In Loving Memory of Three Wonderful People

I know you are expecting my wrap-up of the SharePoint conference here, and that will still be coming. But, for now, I need to digress. While I was in Las Vegas, I received word that my grandmother on my mom's side (my last grandparent) had passed away. This caps a series of three losses for me and my family over the past few weeks. In addition to my grandmother, Mary Cary Rudes, I lost and attended services for my uncle, Dr. Les Meyer, and my brother's wife's father, Tom Moore.

Each, in their own way, spent much of their lives helping others. My grandmother was an English teacher and patron of the arts. Uncle Les was not only a physician, but the founder of many programs that focused on helping children with orthopedic problems. Tom Moore was a man of many talents, from culinary arts, to jazz piano, which he always gladly shared with those around him.

No matter the situation, whether expected or sudden, the loss of a loved one has an impact on our hearts. The best we can hope to do is turn it into a reflection of the impacts of their lives, and use that reflection as an inspiration to share of ourselves as they shared with us.

Tom, Les, Grandma, may your journey into eternity be filled with joy and peace.