My First Journey

My first walk was dedicated to the memory of Eunice Maybelle Loftin. She was an amazing woman whom unfortunately I never met but whose legacy lives on.
Maybelle was not what we would call an educated woman but she was very wise. She had a sense of right and wrong. She possessed a natural intelligence that one cannot pick up in any classroom. She was a kind and caring person to all but mostly she looked after children that needed to be protected. Maybelle took interest and looked out for her Grandchildren. She gave them a non-judgmental safe haven from their parents (her children) and taught them many valuable lessons.
Maybelle’s battle with breast cancer was not pretty. This was several years ago and she was subjected to what in a proper Southern Lady’s mind humiliating treatment regimens. She did go into remission but when the beast returned she said “I am too old and too tired to deal with this. Let me go be with my Lord”.
Maybelle’s legacy lives with the strength of her granddaughter. On her deathbed she told her granddaughter what a wonderful Mother that she would be. Of course her prediction was true. Her granddaughter is the type of Mom that Maybelle would approve of. In fact I know that she looks down and smiles every day when she sees what a great job her granddaughter is doing.
What I have written is based on stories I have heard about this phenomenal woman. Any factual inaccuracies are mine and mine alone. However, facts aside I do know that Ms Loftin was a loving caring woman who had a great influence on all who would listen to her.
I am proud that my first walk was in her honor.