saying good-bye

God places people in our lives and at the time you don't realize the impact or gift they will be. Over 30 years ago I met betty, in time she became my mother in law, friend, teacher, inspiration. She was strong, fiercely independent, stubborn, beautiful.This morning betty passed away and with much sadness our family said goodbye. Thank you Betty for filling my heart with stories, memories, moments, love. I wasn't ready to say good bye I still had so much more to learn from you.