I tried to come up with my favorite Monica story to put here but a hundred moments flash through my head. The common thread is how Monica taught me to be a woman of the Oriole Way. Growing up, I saw and heard the Oriole Way in action but it was Monica who taught me how to be a lady in the Oriole Way.....to be compassionate, kind, authentic, faithful, present in the moment, and to love deeply. No matter how incredibly busy she was, Monica would stop and say hello or wave as she and Buck walked to the press conference. She always had time for me and cared for us. Even late at night, after a long flight home, there was always a smile and kind word. When my grandparents became ill, Monica was always one step ahead of us when one of them wanted to come to the game....carts and wheelchairs ready before we had even though about it.
I'll never forget many of these moments but I can't finish this entry without the night we all went to see Peter Mayer play in Lancaster. Sharing the music and fellowship with Ben, Monica and my family was a joy filled night to say the least.
She is the Guardian angel to many and will be for always.
