In her presence, simply no one questioned her purpose. She was, and will always be in our hearts, Kathryn Tucker Windham – Storyteller, Selma, AL … and she told stories; beautiful, rich, true stories.
Her stories vividly illustrated the balance she learned from her father and that was experienced in her presence: Listen … Learn … Laugh … Love
While her physical presence was terribly missed at the National Storytelling Festival, she was there. Those who knew of our special relationship (I was her handler at Festival; a title she gave me), were so kind with their words as they knew how much I was missing her. That seat beside me in our special cart was never empty. Whether it was another Teller or a participating Listener, I was receiving constant pulses of her love through them.
The thing I missed the most? Leaving her presence, even for a moment, and hearing her say, “I love you.”
Wading the Stream 
Sounds like she was a very special person to the world and to you. What a legacy she leaves both in your memory and in the world.
Indeed a special person Sue. She left a ‘true’ legacy; because she changed the lives of others.
Beautiful Jeff! My condolences on the loss of your beloved and influential friend.
Thanks Mel. She was one of my true inspirations!
Beautiful post, Jeff. It sounds like she was an extraordinary woman who touched many lives with her presence. I’m sorry for your loss and hope you find many smiles in your fond memories of her.
There are many smiles Tiffany … Thanks! She was so present when in your presence that humor was always part of the game.
I’m so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful soul. Thanks so much for introducing her to us.
Beautiful post, Jeff. It sounds like she was an extraordinary woman who touched many lives with her presence. I’m sorry for your loss and hope you find many smiles in your fond memories of her.
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