Remembering Sara

Last month, Sara Cottrell, an amazing co-worker of mine, lost her 13-month battle with colon cancer and today, her friends, family and co-workers met up at the Kirkland Performance Center to celebrate her life.  It was a beautiful service and there was not a dry eye in the house after the many stories that were shared. 

While I had the opportunity to get to know her through work, it was great to hear the stories of her close friends and families and get to know the other side of Sara that I didn't have the opportunity to experience.  In addition to the stories that were shared, there were several wonderful slide shows that had us all laughing and crying some more. 

Sara was truly a wonderful person and was one of the most cheerful, fun, hilarious, and quirky people I know.  She was full of smiles and had such a quick wit.  She remained extremely positive and optimistic throughout her cancer battle, as can be seen on her blog (be sure to start from the beginning - you will laugh, cry and truly feel as though you know her, I promise).  If, after reading her blog, you're still interested hearing more about Sara, check out this blog post one of her friends wrote shortly after she passed away.

I am honored to have known her - my life is better because of Sara.

Here are a few photos of Sara from work --- she made it so much more fun and exciting. 

Nothing says "Happy Friday" like a snowflake headband and a fake bird on your shoulder.

Sara doing her impression of Michael Jackson as a way to honor him shortly after his death.