Funny how I have been blogging about keeping your chin up during the holidays and staying strong, positive and caring to those who are less fortunate around us. I do this religiously all year round but this is the time of year you really need to practice this advice. In the midst of telling everyone else what they should and should not do, I am thinking of my first Christmas and Hanukkah in quite a few years that I spent without my dear friend Nancy.
She passed away in September and though I had often spoken of her over her months battling brain cancer, I recently attended a local charity luncheon and really began to think of her. This luncheon was something we always did together and I contemplated not going at all and then went at the last minute.
I am so very glad that I did. Not only was I supporting a great cause, I was representing both of us. Nancy was one of the kindest, warmest,and happiest people I have ever met and I miss her terribly. I certainly kept her in my thoughts and prayers throughout this holiday season and know that she is smiling upon us all and missing our times together. Rest in peace, dear friend. I will cherish our memories.
