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Gratitude Monday – Thank you Amy

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Good morning foot soldiers. Yesterday a beautiful soul & a spunky spirit transitioned.  I am so thankful Amy allowed me to be part of her life during such a special and sacred time.  Spicy Smurf. That was my name for her. She had the most beautiful eyes and the longest eyelashes ever!  She was very independent and wanted to do everything herself and take care of everyone around her.  Despite her pain, fear and baggage, she lived out her purpose in her last days.

On Sunday morning, her big brother said, “It’s okay you can go now.” She responded, “okay.” She puffed out her last breath. It was over. No more pain from the cruel monster that ravished her body — that devil, cancer. She began her final rest with big sister holding one hand, hubby holding the other and her brother rubbing her feet. 

God is not punishing you

Amy's sisters helped me surprise her with a facial. Before this point, she was so down in the dumps. She felt like God was punishing her. God was crying with her. She was the queen for the day ... she was the queen for the length of her stay.
Amy’s sisters helped me surprise her with a facial. Before this point, she was so down in the dumps. She felt like God was punishing her. God was crying with her.
She was the queen for the day … she was the queen for the length of her stay.

Amy’s pampering day

Amy's sisters arranged for her to get a haircut at the same time she got the facial. Her husband was overjoyed to see his queen get the pampering and loving she so needed.
Amy’s sisters arranged for her to get a haircut at the same time she got the facial. Her husband was overjoyed to see his queen get the pampering and loving she so needed.

The family needs love too

Surprise!!! Amy's sisters did not realize they were getting facials as well. To see the sisters forget about their grief and Amy forget about her pain was such a blessing to me ... even if it was just for a few minutes.
Surprise!!! Amy’s sisters did not realize they were getting facials as well. To see the sisters forget about their grief and Amy forget about her pain was such a blessing to me … even if it was just for a few minutes.

Amy sees her girls after years of being apart — what a blessing to witness

Amy hugging her daughter after being separated for many years.
Amy hugging her oldest daughter after being separated for many years.

 

A heart-warming reuniting between mother and child.
A heart-warming reuniting between mother and child.

Pablo, the love of her life and her protector

Pablo, Amy's husband took care of her medical needs. Often times, he would fall asleep in the bed next to her. It was so beautiful.
Pablo, Amy’s husband took care of her medical needs. Often times, he would fall asleep in the bed next to her. It was so beautiful.

She was spicy!

Amy had a great sense of humor. Days before her death, a nurse was fixing her IV phone. Amy could barely move, but managed to rub the nurse's backside. It startled the nurse. She started smiling ... I asked them if I should leave the room. It gave us a good laugh.
Amy had a great sense of humor. Days before her death, a nurse was fixing her IV phone. Amy could barely move, but managed to rub the nurse’s backside. It startled the nurse. She started smiling … I asked them if I should give them some alone time. It gave us a good laugh.

I was not just her sister’s keeper, I was her sister.

Amy and her sisters surprised me for my birthday. They showered me with love, gifts and sweets! Out of respect for one of her sisters, I did not want to show her face without permission.
Amy and her sisters surprised me for my birthday. They showered me with love, gifts and sweets!
Out of respect for one of her sisters, I did not want to show her face without permission. Robin the one to the far right is a trooper. She took care of everyone.

An awesome big brother

What an awesome big brother. He did not want her to go but knew the pain was unbearable. She waited until he gave her the word and she left in a blink of an eye. Her last breath departure was just like the steps she took when she first was admitted to the hospice — almost too quick to keep up with. Great job Kevin!
What an awesome big brother. He did not want her to go but knew the pain was unbearable. She waited until he gave her the word and she left in a blink of an eye. Her last breath departure was just like the steps she took when she first was admitted to the hospice — almost too quick to keep up with. Great job Kevin!

My Amy

She thought I was not real. She would ask me why do I love her and I reply she was worth loving. She thought I was an angel thought from heaven ... so I would cuss to let her see that I wasn't an angel.
She thought I was not real. She would ask me why do I love her and I reply she was worth loving.
She thought I was an angel thought from heaven … so I would cuss practically every time I to let her see that I wasn’t an angel. No worries I prayed with her more than I cussed.

The greatest gift of all

Though she was sick, she took the time to write me this letter. I am forever grateful. Thank you to Amy's family for allowing me to be apart of such a sacred time. I love you Amy! I would tell you to rest ... but that is not in your vocabulary. I am sure you have already spiced up heaven!
Though she was sick, she took the time to write me this letter. I am forever grateful.
Thank you to Amy’s family for allowing me to be apart of such a sacred time.
I love you Amy! I would tell you to rest … but that is not in your vocabulary. I am sure you have already spiced up heaven!

 

Remember that gratitude improves your attitude and increases your blessing. Rest in heaven, Spicy Smurf!

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3 Comments

  1. Alexandra
    October 17, 2016 @ 5:07 pm

    I love you sis you always do from the heart❤

     

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  2. Angela OKelley
    November 8, 2016 @ 8:49 pm

    I miss you Amy but I know your in a better place. Such a sweet caring strong woman i know God made a special place for you! Love you Angela

     

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    • Jowanna
      November 10, 2016 @ 6:02 am

      Angela, I am sorry for your loss. I miss her so. i am sorry for not returning your call. Please text me so that I know which number is yours.

       

      Reply

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