Today, I went to the funeral of my friend Bethany's mom, Joyce. It was really the first time I have had a friend lose a parent and let me tell you, I am not ready. Joyce lost her battle with brain cancer on Friday. She was so lively and such a fun lady. The stories today really gave me a chuckle and they were all so Joyce.
Bethany was so strong today and really has been especially the last few months. She has been the rock of the family and has been there night and day to take care of her mom while juggling her own three children. I went with 4 of my pledge sisters and it was so great. Bethany was so glad we were there and I am just proud to have so many friends. That is what friends are for. We may not be there every day to chat and share stories, but when someone needs you, a friend comes running. Bethany was so glad to have us and even reserved a row up front for us. We were so shocked, but it told us how grateful she was to have us there. Even those who couldn't make it rolled out the support in calls and cards etc. It was overwhelming to watch.
The whole day just reminded me how short life is. The big message today that Joyce wanted shared was to make sure you live every day to the fullest and have no regrets. I hope that when I am old or near death, my children will all say that my family was most important to me and that I lived each day to the fullest with no regrets. I really am going to strive to that and need to remember that the little things are what life is all about. I hope you all know that you are important to me and I appreciate my relationship with each one of you.
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Sweetheart, this is exactly why I love you so much. Your heart is so big and the love you have to offer is so great that it needs to be shared. Thanks you for going and I know it meant alot to Bethany and her family. Love you honey!
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