Day Twenty-Three: Paying Homage

My aunt Cherie!!!  Holy moly, so much comes up as I look through pictures of my beautiful aunt, who is no longer with us. She was pure, shimmery, fabulous, light. Talk about the sharpest knife in the drawer, so smart, and kind, and loving, and positive, and fun. I mean, just, the perfect aunt. As I sit here and remember her I am filled with memories - tears and smiles flow through.  Her spirit reminds me to LIVE, to feel, to have fun, to be positive.  

I honor you today. I remember the pasta with too much garlic, which others said was yucky but you, of course, said it was amazing; I remember going for drives in your sweet ride; I remember conversations by your pool; I remember you taking care of me when I had chicken pox when no one else would; I remember how in the midst of our crazy (crazy-loud, crazy-beautiful, crazy-crazy) family, when arguments stirred, you remained positive and caring. Always seeing the best in people. You didn't like conflict - you preferred love. And I love you aunt Cherie! I honor you today.