Today I was sitting down to catch up on some of my work, when I was struck by a sad note. The obituary of one of our long-time subscribers, Vida Stearman of Waldron.
One of the things I love most about community journalism is the people. People you know, and those you may not know now, but a phone call later, you feel as though you just made a life-long friend.
Vida was that way. I had the opportunity to visit with her over the phone a few times. She was a staunch RNN supporter and had been with us for many years. She loved getting her newspaper.
She was a happy person, a good soul. This world is a little drearier since she left it–and I felt that sadness when I read of her passing.
It is the price you pay when you are invested with your whole heart. The price is vulnerability to heartbreak. It’s a price I am willing to pay.
To the Stearman family, please accept the condolences of the Resident News family. We will be holding you close in our thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead.
