OU weekends.
The Rose Bowl.
The bleachers for Monday night softball.
The Crown and Anchor when she told me what she'd be fighting the next year of her life.

There has always been a constant with Margaret since the day we met; that wonderful smile of hers. Of all the things I took from the last few years of our friendship it was that she was the most selfless person I'd ever known. Her smile told you that she didn't want your pity, she wanted a beer and a conversation. She wasn't going to let this beat her, "I'm going to kick cancer's ass!".

Margaret's life will never be defined by cancer. She was an amazing woman and an amazing friend. We all knew that before she was diagnosed, but despite what she fought through, those qualities never faded, never once took a back seat. I'd visit her and Brian in Katy while she was undergoing treatment and before I had a chance to say anything she'd ask how I was doing. How was work, how was life, how's the softball team doing? You knew the answer before you even asked her "I'm doing great!"

Margaret, you've shown me what it takes to be a remarkable person. Thank you for that. You'll be truly missed.

-g