Amanda Cathrene Moffat was born on March 12, 1985, she would have been 22 years old. It is a particularly sad day in Ann and I's life, but this year for the first time ever, I am beginning to realize how much joy came with her too... to see the happiness she brought into our lives, even though we only got to hold her so briefly... and then say a fast good bye... she indeed brought us joy too. I have been afraid to admit this, as the pain was always so great this time of year, but now... the joy she brought is beginning to take over the darkness. She would have been a wonderful sister all could have been proud of... and a daughter to behold... I wonder if she would have been as strong as Heather, or as artistic as Phillip, or as good a thinker as Jonathan, or would she have been as good a worker as Jake... nope, probably not, she would have just been awesome in her own right... to my Amanda Cathrene, I love you... your Mom and I love you and miss you so... I know one thing for sure... that in Heaven, you are having a ball with Grandma and Grandpa Shaklee... bet he is really 'helping you' as he helped your Mom... and I bet ole Grandpa Moffat is just speechless... watching you with that special twinkle in his eye, and sharing with you all the things you missed out on... what a joyous time it must be to see all of you there!!!
But in these sad times, I come to realize how lucky I am to have such a truly wonderful family who love and share life with each other and rejoice in everyones success and accomplishments, and feel empathy for the times we don't quite make the goals... To see the family grow, and love and nurish each other is a truly wonderful thing... I am richly blessed, very richly blessed!
My love to all... forever and a day!!
