"With every breath I will chase hope until it denies me" -Helen Marie Sattel
Tomorrow marks 2 years since my beautiful Mother-in-Law lost her battle to ALS (alsa.org). I just wanted to take a moment and remember her and everything I've learned and am thankful for because of her, even though I only knew her a short time.
I'm so thankful for the humor, heart, compassion, smiles, and pure joy she instilled in the lives of my husband, Chris, and my Sattel family. Every day there are moments that happen, and I think "Wow, thank you for that"...whether it be a prank my husband plays on me or simply the joy of giving to others or having spontaneous super-fun family days...it is all from her.
She was a fighter, a believer, a joker, a lover, kind-hearted, passionate...and she had great taste in music! :) She had such an infectious, gorgeous smile (as you can see in the photo), even in the midst of the trials and hardships ALS brought her.
Although we all miss her, and the pain of her loss stings - especially in the hearts of this new family I love so much - it's awesome to think of her in heaven, whole and healed, showing the angels a thing or two on how to truly enjoy life and laugh.
Helen, beautiful yellow rose, you are an inspiration to me and your memory will hold true in our hearts for always. I can't wait to get to know you better when I come to join you in heaven.
In memory of a beautiful woman, mother, wife, and mema.
