My beautiful, big sister Amy would have been 36 years old today.
Unfortunately she died 3 years ago. I don't really know what to write on this post. I am still very angry about her death.
There was no reason for her to die. She just didn't wake up. Even after the atopsy, no one knew what killed her. She had hashimotos, but not the only one in the family. She also had a hole in her heart, again, not the only one in the family. I have both of those problems. Why her and why then? She had 2 girls about to enter the time in their lives they need a mom the most.
She left behind a huband that loved her and 2 beautiful girls who treasured her.
She was a hairstylist who had lots of friends and was sweet and caring. She fought hard to find herself and figure out who she was.
She loved her family.
I wasn't sure what I wanted from this post. I still don't know, but as I was looking through photos to post, I got sucked in to this little chubby face with a great big smile.
I could sit here all day writing stories of her life, but I don't really feel like it. I can barely see the screen through tears anyways. I think it is stupid that she died.
So I am going to share part of her life with a few random photos.
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Her oldest daughter, Jessica
Her youngest daughter, Allison
Her wedding day
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I love this picture. They were so happy.
Here is when baby Amelia got to meet her kids. They are sitting at her grave. In a round about way, Amelia is named after her. There could never be another amy and since amy is a nickname for amelia, that is why we named her that. The interesting thing is that a few months after Amelia was born, Becca and Cassie were writing all the family's names backwards. They did Amelia's nickname, Mia. Backwards it is Aim. That was Amy's nickname. Amelia is also born on Amy's half birthday.
I guess the moral of this post should be to enjoy every day. Be thankful you are alive to do your laundry and srcub your toilets and all the chores you hate. Be greatful you can hug and kiss your kids at night. Love your family and be greatful for technology so you can keep in contact with your sweet nieces. Don't wish your life away, it's too short. Don't put off today saving for the future cause it might not come. Smile, laugh and hug a child everyday. When life gets stressful, step back and think about the things you have to be greatful for. Love you Aim
4 comments:
Thank you for sharing. Not always easy, but a way to honor your sister.
This post pulled at my heart. I have never had to deal with the death of someone close to me. I am convinced that is one of the hardest things we will ever have to deal with in this life. I am sorry that you have had to deal with this. Your tribute to her is beautiful.
I am no one to give advice so don't take it that way but this post did make me think about one of my favorite books. It is called "The Message" by Lance Richarson. It is a book about a man (Lance) who through a series of unfortunate events has a near death experience and goes to Paradise and is allowed to come back to earth and share certain things with the rest of us. As I read this book I could feel the spirit and it clarified truths that we teach in the church but aren't taught in much detail. It brought my soul peace and comfort. Maybe it could do the same for you. It's a small book and an easy read. I had borrowed a copy and after I read it I bought several. One to keep and the others to give away. Anyhow, sorry I got so long winded. I hope you are okay. If I was there I would cry with you.
Wow...wasn't expecting that or I would have grabbed my tissues! But, I needed it. Thanks so much Miss. I, too, miss her terribly. Not a day goes by that I don't think about her and wish I could talk to her again. You picked some great pictures! Thanks again.
Thanks for the post and sharing pictures of our Amy. I thought I cried hard on her birthday, but the tears are flowing from both of us today as we read your blog. We were feeling bad on her birthday, because we couldn't look through her scrapbook, but you made that possible for us to see her smiling face again. The pain of losing her does not go away, but we are grateful for the gospel and to know that we will all be together again! We love you all!
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