sad news

I got a call from my parents this morning. Our good friend and HorseSouth's beloved former Director of Advertising Jill Fuller, lost her battle with bone cancer and passed away last night.
At times like this you hear things like "she's in a better place" or "she's not suffering anymore". While all this is all true, it never makes it any less difficult.
Jill was an intelligent, strong woman.
She was a consumate professional and loyal friend. Jill had a wry whit and she was one of those people that could think "quick on her feet". She was and will remain a blessing in the lives of those who knew her.
What is so nonsencial about Jill's fight is that she was the "healthiest" person that I knew. She was a naturalist and was extremely knowledgable about optimal health. It doesn't seem quite fair that she is gone given her dedication to a healthy lifestyle.
Jill is survived by her wonderful husband Gordon, her beautiful daughter Marte and her outstanding son, Trey. Marte and Trey are testaments to Jill's subtle greatness. That's an odd discription, I know. But that's how she was. A great person, helpful, kind, analytical .... a problem solver. Jill was small framed with soft blonde curls and bright blue eyes, fair skin and a smile that was a gift in itself. What I mean about subtle greatness is that Jill was sort of quiet ... to understand how smart, how amazing she really was ... you needed to sit down and engage her in conversation. She always blew me away with her insight, her well stated opinions and her wit.
Please keep Jill's friends and family in your prayers. Trey is flying home from China and needs prayers for safe travel.
So here I am ... sitting and thinking as we all do when someone we love passes. You think that life is short and that you should seize the day and live life to the fullest. Is that why people like Jill are taken so early in life? To remind us to live?
I'll be working on something special to honor Jill and will announce that in the coming days.

Godspeed, Jill ... we love you!