Friday, May 3, 2013
Dear family and friends, I am deeply saddened to have heard about the passing of one of my favorite cousins. Although she was 8 years my senior, she never made me feel like a pesky kid when I was younger. As adults, we only saw each other on occasion during reunions, but I was always drawn to her. She was an example to me of how to stay faithful to your beliefs even during times of adversity. I admired her, and tried to follow her example. We know that Linda was a woman of faith and that she is in Heaven now, reunited with all of the loved ones who went before her. We also know that she will be waiting for us up there when it is our time to join her. Because of this faith, although we will miss her, we rejoice that she is no longer sick, no longer in pain, and is in a very happy place now. I am sorry I am unable to return home to be with y'all but please know that I am with you in spirit. I love you all.
