Friday, December 17, 2010
My Godmother: she had the brightest smile and the kindest heart. She lit up every room she walked into, every event she was at. Whether it was a birthday, a 1st Communion, a graduation, a wedding, a picnic, a Christmas party, an Easter party, or any kind of party or get together - the mood became a little merrier, spirits a little brighter, the event just a little more lively and festive - when Tootsie (and Butch) walked in. "Hey, look! It's Aunt Toots and Uncle Butch! Tootsie and Butch are here!All right!!!" Everyone knew the good times were about to get even better. And even at wakes and funerals: as sad as you were and as hard as the tears might flow, you'd feel just a little bit better and a little more peaceful and consoled from all the empathy and sadness and love and kindness that filled her eyes as they met yours, as well as from the warmth and love of her embrace as she truly shared in your loss.
And now we all must share in the loss of Tootsie, who leaves - like Butch did - way too soon. I guess neither heaven nor earth could keep them apart for long. Our world's a little dimmer now, but the stars are a little brighter. And so the Love Story continues on a different plane...
