By The Fords

Although Annie and I grew up together as young children and I didn't know her in her later years of life, I feel like I still know her after attending her funeral today. She was such a passionate girl with so much going for her. I just hope we can all go forward striving to be more like her. When I found out about her passing, the shock immediately prompted the beginnings of a mental list that is still growing--a list that includes ways and the need to be more successful, giving, and Christlike--ways that I should and can be better.

Let us go forward with optimistic hearts celebrating her life rather than focusing on her passing. We can each learn so much from her. Let us all press on. There is much to do.