Susan...

On January 12, we got a phone call. My brother Chris and his wife Susan of 4 years (this past October) live in Alaska. We had been tubing and swimming with Jason's family that day and got the phone call that afternoon. Susan and Chris were out doing something they did all the time. They were sledding and Susan was on the sled by herself and hit a log. Not soon after, she passes away. We hurried and tried to figure out a way we could get up to Alaska to be with my brother. I have a friend who used to work for Alaska Air and she put out a call on Facebook if anyone had buddy passes they would be willing to share...I have never been more grateful for a complete stranger in all my life. Jason and I were able to go up for her "Celebration of Life". I am so glad we were able to go and have Chris show us around. We went to some places that were her and Chris's favorite, places they ate, places they went fishing, go to their home..as much as it sucked to be there for those circumstances, I know Susan wanted us there, and I know without a a shadow of a doubt she made it possible for us to make every single standby flight on time, and I know and absolutely felt her warmth in the sunshine. We love you Susan and I hope we can continue to smile like you always did!