.321 | to Li'l Sis, from Big Sis

Hey Li’l Sis,

A few days ago a message you had tagged me in 5 years ago scrolled across my screen thanks to Facebook Memories.

It was a message of gratitude.

It was beautiful to ‘hear’ your voice again through your words, through the energy in them, and through the gratitude in them.

Although one year, 4 months and 3 days have gone by since you passed away, your presence is felt daily. And in that presence is the lessons you taught your big sis…. To be grateful for every day, to be grateful for every waking, to be grateful for every breath.

Even when it’s hard to take that breath or wake up.

You taught me to tackle each day, each challenge, and each love with gratitude for the experience and with joy in the smile.

And I’m not the only one who learned that lesson from you. Literally hundreds of people contacted me in the course of this last year to share their gratitude that you were a part of their lives and for the incredible example you set.

I strive to keep your example at the core of my day in the same way that you are at the core of my heart. I’m not a natural yet like you were! Lol, but trying, Li’l Sis! Trying!

I’m grateful for the life lesson you shared, I’m grateful to have shared your journey, and I’m grateful for you.

Love you and Miss you.

Big Sis