It has been 8 months ago that I lost my Sister and today I want to wish her Happy Birthday Edie. My Sister, Edie who died over 8 months ago is frozen in my mind. Today – I celebrate her life in spirit and memory as she would have turned 46 today. I think of Edie every day as I see her bright smile and twinkling blue eyes.
Today is the first birthday of Edie’s that I’m unsure on how to approach the day. Shortly after Edie’s passing, my immediate family life changed. Edie left behind two beautiful boys, Jack and Nick. Every time my Husband and I spend the day with the boys, they put a smile on my face. Their personalities and expressions remind me of my Sister often.
So, I will spend the day reflecting on my beautiful Sister Edie in thought and memory. Today – I have a heavy heart. Because of how Edie died, it has made it harder for me to cope. I want to remember her today for the special person she was. Of course, I’m remembering all the fun times we had living together, vacationing in Hawaii, and watching Sex and the City weekly.
Happy Birthday Edie
Every year, Edie and I started a tradition on Birthdays. We each bought the same card year after year. Certain years, the card would be a little bit different; but a similar message. Every time I would see this card or a similar variation, I would stock up. Unfortunately this year, I won’t be able to give her the card personally, but will continue to give her a variation through other means on her Birthday.
When you open the card, it reads from the other one in the family. I will miss sharing this Birthday ritual with Edie.
It is important for me to remember my Sister and her twinkling blue eyes and beautiful smile on her Birthday today, as well as every day. However, the best way for me to honor my Sister; Edie’s memory is to share my love, peace and compassion today with you.
Happy Birthday Edie!
Thinking of you on this special day! A beautiful tribute to your sister. Please remember your sister is with you everyday. Take care. Lizanne and Joe
Hi Lizanne and Joe,
Thank you for thinking of me today and your beautiful words. Today was a tough day for Joe and I.
Lynne
Lynne you wrote such a beautiful tribute to Edie on her birthday thinking of you xo
Hi Denise,
Thank you for your support and friendship. Today was a tough day for me and Joe. Joe painted a beautiful rock in memory of Edie that we put next to her name at the Cemetery today.
Love
Lynne
Hi Lynne.
You’re in my thought today. I’m remembering Edie and what a beautiful person she was.
Love,
Edie and Jeff
Hi Edie and Jeff,
Thank you for your beautiful comment about Edie. It is greatly appreciated.
Love
Lynne
Happy Birthday to Edie, she is so missed by all of us at Cove school and around the neighborhood. Everytime I walk along Dane St Beach, my heart is heavy too. She is so missed. She was such a bright spot in the day of everyone that knew her.
Jennifer, Thank you for letting me know you all miss Edie. There isn’t a day that has gone by that I don’t miss her. Edie’s memory will be with all of us forever.
As we have discussed before it is impossible for me to feel what you went through in such a tragic loss of your beloved sister and what you will continue to go through every day of your life. All we can hope for is that she has become a guardian angel watching and protecting over her boys and everyone that was special in her much to short life. Her love ran deep as does yours my thoughts are with you stay strong.
Thank you for your beautiful comments.