thank you.
i just wanted to take this time to thank all of my friends who have been so supportive during this difficult time. the phone calls, messages, and hugs have helped so much. i can't imagine surviving this ordeal without you guys, and the outpouring of kindness has been overwhelming. i'd especially like to thank amy, perky, amanda, and jon for attending the services. you went out of your way and i truly appreciate that. and thank you renee' for reassuring me in a way that no one else can.
i think death is so hard because it reminds us of our own mortality. it continues to remind me that nothing should be taken for granted, especially the ones i love. i did not see my aunt regularly, and i guess i may have taken her (and all members of that side of my family) for granted, just expecting them to be there on holidays, special occasions, etc. but this has been a huge reality check for me. if you love someone, tell them. because you never know which conversation could be the last.
the more i hear about my aunt, the more i realize what an amazing woman she was. i've never met anyone stronger than her, and i truly want to be like her as a selfless, compassionate, and generous person. and as the priest said during the homily, the only way to fill her void is with each other. i hope to become half of the person she was and will continue to be as she lives on through all of her family and friends.
i think death is so hard because it reminds us of our own mortality. it continues to remind me that nothing should be taken for granted, especially the ones i love. i did not see my aunt regularly, and i guess i may have taken her (and all members of that side of my family) for granted, just expecting them to be there on holidays, special occasions, etc. but this has been a huge reality check for me. if you love someone, tell them. because you never know which conversation could be the last.
the more i hear about my aunt, the more i realize what an amazing woman she was. i've never met anyone stronger than her, and i truly want to be like her as a selfless, compassionate, and generous person. and as the priest said during the homily, the only way to fill her void is with each other. i hope to become half of the person she was and will continue to be as she lives on through all of her family and friends.