Alison was one of the strongest women i ever knew. Her husband is one of the strongest men i never got to know. He is a soldier, a husband, a lover, a son, a friend...and more than anything a fighter. Alison went home to be with her maker at 7:00pm EST on August 5, 2008. She is no longer is pain. Her downward spiral went quick. It has taken me some time to process all of this...that is why there are unanswered e-mails, unreturned phone calls...i just needed time. She was so young, she never got the chance to be a mother (and she would have been THE BEST MOMMY!), she never got to enjoy the new house that her and Tom bought. She went surrounded by family and friends. There was more love in that room than many could ever imagine. I tried to go home for the service but it wasn't possible...it still hurts. I will be donating blood and making a yearly donation to the American Cancer Society in her name. Check out her site if you would like to ready about her journey...it should be and inspiration to everyone who reads it. http://www.mrsladystaroftheseabreezes.blogspot.com/
