Sharan
My Dear Beloved Aunt Shirley, I am still in shock of your passing. I just spoke with you a few days before you left us all. We we're supposed to talk the next day, but it never happened. I never got that call. After two days I should have called and then I would have known you were in the hospital, I would have called or came to see you. We always talked about how I'm so much like you Very sensitive, always worrying about our loved ones,we both loved Tea and Oatmeal.We both hate snakes!We loved Snowmen, We are both short, blue eyes, and our middle names were the same. "Ann" which means "Grace" and that you we're. I have so many fond memories of growing up spending Holidays at your house and Holidays at ours. I always looked forward to having Thanksgiving at your house with the family. You always we're an amazing cook. Ive always made my Thanksgiving dinner just like you. I learned to make my Rice that you stuffed the Turkey with, to this day I still make it. You talked me through how to make Stuffed Cabbage rolls, the pork ones, and Homemade Nut Rolls, You gave me the recipe a few years back and my Daughter and I made them 2 years ago for the first time with the help of my Aunt Shirley on the phone.They came out really good, the taste but the sizes we all different. I will always cherish the times I stayed at your house while my parents went to Vegas. Even though we didn't see each other much as time passed,but we kept in touch.I never missed your Birthday in the last 20 plus years. I always sent you a card and you always sent me a card.Except this past March you we're really busy and had not been feeling well, stomach issues. You called me and were so upset because you forgot to mail my card out. I told her it's not a big deal no worries. She kept saying I'm sorry and I kept saying it's ok I understand. Four or 5 days later I get a birthday card in the mail from my Aunt. She made me laugh, I called her to Thank her and she still felt bad.Our Birthdays we're 5 days apart, both Pisces, that's why we we're so much a like.The last few years my Aunt has been my supporter and my second Mom. My Mom was Diagnosed with Dementia and I don't have her to talk to about things.She doesn't understand anymore and can't carry on a conversation,so my Aunt was there for me.We talked on a Regular basis. We could talk for an hour sometimes. About anything and everything.She has given me a few things these past couple years. I will have them to cherish. Sorry for the long post, these we're the things I wanted to say at her services, but I didn't. She loved her family dearly. She was so proud of her Son's, grand kids, Great grand kids. She talked about them all the time. I love you so much, and I will miss our talks and just having you in my life. I've already been catching myself wanting to pick up my phone and call you. I know it will take time. I promise you Aunt Shirley I will call Uncle Jim and check on him and Vinny. I know how much you loved him. RIP Aunt Shirley. I will keep talking to you, cause I know you will hear me. All my Love, your Niece Sharan
