I miss my sister, Sandy, very much. I never believed that she would leave this world and now today is the five year anniversary of her passing. I say I didn't believe she would ever leave us because she was such a fighter. She had overcome so many obstacles and had proven many doctors wrong about her longevity so many times already in her life. One old saying says "life goes on"; I never thought it would or could because I loved and admired her so much. Everyday since her passing something happens that I wish could share with her or get her advice on or just ask her a question. She was my "go to" person when I had questions long before the internet even existed. :)
I want to share one story that happened at her service five years ago that I will never forget: I was standing just inside the church (South Lewiston Baptist Church) greeting people before the service started. I guy walked into the church; he was maybe just a little older than my sister. I introduced myself, talked to him, had him sign the guest book and asked him how he knew Sandy. He said that he had only met her once. He worked for an ambulance company that had come to the house to pick up Sandy to transport her to the hospital on one occasion. He said they talked all the way to the hospital about many different things. He said she made such an impression on him and he had never forgotten her. He was genuinely upset about her passing. He said he couldn't stay for the service but wanted to come by and meet Sandy's family and pay respect to her. He said on just that 30 minute drive to the hospital he knew she was an amazing person! That was the kind of person my sister was-unforgettable!
I put this video together in remembrance of her.
We love you Sandy....your nephews' miss you...keep watching over us!
*Simply press the play button on the bottom of the small blue screen and remember to have the audio on your computer turned on.
Wow! What a wonderful memorial to Sandy. Didn't get a chance to see it until today. We are in CT. for a conference Uncle Stephen is attending. He used his computer for his presentation yesteday. He is off today to attend a few sessions this morning before we head to NH to see Jason for the weekend then back to ME on Sunday afternoon.
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful photo's of Sandy. I have to say I liked the younger pictures best as that is how I will always remember her. I went over to take care of her the day your mother went to the hospital to have you. I walked in and there was Sandy, sitting on the sofa. What was she then, 3 years old? Anyway, we didn't know each other but she still had this big smile on her face for me. I was amazed to see such a young child with casts on both legs. It didn't seem to faze her at all, she moved around and walked with them with no problem. She was such a sweet girl--then and throughout her short life. There is a picture of her with a doll, casts on legs, in your memorial that is the picture of her I will always have in my mind. Thank you for reminding us that it has been five years. Just recently I was trying to remember how long it had been. It doesn't seem that long ago. I know your mother misses her. She so often says that Sandy is in a heaven and no longer in pain and I am certain that is how she is able to get over the pain of losing her. We know that dying is part of life but it is still hard to accept. Aunt Jo-Ann
hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteu , I am sure, do not remember me, I am your dad's cousin. Your mom sent me this blog site but dang, I cannot find where to click to see the video. Can u help me , where do i go?
I met you and Sandy when u were very young,sadly, we did not get to see each as we grew up. I did visit with your mother, and did Sandy when she was about 18 living in a mobile with your mom.
I just loved reading about you and your awesome family. Loved the pictures and especaily the one of Aunt E with Connie My she was such a pretty lady, I had never seen a picture of u in her youth.
My mother is Ada, Uncle Connie's sister.
I can not get over how much u and your mother look alike. There is a picture of u standing with your family and I thougth it was Irene.
You sound like you are such a dear person and have such a love for our Lord.
thank you for allowing your mom to share this
hugs
CC [ Cecilia or Sis, lol
oh my, I sound drunk in the above email. I just re-read it. Sorry, I guess you will have to read inbetween the lines to know what I really was saying, lol
ReplyDeletelike the part of Aunt E, saying I had never seen a picture of her in her youth. Dang, where did those words that I used in my last email come from, ha ha
sometimes I think too fast and words do not come out right
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say that was a wonderful memorial. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of all of you. I always remember Sandy's smile, no matter what she always got you with her smile. She makes the hard things in our life seem so simple. I am glad your Mom forwarded your blog on to me. I have been wondering how everyone is doing. It has been hard, but I knew it was best that I just step back and let everyone live their lives. I can not believe how big Logan has gotten. Has it really been that many years? I hope you do not mind that I saw your blog. Tell everyone hello for me.
Mindi
Thank you all for the wonderful comments for Sandy---how lucky I am that she was my sister and an Aunt to my boys!
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