Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Dear Auntie Edna;
As the oldest grand niece in our family, I have been truly blessed for to have had you in my life these 44 years. I have memories that go as far back into my childhood as about age 3. I will forever treasure these memories, and will reflect upon them often. When I was little, I remember you putting me across your lap, on my tummy and bounce me around until I fell asleep. As I got older, you used to ask to bounce me, just to see if I was too big for you to do it anymore, and we'd laugh. I can't say how many times you stole my candy, right out from under me, sometimes even pointing toward my Nana's window and asking, "What's that?" Then the chocolate would "mysteriously" disappear. The nights you stayed at my Nana's late, to watch "Lawrence Welk" with us. We used to sing the theme song at the end of the show. Your bedroom in Somerville had that "moving" picture light of Jesus, I thought that was the coolest thing. Anne Marie and I used to play in your yard there, especially at Easter time. When you're a kid, you think these times will last forever. I know now, that life is short and so very precious, just like these memories I have with you. Until we meet again, please love my Nana as much as she used to love me. Kiss my Uncle Phil, Uncle Peter and Uncle George and let them know how wonderful they all made me feel every time I saw them, from when I was real little, until the last time I saw them. I love you with all my heart Auntie, and to quote you, "You're my life."
Love,
~ Carlene ~
