I didn’t know Jane Davidson well
enough to call her more than colleague. We were both members of CAPS, a Canada-wide
association for professional speakers, and had met several times at meetings
and events at the Winnipeg Chapter over the past few years. But we didn’t
socialise outside of meetings and so I really didn’t know too much about
her, other than she always seemed to be friendly, positive and enthusiastic
– with energy to burn!
When Jane died suddenly on September 22nd this year, it was a shock for everyone,
including those of us who didn’t know her all that well. As I reflected
on the last time I saw her, I thought about how we go through life and often
know so little about so many of the people we come in contact with. Especially
good people like Jane, as I found out.
Born in Keewatin, Ontario, Jane was all about friends and family. She was divorced,
which had been difficult enough for her, but when her son, Scott, died several
years ago, she was devastated. Despite her loss, Jane showed that she was one
of those rare individuals who could turn things around and convert pain into
healing, disappointment into hope.
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