Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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Deanne was a truly remarkable person. So full of light and would do anything for you. She thought of everyone else before herself and never wanted to make a fuss about herself. I remember one year I made her a cake for her birthday and took it to her as a surprise and she started crying. She was a stay at home mom with 2 kids under 5 years old and didn't really know how to think of herself or even celebrate herself on her own birthday. I had the privilege of being her sister and before I moved out of the state, I saw her almost every day. Her girls, Sarah and Amanda, were a big part of my life. I have so many great memories of babysitting them. I remember visiting Deanne at the hospital when she was in labor with Nicholas and was lucky to be able to hold him as a newborn. My kids loved Deanne and we constantly bugged her about coming to visit. They didn't get to see her often but enjoyed her energy and stories when they could see her. She got them a fantastic Christmas present that they still share every month. It's a box of treats and snacks from a different country delivered every month. We always will think of her when we explore the boxes in the future. I did get Deanne to come to visit me once in California with my sister Stacy. As you can see in the photo, we all are happy to be together. Deanne, I love you and miss you.
