Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Remember the good times

Life, as we all know is way too short. My family has been reminded of the a little too much lately and again on April 5th, 2013. That day we lost another far too young. Madonna Lynn was beautiful in every way. She was not afraid to live life, to stand up to someone or to love. Madonna was one of my many cousins and she was indeed a rare gem.

For those who knew her, they are smiling as they read this and know what I mean. She had a personality bigger than life, a contagious smile, a laugh that would fill the room and just a blast to be around. We all have our downfalls and she struggled in life, but we all do at some point. I want to remember her for all the wonderful things I knew about her, that she was a good mother, that she loved her family, that she loved people for who they were and not the color of their skin, their status in life.






When I heard that she passed my heart was broken, I had thought about her so much lately. I feel bad that I didn't try to contact her, but I know that she knew I loved her very much. We had so many memories, and a few I shared with her mom the other night on the phone.  Late night card games, getting thrown out of the movie theatre, harassing her brothers, hanging out with our other cousins. I remember the last time I saw her which was far too long ago, she met me at the door with 2 margaritas in her had, gave one to me with a big smile on her face ( Yeah that was a fun weekend.) No matter when in life the memory is, it was a funny one.

We will all miss her. I can't really put into words what she meant to me, her kids, her mom, brothers and sister, fiance but I know we have another star in the sky now, one of the brightest in the sky shinning down on us always letting us know she is still there. Rest In Peace Madonna Lynn Harris- Eisnaugle, we love you always and forever.