Debbie Silverman
Bettie Fairchild came into my life when I married my husband, who knew her as his Cub Scout den leader. Both of our families were living in Austin at the time. Our lives became intertwined over the years in so many ways – both happy and sad. Throughout that time, we celebrated and sometimes mourned life events together. I marveled at her ability to find hope in the midst of sorrow, laughter when all you wanted to do was cry, and to feel real love in her presence. Always. Eency and Cody – with a tear in my eye, I wish I could have been a more attentive friend, also smiling at the thought of how much she loved and was loved.