One Of The Best Aunts I Could Ever Have
"Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see".
Hellen Keller
Helen Keller said this quote some time ago. It makes me feel like life is better now for Aunt Claire. Aunt Claire said to me a couple years ago that she thought that I didn't love her as much as my other aunts. She had that so wrong. I loved her just as much and maybe even more. What I didn't love was that I couldn't communicate with her like my other aunts. But that's life. And I got use to it. I put myself through the learning how to finger spell just so I could communicate with her. And I was happy to do it.
Now when I think of her death, I just think "God needed her more than we did". That makes me feel a lot better just like the quote. We didn't lose Claire "Sissy" Leigh Crenshaw Anderton. She was just a couple of steps ahead of us. Now everyone else has to catch up with her.
We love you Aunt Claire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Claire "Sissy" Leigh Crenshaw Anderton
January 20, 1959 ~ December 31, 2010
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Funeral Services will be on Wednesday Jan. 5th
Visitation at 11:00 AM and Funeral at 12:00, .
Salt Lake Valley Deaf 1st Ward - 760 E 700 S. SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84102
Family & Friends will gather after services for informal visit at the church.
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My parents, Sister Carla, Amelia and myself will be making the trip to Utah. My brother got there on Saturday and joined my sister Jill and Nord, Sissy's husband.
Thank you for all your sweet thoughts and prayers.
I think it's gonna be a long week.
11 comments:
Amelia's tribute is beautiful. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
It was a beautiful tribute from yout wise little niece. I love that picture of them together. So sweet.
Yes, it will be a long week. Airports are enough to drive a saint crazy. Sounds like you will have your hands full.
My prayers and thoughts are with you my sweet friend.
Amelia, so sweet and thouhtful.
I love you,
Papa
What a beautiful tribute! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time. ofa lahi atu
Beautiful, touching words from a wise young woman.
I wish I could drive to Utah and visit with you Gigi. My prayers go with you to Utah. Be safe. The only really good thing about funerals is that they're like family reunions-at least in my world they are. I hope you will be enfolded in the warmth and love of your family, and that this week won't seem endless.
Hugs!
What an absolutely sweet eulogy from your niece. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be especially close to you during this time.
Beautiful thoughts from your niece.
Take care and know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time!
Sensitive girl. Best and warmest wishes.
That quote from Helen Keller was beautiful. Just imagine ALL the things we'll understand when we pass through that door.
It almost is ....well it TOTALLY is incomprehensable.
Children always say things so well. I hope things go well for you and your family over the new days and weeks. You know I will be thinking of you and praying for you. I know from experience of late, that all those prayers are what got me through!!!
Oh that is beautiful.
My prayers go with you my friend. xx
Our prayers are with you and your family. The post was really great. I hope your trip is going smoothly, if you need anything please let us know.
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