Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Nan,
I often think back and remember the Christmas Eve feasts at your house in Huntington, with pop, all of my cousins and Big Nan! Where did all of the time go? As all of my cousins and I got older I and moved away for various reasons, I would sometimes find myself feeling sad that many of those traditions stopped happening.... But that's just life I guess? We grew, and changed, but despite how different and hectic all of our lives have become, my love for you and the entire family has never changed. I like to remember summer pool/pizza parties in your yard, sleepovers with Tina( when I didn't have to call my dad because I got homesick!), playing with your dog Trisha, and walks to the candy store with Vinny, Dominick and Tony. Those memories remind me of my childhood, of where I came from, even though who I have become sometimes feels so far from all of that now...
Thank you for your love, for giving me my father who means everything to me, for reminding me whenever I called you to be happy, and live my life how I wanted to, even if we had different ideas about how things should be. You often made me feel good about my choice to move away to California because you would say things like "Kay, just do what makes you happy, that's all that matters. Don't worry about everybody else" Thank you for your love and support...and for accepting me, ultimately. I am sorry if you suffered at the end of your life but I am glad that you are at peace now and with Pop and all of your favorite doggie friends in heaven. Love always, Katelyn
