My wife and I first met Mike and Judy in the late 80's at a Disneyana show in northern Virginia. We were selling and promoting the Baltimore Chapter, NFFC. They were trying to begin the DC/Northern Virginia Chapter.
Later they joined the Baltimore chapter and always had a lot to share at the meetings, and often offered to host get togethers at their home. We could always count on them for Disney news and "insider info" of some sort. Mike served as our chapter treasurer for several years.
We were all thrilled for them when, after completing many years in careers of government service, they decided to retire to the place they loved. Where they would be close to the "magic" that had become such an important part of their life together. My wife and I visited their new community and toured the model of the dream home they were building. It's just so sad that Judy never got to live her dream without the nightmare that took her life.
She has been in our thoughts and prayers for some time, and leaves many friends in the Baltimore/DC area that will miss her, and have nothing but pleasant memories of our time together. She was a wonderful lady.
Mike, if you ever get to read this, know that we are thinking of you, and that there are so many people that share your pain and loss. We'll always remember Judy with a smile. She really did know how to share "the magic"!
We send our love and our thoughts, and strength through this difficult time.
Don't forget to feed the cat...