Evidence of Love

It is written in the colors
Of a thousand autumn twilights
Painted in the eyes of a child
Spoken as forgiveness
By an honest open hand
It’s the friend who will walk the extra mile
It’s the giving,
When there is not enough
There is everywhere
The evidence of love

Our dear friend and colleague Linda Nash, passed away on Monday, November 3rd.

The loss that our staff is feeling right now is immeasurable.

Linda's spirit was indomitable. She was truly a force to be reckoned with. Her strength and integrity through physical disability, cancer, and various other illnesses was inspirational. Her humor and laughter were second to none. But more than anything, it was her love. Her love and her passion. The evidence of her love abounds. From her wonderful family, to her dedication here at Hiawatha Public Library, and her presence in the community, the evidence of Linda's love is everywhere. Yes, there is truly everywhere the evidence of her love. And as I sit here, with tears running down my face, it is the one thing that I will miss so much about her.

But her love will remain...always...


I love you and miss you Linda.


It’s living in the rich earth
Waving in the wind
It’s music that moves us to believe
And dying in a small town
Knowing where true life begins
It’s hope beyond what we can see
It’s the mercy, when tears are not enough
There is everywhere
The evidence of love

*Lyrics by First Call*