Year Three: Missing You Everyday

Not a day goes by that I do not think of Linda. Her determination to get things done, her welcoming personality and love for her staff at work, her strength to push forward (even during the most stressful, challenging, and saddening of times), her humor and her funny jokes (can we all remember that horse joke she would try to always tell us, but could never finish because she would just crack her self up!?!), her positivity and love for herself and for others, and so much more. 

I constantly get reminded of those moments and qualities she possessed. I am really glad that I brought out my Linda pin, t-shirt, and an assortment of photos here to Wyoming with me. Being constantly reminded of someone that taught you so much during a short period of time is a great quick inspiration and reminder for your own self awareness and a stroll down memory lane.

I cannot believe it has already been three years since Lady Linda has left us. It still boggles my mind I can pinpoint exactly where I was when I first heard about Linda being sick and where I was when I got the phone call to go to her side for one that one final visit. Still boggles my mind.

Today, Linda, we do not celebrate that it has been three years since your passing, but we celebrate all the wonderful gifts that you have shared with us and left for us that constantly keep you in our hearts. Even though I do that everyday, today of all days, I'll be thinking of you just a little bit more than usual. Missing you so much. Xo.

TheChristyBel

Happy Birthday Lady Linda!

Happy Birthday to one of the most inspiriting women I know!

Not a day goes by that I don't think about you, La.

Missing you every day!

Thank you for always sending us love and power when we need it most.

I know I can feel your presence every not and then!

And I secretly think I can hear your voice at times, putting sense into my mind or giving me a reason to smile!

Xoxo

Happy Birthday, La!

Today is WORTH Celebrating, not just for Linda, but the gift of life!

TheChristyBel

Two Years: Thinking of You, La!

Two years ago, today, a dear friend left our world to the heavens above. It is really hard to think that someone so wonderful, strong, and inspiring has been gone for two years.  It does not feel like two years already.   I can remember making fun of Dave and eating lunch with her outside while her complaining about peppers.  I remember visiting her at UPenn before I would go to Alter Ego, keeping her updated on the happenings and current events at the Delaware Nature Society, telling her about dance and guard up in Connecticut, and all the other personal gossip and events going on.

Never a Dull Moment at Work!

More than just my former boss, she was a wonderful friend and role model.  Such a strong woman who fought for what she believed in, never backed down out of anything, cared for the smallest of creatures (even the little mice that would hide in her office), and could recite any Disney quote or trivia question you had.

Volunteer Picnic 2011

Her Tree on the Green at Ashland Nature Center

 There is not a day that goes by, that we don't think about you, La.  But today, Linda, we're thinking of you and hope you are enjoying your time watching over us. Thank you for guidance and keeping us going each and every day.

Linda, you are beautiful, you are driven, you are a fighter, you are the strongest woman I know. You know how to touch people's hearts with your spirit. I love you! 

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Linda Power

Forever In Our Hearts

Xoxo,

TheChristyBel

Linda Powering It Up in Front of the Tetons for You, La!