Outlier

I had to travel to Michigan this past weekend. I don't care for Michigan personally. I've been here enough times to know this is not a place I'd like to live. This weekend was the worst trip here I've had . . . why?  . . . snow, super cold, and for a funeral. 

I only met Anne a couple of times. The first time was in Key West for a wedding. That was a great time. My wife and Anne were both bridesmaids for Anne's sister. I got to hang out with Anne's husband, the groom, all of the groomsmen. It was a memorable and terrific time. Still, I interacted with Anne, only once or twice the whole weekend. 

The next time I saw Anne was in my house. She came to stay with us a few times over several months for cancer treatments this past year. I think I got to see Anne three? Maybe four times? Her husband came with her  . . . of if not him, then her sister. And really, we didn't talk much because usually she was sleeping or off to get treatments. 

It was Anne's funeral that we attended. I wish I had known Anne more. She seemed like a cool chick, overall. Her husband was certainly cool. 

She does leave a legacy and leaves me with a message. It's the same message I carry with me by wearing Wheeler's KIA/MIA bracelet . . .Treat every day as a blessing and enjoy it to its fullest. 

Anne left her husband and her fourteen-year-old son way too soon. Maybe because of mine and his similarities in age and stations in life, but I felt especially sad for her husband. I can't imagine the loss he must feel. He and Anne were going to celebrate their 22nd Wedding Anniversary this year. I celebrated my 22nd anniversary myself in October. 

Powerful message from Anne's passing.