RIP Tracey
It's been a big week in our household with my youngest, my son turning 6 and starting Prep. I planned to honor him with a post today but woke up to hear that our dear friend and fellow network member Tracey has died overnight.
Tracey was a superstar. She was one of the first people to reach out to me and especially offer kind words upon my diagnosis of ABC. She defied the odds and lived with the disease for 7 years. That is not long enough. She had 3 girls she was raising and a wonderful supportive husband. She achieved so much, when she was told she wouldn't live. She always surprised people. We said she often felt left out, ostracized because of her ABC diagnosis. Yet, she made connections here and elsewhere to form. A network of support and she was often first in with a welcome and words of encouragement.
We got to meet a few times and she had this wonderful, big smile and generous hug. She lit up the room with her zest for living.
You will be missed by so many Tracey and your girls and husband will be feeling lost without you. I will always remember you as that wonderful lady with the big smile, the one who gave me hope that life could still be lived and enjoyed despite the diagnosis. You hold a place in so many hearts and for that I thank you.
Rest in Peace Tracey.
A xxxxxxxx
