life

I have known Denise since before she was born; having first met the Broadhurst family in 1965. I grew closest to Denise after she moved to New York as we were over 6 years apart in school.

When she moved to New York I was in the middle of a legal battle. She was still a great source of support and comfort inspite of being miles away. We actually started planning my first visit before she left Minneapolis.

The whole time Denise was in New York we talked for at least an hour every Sunday; or should I say I talked. For the last 6 years I would always be questioning what I should do next at the gym. She would always advice me even though she didn't really know what I was talking about half the time. She never complained that this is all we talked about as the topic didn't interest her that much. Each new goal I complete is for you.

It is not fair that you got breast cancer in the first place as you took good care of yourself (better care than I take of myself). You were a true champion; never once complaining of the side effects of treatment or asking why me. And it is most unfair that breast cancer took you away from this world as you are/were the most positive person I have ever met.

There is so much more I could say especially about our holiday celebrations. But in an effort to keep this a reasonable length I will stop here. Just to say you are missed very much and Sunday's seem incomplete without our talk.