5 Beautiful Memories

Today is a super emotional day for me as it marks the one year anniversary since I lost my beautiful cousin. I loved that girl unconditionally, and no one else will ever hold the title of cousin, sister, and best friend. So, today I wanted "my five" to be five of my favorite memories with her. We used to get into a lot of shenanigans, so some memories may need to stay put locked up in the vault 0:-)

1. My nana lived on Hilton Head, SC and we all flew in for a family reunion when I was about 4 years old and my cousin was 2. After we boarded the plane, I asked my parents where she was and they said she was on the "Eastern plane". Being a 4 year old, I thought I heard the "Easter plane" and got all upset and jealous that my cousin was flying with the Easter bunny and who knows what other fun characters.

*Sitting on our Nonnie's chair in SC*


2. I had originally asked her to be co-maid of honor with my best friend at my wedding, but as it got closer she had to drop out due to financial reasons (of course I offered to pay for her dress, but she refused to let me). I knew I still wanted her a part of the wedding, so I asked her if she'd like to do a reading instead which she did a beautiful job with and she even teared up near the end *love watching the wedding video*.



3. The jug of life.... a creation which was the combination of our 2 brilliant under-aged minds. Back in college, we used to get our hands on a bottle of cheap vodka, and would then go to the grocery store and get a jug of fruit punch and dump half of it out and fill it back up with said vodka. We would then pass it around and all share it on the way to the club. Sometimes there would still be some leftover in the morning, and one morning after we had all crashed from a night of fun her boyfriend at the time woke up while we were all hungover and feeling like death and took a swig of it and said "Mmmmm that's the jug of life".




4. Another great college memory was when we we happened to be at a club one night where some of the cast from Real World Philly were there (Landon and Shavonda) hosting. I don't know how it all came to play, but next thing I know Landon pulls us up onto the bar and we start dancing with him while Shavonda was pouring shots down our throats. Not a bad night for a college kid...



5. I honestly can't narrow it down to 5 memories... countless nights out, family gatherings, hours spent on the phone, pool parties, meals out, frat parties, and shopping sprees. She was the closest thing I had to a sister and my heart will never be whole again. 





Linking up today with Darci for 5 on Friday and Lauren for High Five on Friday. Hop on over and join us! Happy Friday!


14 comments:

  1. Great memories, and so sorry for your loss.

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  2. Easter plane! So cute...yet so frustrating as a kiddo! ;)
    Hugs and love to you...and grace, peace, and mercy! xx

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  3. Oh sweet lady, I"m so, so, so incredibly sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the grief you still carry around, please know I'm sending you a big hug and prayers for grace and love!

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  4. You guys had so many wonderful memories together - she's definitely looking down and shining her light onto you and your family!! So sorry for your loss...

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  5. Has it been a year already? Such great memories to hold on to...I got teary eyed reading this post!

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  6. It's good to have and look back at these, I hope you found a tiny bit of peace today through looking back at these great memories.

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  7. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know it never really gets any easier but at least you have these amazing memories to look back on. Sending you lots of love today!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

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  8. Thinking of you and sending you hugs!!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  9. Oh Kate, sending lots of prayers your way today! I'm so sorry for your loss. Loved these memories and the first picture of you two littles is adorable :)

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  10. Those are some beautiful memories, it never does get easier, but remembering the good times is always a great way of remembering the people that have left us. Hugs to you!!

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  11. I'm so sorry for your loss, but am glad that you have so many great memories that live on. (hugs)

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  12. what a beautiful way to pay tribute to her memory

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  13. I am so sorry for your loss, Kate. It sounds like you have some amazing memories to hold on to... and ohhhh, popov - it doesn't get much better (... or worse!! lol, and I bet somehow, at the time, it even tasted ok... absolutely love it!)

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  14. So great that you have so many great memories to look back on to remember her by. So sorry you lost her too soon. Big hugs.

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