174 ~ She Can't Be Real

By Kay Heitsch

When the holidays roll around, special people who are no longer with us come to mind.

This year, I can't help but think of Aunt Carmeleta. I spend a lot of Thanksgivings with her and Uncle Fred.

I remember the first time Bill met Aunt Carmeleta. He said, "She can't be real!" But she was real. Bill had never met anyone so kind, loving, and full of mercy as Aunt Carmeleta.

I was blessed to have Aunt Carmeleta in my life. She always accepted me for who I was and would say, "Keep being yourself." I'm sure she saw many areas I could improve, but she let me be me.

I will miss Aunt Carmeleta this year, but she will always be close to my heart.

Remember how I led you on this long journey. Deuteronomy 8:2