Memories

Memories will begin the New Year for me after the loss of my Sister Edie in November and my Father-in-law Marty this past Summer.

Memories

Edie was taken from our life.  Her passing filled me with great pain.  Though she is gone from amongst us – she will remain forever in my heart.

Marty was taken after leading a long life weeks before his 97th Birthday.  Fond memories linger of my conversations with Marty about the Red Sox and New England Patriots.  Every week when I watch the Patriots I think of Marty and his love for the team.  Remembrance keeps him near

Thinking back to my childhood and my first family vacation.  Remembering my gingham bikini and the softness of the sand.   My excitement of being at the beach.  Filling my bucket with water and building sand castles.  Vacations to Walt Disney World and photographs with the Disney Character’s.  My first day of school and the tooth fairy leaving me a dollar under my pillow.  These Early memories such as above often arise looking at old photo albums.  These old moments can feel present.  Time can erase many things however photographs keep them alive.  Though our memory can sometimes be distorted – our true life experience will always remain.  In fact, the brain’s ability to preserve or alter memories lies at the heart of each human being.

Memories of My Best Friend

In conclusion I lost a best friend with Edie’s passing.  Moreover on a day like today with the sun shining bright, I know Edie is out on a long walk in a beautiful place.  Furthermore, beautiful memories Edie left behind.

Days, nights, weeks, months and years will pass.  Sunshine passes, clouds fade, rain falls, snow piles up and shadows will show.  Love will outlast all.  Remembering Edie and Marty with love and affection will keep me strong and living every day to its fullest.

Could you tell me a story of a memory of your brother or sister?  How that person really changed the course of your life by something he or she might have done.