One of the Husbear and my hair salon receptionists—of roughly 9 years—died this past Thursday. Today [Sunday] was her visitation, and tomorrow [Monday] will be her funeral.

While I don’t really spend much time at the hair salon—that’s the Husbear’s place of work—I did know Joni over the 9 years she has/had been with us. She is/was part of our family.

I tend not to be overly emotional, but it was hard to watch the salon crew grieving. Joni has/had been a part of some of their lives as long as many of them have been doing hair.

Some of us went for food and drinks after the visitation. They were in better spirits sharing their memories of Joni with each other. They will at least always have that.

I just wanted to say goodbye Joni. You’ll be missed.

The only picture I could find with Joni and myself. Joni making me laugh, as always.