A Tragic Loss

John was coming yesterday to work around the house.  John did not come because his daughter was murdered by her estranged husband who then killed himself.  I can barely write these words; it seems completely surreal.  Stephanie did housekeeping for me for a while and at the start of Covid, since she worked at the local grocery store, she would pick up food for me and leave it on the porch. A compassionate woman who loved animals and her beautiful garden.  This photo is from only a few weeks ago.  I am devasted by this tragedy and feel heartbroken for her parent's and daughter's loss.  There are simply no words. Gift#256: memories of this beautiful woman.