JMG

A tribute to my Aunt Janet, whom I miss deeply and often. Penned 11.18.19

Laughter that brings sunshine
Smiles that stop the rain
Can’t see her all that often but
When you do she’s still the same.
Nothing seems to faze her
Her hugs are just as warm
Twinkling eyes reveal her heart
A child in the arms of her Lord.

White chocolate lemon bars
A house made spick and span
Gifts never asked for but received
With humbled, grateful hands.
Reunions were never so sweet
Goodbyes only meant for now
And then one day they didn’t
Lord, you have your daughter now.

Some days I still look for her
I ask her what it’s like
To be so far away in Heaven
While we go about our lives.
I know that though we loved her
She’s childlike up above
She dances and she sings and laughs
Full of her Father’s love.

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Love you, Aunt Janet. You always were a second mom to me. I loved everything about you. Sometimes I talk to you when I see a beautiful sunset, or the trees capture my attention. I tell people about the projects you would do. I remember the praise you gave when you stayed with us while mom was in Taiwan. I missed her terribly, but I loved having you there with us. I can’t wait to see you in Heaven. Honestly, I still don’t know why you had to die or what the purpose was or what the overall beauty of God’s plan is. It’s been hard to reconcile. I can only imagine what it has been like for your children. But one day, I trust, we will understand it all. Until we see you again.