Sunday, February 12, 2012

Love never forgets

One year ago today I was on my way to Florida to say good-bye to my cousin. As many of you remember that she died of H1N1. She was so full of life and such a loved person. Her best friends, sister and brother in laws and her sister and I were on the same plane. We had all booked a flight immediately after getting the call from her husband. We didn't even know that we would all be on the same flight. She was already in the ICU and in a medically induced coma. They were trying to let her lungs rest. They tried everything to help her. She was transferred by life flight to another hospital but suffered brain damage on that flight. Then two days later she died. There were alot ot hearts broken that day. We are all still missing her vibrant personality. At the same time my cousin, Jo, had lived her life preparing for Heaven. We all knew that and that did help our sadness. We are trying to move forward. Reality has sunk in, we know that she isn't coming home. We know that she is singing and dancng with Jesus. We will hang on to the memories we all had of her. She was the sister I never had. We even looked alike. I will never forget my cousin Jo......as love never forgets.

11 comments:

Karen Mortensen said...

What a darling pillow. That is so sad about your cousin. I am so glad you have such wonderful memories of her.

Kimberly said...

Oh its a hard day for you, Debby. I am sorry. do you have a picture of your cousin? I would like to see how you too looked alike.

Julia said...

Debby, how sad to have lost such a nice cousin. It's a blessing to know that she was prepared to be with Jesus and that in itself is a great joy. Although she is sadly missed her memories lives on in the heart of those who loved her.

Sending you hugs and love. JB

Buttercup said...

Love never forgets and continues always! My thoughts are with you today.

Cindy said...

Awwww Debby I so do remember that week. We all prayed for her healing...then we prayed for release. Yes she is with Jesus...and that is a promise we Christian hold dear to our hearts...that someday we will see them again. I know you miss her..and I will be praying for you.

Hugs and a big Texas squeeze
from your Texas sister..Cindy

Grammy Goodwill said...

Good memories are how we keep our loved ones alive in our hearts. Thinking of you.

Blondie's Journal said...

This is a beautiful post...I know how you must miss your cousin. I will be thinking of you.

XO,
Jane

Shirley said...

Debby, You heart pillow is so neat and your post is such a tribute. It is hard when we lose some one close on a special day. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs from Your Missouri Friend.

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

Dear Debby, I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your cousin and you are right..love never forgets. I have come to think that people never really "die" and that when you think of them..remember them..they are alive. I think love and our memories keeps them alive.
Thank you for your sweet comment on my post. You are always so sweet!!
Hugs,
Mona

Susie said...

Debby, Sorry about your lose of your wonderful cousin. I like how you say she is dancing with jesus now. that is a good thought to keep in your heart.Smiles, Susie(She Junks)

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

Debby, my heart hurts alongside yours. Carry your happy memories of her in your heart. Someday we will all be together again.

xxo
Becky