I can't believe she is gone.

The world lost an incredible woman yesterday. Joann started as my coworker and became my friend and my mentor, but so much more. She was a woman of incredible spirit and energy, full of life and love. She "mothered" all of us who worked with us. When you spoke with her you felt as if she really understood and cared. She listened so well, and gave good advice when you needed it, whether you wanted it or not. ;) And yes she usually was right. After a very long battle with cancer, she died yesterday, 12/28/07, peacefully at home. I will miss her greatly.