See you soon, soul sister

Sunday, August 4th 2013 was a very sad day for me. It is the day I had to say goodbye to one of my best friends on line, in fact she was one of my soul sisters. Her name was Courtney Elizabeth McCall, and I will miss her terribly. She was reunited with her beloved dog Sadie Lou at the Rainbow Bridge in early July 2013. At the memorial, there was some laughter and many tears. She touched so many lives. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet her family, though I wish it had been under happier circumstances. As we say in my religion, may her memory forever be for a blessing. Believe me, it will. When it is time for me to cross over (which I hope will not be for some time) She will be one of the greeters, and she will be wearing that beautiful smile she wore while here. It isn't just our memories that keep her alive. There is more to this bag of bones. I firmly believe in the permanence of the soul. During everyone's tributes, a single solitary butterfly flew among the crowd. It was not seen again. I think it was her, telling us that she was free and that she loved us. A little later in the afternoon, we released some helium filled balloons that we wrote on, as a tribute to Courtney. As my wife Vanessa released it, I said, fly and be free. Be at peace my darling soul sister, till the creator of life reunites us.



Sign for Carrier Park Rotary Centennial Pavilion



Floral arrangement, candles and photo of Courtney



One of the balloons released.



Sign at Carrier Park entrance.