OK People...wake up!

Hi Everyone, It's me Sharon!

I found some more great pictures that I wanted to share while going through more of Carol's things. She had so many THINGS!!! It's not been easy, waking up and knowing I am heading to the condo to sort through all of her precious possessions but it has to be done and it doesn't feel like Work at all but I do feel emotionally drained after its done. It's just not fair - but as I learned when I was about 7 from my uncle Vic - tough shit kid- life isn't fair. ( my younger cousin Vicky ate my twinkie and I snitched on her to her dad. - that was his response.) About a year ago - Vicky bought me a box of twinkies - I think because she was so tired of hearing this story. Anyway enough about my life's lessons.

Thursday after me and Polly and Mary and our friend Judy (who knew Carol well) were done at the condo, the sisters from Tizzy and Lish (the antique store down the block from where Carol used to work) had a Contessa Party in honor of Carol. She got to know them about a year ago and would spend many a lunch hour looking through their things and asking them to "put this on hold" for her. They had a great spread with appetizers, gift boxes and "feathers" everywhere - Carol would have loved it! We exchanged stories and reminisced about our Carol. They only knew her for a year but they talked about how much she touched them. Thak you Donna and Teri, I'll never forget it!

John and I hiked the summit of Mt. Rose 2 weeks ago- it about killed me - 7 hours and 15 minutes round trip. We did it for Carol and a few other friends we have lost in our 7 years here in Reno. He kept having to prod me saying "you're doing this for cancer - and I would correct him and say I am doing this AGAINST cancer and FOR Carol"! Needless to say I was SORE -could barely do my stairs for about 3 days. It was exhilerating, beautiful and very worth it. I am taking vacation next week - we are delivering Carol's 2 armoires to Marcy in San Francisco - am looking forward to seeing her and Maria. I do feel very close to the friends Carol has made - like I told her - she has great taste in friends - especially me!

Please stay in touch ! I love you all!

Sharon

PS. Fred is now an "Eastie" as John is calling him - we miss him terribly!!