[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by ellebud

Just a sweet sad note: Paula was an SDT from the University of Texas, Austin, I believe. When she read on line that my daughter was going through recruitment at a university where there was an SDT chapter she wrote to me. Yes, she knew that I was Jewish. She knew that AEPhi no longer existed at my school. She very much hoped that my daughter would consider SDT and wrote her a glowing rec.

We had written before because on another tie that we had: we both were cancer survivors.

My daughter didn't join SDT, as some of you know. But Paula was ever gracious. We wrote to each other a few times a month...just to check in. I wrote her a holiday note in December. And, when I didn't receive an answer...well, I knew something was wrong.

Paula died in early December of ovarian cancer. So, to you who knew her here, with her wit, know that she was funny in real life. And to all of you who raise money for cancer research, be it through St. Jude's, Susan Komen...know the work that you are doing is importent. And yes, we thank you.

My sympathies. One of my cousin's very good friends was also an SDT at UT in the 80s. She passed in October of breast cancer, which she fought hard and with dignity. She continued to work throughout her numerous treatments. She left quite an impression on all those that knew her.