She is gone but not forgotten, the fair princess; Lady Diana Spencer. It has been 11 years since her death in a car accident in Paris. Her youth, her beauty, her energy has been frozen in time through the photos we view. So much has happened since that time. Her beloved boys have grown up, her ex-husband Prince Charles has remarried Diana’s nemesis, the world has continued to move onward.
Still, no one has ever been able to take Diana’s place of purchase in the hearts of the public who loved her so. She who was able to accomplish so much in so little time here on the Earth. Can you imagine how much more she would have been able to do in a world full of hurts because of her ability to leverage her legacy? She set a great role model with the work that she did for charities…that does not have to end. People can follow her example and achieve much in the world, through donating time and money to those in need. So we remember her today…full of smiles, and a heart that bent towards those in need, those who suffered, and those who were meant to overcome. How can you be a light in the world?
Write where you are 
Lorraine, I heard you and Jeff on Michael Penland’s call and was deeply touched by your story. I am the mother of 7, one of whom is a special needs guy, now 41, who was born with multiple defects and we linked up when he was 3. I think that’s considered long term! ha He has, among other issues, fetal alcohol syndrome. Now that I see your blog I think you must be a quilter, too. Your Jeff is one of my heroes. I sponsor a Toastmaster club at a local state prison and I may share some of your posts with “my” guys. I am proud of you and Jeff and it inspiress me to see you both be your very best selves. Please consider yourselves hugged!
Wishing you Well
Mother Connie