Happy Birthday Cheryl!

April 8th - Happy 51st birthday!!  I wonder how birthdays work in Heaven.  I hear that time does not exist; you do not age, no wrinkles, gray hair or glasses.  You are at your best for eternity.  I remember you when we were kids.  You always had such beautiful long hair and I was so jealous!!   

I wonder what age you are for eternity.    


It has been 94 days since God decided to take you away.   Three months and four days.  I can’t believe it’s been so long.  It happened in January; and it hurts to recall.  January 2nd we spent the day laughing and talking.  You knew something was happening, but I refused to see.  You asked me to take care of your family – your husband, your kids and grandkids.  You asked me to be there for them if you weren’t able.  Even in your last days you were thinking of others before yourself.   Two days later God brought you home.  


I miss you very much.  I know we will see each other again someday and in the meantime I get through the difficult times knowing you are at peace and no longer in pain.   I reminisce often about the fun times we had together.  I think of the influence you had on my life and on the lives of everyone who knew and loved you; and I smile.  You continue to inspire me from Heaven.


Life without you is difficult and will never be the same; but my memories will always remain.  Even death cannot destroy those.  Happy Heavenly Birthday, my sister.  I love you.