She who taught me to listen...

Dottie is dying. She is going fast. This blog is to speak of what she taught me.
Laugh.
Love.
Work hard.
Be honest. Respect your own integrity.
Pray.
Value the individual.
Listen.
Listen.
Listen.
Don't judge.
Love.
What a jewel and a priceless person she is!
I wish you could all know her.
She has taught me so much!
The world has definitely become a better place because of her.
She said she wanted a memorial that says "She lived until she died!"
Ahh, the world has definitely become a far far better place because of her.

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