Today is New Year’s Day, last night my family and I” celebrated New Year’s Eve at home.  We asked each other? What is your memorable moment of 2013; I said the day my sister “Rosie” passed away, Love Always Your “Big Brother Frankie and his family.

Rosie

This Christmas was the very first time without you “Rosie” and heartbreaking,  but when my family and I celebrate Christmas, we will always include you in our prayers, in our thoughts and also in our hearts. You’re loving "BIG" brother Frankie and his family.

My “Dad” with her Daughter “Rosie”; both of them has pleasant smile, with my Dad right arm, on my sister “Rosie” left shoulder, as if my “Dad” is telling my sister “Rosie” things are going to be alright? I will always love you, my dear daughter and my sweetheart “Rosie”. My sister "Rosie" has always had a special spot in her heart for her “Dad”, because my sister “Rosie” is my “Dad” oldest daughter, that is why in this photo, my sister “Rosie” was leading really super close to her only “Dad” and “father”, that was the only time and moment, my sister “Rosie” felt the warm love coming from her “Dad” she did not wanted to end or be forgotten, because in this photo we can see and you can till her final time are nearing, that is why my sister “Rosie”; face in detail: no hair dye on her hair, no makeup on her face, no gold chain or jewelry and plus My sister “Rosie” have gain some extra weight in the facial area. My sister “Rosie”, we want you to know, I will always be you’re oldest Brother “Frankie”, I will always miss you and you will always be my oldest Sister “Rosie”.

“Rosie” I just wanted to personal say to you; good night, because am ready to get off from work, but before I drive off, I always say a little prayer for you “Rosie”, Mom, and the entire family, then I’ll get in my car and enjoy the drive home. We are always thinking of you “Rosie” and we also miss you “Rosie”, I know you’re in heaven and at peace; you’re also sleeping with all the lovely angels, we will always love you and have you in our hearts.

Here in this photo my sisters “Rosie” is truly delighted with two of her nieces, Laura on the right side holding her auntie right arms, on the opposite side Erika leaning against my sister “Rosie”, this photo really touch my inner soul, my heart and my core as a son, brother, father and grandfather, because seeing my beautiful sister “Rosie”, plus my own gorgeous daughters, losing my sister “Rosie” would be losing one of my own, I can rely on how my own father is dealing with the loss of my sister “Rosie”, will always love you “Rosie”.

My very special sisters “Rosie, Maya “ here in this photo my sister “Rosie’s right shoulder is touching my sister Maya’s left shoulder, because of that time and moment they  will always have this intimate relationship forever, because of  that photo you can see how they both are smiling, plus in both of my sister’s eye you can tell they share something more than just being sisters, but for my sister “Maya” she will always and forever cherish that feeling for my sister “Rosie”. Being Frankie, I’m so very happy to say, that we are very proud of all my sisters.

“Rosie”, as your brothers and sisters, we really do miss your beautiful smile, special “our sister Maya” she truly misses her oldest sister, because she said “I still can’t believe it? Maya will always love and miss you, I know our Dad is also trying his best to stay strong and be healthy, but I look at this photo of our parents, they both looked so very much in love with each other, particular Dad’s right hand on Mom’s shoulder, Dad with his smile, he also looked really attractive, plus with his military hair cut (high and tight) and then I ask myself, did they ever know they were going to have us all. Because I remember when I was there age, I never thought in my wildest dreams that I was going to five boys and four girls.

