I love candles! I will burn a candle tomorrow in honor of my sister. 
Tomorrow is my oldest sister's birthday. She would have been 53 years old. (This is her with my Dad.) They've both gone home to be with Jesus. She lost her battle to breast cancer back in 1998. One of the things I miss most about her was how she and I loved to go to Mass on Friday mornings together, then out for breakfast. She loved breakfast. I think she was planting seeds in me way back then. I didn't really have a relationship with Jesus, I just went to church because it meant a lot to her. My sister made me a cassette tape with some of her favorite music years ago. She loved Kathy Trocolli. Before she died, she planned her funeral Mass and her wishes. Obviously, she wanted Kathy Trocolli to be played. So... in honor of her, I wanted to play one of her favorite songs.
Please keep my family in your prayers tomorrow as we will surely remember our sister, daughter and friend!
UPDATE 10-24-07....This was a comment from my brother that must be added to this post!
Chris said...
Hey Annie. Thanks for letting me dip into your blogworld. That song brought lots of great memories of Vicki. Her laugh. Her smile.
Her life had lots of purpose, especially for the Kingdom and the Glory of God. If you recall us sitting around after that big Christmas dinner in her dining room, she said she couldn't wait to see her Creator, her Lord and her Savior. Her faith was deep, solid and secure. A week later she found out she had cancer. Before she died, she told me that if having cancer was what it took to meet Jesus, it was her honor to do so. How cool is that! We will see her again, praising and worshiping our Lord and our Savior, Jesus Christ!
Your brother (and brother in Christ),
Chris
So much love,
Angie xoxo
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crying :(
Heavenly Father, I thank you for Ang's heart. I pray that as she thinks of her sister and honors her memory that you would move in her and soothe her grief. I than you that although her heart misses her sister, she grieves with HOPE knowing sh ewill see her sister again! I thank you for your tenderness and your love for your daughter, and I ask that you would lavish on her, so she can feel you in a tangible way in the midst of the sadness. Father, you are indeed the Father of LIGHTS, I thank you that you have given us the LIGHT of your Holy Spirit to ignight our world. I pray that the message behind this song would spark a flame through the hearts of those who read this blog and that even in this small way you would show your glory through the testimony of this sister who had paved the way for others in the Faith.
Hold Angie and her family this day and each day they fight the good fight. In Jesus name, amen.
Oh Ang.....I can't imagine losing one of my sisters so my heart is grieving with you today! But the sweetest part of our loved ones going to their real home is that one day we will be with them!
I love and miss Vic sooo much!!!
We were and still are, all better people because she was in our lives.
She truly loved her family and friends, she would light up a room just by walking in. She touched many people and "planted seeds" not only in you but in soooo many.
Love Ya Annie!
Her candle burned very bright! Every time, I mean every single time I hear that song I think of her....it brings tears and smiles. Im so glad that we got to see Kathy Troccoli together!
Praying for you, sweet friend!!!!
Oh Angie...what a beautiful tribute and a beautiful song for your sweet sister! What comfort you must find in knowing that she is with our Father in heaven. I'll be thinking of you and your family tomorrow and will pray that you only have happy memories.
Hugs!
Kat
I know that tomorrow will be hard, but maybe you could look at it as a day to celebrate her life. Think of all the ways she blessed you and your family by being in it. I am so close to my sister and I can't imagine ever losing her. May you feel especially close to the Lord tomorrow and just know that even though you can't give her a hug...God will do it for you.
Just like what "nancygrayce" said, I couldn't imagine losing one of my sister ~ and then she speaks the hope part ~ She is in Heaven and one day we too will be there with her! I will pray. I am sorry for such a hard loss.
Rachel <><
Hey Annie. Thanks for letting me dip into your blogworld. That song brought lots of great memories of Vicki. Her laugh. Her smile.
Her life had lots of purpose, especially for the Kingdom and the Glory of God. If you recall us sitting around after that big Christmas dinner in her dining room, she said she couldn't wait to see her Creator, her Lord and her Savior. Her faith was deep, solid and secure. A week later she found out she had cancer. Before she died, she told me that if having cancer was what it took to meet Jesus, it was her honor to do so. How cool is that! We will see her again, praising and worshiping our Lord and our Savior, Jesus Christ!
Your brother (and brother in Christ,
Chris
Thank you SO much, Chris! I will never forget that...
Love you-
annie
Oh Angie...that was just beautiful.
I praise God for her life and how she touched all of you. She planted the most important seeds of all. I pray your family has had a day of peace and love. Thank you for sharing your family with us. May you continue to shine so brightly for Jesus and bless everyone that comes your way.
We all love you!
Fran
I've missed you! I, too, lost my sister. She was 25 and I was 18. I still can't sing Christmas carols without tearing up because the pain is still there. But like you, God has given me peace. Her twin daughters are now 27 (!) and have families of their own. God is good, isn't HE?
Much love,
Jan
Sending love your way - can't imagine your loss.
Tears stream. Your sweet heart, your loss, her witness, her smile, her brave joy to meet Jesus through it all. I'm sure my family's struggle with cancer has been about a faith walk and bringing us back to Him also. I have a candle burning today, too, for your family. You're in my prayers. Love you so, Annette
Angie, this is a very touching post. I am so sorry for the unspeakable pain you must still be feeling. I hope that you are doing okday today. I can't imagine.
Ang,
What a beautiful tribute to your sister. I truly enjoy Kathy Trocolli's music. I'm so glad you shared so I too can light a candle and pray for you.
Blessings in Christ--
I have prayed so much for you and your family today. I hope God's love has been very tangible for you today. May you rest in His arms. Love you so!
That is such a precious tribute to your sister. Your brother's note at the bottom also touched my heart. You have a wonderful family and I know your sister is smiling down at heaven watching all of you!
God bless,
Kim
how did I miss this? I am so sorry. Father, Father...please wrap your arms around this whole family so tightly. We thank you that her family is with you now...cheering Ang on as the great cloud of witnesses in Hebrews 12. Please draw near to them during this hard time of year. My heart just breaks at the loss of her sister and her dad. Lord, our hearts really do long for eternity and we long to be with you and the ones that we love that have gone before us. We wait for you to come and wipe away every tear from our eyes and we long for the day when there will be no more crying or pain. In Jesus' name.
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