Sunday, December 14, 2025
Q: How did you meet Sharon?
A: I first met Sharon at Riverview Campground, a place that would end up meaning so much more to me than I ever could have known at the time. She worked there with my mom, Janice, and I would sometimes go along to help out with small jobs around the campground. Back then, I didn’t realize I was meeting someone who would change my life.
Sharon was kind, welcoming, and larger than life in a quiet, steady way. After work, we would all gather in the garage, sharing laughs, stories, and moments that felt ordinary then, but feel incredibly precious now.
As time went on, Sharon became woven into our family. The line between friend and family disappeared so naturally that I never questioned it. She was my aunt in every way that mattered. She showed up, she cared, and she stayed.
Before Sharon came into my life, I was a young kid who acted out and didn’t think much about consequences. I didn’t fully understand myself or the direction my life was heading. Sharon saw me anyway. She didn’t judge me or give up on me—she taught me. Through patience, honesty, and love, she helped me understand right from wrong, and more importantly, helped me understand who I could become. The lessons she gave me shaped the person I grew into and continue to guide me every day.
Sharon taught me to be myself, to live life fully, and to treat every day as something worth appreciating. She showed me how important it is to help others, to lead with kindness, and to treat people with respect. She didn’t just talk about these things, she lived them, and that made all the difference.
Sharon was one of the most important people in my life. I’ve often thought about how different my life might have been if I had never met her. Now, I’m left trying to imagine a life without her in it, and it’s a reality that still feels impossible to accept.
Thank you, Sharon, for loving me, for guiding me, and for helping shape the person I am today. Life will never be the same without you, but I will carry you with me in everything I do. I will continue to make you proud, and I will continue to pass on the lessons you gave to me.
