Only an Aunt can give hugs like a mother, can keep secrets like a sister, and share love like a friend. ~ Spanish Proverb
Today is my aunt’s 65th birthday. She and I have been close for as long as I can remember. She is one of the wisest and most beloved people I know. When she was vice-president of a hospital, my friends who worked there all said she was the only bright light in the darkness during the transition in health care.
On my dad’s side, I would say she is a favourite auntie of all of us, though her siblings are all very much loved too. For me, she is a role model of what a single woman who dedicates her life to God can be. She understands my faith and encourages me on my journey.
I had the opportunity to visit her last summer in Montreal and I could see how well she is respected in the community there, too. She treated me to supper in an exquisite French restaurant where she took many of her distinguished visitors or guests and though she assured me she did not go there often, the host greeted her warmly as he recognized her. We had a lovely meal and then had an after-supper liqueur on the house.
We all need people to affirm us in life and keep us on the right path. I am thankful today for this woman who has been such a huge support to me and to my family at various junctures of our life. As well, she has been such a blessing to so many people around the world in her work. May God bless her abundantly today and always.
Alright, I have to address this point—are you still laughing at the above photo? Love those glasses and that hair, eh?
Peace,
Suzanne
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