Josh and I started dating when we were 17. It wasn’t long until I started meeting his extended family and family friends. Everyone was warm and kind. Including Joanne.
Joanne and Virgil had been friends with my husband’s family since he was little, and operated somewhat like second grandparents. I was immediately welcomed in.
Joanne had a lot of things that put people at ease. She had a cozy, inviting cabin. She had the world’s most comfortable couch, perfect for naps. She had beautiful clothes, and her trademark, turquoise jewelry. She loved to make memories and her friends’ homes were filled with items given or created by her.
But, all that still wasn’t her best attribute. He greatest achievement was wearing a spirit of hospitality wherever she went. Her attitude towards others felt like a front door swung wide open. She was approachable, and interested, invested, and warm.
She was a good example. She was an oozer of hospitality. She is missed.
