As I sit here feeling shock and deep sadness knowing that we lost an Angel here on Earth, I struggle to find an appropriate tribute.  How can one use something so intangible as words to describe the very soul and essence of someone they loved?  How do we soften the pain for her family and their loss?  I find comfort in knowing that God must have needed someone to take charge of a heavenly task.  While we cannot understand why he took her so young, we can remember his words.

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." Proverbs 3:5

May God give Mark, Catherine, Bryant, Margaret and all of Maida's family the strength they will need to endure.