Go forth and tell stories . . .

She told us to. Who else, literally on her deathbed, would take the time to send such a sweet email to her friends? Here's the email Anna sent, via Ali, the evening she died:

Dear Friends,

Looks like things have taken a turn for the worse and anything can

happen. Breathing and talking are very hard. Which makes it hard to

visit. So at this time I am just trying to focus my energy on the

babes. I love you all so much and I am fighting fighting fighting. I

am still as determined as ever, not to worry. Fight with me in

whatever way you do and lets get through this. And be sure to tell

funny stories about me later on down the road.

I love you,

Good news to follow -

Anna

So, I say to you, friends, after you're done crying (this time), go forth and tell stories - it's what she wanted, it will be great for the kids, and it will help us all, I am sure of it.

lovelove,

Hannah