Today would have been my Aunt Jane's birthday. She left us unexpectedly a week ago today. So while we are celebrating her life in a way we hadn't planned, I thought I'd take some time to tell you a little bit about her.
My Aunt Jane lived a good life. She was always ready for an adventure. She was a complicated woman with stories and secrets but more than that she was a joyful woman. She had a big laugh and was so playful. As she got older she reminded me more and more of my Great Grandpa. I remember in a recent visit that she was singing all morning, and I mean she was really singing. I hadn't really been listening, but as I started to listen I realized she was doing something my Grandaddy had done, singing her prayers. She had been singing for hours! I remember being moved and wondering if I would ever have the discipline to be in a state of prayer like that.
There is a void in our family now, some days it feels greater than others. But I take great comfort in knowing that I may not see her any time soon, I will see her again. I'd like to think that she and Grandaddy are in Heaven happy and singing prayers over us here.
Happy Birthday Aunt Jane, I miss you daily, but I celebrate your life well lived!
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