When Gavin was first born my mom called Rosie who was living in San Diego at the time to tell her the news. Rosie was so excited for us and couldn't wait to see the new addition to the family!  Wait she couldn't and just days after Gavin was born, we get a knock at our door.  I look out the window and see a cab on the street and there's Rosie, pink doorag and all asking "where's baby Gavin?"  I give her a big hug and ask her how she got here because she had never been to our house before.  Rosie had hopped on a bus and traveled two days to come see the new baby.  I will always remember her determination and smile, Rosie always put family first and would do anything for her loved ones, even ones she had never met.  No matter what the situation Rosie always had a smile on her face that would instantly make you feel better.  I am so grateful to have had inspirational family members in my life like Rosie who taught me the power of a smile and the importance of always putting family first.  Auntie just know that you are dearly missed and will never be forgotten, we love you Auntie.

 when I was little i use to carry a little purse with 3 pictures , each of my beautiful sisters  id show them off at school , I was proud , and looked up to them even though i was taller than them when i was ten, I hoped id grow up and be as beautiful .  I remember he day she got married , there was no one as beautiful as my sister Rosie . I was there when AJ ws born , Rosie always had Mommy making lecheplan , Yumm god i miss her too . Ans undisputedly Rosie had the bomb house on whinchester , she had the coolest waterbed , macreme plant holders, Shee always dressed  in th coolest clothes  , Id  sit on thewaterbed and try her shoes on , when i wasnt doing some chore at the house , Me and her would go swimming at night  , i dont think she viewed those times as cherished  ,  as i did .    I always wished that i would of been around  when it was mom and the first 7 ,  i felt i missed out and  rosie would talk to me whn i was upset and tell me stories of me and it  assured me , I really did belong , mY sister was the sweetest person, she cared in th best ways , My heart is broken  , I love you rosie  , my life will never be the same . i will truly miss you ,  Thaats all i have to share at the momment - Love Debra   

My sister “Rosie” was so very happy in this photo, with family members, special with her brother Johnny and her sister Maya.

“My Dear Sister Rosie” in your high school photo, I can see the look on your face, that you were ready to be a mature lady, ready to start a family of your own and have that little house up on the hill with the white picket fence, with your big smile, always brings joy to our family, that is the most significant thing I’m going to miss about my sister “Rosie”, you looked so very energetic, you looked so full of life, you are so very  beautiful in your high school photo, you are so very happy and the day your Innocent was taking away, moment you got married.

I will never forget that night when this picture was taken, my sister “Rosie” had high hope to see or meet the ****, but Jr and I wanted to make sure our sister “Rosie” had fun and also enjoyed that whole night out, they both wanted to go to my tenth high school reunion, because that was a very significant occasion, oh by the way! Betty is the one who is taking the picture of us three, Betty and I had just started dating too, and I remember Betty was wearing that violet  or purple dress, plus Betty was a couple of months  pregnant that day.

Every parent wanted to have a baby boy or girl  the first birth or even the second time, when you were the third delivery, Dad and Mom was so extremely very proud, special Mom had her baby girl now and named her baby girl “Rosalinda” (Rosie), because I knew when she had Johnny and I (Frankie), Mom was contemplating maybe she would under no circumstances have a baby girl, but I comprehended now, the day you were born, Mom was very ecstatic, and that she finally had her baby girl or her little princess and her two boys. Mom would always put “Rosie” inside her big baby buggy to push my sister “Rosie” around (this is almost the same stroller my sister “Rosie” had). This picture was taken back in the late 50; my Mom was maybe the same age as the lady pushing the baby buggy.

I will always remember when Rosie & I would go cruising in her favorite car Volkswagen VW Lime Green Super Beetle convertible.  She was always so confident and carefree then, I always dreamed of being like her when I grew up!

To this day, I have always asked myself, why didn’t my sister Rosie ever change her last name or go back to her maiden name? Can anyone answer my question? Because I know for a fact there is some logic? But I just can’t come up with a sensible motive.

Rosie loved Angels, whether they were pictures or statues, anything Angels, especially the "Precious moments" the ones with the big beautiful eyes!  So if you see pictures or statues of Angels always think of My Sister Rosie and smile : ) 

"Our Lady of Guadalupe"
I'm praying with lonely tears
To our Lady of Guadalupe
I'm a poor person
With a long face,
And I know,
She will see me through.

"Lady of Guadalupe"
I will live my life to the fullest
Every day
And if you have to choose
Me for your ministry
I will be honored
To serve in your ministry
(Poet Aldo Kraas)