I can't believe it's been a year since my friend passed away...

[JKindRN]

Today marks a year since my coworker and friend "LL" passed away...

Diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in August 2009, she fought for just under a year, and she worked up until the last three weeks of her life...determined not to let cancer win.

I consider myself privileged to have known and worked along side such a strong woman, lucky to have been able to hold her hand and guide her when walking became difficult for her, and blessed to have been able to drive her home from her last day at work...we were singing country songs together. She was singing at the top of her small, weakened voice.

I had just started my pre-reqs a year ago...She was one of the people that encouraged and inspired me to go back to school to become a nurse. One of the last things she ever said to me was "You're going to make a great nurse."

Well, LL....I just received my acceptance letter to start core nursing classes in the Fall. I know you're watching over me, and I hope I make you proud.

Please know that you are so missed....sometimes I can still hear you laughing.

Give Jesus a high five for me.......

Jules777

[EricJRN, MSN, RN]

I think it's awesome that you've been able to find perspective and inspiration in an otherwise tragic situation. It sounds like your friend was really something special.