Unique circumstances surround us daily…
…even when it feels like the record is on repeat
[especially then]
And herein lies the magic.
There’s nothing to do…
…but notice
…and feel that thing thumping in your chest
GO wherever it takes you.
Need a lift?
Life.
You never know who might come along and lift you up.
The sweet spot...
That Friday night...
...Sara rearranged the furniture.
I lit the first fire of the season.
We ate mint chocolate chip and strawberry ice cream.
I finished some edits.
Mady and Dylan hung out in the basement.
Liam hit the gym.
That Friday night...
...nothing out of the ordinary
Damn if it didn't hit the sweet spot.
Love...
Love given.
Love received.
Cath...
Cath died yesterday.
At home.
Surrounded by family.
It was cancer.
She was a bright light.
The cream of the crop.
THE absolute best of us.
True story.
You could see her smile a mile away.
Hear her laugh.
Her eyes bright.
She filled you up and left you lighter.
Hopeful.
You always walked away feeling better.
No matter the situation...
...a smile and a laugh were guaranteed.
I'd place money on it.
Her fight brought out the best in the community.
Neighbors cooking meals.
Stopping by for conversation.
Company.
Kindness.
Sadness.
Love.
So much love.
She had so much to give.
She's left us an extraordinary example of a life lived.
She's raised the bar on appreciating our connectedness...
...and what we mean to each other.
A continual reminder to follow our heart.
Smile.
Laugh.
Love.
Cry.
In no particular order.
Lean in.
Embrace it all while we can.
Cath did.
She'd want all of us to do the same.