A Tribute

My sister passed away unexpectedly a week ago. She was 34. This is a difficult blog to write, but one that I need to. It’s not going to be lengthy as I am not ready right now to delve in deep, but I miss her. I know that the grief process takes time and I am only just beginning, but I am not the same person I was a week ago. Life is uncertain. What are the things that really matter? How do I want to be remembered? I continue to be amazed at the thoughtfulness, compassion and generosity that have surrounded my parents and continued here in Des Moines. I am not ready to enter the routine of my regular life. It doesn’t feel right and know that it is understandable. I am still processing everything as I learned so much from Becky. Her last words to me were of what a great mom I was to my children…