Missing you

What I know

I’m missing your laugh because it stretched over thousands of miles and

I’m missing your hugs because they made us all feel so safe and loved and

I’m missing your smile because it could brighten any dull moment.

I’m sorry you lost an almost lifelong battle with a cruel disease and

I’m sorry you couldn’t reach out for help when you needed it and

I’m sorry you didn’t take better care of yourself when you should have.

I’m sad for your children because they still have so much life to live without you in it and it’s not fair or right and

I’m sad for my parents and aunt because now so many future memories with them will be left unfulfilled and

I’m sad for my sister and I because without you here, the laughter in our hearts is now quieter.

I’m mad because I hadn’t seen you in over 2 months when I learned you were gone and

I’m mad because there’s nothing I can ever do to change that and

I’m mad because you left us too soon.

I know everything happens for a reason and this time I can’t figure out why, but

I know I never will and must learn to accept that anyways, but

I know I love and miss you and I will always.

Aunt Sue

4/21/52~5/1/07