A time to say goodbye.

I've tried to write this post a number of times this week and for some reason my subconscious has put up barriers each time.

Our friend Diane died this past Saturday after her battle against brain cancer left her too weak to continue to fight. She was at home and surrounded by her family and went peacefully into the arms of God.

Tonight there is a wake where friends and family can share stories of her life and how she touched us all. I'm sure there will be plenty of laughter along with the inevitable tears. It is still so hard to believe that her amazing smile and boisterous laughter are gone from this world forever.

Of course, as everyone has probably heard by now, there has been another senseless campus shooting. This time it was in my back yard so to speak. NIU is just a country drive away from us here in the Fox Valley. My prayers go out to everyone affected by this crime.

I'm feeling a little numb today. Hopefully by next week I will have some exciting news to share about My Eclectic Mess, the craft school and store.