[rhondalea]

I knew Courtney only through her posts here and on CaringBridge, but they were more than enough to fill me with admiration for her spirit. She was one of those bright and shiny people who leaves a sparkle in her wake.

Although it came too late to tell her, she gave me a great gift in her last days.

It turns out that her employer--a person of light, much like her--was my best-loved friend in high school. I have never been inclined to revisit those days, but he was the one I always wondered about and hoped the best for.

Thank you, Courtney, for your gift to me. I will never forget you.

Rhonda