For me right now one of the sweetest sounds is hearing one of nephews or nieces say Auntie Jana. It makes me feel really special, knowing that there are little people who actually love me and spending time with me. And I wanted to dedicate this post to one of my aunties.
My aunt diagnosed with cancer about a month ago. She's currently in the hospital and experiencing quite a bit of pain. It's inoperable, so there isn't a lot they can do for her. Being so far away I don't have the opportunity to visit with her. This has its advantages though, I don't have to see her in pain and can remember her before she was sick.
Growing up, I got to see my Aunt atleast a few times a week, mostly at church. I use to always look forward to her hugs. They were so comforting and when she hugged me I felt like nothing else in the world mattered.
Every Christmas after opening our gifts and having breakfast we'd pile in the car and go to her house. She always had the coolest gifts, her house was just covered in so many cute ornaments, pictures, and decorations. I loved going to her house, it was always so warm and inviting.
She's a really amazing cook too. Her bread and rolls are so yummy!!! She always had nice sweets on hand and could always muster up a fest when company just surprised her with a visit. Her house is where a lot of my Dad's family gather and reminice.
We travelled to Ontario together and shared some adventures, getting lost in Montreal, taking the long way home from New Brunswick, and going to see the Blue Jays!
I love my Auntie and hope that my nieces and nephews will think half as much of me as I think of her.