August 20 is always a difficult day for me. 6 years ago I got a call early one morning to be told that my sister Stephanie, nephew - Austin who was 10 and Niece - Taylor who was 8 all three died from smoke inhalation from a cigarette smoldering in a couch. I can tell you that whoever said that time will heal you was so wrong about that. It seems like it was just yesterday that it happened. Time has done nothing for me. The pain seems to have been lingering around the whole time and not a day goes by that I don't think about their tragic end. Not a day goes by I don't think about my sister saying, "hey brotha" or Taylor and Austin saying "hey uncle Terry". Today would be my sisters birthday. She would be 38 years old today. She was always proud of her brother; of everything I did.
On that day I truly feel like two angels were brought down in the form of her children to take her away from the pain in her life. It was becoming too hard for her to bear anymore. She would be happy to know I am writing about her in my Active Rain blog today. I know it is not about real estate, but it is about life and what makes us who we are. They are a part of me, and always will be.
She always felt I got more attention than her. But Stephanie this one is for you. I love you so much.
Happy Birthday, Stephanie!
I could have missed the pain, but I'd of had to miss The Dance
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