My Mary Mann

One of my very best friends passed away this past week. She was an amazing woman, mother, nurse, teacher, wife and friend. I met Mary the very first day I worked at Good Sam Hospital. She was my preceptor, mentor, and dear friend for the past 8 years. I consider myself very luck to have had her in my life.

She was diagnosed with stage 4 adenocarcinoma of the lung about 4 months ago....and never smoked a day in her life. I watched her go from very active and healthy to a patient in the hospital and then on to Hospice. I know she is in a better place right now since she is out of pain but it is still very hard and sad to say the least. I loved that woman so much. She pretty much taught me everything I know. I appreciate everything she has done for me and made sure to let her know that every time I visited her.

She may be gone but her spirit lives in each one of the lives she touched, and let me tell you, there are a lot!

This is a picture of Naison outside of her Hospice room when we went for a visit. I am glad Mary got to see him before she passed. She loved little kiddos.

Her memorial was held today. There were a lot of people there to celebrate her wonderful life. It was a sad day but also a happy day. I miss you so much sweet Mary. I will see you again some day! I love you!