6/19/02

Dear Jamie,

This morning I had another memory. A year ago, when Jerry, Demetri and I were packing our belongings and preparing to move out of your house, you came to me and asked, “Why are you leaving, Auntie?”. I explained to you, to the best of my ability, that this is what mommies and daddies do when they get married and start their lives together. I also explained that it was getting too crowded for us in your house and that we needed our own space. Your response moved me to tears then and still does now. I just wish I had been wise enough to reciprocate at the time. You said, “I’m gonna miss you guys when you go” and “I’ll be sad when you leave.” Now, I’m the one missing you and the one who is sad. I only hope that you left this earth knowing that I thought of you as one of my own. I love you Jamie. I always will.

                                                                                                             Auntie