Jay Hector

A Note for Us All ~ Hectors. Fly High Angel.

I think we could all say more than enough about what Nan meant to us; as a mother, grandmother, sister, aunty, friend, and even, at one point in her working life, a dinner lady.

Losing Nan has brought a multitude of feelings. But the one I want to hold is relief knowing you are hand in hand with your lifetime love of 68 years again. Married 66. Granddad.

I didn’t truly anticipate loss until Granddad was first diagnosed with cancer — then went into remission, only to face challenges again. That’s when I realized how hard it would be to keep Nan purposeful. She had 68 years of someone gently sulking, winding her up, teasing her - and when Granddad passed, she was left with her two dumplings (sons) and her grandchildren to help fill that void.

Rest in peace, and power Nan. You are able to meet your long-time love again — in a place I imagine holds only calm, beauty, and warmth.

You are everything to each of us. Above all, you are abundant love.

She was warm.
She was kind.
She was loving.
She was protective - she showed us all what love meant and how to pass it forward.

She wouldn’t fault you, but she would always offer an opinion — whether asked for or not. She simply was love, in person form.

I know her life and her love have imprinted onto how we now love our partners, our friends, and most importantly, our children. She gave abundantly, without expectation of anything in return.

She was.
She is.
And she will always be remembered as LOVE.

This Year: 2024 has been my best, most highly rewarded and consistent years of Health, Fitness & Activity.
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Between changing my sleep pattern, waking up at 5am every day, being a part of & style competitions; to training as an accountability partner and hitting personal bests in 15k, 13.1 miles and other runs and remaining “in training” during the heaviest travel years we have had as a family… I feel like I’ve kept my annual self promise.
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I’ll likely add a marathon next year (2025) and hopefully remain as busy with work, family and hobbies.
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Sometimes it's nice to walk in the grass bare foot, feel the sun on your face, smile and truly feel the gratitude of life. Lucky to be here, living through these chapters with you all. Don't forget to love on those around you!