Saturday, May 16, 2020
Cousin Tina, Aunt Tina to my daughters. My gossip friend, my occasional lunch date, and the biggest cheerleader of my girls. The years in Lyndhurst granted us the privilege to know the real "Tina". This was the woman who did her face everyday, even if not well. She had the best hair and was always coiffed. Her ability to find the good in a sad story, and turn it around so we'd soon be laughing, will be something I will always treasure. My constant jabbing you in your arm, and you reminding, "Doth, you're hitting my fistula!" Me apologizing, and sadly seconds later in my need to express myself I am jabbing you again. Your love of your grandson was event as your eyes would light with story you shared. The bond between you and Sandra was equally evident. As an observer you were her mother, teacher and best friend. The openness you shared with your daughter has been a goal I hope to someday achieve w/my daughters. The last years between the dialysis and arthritis have been hard, but never once did I hear you complain. You accepted your life challenges w/o a negative word. You looked at each day as a new beginning with fresh opportunity. Now that you are no longer w/us, it is our job to continue living life looking for the laugher, to face difficult life situations with a smile and to love our family. God Bless you Tina. You will be missed.
