For Ellen Payne Osborn- Dutchess of Kent

36 is too damned young to die.  At nearly 51, this lesson is cemented in me as of yesterday, when a young lady I had the honor of knowing for a phase of life - no longer occupies her beat-up, broken body.  I want to tell you about who she IS.  Not was.  Who she is right now as the vibrant Angel she said she was, and shall be. She IS.  She knew she would go early.  We all sort of knew, but never wanted to grasp.  For Kent, their families and oh so many friends - When Ellen loved, she lived.  She lived to love.  Live with her, through her - and, now - live her span FOR HER.   We can carry a bit of her with us forever more.  God Bless.  Elle, here's to you, Kid:  DANCE IN PEACE, you don't have to Rest any longer.  If I can do Ellen Payne Osborn any honor, it is to use her own words ... Elle's Cliff Notes