Day 11: Letter to a Deceased Person

Dear  Debi,
Oh Deb, I miss you so much!
First of all, I have to apologize. I have not kept up with your kids like you would have wanted. I have no excuse. I let my own life get in the way and I'm so sorry. I am in touch with them now, and I'm working to stay in their lives. David's got D living with him, and he's helping him get his feet under him. He had a little trouble, but he's doing better now and I think David will be a good influence. (Did I really just say that?)
Jeannae is so sweet; she hasn't lost the "all about me" thing, but she's less aggressive about it. It's still all about her, but she's comical about it - as long as it's still all about her. You'd get a kick out of her!
And Breanna is still our quiet girl, but no longer so shy. She's in school, she's got a plan, and she's going for it.
Alvin's done a good job, as well as he could without you there.
Beth is married and has two babies now. You'd really like her husband and you'd love the boys! Beth is absolutely the best mom I've ever seen. She's definitely found her calling! And she is such a strong, amazing woman.
Our little Colie just got married a month ago...I can hardly believe it! You'd be so proud of her. She got through the difficult stage (her first 19 years) and has turned into the most wonderful young woman.
You know, Sis, I sure have missed you. You were a much needed dose of reality for me, as well as someone to just have a great time with!
Oh, and the kitchen in the Renton house is still painted the way we did it! Ashley emailed me to let me know she'd seen it just the other day. Remember that long weekend and how tired we were? Oh, but what a good time we had! And didn't the kitchen look wonderful when we were done? Well, we thought it did, anyway!
Debi, I'm not sure I ever told you how much you meant to me...but I know you knew. I couldn't have asked for a better sister-in-law and friend.
I wish you were still here...but I know you'll be waiting when I get there. I'll see you then.
Love you,
Sharon