We never know when it is our time to go- this is something that is far from the first thing on our minds on the daily, and then suddenly we lose someone. The notion is catapulted to the forefront of our thinking creating a dizzying blow- how can he/she be gone?!
I was shocked to learn about the passing of one of my teacher friends from my time at Seven Springs Elementary. She was young and gone too soon- I know it sounds cliché, but it is true. As a middle school teacher, she touched many young lives and wanted to do more. As a mother, she hoped to see her children blossom. As a woman, she had plans and dreams.
Last I knew this morning, she was doing better and fighting COVID-19. So, when I heard the unsettling news of her death, I was taken aback. How could such a vibrant person so full of life be gone?
Times of loss make me reflect and ask myself some hard questions. Do the people I love and care for deeply know how I feel about them? Have I shown I care for them? Can I say I truly lived?
“Those who died yesterday had plans for this morning. And those who died this morning had plans for tonight.
Don’t take life for granted. In the blink of an eye, everything can change. So, forgive often and love with a full heart. You never know when you may not have that chance again.”
-The Minds Journal
To quote my sweet friend gone too soon, “Don’t put off your dreams.”
Cheers to you, Renee- thank you for your kindness and willingness to serve so many. You lived ❤
Kasey Cleaver 
Beautifully said Kasey. Renee’s passing is shocking and heart breaking. She touched so many lives. Her laughter and smile brightened my day. She will be DEEPLY missed!
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Your loving words spoken from the heart ring true. My niece’s mother in law passed away earlier this month. She was 91, in constant pain, and simply breathed her last breath in her son’s arms 7/8. She told him it was time for her to go. None of us wanted her to leave, and we have this hole in our lives that was once her laughter, her caring words & actions, her generous spirit, and so many of her hugs & kisses. I am so glad that we took every opportunity to be with her and appreciate her presence. I know that those who knew and loved Renee will carry her and their memories of her in their hearts forever, as we will with “Grandma.” They lived. And so must we.
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