Tuesday, June 13, 2006

My Little Angel Brittany

My little niece Brittany who lost her Mom at the tender age of 6 years old wrote me today.  I am always writing her poems spelling out a secret message going down.  She wrote a poem about her Mom and sent it to me.  It is precious and such a tribute to my little sister Christi that I just had to share it with you.

My Mom Christi 

Making me do my homework
Yellow is her favorite color
 
Monday is the day she goes to H.E.B.
On Tuesday she takes us to Sonic for treats
Might be watching Opera secretly
 
Cooking cookies for us all the time
Having fun with me and my brother
Reading all the books she can lay her hands on
Is always at the mall
Saving her money for new shoes
Taking me and Chris to fun places
Is always in my heart
 
Christi is always in my heart too.  She was such a big part of my life,  Here is my poem about her that I was inspired to write:
 
 
MY LITTLE SISTER CHRISTI
 
My little sister Christi was so special to me
Young and carefree in everything that you do
 
Listened to me late at night when we were small girls
I loved her dearly and she was my world
The  many late talks together
Telling each other about our secrets and dreams
Lullabys I sang to her every night before sleep
Every day filled with Barbies and games
 
She was a playmate that I could trust
I loved her dearly and that was enough
So many fun trips to the mall
Treasures full of memories that I will always keep
Excited to see her with children of her own
Rarely a frown where a smile did not grow
 
Caring and kind to all those around her
Heaven is now the place that she lives
Reaching for rainbows and stars in her eyes
I miss her so much, that I sometimes still cry
She wouldn't want us to be sad
Time is so precious don't throw it away
I know that she would want us to be happy the rest of our days
 
 
Be thankful for the time that you have.  Never go to bed angry or sad.  Reach out to those that you love.  God blessed me with Christi who now lives above.

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Those are some pretty special poems.  Where are your sisters kids now?  I know you must really miss your sister.  Have a good evening. Barb

Anonymous said...

Very touching...bless you both as you remember your sister and Brittany's mom.  Linda in WA  

Anonymous said...

WHAT a lovely child, you are blessed.

Anonymous said...

wow....that is so special!
Sharon – http://journals.aol.com/tpiez4me/CoastalComfort

Anonymous said...

I just love this. How sweet. How old is Brittany now and her brother? I'm so sorry they lost they're mother and you lost your sister.

Anonymous said...

Both Poems are beautiful a wonderful tribute to Christi ~ Ally

Anonymous said...

Wonderful poem and such love you have for your family.
                                    Sherry

Anonymous said...

those were beautiful poems to share, Barbara, and great advice at the end of your entry.

betty

Anonymous said...

Those are beautiful poems Barbara, thank you for sharing them. And I just love that second picture there, that is a fantastic shot.

Take care,

Amanda :)
http://journals.aol.com/trickeytricky/CountryMyKindaLivin

Anonymous said...

Beautiful and touching!  God bless you both .....  he has blessed you both.....with each other to connect and remember.  -  Barbara

Anonymous said...

Aww! That's great. Love the pictures you shared of her and the children too.

- Jessica

Anonymous said...

awwww two great poems

thanks for sharing

theresa

Anonymous said...

Beautiful sentiment  for your sister.    I enjoyed the colorful photo of the kids in the flower field and your family photos.     mark