My Dear Aunt Suzi,
I can't believe you are gone. I know you have another job to do now, but you will be so missed here on earth. I am so thankful that you have been a part of my life. You taught me so much and also gave me so much support when I was all alone. You were so full of love and would do anything for anyone. You would literally give the shirt off your back. But you also didn't take any crap from anyone, especially if it involved your family. Let's just say, I'd never want to tick you off. You were a women with spunk, one who could kick butt with your hands tied behind your back. Oh pity on the people who messed with your family.
You were so loyal. You were the glue that kept us all together. I'm not sure what will be without you there to knock some sense into us.
I remember so many good times we shared. When I was a little girl and you came to stay with me and my dad. I remember your room decorated with Marilyn Monroe pictures. I remember you playing lincoln logs with me. I remember you finding and cleaning up cereal bowls with sour milk in my bedroom and top ramen under my bed. As a young teen, I remember you picking me up and taking me to the mall to find a bomber jacket, introducing me to UB40. Later, I remember going to your house for Christmas when Jessie was a baby. In adulthood, I remember the crazy snow storm we had in Vancouver when we got stuck in our houses for several days and Jessie stayed the night at my house before it hit and I couldn't get her back home. Remember the big fight we had? Silly to look back now, but I'm glad we got through that quickly. I remember you being at my wedding in 2005. If it weren't for you we'd be lacking in so many pictures. I'm so glad you brought your camera. I remember going camping with you, the kids, and Dave, it was so much fun. Crazy, but fun! I remember spending 4th of July 2006 with you up at your friends house on the Lewis River. The very last time I saw you was Christmas time 2009. We had already done so much driving around from Boise to Portland to Longview to see my dad and grandma. We were so tired of being in the car and just wanted to relax for the night. You wanted me to visit so badly. You promised me that you would come visit us this summer in Boise if I would just come up for a little while to see your new house and barn. You even tempted me with horse riding. I am so glad that I did because, although I didn't know it at the time, it would be the last time I'd ever see you. I remember you telling me that looking out your window and having all your family there was such an amazing moment for you. I'm thankful to have spent time with you, Dave and the girls. I can't believe how much they've grown. They are so beautiful, just like their mom.
I always looked up to you. Even when you went through your struggles in life, I looked up to you because you pulled yourself out of the darkest of places and became such an amazing women. There's not too many people in the world that can do that. You have such a forgiving heart. The love you have for your kids, and your family is truly how I want to be. I know you will never be able to read this, but I'm hoping you can feel the love I have for you through my thoughts. I love you so much, and I will miss you. I know I will see you again. Until then my dear sweet Aunt Suzi.
Your niece,
Jenn
