All my life I had an aunt who was only a year older than me. When we were children, we played like siblings or cousins. Until we moved to the PNW. Her, mama, my granny died when we were teenagers and she lived with her other sister after that. And so, she grew up and lived. I always thought it was kind of cool having a young aunt. I'm not sure if she thought it was cool have a niece her age.
Terri had one of those flamboyant kinds of personalities. She was loud and vivacious. Always dressed nicely with her nails done. She liked things that called attention to her presence. You always knew when she was in the room. She loved animals and especially cats.
We had taken to having lunch when I was in Minnesota if I was there long enough for a visit. This year I did not schedule enough time there and missed her. I suspect it would have been a miss anyway. I did not know she was ill. And that is my regret.
She died last week at the age of 60. I kind of think it was her choice. She had had some health problems for a bit. That just makes you tired. I will miss her and all her joy. She lived life and had a resilience that shined. She could do things without a concrete plan, and it always worked out for her. I loved her.
Light and love on your journey Terri. May you always shine.
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