It's Never Easy to Say Goodbye

Today I write with a very heavy heart, for today we lost a dear family friend. Someone who I knew my entire life and so glad that I had her in my life was taken all too soon. While we weren't related, we were still family, so much so that she was considered an aunt and her husband an uncle. Growing up and spending weekends at their house were so much fun. She was the life of the party, could make anyone laugh, had the biggest heart and would bend over backwards to help no matter how much she had going on.

When I heard the news, I broke down in tears...trying to tell Chris what was wrong as he held me. My thoughts immediately went to my uncle and 'cousins'. Angela and I are the same age and I can't even begin to imagine what she's going through. I feel helpless when I want to make it all better. It's not fair...I don't understand why Aunt Kathy had to be taken from us so soon. I understand that God has a plan for all of us, but there are times when I truly don't understand His plans. I know that she is no longer in pain and is in a better place, but this still hurts like hell. So many of us were blessed to have known her and had her as a part of our lives...she touched so many and I only wish more people could've experienced her joy.

I know that we'll all lean on each other and get through this, but today...today is just a very sad day. Heaven has a new angel, RIP Aunt Kathy and God bless the family and friends to be strong and continue living on through your memory.