Sad News in the New Year

[lucyinsky]

Last night I received a late email from Mom, letting me know that a very close family friend had been admitted to the Palliative Care unit after some health complications. The outlook was grim, but Mom had a chance to spend a good 45 minutes with her, holding her hand and talking. Mom's hands were cold, she told her she liked holding them because

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[pezliz]

I knew Betty through politics, and of course as a Stellartonian. She was always available for a hug, a kind word and a reassurance that despite all the ups and downs of elections and campaigns, politics was about people.

I will miss Betty's sparkling eyes and great spirit.