Way OT - In the Valley

Hi, Dear GA Board Family, Today, I went to work to find out that a dear friend had died yesterday evening. Janet Bowen was our school's speech pathologist for over 16 years. Janet's son had already been to Iraq once and was being sent back. Everything about Janet was tender especially her love for children. Her sweet heart just gave out at a very young age (early 50s). She went to take a nap and didn't wake up. Her son, David Collier, who was in my kindergarten class many years ago, will take this very hard. This sweet boy's life reads like a bad novel. Janet was his "mainstay." I covet your prayers for his emotional, physical, and mental well-being. I truly don't think David will be able to live through another tour of duty. I'm worried about him living though this loss. Dave is a gentle soul. Please pray that Janet's death will make a way for him to stay home. That's what she wanted the most. Janet's daughter, Becca, is already a cancer survivor at the age of 25. She's an amazing young woman. I think Janet knew I loved her. We had been though a lot together, but I truly wish I had spent more time with her lately. You never know about tomorrow. Love, Becky

Hi Becky! I will most certainly keep this family in my prayers in their time of loss. What a terrible thing for her family! I will keep YOU in my prayers, also. The loss of a friend is a hard thing to endure. I send you my hugs! Michelle

Hi, Michelle! Thank you so much for your prayers and hugs. I am praying for you on your WLS journey as well. Big hugs back at you!!! Sincerely, Becky

I will pray for you and your firends family. I know the pain of loosing a mother - and I pray that they find comfort in her memory. Take care and God Bless my friend!!! Love ya! Dee Dee

I love you too, Dear Dee Dee!!! Thank you for your prayers! Hugs, Becky

Hello Becky: So sorry to hear of your dear loss and I pray for you and your friends family. May her soul rest in peace. Mary Rafeedie

Thank you, Mary!!! How sweet of you to support me when you JUST had surgery!!! You're a doll! Hugs, Becky

Dear Becky, I pray that God surrounds this family like never before during their time of grief and pain. I also pray that God heals your hurt and give you peace. Know that you are so loved and special to God and you have sown so many awesome seeds to others. It is time for you to reap. Love Michelle

Oh, Michelle, Your words touched my heart! Thank you so much! I appreciate you! BTW, your weight loss is awesome, Girlfriend!!! WooooHoooo!!! Love!!! Becky

Oooohhh.....Becky, I am so sorry to hear of this great loss to you and to Janet's dear family. You and they are in my prayers. I am sure Janet's life was richer for knowing you, sweet Becky. Joyce