It has been a long week, I am finally home. Just as we were getting home on Tuesday, we got news that Tracy had died. I had to pack all over again and make reservations, order flowers, etc. to get ready to go to Ohio for the funeral. It was an unnerving situation. I know, all funerals are, but her being only 42, was even more devastating. At least she is no longer suffering. She did fight it until the end, she said she could not fight anymore. She was one of those people who would be the first to greet you if you walked in the door. Always smiling and having a good time, so fun to be around. Last year in August at the reunion I could tell something was wrong, she just wasn't her. She did try to be, but she didn't feel well. A month or so later she found out about the tumors, that is when her fight began. She wanted to live so bad, it is just a sad situation all around.

We got there and back fine, but I am very tired, and getting ready for bed. On the other hand though the camping was fine, no drama, whew...

Tracy, I will never forget you or your beautiful soul!!

She is Gone

You can shed tears that she is gone
or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see her
or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her and only that she's gone
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
or you can do what she'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.