Sunday, March 29, 2009

Everybody Needs One

According to Webster's an aunt is the sister of one's mother or father. But the Lord smiled down on a Girl Named Kelly Kelly and gave her an aunt that is the sister of my father, but a hundred times more than that.

I'm the oldest daughter in my family of three girls. So my Aunt Theresa is like a big sister to me. If I need her for ANYTHING, she's there. And when I say there, I mean RIGHT THERE. She's never too busy, never too this, never too that. I know that if I need advice, I can call her. I trust her, she is wise beyond her years. She is, after all, a Howell. And she is, after all, HER father's daughter. And knowing her like I do, I know that to say that about her is a true compliment.

Honestly, I can say that I don't know of a person more dedicated to those she loves and cares about. Not just one or two either, y'all. We're talking dozens. She doesn't forget your birthday. Not only does she remember it, she makes it special in her own way. She remembers each and every kid at the family Christmas gathering with a small gift. She must wrap 30 presents. Just a little something from her to them. It'll likely be those small gifts they'll remember their Great-Aunt Theresa gave them that they'll remember.

You're probably asking what the reason for my gushiness over my special Aunt Theresa is. Well, feast your eyes on this.
It was waiting for me when I got home yesterday. This is the handmade gift from her. She played the Pay it Forward game with me and made me me this sweet notepad with my blog picture and caption! I just nearly cried when I opened it. She never ceases to amaze me! I love it and I love and cherish you!
Enjoy your Sunday. Hope you spend it with someone you love.

5 comments:

Joyce said...

she is a sweetheart. i hope to meet you all one day!

Theresa said...

What a sweetheart you! I love you and thank you for making my day! I thoroughly enjoyed making your notepad:) I am thankful to have such a special niece who is also my friend!!!!!

Cindy Lou said...

She is a very special person!!! I love her very much!!! I am so glad to have her as my sister as well as my friend!!!

doublegranny said...

She is certainly one of a kind!!!!I hope all families has a "Theresa" in theirs.

REGINA said...

YOU GOT THAT RIGHT.I CONSIDER US LUCKY TO HAVE HER.SHE IS CERTAINLY A SPECIAL PERSON AND WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART.SHE IS SOMETHING ELES!! THE NOTEPAD IS SO CUTE. I WISH I WAS CRAFTY LIKE THAT. MAYBE ONE DAY.