My Aunt Patricia,Forever Loved
My Aunt Patricia,
I have felt close to my Aunt Patricia since early childhood and even through years when we weren’t always in contact, the closeness in my heart never wavered. She has always been a pillar of strength and inspiration. In 1978 when I and my son, Jules who was 3 years old at the time, journeyed out to Arizona to spend time with our Arizona family, we stayed in Scottsdale with Aunt Pat, Uncle George, Randy, Mickey and Sean, who were living in the household at that time.
Jules and I were made to feel as if we had always been a part of the household! She drove us to my Grandmother Bays’ house in Bisbee where we stayed for a few days, telling us stories all the way there during the drive...she always thought of everyone before herself. She treasured her family, near and far and made sure all had a place in the Family Tree tapestry and her heart. I have been back a few times since and as before...always there for you, the royal treatment and then some. I have loved her like a mother and on our last visit there in September 2012 with my partner, Bob and my brother, Tom...leaving to go home was almost impossible for me...I didn’t want to stop hugging and holding her. I love you Aunt Pat and that will never change..a person may pass on to another journey in the circle of life silencing the tangible sound of their footsteps on the ground but, the love stays as powerful and immediate as ever.
Your niece, Romani (Elaine) Bays