Stephanie touched many people - her social circle cast a net far and wide, and we miss her very much. As we reflect upon her life and everything she accomplished, it is evident that we can learn from how she conducted herself and how she cared for others. She approached everything with gusto - whether announcing her arrival by rapping energetically on the door or making sure that her friends got together frequently to keep ties alive.
Here is a snippet from Lara Skripitsky’s eulogy that best summarizes a life cut too short and how we can all live a little bit like Steph did.
10 ways to remember and honour Stephanie Lane
Buy pink shoes and wear them with joy
On your birthday take the day off work and seriously celebrate
Knock with gusto to announce your arrival
Fill your vases with tulips and gerbera daisies
Spend time with your friends and talk to them whenever you can
Say hello to strangers
Dive off docks into cool, refreshing lake waters
Organize parties that bring your friends together
Watch a Stephanie Lane Movie of the week and bawl your eyes out without shame
Do something unexpected, like buying your best friend a garbage can, just because you know she wants one