Reading the obituary of Rachel Marie Janous makes one regret not having known her. After the obligatory dates of birth and death, the writer says: The birth and death of Rachel are not nearly as relevant as the days and nights that she lived. And oh my – did she live!
The writer tells how Rachel met Brandon, her husband of almost 10 years. How she pursued a dancing career while also obtaining a degree in nursing. How they had three kids – Hadley Mae, Cooper Grace and Macklin Lawrence. And how they lived for a year in a 40-foot motor home with three kids under age 5 because Rachel wanted to keep her family close while Brandon traveled for work. They became known as The Janous Five and packed a lot of living into that adventure.
Take a minute to read the obituary. Then note the Celebration of Life service, at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Cokesbury United Methodist Church.