Friday, February 22, 2019
Auntie Annie, you were hands down the best godmother a girl could have ever hoped to have. You were a faithful and loving friend to my mom her whole life and I swear if ever there was a saint on earth, it was you. You were the most devoted, caring, thoughtful, dependable person ever. You never missed sending me a card for ever occasion for the 40 years I was alive, even when I could tell the arthritis made it hard to even sign your name. You always made me feel special, like a treasure, and it was a very special gift to have someone sharing this world who thinks so highly of you.
You were one of the most selfless people I have ever met in my life, always giving to others and never thinking of yourself. You were also so humble, and so dedicated to your faith. You never complained, even though you were in excruciating pain for years. One of my favorite memories of you when you were older was going to the facility to visit you and it was a beautiful day. You asked if we could just go walk to the park next door and seeing how happy you were to be outside, to watch the kids play, to see the grass and trees, it made me realize that you probably went months between chances to go outside, which had to be so hard because you were always such a free spirit who loved to go so much. It was a reminder to be grateful for my ability to still have that freedom.
Growing up, you always made visiting you special, taking me to your school, having me stay at your house, and creating great times for me. You were truly one of the most special souls I have ever met, and I am glad I got a chance to talk to you and tell you I loved you just a week or so before you passed, and I was so happy to hear the joy in your voice talking about the birthday card I sent with the pictures of mom and me. Those pictures seemed to bring you such joy and I am so glad I had the last minute thought to print them and put them in, just thinking that it had been years since you had been able to see mom and me.
I know my mom always treasured you and your friendship, too, and she enjoyed all the times you came to visit her over the years. I am so sad that you are gone, but so grateful you are no longer in pain, and that you have your freedom again. Thank you for playing such a special part in my life and heart for 40 years. You will always be treasured and missed.
