"My Aunt Mary"
My Aunt Mary has left me with many good memories that I will always cherish. She always had a hearty laught, a big smile and twinkle in her eye whenever I came to visit. She was a very generous woman, always thinking of someone else and what she could give them. She'd say, "Are you hungry?" Do you need anything?" I knew it wasn't an empty promise, and that if I did need something, she would help. She remembered birthdays and anniversaries religiously. I always looked forward to getting her cards and letters in the mail. No matter where on the earth I roamed, her letters found me, stuffed with coupons I could use or stamps or most importantly newspaper clippings from home. I always liked reading the articles or seeing pictures from "home". Her letters made me feel still connected to where I was from and let me know I was still remembered from miles away. She had a way of making you feel special for just being alive. No matter what "storm" was brewing in the family, she'd always say, "You gotta love everyone!" It didn't matter what an idiot you could be making of yourself at the time, if God loved you, she loved you too. I will miss Aunt Mary very much, but I will always carry around with me her example of kindness and love.
