We said goodbye to an amazing woman last night.

I struggle to find the words to adequately convey how wonderful a mother our family was blessed with.

Mom was a powerful woman, a wonderful balance of strength, kindness, compassion, pride, and courage. Throughout her 80 years on this earth, she influenced the lives of countless others, breaking down barriers and always standing up for what she thought was right.
Mom was a proud veteran, serving as a nurse in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After leaving the service, she continued to pursue her passion, dedicating her life to caring for others, not only as a nurse, but also a wife, mother, and friend.