The Legacy of Lou Sewell

I loved Lou Sewell  --he has pulled me out of hot spots at the University on several occasions when I needed a dose of calm.  In fact, I never saw him when he was uncalm!  Unfortunately, he could not say the same about me.  I loved his laughter within the calm.  He never ran to avoid me;  he just took me as I was and dealt with my worries and frets and stews.   I was better when he was around!  And so were the other Homecoming Steering Advisors who dealt with problems by throwing up their hands!

Today, I went to First Presbyterian Church, to say "goodbye" to Lou Sewell and to give my condolences to Betty and the rest of the family.   As I walked in I saw the stalwarts of First Presby --Joan Gohn, Nancy Bray and Judy Brown--who were hostesses and then I visited with old friends, Ray and Ann Ritter, Sam and Lisa Bishop, on and on.  Visitation and funerals are held to allow people to say goodbye and it is wonderful when people show their courtesy and love by dressing up and getting to the church on time.

My love to Betty and to all of our mutual friends who took a Monday morning to say goodbye.  Lou, you have made a mark on so many lives.  I hope you knew this.   I hope I told you along the way!