Friday, January 21, 2022
To my dear sister, Rosemary,
Because I came along ten years after you, when things in our family had calmed down quite a bit, I often wondered what life must have been like for you, growing up as a middle child in a family of 12 and being one of four consecutive sets of twins.
Suffice it to say, it could not have been easy. You were always a fighter (right up to the end), and somehow with a lot of hard work and persistence, you managed to survive all of the struggles of growing up in such a large family, marry an amazing man, and build a beautiful life together raising your three incredible daughters.
I remember all of the camping vacations you took.... the many summers you spent as a family at the lake house on Winnisquam and all of the love you had for your family.
When I think of our world today, and all of the things which seem to hold value for so many in this life... wealth, prestige, power, etc... love is the only thing that really matters. It is the only thing that has ever mattered or will ever matter. It is the true measure of wealth and it is the precious and enduring gift you gave to your family.
Rest in peace my beloved sister, in the arms of our loving Lord.
Love,
Judy and Ed
