On Halloween 2013, Joan B. Goode’s life was stolen from her,
by pancreatic cancer. She was a sister, she was a daughter and she was a
friend. She was the first person that I met when I moved back to California,
after meeting Joe. I felt as though I already knew her, as she and Joe danced
together on a regular basis; he would always call me on his way home from
dancing, and talk about all of the dances that he and Joan, had danced. So when
we finally met face to face, it was as if she were an old friend.
I watched her dance in awe, and hoped that when I grew up, I
could dance like her! She was always encouraging and ever supportive; she gave
me tips and shared her secret thoughts. Looking back, I suppose that the only
dream she did not fulfill, was finding that special someone to share her life
with. This however did not stop her from living her life to the fullest. When
you watch the slideshow put together by Cliff, you will see just how much Joan
enjoyed her life; her smile is infectious and her bright light will shine on.
Reflecting on her life in this slideshow made me feel
better; it shows just how much fun she had and how many different things that
she packed into her life. She wasn’t a bump on a log and I guess that God felt
as though she has fulfilled her purpose here on this earth, and called her
home. Many believe that we should not feel sad, as her life is just now
beginning……I hope to have as many “happy” faces in my slideshow when I am gone;
she is an inspiration!
To those of you that knew Joan, I am certain that we can all
agree, she was a unique human being, full of life. I still remember her
supportive words when I was diagnosed with Leukemia, she said “All you can do
is take each day as it comes and if you ever need anything, remember that I am
always here.”
It is still so hard to believe that she was dancing in
Fresno in May, 2013 and gone by Halloween; let this be a reminder to all:
Live life to the fullest; do not wait for tomorrow, because
none of us know just how many tomorrows that we may have.
For all of her dance family, please enjoy this special
tribute to Joan B. Goode and be sure to dance a dance for her!
I will be sure to....dance a few for her.
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