Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Judy, Colleen, and Chris (dear cousins),
Your mother and I spent a lot of time traveling, hanging out, and just having a good time in previous years. During this time we talked a lot about family, our life experiences, etc.. I felt privileged that Aunt Elsie shared so much of this with me. Her optimism in the face of any adversity she faced taught me to be an optimist no matter what. I wanted to write something in "Light a Candle" but she lit a candle for me instead of the other way around.
One of the hardest and most complicated human experiences is the relationship between a parent and a child. In the end it is about the relationship. You all did a good job on this. Aunt Elsie will be missed. Console yourselves with the fact that you made her end years happy. This means more than anybody can realize.
