It is a sad day, a friend of mine, Sharon, died this morning. The last time I saw her was before the left our Florida RV Park. We both said "see you next year". How fast things change. She said she wasn't feeling well but would see the doctor when they returned to Wisconsin. She did and was told she had late stage leukemia. Nothing the doctors could do but to keep her comfortable.
She loved playing cards and was always organizing a card game. Sometimes desperate for a few extra players she would go knocking on RV doors. She also was the person collecting money for meals at the clubhouse. She had an eagle eye, would see anyone who didn't pay (and yes, some people tried to get away with not paying) and go and get money from them. She worked in the park office as well. She had access to a lot of gossip but she was not a gossiper. However once she told me about a man who was well know for talking incessantly about his Type 2 diabetes. Sharon said he would pay for breakfast but first ask her if sugar-free syrup was available. Then Sharon would watch him get his food and use the regular syrup. It was funny because everyone was so tired of hearing him talk about what he couldn't eat that no one wanted to sit by him.
Sharon and her husband Fran were looking forward to not workamping any more and had purchased an RV lot in a different RV park. They were looking forward to all the opportunities available for fun at the new park and just enjoying themselves.
I have to stop and consider how fragile life is, it is a lesson that we need to make every day count. Spend time with our family and friends and do more of what makes us happy rather than things we think we need to do. Not waist time moaning and gowning but keep a positive attitude and stay happy.
RIP Sharon, you are already missed!
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