A dear friend passed away today. My friend has been struggling for awhile but that doesn't make it any easier when you lose a friend. It has been a couple years of struggles and victories alike. Vonni was diagnosed with lymphoma Cancer. She under went aggressive treatment and chemotherapy for the cancer. She went into remission. I remember the phone call letting me know that she had just gotten back from the doctor and there was no cancer, I remember this call like it was yesterday. She was so excited as any of us would be.
Vonni was still a newlywed, married to a wonderful man she met bowling, his name is Willie. If you knew Vonni she bowled on a bowling league since about 1975! To hear her talk, the bowling was fun... but the margaritas made her game better! Oh.. and no salt please. She was free to live her life with Willie... she was so happy.
While Vonni was in remission for the cancer, she started having issues with her breathing. After many many doctor visits, it was determined that she had congential heart failure due to the agressive medication to cure the cancer. Apparently, this is a known risk and only happens to about 3% of the people who undergo the treatment. Vonni had issues with her heart and she also had challenges with kidney failure. Vonni worked really hard at keeping her spirit up and living her life, but daily it became more challenging. What I remember most about Vonni is how she always made me laugh. She had the best sense of humor of anyone I've ever known. She was always "on"! She loved life and lived out loud! She was so much fun to be around. I was so fortunate to know her and work with her. She was a great partner. I will miss her dearly. I know she laughing again, now in heaven.
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