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It is with immense sadness that I write this posting. I seldom write about my personal feelings…. But this is one of those times… I found out this morning that my great friend, Val Ross, had passed away Saturday. Her death was not unexpected, as she had been diagnosed with brain cancer only four months ago. However, we had all hoped for more time together. I am going to take some time to write a real piece about Val and how she helped shape my life. I will do it because writing is how I work through grief, and how I order my thoughts and feelings. And I will also do it so I can share something special with her family. For right now, however, I simply wanted to share my appreciation for life and for friendship with you - the certainty that every moment counts and that not making them special robs us of the sparkle that is being alive. Remember that and also that "life is not measured in how many breaths you take but in moments that take your breath away."take good careAnnette   Sandra Martin's words on Val published in the Globe and Mail can be found at http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080218.OBITROSS18//TPStory/Obituaries