We Miss You Far More Than You Ever Knew

Leigh Ann Little  I am not sure how I will address this new blog entry. I can't even come up with an appropriate title. The two deaths of my very favorite people in two days just seem more than I can handle. But at 74, I suppose I will need to continue these tributes.

     I quietly, hopelessly and secretly fell in love with Leigh Ann in July of 2010. I had just completed the two most awful years I had ever experienced in teaching and had gained thirty pounds in the process. Let's just say I was not feeling too good about myself.

I had just moved to Kansas and didn't have much going for me at the time when John Turbayne called asking me if I wanted to meet him at a friend's home.

"Of course!" I responded, and John gave me directions to Leigh Ann's home. She was petite, attractive and the most intelligent person I had ever met. We all conversed, and I had an extremely enjoyable evening.

Later, I had the opportunity to see her again, though only on a few occasions. My favorite was the time when Leigh Ann introduced John and I to a number of Kansas City highlights, and we had a wonderful time. After that I met with her once or twice, then connected with her by telephone and email. 

Here Is Another Life Lesson: When a wonderful friend passes away you will always feel that you needed to have connected far more often, no matter how many times you did.

I love you, Leigh Ann, and may your new journey lead you through a fascinating afterlife. I look forward to seeing you at CrowMac Creek.

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