Goodbye would have been too late...

After my month of staying away from Facebook I have peered back in. Not so much has changed but my heart aches to learn of the passing of a friend in Texas. She has been on my mind for months and it was her FB page that clued me in that her health was declining as she always posted happy, cheerful posts about her girls, her "divas" she called them and then nothing. She was valiant and brave and fought like crazy to stay here for her family. I taught her little girl at church and she would often be sad, and draw pictures of "angels" to take to her Mom. She cried during one lesson and said she didn't want her Mommy to die and I was speechless. She asked the young child saying the closing prayer to remember her Mommy when they prayed. Now, she is really gone. I am glad we ran in to them in McDonalds and chatted over french fries shortly before we left Houston and talked about houses and school and ANYTHING but cancer. I am glad that in November I posted a note to her on her Facebook page that she was on my mind, in my heart and in my prayers. I know she got it because she "liked" it. Sounds silly, huh? I am sorry that two amazing, and strong beautiful little girls won't have this incredible lady to share their life with them. I know however that SHE made a powerful impact on the lives of so many people and her story will be one many will tell and share with them. They will keep her alive for Candy's "Divas". R.I.P. I feel blessed to have met you!