June 17, 2023
June 17, 2023
Today we celebrated the life of my Aunt Irene and it was such a wonderful tribute to a beautiful woman. I always admired her because of her grace and kindness and most especially her strength and courage. She lost my Uncle Ervin only a few days after having a baby and I can’t imagine the grief she endured. Her joyful dreams for bringing her baby home were met with tragedy and loss
Today I was reminded that she continued to keep Ervin’s family as her family. It took commitment and love to know how much we needed to continue to be a part of her family. She and Julius were at family gatherings and special occasions and they made an intentional effort to stay connected which I know was so special to my grandparents and my mom and her brothers. I tease Ervin that he shares my blood line and that should make him just a little nervous ( self depreciation is my super power) but I am so thankful that Aunt Irene and Uncle Julius made sure we shared special times. Kim and Sharon are such beautiful reflections of their mom and while we do not share a blood line , they are family just the same
So for all the lessons we learned from this wonderful woman I thank her for the gift of love and kindness and for keeping our family connected. The world is a better place thanks to you. May God continue to teach us through her love and sacrifice
Much love
Today I was reminded that she continued to keep Ervin’s family as her family. It took commitment and love to know how much we needed to continue to be a part of her family. She and Julius were at family gatherings and special occasions and they made an intentional effort to stay connected which I know was so special to my grandparents and my mom and her brothers. I tease Ervin that he shares my blood line and that should make him just a little nervous ( self depreciation is my super power) but I am so thankful that Aunt Irene and Uncle Julius made sure we shared special times. Kim and Sharon are such beautiful reflections of their mom and while we do not share a blood line , they are family just the same
So for all the lessons we learned from this wonderful woman I thank her for the gift of love and kindness and for keeping our family connected. The world is a better place thanks to you. May God continue to teach us through her love and sacrifice
Much love