A few weeks ago, my friend Jane’s daughter was in a terrible car crash in Tahoe. I was in Hawaii when I found out. I felt helpless. After a few days in the intensive care unit and multiple tests, they let her go. They made the difficult but compassionate decision to donate her organs. It’s what Little Snook would have wanted.
There are no words of comfort I can offer my friends that could ease their pain. I cannot fathom how they feel and cannot begin to imagine what they are going through. Heartbroken for them, for her, and for all of us who were touched by this amazing ball of light, laughter, and energy. At only 25, she accomplished more than most do in a lifetime. She loved the outdoors and pushed herself physically and mentally; she gave 100 percent to everything she did. She was an artist, athlete, rower, firefighter, EMT, ski patrol, and much more. The ultimate team player, she pushed herself and rooted for her teammates even if she was competing against them. She brought so much joy to so many; it is almost impossible to believe that she is not here. Little Snook enjoyed life and lived every moment to its fullest with the tenacity of a pitbull, the strength of an Amazon, and the spirit of a warrior.
She Will Be Missed
This song was for her family. She put it on a playlist for her future niece and for them and now it has become my mantra. I will be there for the long haul, to listen, cry, laugh, talk, to help anyway I can.
Love You Snook Family
One Call Away cover by Jason Chin
The song is so appropriate. So sorry for your friend’s loss. She has a good friend in you, I see. Sigh, life is fragile and uncertain. Make it count.