I want to thank all of you- everyone who left comments on my previous post about the death of my sister, who sent emails, and cards, and flowers. Thank you to all of my clients who have been fabulously patient while I took time off to be with my family. I'll be playing catch up over the next few days.
Death is a hard thing- certainly it's a part of life, but I expected to grow old with my sister- to see her raise her children, to celebrate her becoming a grandmother. I expected to have another 50 years with her. The last few weeks have been of mourning- for my parents, her husband, her children, for me- for the hole that her loss leaves in our lives. We all miss her terribly. I don't think that will ever change. What does change, is the pain of that loss. Even now, it doesn't hurt as much as it did last week. So now, we move on, never forgetting, but not dwelling. We celebrate her life, and the time we did have, and that she has a daughter that is the spitting image of her, who as she grows up, will be a beautiful reminder of her mother.
{March 25, 2008 7:11 PM} Jen said: Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. I am here and I can be on a plane if you need anything. Or I can babysit Jessica and send Lyndsay on a plane if it will help. I love and miss you so take care...jen
{April 6, 2008 2:10 AM} Carol Niles said: Hi Kim, Wow, I didn't know about your sister. I'm best friends with my sister and can't even imagine the pain and sadness and at the same time the blessings you must feel just for having had her in your life, even if it wasn't long enough. She was lucky to have you for her sister. And I'm sure you'll help make the memories joyful for her children. My mom is in NY right now as her brother is losing his fight with cancer. Very tough for her. She's taking care of everything. His house, finances, funeral arrangements (for the future),and it goes on. I include you in my prayers. You are a truly amazing woman. I wish I could've spent a little more time with you. I think of you and the girls often from Flourish. I hope we all stay in touch. Congrats on the next one being scheduled. It will also be a huge success. Smiles and Hugs to you and your family.. Carol