I remember meeting Judith McLaurin in a coffee shop one weekend to talk to her about a job opening we had. Neither of us had any coffee, but we spent two fast hours talking about all sorts of things. She was engaging, delightful, and willing to laugh at almost anything. I knew I had found our next receptionist.
But she was so much more than that. Judith quickly became part of the family. All those qualities I was fortunate enough to witness in the coffee shop came through in more ways than I could have imagined. Judith was a star – adored and beloved by all. Her warmth and spirit were infectious, and you couldn’t spend time with her without being better off for it.
When she had to retire a few years ago for health reasons, it was a sad day for our office. Happily, however, Judith remained an important part of the Thinking Maps family. She attended company parties and get togethers, and continued to maintain close relationships with those she met in her time with us. My kids (as did many others) knew her as “Jugee.”
The world lost a bright light when Judith passed away last week. She is missed by so many, but we shouldn’t grieve for long. Rather, let’s be bold, put on some bright colors, and embrace all that life has to offer. Jugee would’ve wanted it that way.
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