Thursday, August 30, 2007

Yesterday Marked 3 years....


Ok.. for those who don't want to read sobby stuff... YOU CAN STOP READING FOR NOW!

Back in June I posted a little about my Niece Christina who had passed away. Well yesterday was the 3 year mark of her passing... Some poeple call it an Anniversery Date... Well to me Anniverserys are for Celbrating... This was not a day of Celebration...

Anyway... Christina was not very Religous through life, but was trying to find her way to God towards the end... Instead of having a priest doing a service it was family, and I was the one that did it at her grave site.
I still have the letter I wrote and read... it is as follows...

“Season’s Change”
By: Aunt Ellie

Spring brings us new life; Summer is the time of growth,

Fall brings us through maturity; And Winter is the time of dormancy.

This is the Cycle of Life.

Some people have longer Summers and Falls,

And unfortunately some have shorter ones.

Everything happens for a reason,

We may not like, agree, or understand why,

We sit here and wonder with a great sigh,

Why did the season of winter come so soon for you?

This question will never be answered for us.

But, you have done the work that was needed from you here,

and you were called home.

I know that you are surrounded by many loves one that have proceeded you,
including you twin brother Christopher.

I know you waited so long for a miracle to come, you told everyone to be strong.

Now, Can you touch the soul of heaven?

you have taught us a scared lesson,

you heard the universe calling, and went.

Even with the shortest seasons you had,
You had a full life,
experiencing things that not many people would in a life time.

From ballet, modeling, skiing, scuba diving, fishing, hunting, a college degree, living on the west coast to the east coast, and back again, going out of the United States, living on an Island in the middle of the ocean, and creating a new beautiful life, Kristen Rae for the seasons.

As I sat going through hundreds of pictures,

I realized, that life passes us by so quickly, and some how,

we seem to forget a lot of stuff that has happened in the past.

Once I started looking at the pictures,
a flood of memories come rushing back.

I am going to miss you more than words could ever say. I

have not only lost my niece, but I have truely lost my best friend.

I admire the desires and strength you had in you.

You are a remarkable woman.

Life is the precious gift that is given to us at birth,
you came into the world fighting for you life, and won.

For the last few years you fought the toughest fight of all,

All the way to the end, and you never gave up.

I promise you will never be forgotten, your voice, smile, laugh, hugs, jokes, tears, love, happiness, will always be with me.

Granted, I will miss our daily emails and phone calls,

to see what is bringing in the new day,

but now I have you next to me all the time.

You have been one of my Princesses,

and now you are one of my guardian angles.

And boy, with you on my side, I have nothing to worry about!

I just hope when my season’s change,

I have the strength and courage you have shown us.

You have taught me a very valuable lesson, never give up.

We weep in sorrow for our loss,

but we will celebrate your life everyday.

Your memories and spirit will be kept alive for your daughter, and family.

Good-bye is the hardest words to say.

Now that I have to say these words I will cry,

it breaks my heart to see you this way and say good bye.
So its not good-bye,
but until we meet again.

I Love You

Aunt Ellie Puls

3 comments:

Alleen said...

Oh my goodness Ellie. Those words are just beautiful. Seriously one of the most touching tributes I've ever read.

I'm sorry for your loss and I'm sure this date will forever be difficult. But, it sounds like you are able to celebrate the life she had and not just mourn the loss.

Unknown said...

That was very beautiful and touching Ellie.
Those that have suffered such a loss are so much more appreciative of life, and that is clear in your tribute to your niece. Now I know where your sweet baby girl's name came from.
Thoughts are with you...

Kelly said...

You and your family have touched me and may your hearts never forget but heal in the memories that hold.