On the way home from Virginia on Thursday Leah called me with the news I had not been wanting to hear. When I looked down to see her on my caller ID my heart sank because I knew. Leah's Mom had been battling cancer and it finally took her life. I'm not sure I understand why this had to happen but I know that I am supposed to trust that God has a plan. I went to the funeral today and my heart broke. But not only for the reason that I thought it would as I headed up there. As I walked up to the church my heart broke for my friend who lost her mother...but as I sat there and watched the church fill with those that loved her, I looked to Ken, her husband, and then the heart that I thought was broken enough crumbled more for him. He lost his love of over 30 years and he sat there and looked completely lost. It just doesn't seem fair. I didn't stop crying the entire service. It was beautiful and celebrated her life but I couldn't help but hurt. She was so many things to so many people and she truly touched every life that she was a part of. I loved her. I learned from my mistakes and got up and said what I felt when it was time...She was so welcoming and loving. I am truly blessed to be friends with her daughter and her entire family has always welcomed me in as part of the family too. It is a true testament as to what her and Ken built to have such a loving and amazing family. Jo was such a character. She said the funniest and most random things and she always made people laugh. Jo will be truly missed.
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