Hi guys, it’s me, that girl katie,
Today would be my sister's 43rd Birthday! Although she isn't here to physically celebrate it, I knew I wanted to honor and celebrate her in a special way.
For those who weren't able to attend her service, I produced the slideshow above that was presented as people entered the church.
But I also wanted to love Stacy in the same way she loved me on my birthday this year.
A month before Stacy died was my birthday and as she said it "Apparently, turning 40 is a big f-ing deal" Although, with all that went on I really didn't and haven't had time to think about this monumental birthday. All I really wanted for my birthday were cards and Stacy sent me a card that I will cherish for the rest of my life. In the card she wrote, 40 things she loved about me (Hello, tear jerker) So, I wanted to do the same for her.
43 Things I Love About My Sister
1. Gigi
2. Giving of her time
3. Creative
4. Love of reading
5. Taught me how to needle point
6. A good listener
7. Very compassionate
8. Stubborn
9. Sentimental
10. A saver of things that had meaning
11. A loyal friend & frister
12. Saw the good in situations
13. Her love of Canada
14. Her Camp Mont Shenandoah spirit
15. The way her skin glowed
16. Not materialistic
17. Honored family traditions
18. Her love of HUGS
19. Her perfect teeth that never needed braces
20. School work came easy
21. Valued alone time
22. Generous
23. Always wanting to help others
24. Didn’t drink much alcohol
25. Thoughtful gift giver
26. Beautiful smile
27. Taught me to love beets
28. Dog lover (especially of Labs)
29. In touch with her feelings
30. Her handwriting
31. Her hands and feet (especially her bent toe)
32. Her cute nose
33. Awesome Aunt
34. Her laugh
35. Thoughtful
36. Kind hearted
37. That she could journal
38. Positive
39. A believer in change
40. A great sister
41. A great mom
42. A fighter
43. My sister
This past year has been anything but easy. A year where I flew back east 11 times in 12 months, stressed more than I ever knew was possible and cried most every day. But I am surviving because of the ultimate and priceless gift that Stacy gave me, realizing that HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE.
I miss my sister HEAPS & HEAPS and think about her daily. Stacy and I had so many good times together and I am trying to focus on all the happy memories we shared over the last 40 years.
Thank you so much for all your love, support and generosity. It truly makes choosing happiness that much easier and I believe that is what Stacy would want for everyone.
