Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Dearest Aunt Sally, as with many of my cousins, you were also my godmother. I remember that when we lived on Pine Street I looked for 4 p.m. on the weekdays because that's when you would walk up the street from Joelles (sp?), where you worked, and I would run down the street to greet you. I also remember trying to say hello to you while you were at work because your work station was near a side door and I would be shued away because I was interrupting your work. Karen mentioned Fountain Spring Lake and I remember you would always take command of the BBQ grill and you would always line it with Reynolds Wrap. You also made pasta on the grill and warm your "gravy" to the envy of many of the picnickers around us. When I was nearly five years old, you babysat for me one New Year's Day because mom went into labor with Linda. I had told everyone I wanted a baby sister. When Dad came home later that day, he said, "She had the baby." Delighted, you asked, "what'd she have?" When he replied "a girl", I jumped for joy and then ran into your arms and cried because I didn't have a baby brother. I remember you held me tight and consoled me. I also remember your distinctive laugh. When I performed in "Barefoot in the Park" in high school, Aunt Ann and you were both in the audience one night. Both of you let your laughs flow freely, and each very loud and unique. While I remained in character, I could tell whenever Aunt Ann or you laughed. Another memory is when I graduated from high school, the graduates sat on the football field while the guests sat in the bleachers. You climbed to the very top of the bleachers and sat in front of the press box with the rest of the family. You then proceeded to wave at me throughout the ceremony until I finally waved back. I was trying to be cool, but I had to relent otherwise you would have waved for the rest of the night. :). There are so many more memories both good and sad that I can post, but I prefer to remember the good ones. You were always a spcecial part of my life and you will remain so for the rest of my years. With love.
