There was no major party at my house without Marsha and there will be no more parties with Marsha!
Marsha passed away yesterday morning. She has left behind a hole far too big to fill, footsteps far too big to fill out and several broken hearts – like mine. Who was Marsha? She was a wonderful friend to me, to my family and in particular to our son Sherman. Marsha helped me raise him as he has developed into the wonderful boy he is. She entered our lives when he was 4 years old. For the last more than 6 years she was Sherman’s nanny, friend and tutor.
Marsha also loved to decorate our house. She took care of our flowers, especially roses, and she organized unforgettable events with me. Most of my friends know her, and some will remember her looking like a gorgeous snow queen at our annual Christmas party.
Marsha was a woman you wanted to know. She was loving, compassionate and she did everything in her power to help and support others. Even if you didn’t know her, you would wish for a friend like her.
I devote this blog to her, because I want everyone to know how wonderful she was. I also want you to think about who the snow queen in your life is. Make sure you spend enough time with her and tell her how much you love her. I am so very glad I met Marsha. Our friendship was pure and loving. I don’t feel regret, but deep pain that we will have no more time together.
Love always,
Hertha
About Hertha Wolff-Arend
I am a business coach and writer located in Paso Robles, California. I am the author of the book Be a woman and act like one. Succeeding in business and life’’ and I write a blog for women with the same title. I give motivational speeches and offer leadership and personality trainings to women. I also work with business owners and managers to support them in their leadership skills and personal development. As a strategic consultant, I also help companies with their communication and marketing strategy.
Born and raised in Germany, I spent most of my adult life in Europe. I have a German university degree in languages and economics and I worked for many years in the advertising industry as one of the few female managing directors in Germany for major international advertising agencies such as Young&Rubicam, TBWA and Bates. My client list consisted of mainly blue chip clients, where I was responsible for their communications strategies and the development and execution of the advertising concepts. Just to name a few clients: Lufthansa, Danone, Kraft Foods, Bosch, Singapore Airlines, Ericsson, Campbells etc.
In 2004 I relocated with my husband and son to California. I graduated from New Venture West in San Francisco as a Certified Integral Coach and started my own coaching practice in 2007.
I am fluent in German and English and have conversational skills in Spanish. Aside from my dedication to work and family, I am a passionate dressage rider.
I am devoted to supporting women in business, with a focus on women in the lower and middle management who are aiming at a career in the higher ranks or who want to develop their own business.
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