July 21, my auntie Carole passed away. while my heart is broken in this world, my spirt is uplifted knowing she’s with Jesus & reunited with her sister (my mom) & other loved ones

My aunt was like a second mom to me growing up and even lived with us for over a decade

I am so grateful we were so close

My aunt would talk to anyone! I remember when phones became a thing she was saddened by how shut down people have become over the years from talking to others

She was also the woman who would take 3 buses, a train, and multiple flights just to visit us or attend a wedding

I wish I had visited her more after moving out of California but I’m glad we never stopped talking

My aunt inspired me a lot

She moved to a new place, alone, and established a whole community at her apartment and her church. She was heavily involved in her church and I was able to attend her baptism with my sister which was wonderful to witness. She would walk to church EVERY DAY even when her body was failing her she kept walking!

My aunt was a VERY kind and soft spoken soul and had a really cute laugh when she’d get silly. We have so many precious memories I’ll cherish forever

I am thankful for her influence in my life. I remember when I became an aunt I called her and I said, I get it now, I get how you felt & I get how you must feel

It made me even more invested and appreciative of all she did and I believe it has influenced how active I am and believe I should be in my nephew (and soon to be niece) life

My auntie Carole was known to be a talker and share some wild stories but man if I could just have heard her share one more

She unfortunately passed due to ALS and how much regression it caused in her body. She didn’t deserve to suffer this way & I am glad she eventually had a peaceful last breath. When my aunt told me she was diagnosed with ALS we cried On the phone together, I told her I hate that I’m crying because I want to stay positive but auntie Carole I love you so much & I hate this for you & she cried with me. It was comforting & freeing to let our walls of strength down & just be human together

I’m thankful I could hold her hand in her last days of life🥺💜