Today my mother would have been 68. As much as I wish I could have another 20+ years with her, the 67 she was here on Earth was filled with adventure and endless love. So here’s to celebrating such a beautiful soul. May she inspire us all to be kinder and softer in this life

“What if we expended the bulk of our talents and time on calling out the beauty and strength we see in each other, and you noticed all the things you’re doing right instead of only where you’re falling down.

What if we listened more than we lectured and we laid down judgement more often than we made assumptions, and what if we remembered that despite all our wisdom and education we only see in part.

We can’t peer inside another human’s experience or heart.

What if we remembered that we don’t grow big making others small and there is plenty of room for all of us, and we offer dignity to every scruffy soul we meet.

And what if I use my voice to lift up and to offer hope or light and I see all my imperfection but that’s not all there is to me. And I make space for who you are and you offer the same to me.”

A life well lived who will be missed by all who loved and knew her. 
Rest in Peace Penni.

Penni was my friend first through my children’s school activities and then a much better friend because of the women’s groups we belonged to: our birthday club, book club and the numerous girlfriend trips. The trips were always a blast and Penni would have wonderful stories to tell us of her growing up years and the experiences of raising her family. For someone who grew up in Redding, Penni led a life of adventure and traveled to numerous distant places. She was a wonderful, kind, and funny person (loved her quirky sense of humor). I will miss her.

Penni is:
My funny card friend
My share a secret with friend
My laugh til it hurts friend
My understand unconditionally friend
My trust with everything friend
My listen to my silly stories friend
The BEST person I know friend!
The KINDEST person I know friend!
My Angel always in my Heart!

So very sorry to learn our beautiful Cousin passed away. What a wonderful lady she was! So sweet and soft spoken and had the most incredible smile. We send our sincere sympathy to Dean and her entire family .
Dennis and Connie