One of the things that is keeping me going during this very challenging time is the opportunity to share some of the many things that make Nancy so special. I knew from the first time I met her that she was exceptional. It was my first day of work at TRW and I was feeling completely overwhelmed when I heard a strange set of sounds emanating from another work bay. When I went to investigate, I found two women taking turns throwing, of all things, a toilet plunger. Nancy quickly explained that they were practicing for the “Lab Olympics,” an annual event that included a variety of very creative competitions. I knew immediately that this job was going to be a great fit and that this fun-loving lady would be someone I would gravitate toward—how prophetic that turned out to be!
Over the years, I discovered that Nancy’s sense of fun is matched only by her sense of adventure. Over the years, we were able to travel to places as far flung as Thailand, Spain, France, the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Mexico. We traveled extensively throughout the states as well, sometimes living the high-life and more frequently roughing it in a tent. No matter what kind of circumstances we encountered, Nancy’s attitude was always based on the premise of “Let’s try it! If it doesn’t work out, it will probably make a good story.” As a result, we have a treasure trove of wonderful stories. Nancy’s Alzheimer’s has robbed her of many of these memories, but every once in a while her eyes would light up at the sight of a favorite trinket.
There simply aren’t words to express my gratitude to the literally hundreds of people who have joined in our search for Nancy. I am convinced that with so many people on our team it is only a matter of time before she is safely at home.
Kirk Moody, Husband
Please know that there are many following your "story" and praying it will turn out to be a "good story."
ReplyDeleteHaving just found this story and read it, I was compelled to tell you how beautiful the description of your wife is. It sounds like you had a wonderful bond. We do know God knows exactly where she is. We must keep in prayer that He has an angel watching over her.
ReplyDeleteMany prayers are a blessing. Pray, believe and be silent and wait for a miracle.
I feel like I know Nancy. I'm on the look out for her every day. I'm trusting that God has his angels all around her. We must keep the faith and believe that God is going to bring her home. Nance we love you and miss you; hang in there you will be home soon.
ReplyDeleteKirk, you and Nancy are in my thoughts and prayers. I live across the street from LACMA and I look for her as I walk around the neighborhood every day. I will continue to look for Nancy on my walks and continue to pray for your family. God bless.
ReplyDeleteKirk, I knew Nancy at UCLA in grad school. She was the brightest student and I have such positive memories of that time. She was working at TRW even then (in 1985) as I recall. I have informed several of the students in our program at the time that I am still in touch with about this situation. She touched so many people, and so positively. Very kind regards, Dan Noal
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