In the last five years since Rachael's death, I have changed in so many ways. I was starting my senior year in high school, and now I am supporting (not monetarily, just emotionally) my husband through his final year of graduate school while I rear our one-year-old child -- her nephew.
You can read what I wrote about her the last two years here and here.
About a month ago I received a small package from my friend from junior high/high school. Her dad is a high school math teacher and taught Rachael years ago. I was so touched that my friend's dad had remembered Rachael and then thought to pass along this card instead of throwing it away; I never would have known if he had, but I am so glad he didn't.
I am not sure where Rachael would be today, but I know where she is, and it is a lot of fun to look back at where she was ten years ago.
After Rachael died, I inherited her cell phone. I never changed her voicemail message. After five years, I decided it was time. Here is a recording of her voice, so it will hopefully always be remembered.
8 comments:
Emily,
I love you.
Thanks.
I never knew her, but I always remember that first time we really met in Sign Language and after you you realized how I spelt my name and said, "That's just how my sister Rachael spells her name!" You always had good things to say about her, and I know how much you loved her. I think it's wonderful that you still think of her often. I love you.
you are such an amazing person emily! i have been so proud and grateful that i can call you a friend!
You are a sweet sister. :)
I never knew her, but I've admired her these last five years. Thanks for sharing. What a sweet tribute and testimony.
you may think this is strange... but i was thinking about her today. Jace and i are moving and i found her viewing program. I saw it and then i remembered her funeral. I think i cried harder than your brother.
Its because i love your family so much, that even though i didnt know rachael personally...i knew she came from good stock.
I'm so glad shes in a better place and that we have the knowlege that we'll see her again. Love you ems.
I was having a bad day a few weeks ago, just remembering my brother and how he died and lame it is and I thought of you and how you coped when Rachael died. I almost called you but I don't think I have your number. But I just thought you should know that your example helped me cope a little better.
I just stumbled upon your blog through Ali Bowler's blog. I remember being in seminary our senior year and having Brother Gurr tell us about your sister's accident. I didn't know your sister and a barely knew you, but I felt a deep loss. I then remember you coming back to school and seeing you smiling. You were a huge example to me without even knowing it! I am glad I stumbled upon your blog and I agree, Rachael was taking care of Alex before he came to you. I am sure she loved him and is still watching you be such a great mom to him! We were never really "friends" in highschool but I do want you to know that you were an example and an inspiration to me, even through the hard times you had!
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