"A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirt, a golden thread to the meaning of life"- Isadora James

I think of my dear sister Terry many times a day- and for the most part these are happy memories and lots of smiles. Every now and then, for a half of a second, I forget and go to call her. Its usually for the silliest things- news about the kids, a silly laugh, or just to chat. When that second passes and I remember, the sadness that washes over me seems to be harsher than ever. As I was sitting at my desk tonight, I was watching a show where a character lost a dear friend and the sadness overwhelmed me. So I went on a mission to capture different things around my house that have her touch so that I could smile when I thought of her. I know that many will cry- and that's ok because she is a person worth crying over. But as you look thru these pictures, remember your good times with her and you will be able to smile too.

For anyone that was with her while she was sick or read her website- you have to remember this next little guy. Who can't smile at that pic? He made her laugh many times... and most times just listening to her funny statements as she would drift off to bunny land, we would laugh right along with her.



This next pic is of a handwriten note that I came across about 4 mths after she had passed. I found it in my box of old bills and some mail that had been set in there. She had sent this about a year before she got sick- just a little note with some pics. But now it is one of my most treasured items. Seeing her handwriting can take your breath. Be prepared.


Anyone who knew Terry knew how much she loved the ocean and anything that had to do with water. She bought me a bathroom set when I got married and it had all of these water scenes in them. This one is a soap dish that has turtles coming out of the base- whole set is beautiful.


Then there are the many blankets that terry made for my kids. She could sew like nobody i know. I wish that I had half her talent. I'm not even really good at sewing buttons back on.


Both Aidan and Morgan have cross-stiched signs from Terry showing different things about their birth. Date, birth weight, height and all of the details. Gracie was only about 9 mths when she got sick and she kept talking about how she wanted to make one for her- but she never got the chance. So extremely talented!!!!!!!

The next one is Morgan's cross-stitch.

This is a the crib set she made for Gracie. She made all of my kids' bedding. Complete bedding sets. Amazing details with all three.

I took the diaper stacker she made for Aidan's set- and used on Gracie's changing table as well.

Here is a picture of the last time the three of us girls got together before she got sick. That smile was always on her face!! What an amazing girl.

Even though I miss her more than my heart can handle someitmes- the only thing that can comfort any of us is knowledge from Jehovah that "soon death will be no more" and that we have the hope of seeing her again.

Love to all

Jody