short and we have to remember how important it is that no matter how busy we may be, we need to take time for those we love.

Happy trails dear Pam.  You were an inspiration, a friend to many, and a teacher of how life should be lived.

5 comments:

kate said...

Beautifully said, sis.

Dee said...

yes, perfect.

JACKI said...

'inspiration' is an understatment. I think of her everyday now when I'm frusturated and at my wits ends with my kids, and some how she gets me through those tough times. Reading her obituary and attending her funeral truely made me want to be a better person. I think she definitly served her purpose here on earth. :o)

Jodi said...

What a sweet tribute Jack. I think she'd be proud to know how much she touched your life.

Abbie said...

You are all so wonderful. Thank you!