Yesterday, I found out that someone I considered to be a friend, passed away that morning. Her name was Monica Soto when I last saw her. She married since then and I do not know her married name.
The news has really been difficult to handle. I keep seeing her face in my mind and remembering the small talk, the laughter, her kindness, and her overall beautiful spirit.
I met Monica while working at American Express. She was my first cube mate (1999). I was a contractor and she encouraged me to apply as a full-time employee. A wise decision at that time. We briefly sat next to each other, but for eight years we passed one another and occasionally shared lunch together. Monica was one of those people that you could not find a flaw in – at least I never did.
We lost contact after I left AMEX, but I often thought of her. A couple of weeks ago someone we both knew informed me that she was ill – yesterday that same person delivered the news of her death. I am so saddened by the loss for her family and friends…I know she is missed already by so many people.
It is so important to stay in contact with as many people as possible, whenever possible. The goal is to let them know they matter and you care about them. I guess that is why I am such a fan of social networking…it keeps us connected on this planet.
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