So it was just over one year ago that we lost our sweet sister Tonia. I can say I have thought of her and her family every day since then. If you don't know they are all doing pretty good. Ryan has remarried a really sweet true to life person named Kristi. She is just so fun to be around so alive and so real. I love that she is there for Ryan and the kids to help them through this life. She is amazing herself and the way she is with the family is just great. She is not afraid to mention Tonia and to tell us just how much Tonia is alive in their family. Thank you Kristi for easing the pain just a little. I know Tonia is in a better place and she is happier with a body that can keep up with her. But as long as I am on this earth I will miss being around her. I miss the long conversations we would have on the phone about our kids and how they are. I miss going to the family party and feeling like she is excited to see us and our kids. You could always read just exactly what Tonia was thinking. Poor Tonia, being Terrys sister she was tortured by his teasing. But I must admit some of the things he would say to her just to see her reaction was priceless. And then the second she would find he was teasing her it was all in her eyes. We love you Tonia and you will never be forgotten in our home. God bless you and your family. Both Terry and I heard this song "Sissy's Song" by Alan Jackson within the same day seperate from each other yet we both thought of her. We love you Tonia and we believe we will be with you again someday. Thank you for teaching us to enjoy every moment of life. For we will never know when it may be taken from us. We have lived this last year a little differently it is so hard for me to leave Terry when we don't have to. I would rather be with him than anything else. Terry I do love you even when you do test my patience.
3 comments:
What a sweet post Kristi. From what I remember about Tonia she was a very sweet person. You guys have done a fantastic job on her blog...I do love that song, it is so appropriate. What a precious way to keep her memory alive in all of us...You guys are awesome!
That was beautiful. What a hard year and I know it makes a big difference. Have a great week.
I thought of you and your family at Easter this year. This was a perfect way to celebrate your sister-in-law! What an amazing person! And what priceless perspective you have gained...thank you for sharing!
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