Aunt Helen, I will always miss our long talks on the phone. You always made me laugh and was always proud of all the things I accomplished. You loved to hear about the family in California and enjoyed all the stories about the babies, Sophie and Natalie.
I remember walking the streets of Philly with you, having a bite to eat, and chatting. I will never forget how special you made my 30th birthday. You and Uncle Michael got me a cake, took me to the movies, and spent the whole day with me. We were really good buddies and always got along so well.
You were so tough and I always admired that about you. Your fortitude, faith, and strength were qualities that represented not only the Theokary family, but your true self, as well.
I know you are free now. And though I truly wish we could have had one more long conversation, I am grateful that we spoke on your birthday and enjoyed a few more laughs together. Man, were you funny!! You had the greatest points of views on things and had so many stories about your life. You were well-traveled and so wise.
I am going to miss you for as long as I live and love you with all my heart. I promise not to cry anymore, because crying depicts loss. However, you are not lost, Aunt Helen. You are home now, where you can travel the cosmos with joy and love.