“For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die' .... 'a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance...”

‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬, 4‬

These are perfect words for today as we mourn the loss of an amazing woman, loyal wife, dedicated mother, loving sister, aunt, daughter and friend. She did it all with a smile, and an attitude of a warrior determined to live her life in the service of everyone around her. There was not one person in her circle who did not know they were loved and appreciated by her.

She went home last night to the Lord.

This morning as we face the first day without her smile, the end of life realities become real for the Mcginness family.

Funeral arrangements, as many of us know, are expensive and overwhelming. And with a very long and expensive cancer journey behind them, they could use some financial help to put this chapter of Trish's life to rest.

So many have been so generous, and her family has been beyond grateful. It's difficult to ask, let alone to ask again... but if you knew the true compassion of Trish Mcginness, and the vast number of people who felt her absolute love and compassionate acceptance of everyone in any circumstance, you would know how important it is to lay her to rest exactly as she wished.

Thank you, on behalf of the entire Mcginness family... and Merry Christmas.