I was surprised both times that my letters were considered worthy to use as a tribute. I had written an email about June's passing to friends and copied it to Gay and Stu, sister and brother-in-law, who shared it with those presenting the service.
I'll share it with you.
Our family will never be the same. She was my second mother when I was small and
my dear friend and sister as an adult. She bought me my first book, my first
record, the Nutcracker Suite, and took me to my first movie.
She was Santa Claus to Gay and me, paying for gifts at Christmas that my
parents couldn't afford. She rocked me to sleep when I was a baby and taught me
to say my prayers. She read to Gay and me each night and I'll never forget, Wynken,
Blynken, and Nod, one night set off in a wooden shoe...
June was a person loved by all who knew her. Even the staff in the hospitals
and assisted care places, fell under her spell which she cast with a beautiful
smile and genuine interest in others. She was the person I wanted to grow up to
be. She always told me she was proud of me, and her expectations made me a
better person.
If you have a sister or had a sister, you might understand how deeply I feel this loss. I appreciate the caring, meaningful cards I've received.
Tell us about your sister.
That was beautiful, Glenda. I am so sorry that you have suffered another tremendous loss.
ReplyDeletewhat does not kill us makes us strong, Paula. I've heard that said before and I hope it is true.
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping in and for your condolences.