Aunty Pat was one of my favorite aunties! She was always gracious and it was a joy to spend time with her. I remember one Christmas party at our house, she brought games for the whole family to play. One memorable game involved a potato in a pair of pantyhose and the goal was to knock something down with the potato. I remember that my stomach ached from laughing so much. She also made costumes for a Christmas skit. Such wonderful memories.

Pat is my big sister❣️

I want to share a story our Mom and Dad always liked to tell …
When we were little, early most mornings, my Big Sister; Pat would engineer, aid and abet my escape from my crib. My Big Siste Pat, would plan and execute in her Big Sister way, my way out. I know it was many times successfully done (otherwise) how would Mom and Dad know about it?

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all.  
I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way, I've found that peace at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah, yes, these things too I will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life's been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, a loved one' touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.

(Unknown)