Memories/Memorials

Waaaayyyy back when, in January 2014, we spent a few nights on our RV at the Ft Clinch State Park in northern Florida. We met a charming woman. Claudia, and her dog, Tater.  We chatted a few times as we were often out walking our dogs. 

In 2017 we visited RiverBend Motorcoach RV Resort near LaBelle, FL. While we were driving through the resort I saw a woman walking her dog. They looked familiar. I rolled down the window and called out, "Claudia?" She turned. She was the woman I had met 3 years before! Just another example of how small our world really is. 

We bought a lot at the resort and over the next few years we became friends. We visited at the dog park. We enjoyed meals and Happy Hours together. Claudia and her husband revamped their RV lot and installed this fantastic 'rock' in the shape of a dog. Everyone loved it. 

Last year Claudia lost a battle with cancer. It's hard to imagine that such a vibrant woman is gone. 

Today, while walking around RiverBend, I saw the rock outside the dog park. Evidently Claudia's husband had it moved as a memorial. It's so touching. A plaque at its base says, "You're Forever in our Heart". The 'dog' has a collar with an angel tag on it. 

Sweet memories of a wonderful woman who loved RiverBend and her beloved dog. RIP Claudia.