Over the past 15 years Karin became one of my dear friends. We shared many, many hours of conversation about her life and her future. We delighted in the good times and sorrowed together over the challenges.
Through it all Karin was a genuine friend not just another acquaintance. Karin was passionate in her care for people and was always fully invested in her friendships. You always felt appreciated by Karin.
I think that is why she had so much success in her professional life and so many friends both in an outside the workplace. We all knew she cared about us and would be there if we ever needed her.
In the end it was Karin who needed us and I know that she was lifted up by the love and prayers we all had for her. Karin was so brave and through her long and difficult battle I never once heard her complain or express bitterness about her situation. She just calmly got on with facing it as best as she could. Karin’s strength and resolve was an inspiration and we will always have a place in our hearts set aside as Karin’s place.
