Thursday, 2 May 2013

JASNA AND JAN, A MESSAGE TO PAULA


I grew up with a mystery family in far away Canada.

The times we met, were far and between.

That made that I fantasised about this wonderful family in this far away country.

When I was old enough to remember who ye all were, I was jealous that I couldn't live with you.

As teenagers do (well, this one anyway) I sometimes dreamed of living with another family ('the grass is always greener on the other side')

In my head I picked ye as my second family:

 because I would have loved to have had a couple of lovely sisters (you always want what you don't have)

because you lived far away (see, even then I dreamed of travelling)

and last but not least: because you all had the nicest mam (after my own of course) 

Those are childhood memories.  

The memories I have now, is that this family is made of very strong woman. I don't have to tell the stories of what everybody went through, we all know more or less, and look how we all dealt with it.  

Tante Paula, you are a very good example of a strong woman. You stand strong for anything that life trows at you. I admire you for this, and salute your bravery.  

This is a good time to put the spotlight on you, and celebrate your life and future.

As I can't be there myself, I've 'sent' the best representative I could think of: my mam! I'm sure she will give you a big hug for me.  

Jan and I want to wish you a very happy birthday, and hope that you have a wonderful day with all your friends an family around you.

All the best, and (hopefully): see you sometime?
Lots of love, and a big hug. 

Jasna and Jan.

 

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