July 29, 2020
by Elise Stone
My sister Sheree and I were just always laughing together for no reason. It was like we were created for laughter when we were with each other. We would just crack up at everything. My mom used to call us the silly sisters when we were little, and come to think of it, she never stopped using that nickname for us. We could just laugh at the smallest thing until the tears were running down our faces. I always thought we would be really really old ladies together one day, and we would be like big helium balloons, laughing until we floated up to the ceiling - like that scene in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Sometimes, other people didn't know why we were laughing so hard or what we found so funny. But we didn't care, we would just laugh and laugh. I will try to remember to laugh again like that - to honor my sister. I know that she would want that because she just wanted everyone to be happy and because I know how very much we loved one another. She would want us to remember her for her ability to find joy in even the hardest of times. My heart is broken, but I will keep her love and humor and kindness alive. So she will never truly be lost to us. I promise sissy, one day we will laugh together again - until then, I will carry your laughter with me in my heart. I miss you so.