In February 2005, when it was very hard for me to believe in myself, there was someone who trusted me like I had never been trusted before. She gave me a job and the chance to move on in the middle of a storm, she taught me that life is made of struggle, but worth living.
My boss, Ofelia, passed away today after two long years of fighting Cancer. I know all the pain she went through, not only because of her disease, but also because things got difficult for her company. I walked with her through that difficult path, while she encouraged me to go on despite my broken heart.
To say I’m speechless would be an understatement. This woman was the perfect example of not giving up. What I learned from her, I will never forget. And now I feel sad, but I know she finally found some peace. I’ll always be grateful for all the things she did for me, but especially for believing in me when I was at my lowest.
I thank God for Ofelia’s life, and I pray for her family.
I’m so sorry to hear the sad news, I also lost a mentor this year and it is a hard thing to lose. The important thing to remember is that they live on by our actions and everything we learned from them.
Aw. That is very sad. I’m sure she’s in heaven smiling down at you though. :)