I pause each January 26 to remember my little sister Patsy. She died at 64, never making it into her 70’s to join me in old age. I still remember my mother coming home with this big(over 10 pounds) dark haired(the rest of us are blond/brown) brown eyed(ours are blue) baby with no name. She was going to be Jeannie(with the light brown hair) but a quick look at the actual baby required a new name. After two weeks she finally was named Patsy, much to my relief. At five I was not happy with an unnamed sister.
Along with the dark hair, dark eyes, height and build totally different from my own, she came with a much sunnier disposition than I ever could maintain. Her laugh still echoes when I think of her.
Eternal peace dear one.
Saved By Words 
It’s always a happy/sad look back on siblings we’ve lost. 🤗💛
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For sure.
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She lives on in your memories, Elizabeth.
Best wishes, Pete.
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A lovely tribute to Patsy. I’m glad you still remember her laugh.
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It was quite distinctive.
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Awww…that’s wonderful.
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Two beautiful photos and I believe people are alive as long as we remember them. Nice to see you back.
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Thank you. She certainly feels alive in me.
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My heart goes out to you as, sadly, this type of loss is one we share. Good memories help us remember the life that we miss so much. ❤️
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You get it. Something about a sibling loss is so unexpected I think.
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I agree. 😔
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Nice tribute to your beloved sister Elizabeth🥰
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Thank you. I know since you lost your beloved brother you can identify with the loss.
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Like you, I miss my brother so much❤
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I guess we always will miss them as we remember our family with all of us growing up together.
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😘
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Jackie liked this post so much that she read it out to me before I reached it. I fine, tender, tribute
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I am touched. Thank you.
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Keep those beautiful memories alive!
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Thank you.
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So important to hold these memories close – and to mark these dates. I do the same. Patsy is safe in your heart
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Thanks. I will be back in touch with you soon. I have at least started my writing back up.
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No rush, Elizabeth, life has been difficult here too.
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HI Elizabeth, I remember reading about your sister before. The loss of a sibling is really hard. I can’t imagine not naming a baby for two weeks, that is quite a long time. My sister’s all had their names well in advance.
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It was pretty funny since they were certain that Jeannie would fit.
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