There's something about Lisa...

I learned yesterday that a dear friend passed away Saturday from cancer. In my gut I didn't feel surprise because the last few weeks I had not heard much from her or her husband and I knew the cancer had spread. But my eyes and heart don't seem to have the same logic, nor would I want them too.

Lisa was one of those people. I think, if you've ever known someone like this, the rest of my feeble attempt to describe her is not needed.

We didn't know each other for years and years. It's been less than 2 years. We didn't see each other everyday or even talk every week. But from the moment you begin a conversation with someone who has that "something," none of the details matter. Lisa was always in the present. She would lean in close to every detail of a conversation and lean back for a good chuckle about even the smallest joy. Smart, witty. She led with her heart, told it to you from her gut, and didn't stop until she had convinced you that "yes, I am special! Yes, I can do it!" There was just something about her that the world needed and will greatly miss. That I will greatly miss. She was tenacious. She loved life. She was LIFE. She was light in any room. She was just Lisa, every moment, every time, every day.

Peace.