Leona Fredricia Groff 1942-2012

On Thanksgiving, my best friend Tiffany lost her mother to an awful disease with no cure or medicine to prolong life.  Leona lost her battle to ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.  

I have such fond memories of the wonderful woman that also shared the same birthday of my own mother.  Leona turned 70 on November 10th and enjoyed a festive birthday with friends and family.  http://tiffanysparks.smugmug.com/Family/Moms70thBirthday/26481736_PVjpwD

While sadness fills my heart, I am happy Leona isn't suffering any longer.  It feels just like yesterday when I was a 20 something getting ready to go out on the town with Tiffany while Leona looked on at us eager to hear the details of our upcoming evening.  Or even more recently at Alyssa's (Tiff's daughter and my goddaughter) graduation where Leona held Kirsten almost all night in her arms, dancing and smiling the night away.  

I'll miss you Leona, sending my love to heaven!



Leona and Kirsten (7m)