I am so saddened to say goodbye to my sweet Aunt Ginger. When I think back on my life, and all the big milestones, she always sent her love and support. Though we lived far apart, her in Baltimore and us in Ohio, she would always be sure to call or send a card for every birthday, holiday, and special occasion. She even came all the way from Baltimore to attend my college graduation, which meant a lot to me.
Anyone who knew Aunt Ginger knows just how caring, loving, thoughtful, sweet, gentle, kind and generous she was. It is amazing how many people she would call regularly, wanting to know the details of their lives and how they were doing. She really made each person in her life feel special.
When she would call me, we often talked about nature and getting out to enjoy it, traveling, the Browns, what was going on with myself, my husband Mike and my daughter Serene, and what she was learning in her Renaissance classes. I was always impressed that she never stopped wanting to learn new things. She really enjoyed seeing birds and hearing their songs. I know when I hear the birds return this spring, or when I find myself pausing to soak in the beauty of nature, I will think of her.
I'm happy we got the chance to talk on Christmas Day. She even sent my 1 year old daughter, her great niece, her own Christmas card this year. I will make sure to tell Serene about her great Aunt Ginger as she grows (as well as our other family members in Heaven).
One thing that she always encouraged throughout my life was that she felt I had a gift of writing. She still would talk about a poem that I wrote as a child and gave to her. She saved it all these years and just recently sent me a copy, and I was reminded that only a loving aunt could love such a silly poem so much.
If I could write to her one more time, I would say:
My sweet Aunt Ginger, I will miss hearing your voice and reading your cards. I am so thankful that Serene had the chance to meet you, and I will make sure to tell her about you and our good memories together. Thank you for being such a wonderful aunt and constant support throughout my life. I love you so much. May you rest peacefully in Heaven.❤️
