R.I.P Kelly Dowd

Last year about this time we met Kelly Jo Dowd in Florida where she was spending time with Kelli's family friend Jerry who was dying of cancer. At this time she looked great, I was shocked to hear the news today that She passed at the age of 42 from cancer. We met her while we were visiting with Jerry and got to talk with her for a short time. I know Jerry enjoyed having her over and gathered much courage with his battle with cancer from Kelly. She seemed like a very brave and loving woman. I know she was an inspiration for many others with cancer as well.

Kelly is a inspiring example of what Paul said, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." (2 Cor. 1)

Somehow, even in the midst of her own battle, she was able to focus on others and give them hope and comfort. That is truly amazing!