A sister... a wife.
A friend.
Today I'm remembering Linda. She died 11 years ago today. My sister-in-law who had been around for more of my life than not that she felt just like one of us.
Every year I say the same thing: I can't believe it's been so long. And as soon as I say or think those words...I feel the loss. I feel the span of time. I glance over at her picture sitting there on my little shelf and remember her laugh, her bright smiling face, her caring nature. And I feel the dull ache of loss.
But I will still remember her today. I remember the lasagna cook-off she had with a couple others in my family... hers was the best and she was so secretive about that recipe. I remember her crazy, infectious laugh, her GIANT belly when she was pregnant with Ryan, and how she took me driving when I was still learning. I also remember her excitement when I was going to my first prom... she had already been through so much and was pretty sick, but she came over the day after and laid on my bed and wanted to hear everything.
Linda was beautiful, courageous, and loved by everyone who met her. She was taken too soon. So today I remember her.
**To honor her memory and the memories of countless others, I'll be making a donation to the American Cancer Society again. So many people have been touched in some way by cancer. Consider making a donation here, or if you want to keep it local, find your office, and check for events or fundraising efforts in your area here.
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