How Are You?

"There are two types of people; those who come into a room and say, "Well, here I am!" and those who come in and say, "Ah, there you are!" Frederick L. Collins

It's the season of holiday parties. Some are a lot of fun; others like the obligatory work-related party, maybe not so much. This time each year I think of a lady who died of cancer while just in her forties. She was attractive, talented and quite accomplished in her field. She could have made a grand entrance into a room and had all eyes on her. But it was never about her. It was always about you. The words "lovely" and "charming" were often used to describe her. Her loveliness was her genuine love for people, and her charm was the way she could draw out even the most reserved person. She was the perfect cocktail or dinner party guest, and every party dramatically improved when she was there.

At her funeral, many folks shared their memories of her. I said that when she asked, "How are you?" she truly wanted to know.

Susan