I have had the privilege and pleasure of being called "Aunty" by many but there are those who truly are my nieces and nephews, one of them Tasha, and throughout the years they have blessed my life in more ways than I can ever have imagined. One day I received a letter in the mail. It was dated June 20, 2006 and I'd like to share just a portion of it today.
It reads;
I'm glad my cousins have a great mom, because I have a great aunt! I can't even express how much love and gratitude I have for you. I know I can always count on you for comfort, strength and support. Thank you for loving me for all the right reasons and not simply because I am your niece. I appreciate the love and respect you and your children have for my mom. I love you very much and Richard too and know that I am blessed to have you in my life. Ofa lahi atu, Tasha
Written in her own handwriting...this has become so precious to me as I ponder on her life and the way she inspired me to be a better person, to work harder, to serve better, to be kinder, to forgive, to love unconditionally, to understand the Lord's plan for us, to not complain but to endure and endure well, to show compassion to others, and to live the gospel of Jesus Christ a little better.
Tasha inspires me!
Love eternal,
Aunty Robin
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