36). Eeenie meenie miney moe...

So I put all my journals in a pile.... Closed my eyes and grabbed one....

This is what it says..

Written by my Cousin Jennifer:

11-22-1994

I'm sitting here in the hospital, waiting for Uncle Fritz because he is having open heart surgery. I feel very positive and I hope everything is perfect because Uncle Fritz is one of the most special people I know. If you ever want to have a good laugh, talk to Uncle Fritz.

Sherry was also a wonderful person. The think I remember most about Sherry, was spending the night at her house and watching scary movies. She also used to give me tons of make-up and jewelry that she kept in a big trunk. I will always love and remember Sherry.

Love,
Jennifer

11-22-1994

Written my by cousin Julie:

I've always heard the saying that you pick your friends, not your family. But if I could have chosen my family, I'd be right where I am today!

Aunt Carol, Kathy, Pennie, Jenny and myself are in the hospital waiting room-waiting for Uncle Fritz to come out of surgery. This is my family-my wonderful family. I consider my family to be friends too.

Kathy has taken me in as her little sister. I'd go crazy without her!

And unlike friends, families are connected through blood. this bond, along with love, is what makes a family strong.

I am so happy to be in this wonderful family! Forever!

Love,
Julie


11-22-1994

Written by my cousin Stephanie:

Kathy asked me to write something in here about my family and this is so very difficult for me, believe it or not, I mean... How do you express whats in your heart about those you love most in the world. Thinking of it last night made me cry myself to sleep remembering Sherry, sweet Sherry who left us all so quickly with no good-bye. One smile from her made me laugh and love her more. This is very difficult to write what I feel. I remember the last time I saw Sherry, I stopped by Aunt Carol's and Uncle Fritz's and Sherry was there, Her and I went to get KFC for dinner big mistake. Sherry and I took a little longer than we should have talking, that was so much fun.

Then there's always Uncle Fritz always telling his crude jokes. My friends will ever be grateful to him because of course I shared them all with them.
Well, it's over. Uncle Fritz is out of surgeryy and is doing well. Uncle Fritz. I love you very much. Thank you for loving me and being my family and my Godfather. Thank you,
I love you!

Stephanie


Written by me... Kiki.... 11-22-1994

Papa it's 8:00 p.m. We just visited you in the recovery room for the second time. You made us all laugh. We said for you to wiggle your toes and you did. then I held your hand and I could feel how warm you were. We said Everyone loves you and you stuck out your tongue. It was your was of communicating. You smelled so good. I heard the nurse say you had baby power on.


© Kiki LaFleur-Wilson