So, still terribly sick. But had to get up supremely early get tires for the car since our tire blew on the freeway last night! UGH!!! I am just thankful that we were all safe & nobody got hurt. And for the fact that, we actually could afford to get the tires we needed! Today is a super sad day because, as it was my Auntie Joy's memorial service. I knew it would be tough, because it's never easy when someone you love & care for passes. But what I didn't realize was how tough this would really be. See, I like my family, most of them anyway! But I'm not hugely close to anyone anymore. Some of them I rarely get to see, my Auntie Joy was one of those. She and I had only seen each other a handful of times over the past few years & spent some time talking on those visits. I learned that we had SO much in common & that we got along wonderfully. She inspired me to do so much. And encouraged me to go on with my writing & blogging & bookmaking. She taught me about her "Tussen Takk" which translates to A Thousand Thanks. She explained that to me & I found it similar to some of the stuff I'd already started doing, albeit in a slightly different manner/forum. She's the reason I started this site to begin with. I saw so much of my family, it was good to see them, just such a sad event. I cried. A lot. But I felt better having done that. And though this was a sad day, my Auntie Joy had a wonderful life, amazing spirit, and amazing youthfulness about her alway. That's what I choose to remember. Not the illness or the pain/suffering, but her beauty and genuineness throughout. A special thanks to her for sharing her personal writings & poems with me. For reminding me that you can remain positive in the face of despair. That life IS worth living, if you do it with the right perspective. I am thankful to have known her. I am also thankful that I got to spend a little time with her before she passed. I love you Auntie Joy. You are missed!
Friday, March 30, 2012
::: March 17, 2012 :::
So, still terribly sick. But had to get up supremely early get tires for the car since our tire blew on the freeway last night! UGH!!! I am just thankful that we were all safe & nobody got hurt. And for the fact that, we actually could afford to get the tires we needed! Today is a super sad day because, as it was my Auntie Joy's memorial service. I knew it would be tough, because it's never easy when someone you love & care for passes. But what I didn't realize was how tough this would really be. See, I like my family, most of them anyway! But I'm not hugely close to anyone anymore. Some of them I rarely get to see, my Auntie Joy was one of those. She and I had only seen each other a handful of times over the past few years & spent some time talking on those visits. I learned that we had SO much in common & that we got along wonderfully. She inspired me to do so much. And encouraged me to go on with my writing & blogging & bookmaking. She taught me about her "Tussen Takk" which translates to A Thousand Thanks. She explained that to me & I found it similar to some of the stuff I'd already started doing, albeit in a slightly different manner/forum. She's the reason I started this site to begin with. I saw so much of my family, it was good to see them, just such a sad event. I cried. A lot. But I felt better having done that. And though this was a sad day, my Auntie Joy had a wonderful life, amazing spirit, and amazing youthfulness about her alway. That's what I choose to remember. Not the illness or the pain/suffering, but her beauty and genuineness throughout. A special thanks to her for sharing her personal writings & poems with me. For reminding me that you can remain positive in the face of despair. That life IS worth living, if you do it with the right perspective. I am thankful to have known her. I am also thankful that I got to spend a little time with her before she passed. I love you Auntie Joy. You are missed!
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