5. This next item is an old piece of paper that I found folded up in her pocketbook after she died. It was falling apart into tatters, tucked into a little pocket separate from everything else. When I carefully unfolded it and saw what it was, I was overcome with emotion, tears streaming down my cheeks as a huge smile spread across my face. It was a list I’d written when we were in high school of things I loved about her. I still remember writing it and giving it to her, how much she’d loved it, how happy she was that I’d written it. We were so young, still getting to know each other, and of course that list has grown and become so much richer over the years we spent together, but I was so happy to see that she’d kept it and was carrying it with her.
What a beautiful way to honor Erin on her birthday. Thank you for continuing to keep her spirit alive and always sharing your love for her. Your words are genuine and thoughtful, something she always appreciated. The coffee mugs were a Christmas gift from me, with the thought you guys would each have one. She could not wait to use them, Lol. The pure vulgarity alone was enough to make that mug her favorite! Love you Aaron, I think of you, and her every day. -Jen
Thank you, Jen! I thought they were a gift and I’m happy to know they were from you. I’m keeping her vulgarity alive and still using that mug these days. I love and think about you, too, and I know that she lives on in your heart, so thank you for keeping her spirit alive, as well.