Sad

 

 

No, these two girls aren't the reason I'm sad.  In fact, they were the bright light we all needed these last few days.  This is CeCe's cousin Greta and this picture was taken at Greta's mom Emily's funeral yesterday in North Carolina.  Greta's other mom is my cousin Kara.  Emily was diagnosed with MS around this time last year and has been very sick since this Spring.  Her death is still such a shock to me, I didn't realize how sick she really was. 

 

I'm sad because my cousin has lost her partner, her best friend, her love at such a young age (35).  I'm sad because Greta lost one of the best moms ever.  I'm sad because Emily won't get to see Greta or her unborn brother or sister grow up.  I lost it today at CeCe's ballet class because I realized Emily will never get to see her kids do things like that.  I'm sad because Kara is going to be a single parent to two wonderful kids. I'm sad/mad that Kara and Emily were never allowed to get married.  Their love is beautiful and it sure taught me a thing or two about what is right and wrong.  I'm sad that I will never get to see Emily's beautiful smile again, or hear her say 'I love you' over and over again.  I am so thankful that she was a part of our family.   Her life was way too short, she accomplished so much but could have done much more to make this world a better place. Her memorial service yesterday was beautiful, I haven't cried that much in a long time.  I know I will never hear the song 'I Danced in the Morning' without picturing Emily dancing around the room and more than likely shedding a few tears while I sing.