Sunday, June 7, 2020
My Aunt Betty was always nice to me. She would smile when I told her of our growing family and was happy for us when I shared about the children coming along. I didn't get to see her often, but I especially remember when I was a girl the Christmas when we celebrated at her home. RC was someone who liked cooking new things, and I think that for Christmas dinner we had lasagne! It was special since it wasn't a common meal for people back then. When I first met my future husband, I was in college. One of the first things that Lawrence and I got to do together with a group was a big square dance. I didn't really have a dress to match the occasion, but Betty did, and she let me have it. It's a good memory where she and her smile still live. She came to our wedding that followed and she and RC celebrated with us. Over the years I heard of the way her health went down. It's a sad thing to lose a family member.
Betty grew up on the farm with my mom and the connection with family is strong. It makes me sad to hear that she is gone from here. It makes me wish we had time to just spend together and talk. I wish I could tell her about all the things that have happened since I got married, and I wish I could relive those times where our paths crossed. It seems like whenever I got to see her I would think we would easily be able to see each other again. But now we can't. I remember the moments though--her little pomeranian, the RV days, her smiles and the challenges of life. I miss you Betty already and I know we will always remember the good times and easily we lay aside any times that were difficult. I'm glad God makes it possible to see only the good in a world that is so broken, and I'm glad for the times that you went out of your way to take an interest in me. God please bless all our family right now, and please use Betty's death in a way that brings us closer to your love. We know that one day we are all going to die, and her passing is a reminder of that. So please help me to love you more as I face this event that is so final...for Betty and for us all in life.
Love, Debby (and Lawrence)
