Early Hours of the Morning

The shroud of fog moved into the Bay area in the night...and in the early hours of the morning a young lady lost her battle with cancer.

Eighteen months ago, she was standing on the beach in Santa Barbara with a few girls from the track and field team.The girls walked down the beach in the warm sunshine with the waves lapping at their feet.

Before we reluctantly bid the beach farewell, the girls posed for one last photo!

Then they tumbled into the suburban for the trek home.

Nancy was 17 years old and a senior in high school with a vivacious personality.

My heart aches for a young life cut short...for her dreams...for her family...for her friends.

Amidst the sadness, I am thankful she touched my life...to remind me to live with courage and zeal.