A BETTER PLACE - A LETTER FROM AUNT ELVA.

The day I went away I was preparing for this day all of my life. I continued my duties as a wonderful mother, grandma and a dutiful wife. But I always kept a suitcase and in it were photos of mother, my Bruce, my Al-Angie and all those that journeyed before me.

In my mind, in my heart, in my visions, in my dreams they painted a picture of a place that was not only stress- free but beautiful and made them happy.

I had traveled many times before but this time was different. I was torn between staying here with my beautiful children and grandchildren, sisters and friends. I heard God whisper you’re important on earth but I promise you your position is more prestigious in the heavens above.

I thought of the full life I led, my busy lifestyle, horticulture, planning, preparing, providing, protecting, one more family get together, one more phone call and I thought of all the places I’ve been - heaven by far sounded the most intriguing.

I sort of figured I could leave empty, I could leave loved, I could leave happy, I could leave a legacy, I could leave happy and healthy and I made a deal with God just before leaving.

Lord let my family remember me as I lived, as I loved, let them be as generous as I was to others, let them mean what they say and say what they mean, let them call, let them visit, let them laugh but most of all let them live a full life, a life poured out. Warm Regards, Aunt

El

You Will Be Sorely Missed By Patty, The Girls And Rj, Especially Shakara.