Yesterday was a sad day. The board lost one of its own. Frosty was a dear friend of mine. She died yesterday at the age of 49 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Frosty faced her ordeal with grace and dignity. Words cannot express how much I will miss her.
Frosty came to the board on October 30, 2000, 17 days after I arrived. We met in person in August of 2001 at the one of the celebrated Florida parties of yore. Since then, we remained very close. While we didn't see each other very often (three occasions in 10 years), we stayed in touch and formed a lifelong bond. We enjoyed each other's friendship, both in good and bad times. We shared out life through emails and phone conversations. And even though she has departed the physical world, we will continue to be a part of each other's spirit.
We came to the board to save our marriage. That we did not accomplish. However, we formed a lasting friendship and helped each other to become better persons than we were the day we arrived. My life has been enhanced because I knew this wonderful woman. In the words of my favorite Rolling Stones song, "you can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you get what you need."
Frosty, I love you and will miss you for my remaining days.
