Today the family put your body in the ground, they lay you to rest but I could not be there to bid you farewell and 'God be with you until we meet again.' Mom texted me about an hour before the service while you peacefully rested in your bodies new home...a beautiful soft blue casket. She said the moments with you were quiet and Rich had picked a wonderful casket in which to lay your body. I'm glad she had some final moments to spend with you, to be touched by the spirit and to wish you never ending happiness in your new form. Mom said the service was beautiful as well, the weather was wonderful and the sun shone brightly while they lay you in the ground. Everyone was there, family came from near and far to say goodbye to your body fully knowing that your spirit lives on. You have left an amazing legacy behind, so many people have been touched by your kindness, your love, your friendship...your very soul. I am so very lucky and blessed to have been born your relation. I know without a doubt your name will be spoken in great reverence for generations to come. You will never be forgotten. And while your body starts its progress to dust, I take great comfort in knowing your soul lives on in great glory and is no longer suffering trapped in the failings of this mortal world.
The tears that fall from my eyes mourn the loss we feel on this earth, for the emptiness we now feel without you. I am so sorry I could not come and show my respect, that I could not bid you safe passage, but please know that there was hardly a moment that you were not in my thoughts. I miss you. I will always miss you. And I know that one of the first souls you met on the other side was Lynn, so I know you are in good company...a sister and brother reunited. Please speak kindly of us to God, and help us on our journey...but please, please know I love you so much. And thank you for being such a good cousin. I'll see you when I see you...
