On 1/24/09 my cousin Tausha passed away. She was a wonderful friend with a generous soul. She was an amazing person. She left behind her 16yr old daughter. Her husband passed 10yrs earlier and she had been very sick for the past 3yrs. My mother, my niece, my sister, and I drove 20hrs to pay our respects and support her 6 brothers and 1 sister.
I did ok on the drive we just had to stop and eat or use the bathroom a bit more than usual. I was however extremely exhausted and couldn't drive more than 2-3hrs at a time. I did manage to drive 4hrs on the way home. It was great seeing my family, but I hate that it had to be because of a funeral. We vowed to all stay in touch and try to see eachother once a year.
Cherish your loved ones and tell them what they mean to you, because there will come a day when they will no longer be there to listen and respond.
I love you Tausha!!