poet unknown
When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You must not tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you love,
You can only guess how much you gave me in happiness.
Thank you for the love you each have shown,
but now it is time I travelled alone
So grieve for a while, if you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It is only for a while that we must part
So bless those memories within your heart
I will not be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you cannot see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you will hear
All of my love around you, soft and clear.
Then when you must come this way, alone
I will greet you with a smile and a welcome home.
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cheesecake towers
craft projects
"button nose"
never took a bad picture
was mistaken for my younger sister--even when she was sick
coconut halter top at danny's party
luminous smile
mary higgins clark novels
a little stubborn
very brave
the fugitive in the blue pajamas "i was just getting a snapple"
parasailing
trusting danny to teach her to ski--oops
decorating for christmas
throwing my bridal shower
my maid of honor
"get the free map!"
talking her way into the closed areas of the albany museum
sneaking with kristin outside my window at twin lakes to scare me ("someone's at the door. . . ")
carrying the kids olympic torch
trivial pursuit
liar's poker
at lake george, putting rowdy young men in their place
mother daughter sister aunt friend
the list could go on forever
and, actually, it does
Her candle burned at both its ends--but it did give a wondrous light
Megan, this is a beautiful post. Thank you for doing this. It is perfect.
her unforgettable laugh
our shared love of socks
the parking spot theory (i always thought that was Ellen's - so please don't correct me if I'm wrong)
really saving presents til Christmas
no deep mall penetration from Kristin's wedding (maureen - do you yet own a slip?)
sharing memories of my early childhood that few do and understanding things that few others did
I wish I had as many years to have built the memories that the "brothers and sisters" had - but I cherish the memories I have and thank 2 other wise aunts for sharing today.
Susan I'm glad you remembered the mall experience. That was classic Mahoney sisters/nieces...
I do own a slip, but never a decent selection.
i remember mall penetration! that was so funny!
and susan, i do remember the sock thing you two had
you may not have had as many years, but you have quality! There are special things you two shared--and i loved reading your memories--there are so many and its so fun to see which shared memories you chose as well as the ones that were just you and Ellen
I believe the parking spot theory is Ellen's indeed!
love you!
m
thanks for for putting this out there. It makes me smile and cry and the same time.
What is mail penetration and the parking spot theory?
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