This weekend I had the unfortunate, but fortunate, opportunity to go to a memorial for my best friend's mother who past away on January 30. She was such an amazing woman and I am so blessed to have had her in my life. Tony was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just a few days before Christmas. Although her time after the diagnosis was short, she continued to bless every life until her very last day on earth. Anyone who had the privilege of knowing Tony truly knows what a privilege it was. She was a wonderful and positive woman who never saw any negative in anyone. She was witty, always smiling, optimistic, spiritual, and just an all around wonderful person. She and her husband, Steve, built an amazing family that was full of love. Her love and kindness will continue on through her family. I was blessed to be able to live with the Peers family two summers ago and got to know Tony very well. So well that she became a mother to me. She took me in with all of her love and kindness and treated me as one of her own children. Her memorial was beautiful and filled with laughter and love as we reflected on her wonderful life and the amazing person she is. My life is better because I was blessed to know Tony. She will be truly missed by everyone who knew her. I am very lucky to be one of those whose lives she touched and changed for the better. I love you Tony!
I am so glad Jake was able to capture this wonderful picture of Tony and me at my wedding
