Thursday, January 1, 2009
I feel very grateful for the strong presence that Aunt Doreen had in my life and my family. I will always remember her real, honest, down-to-earth, humorous, caring, empathetic and generous personality. A visit with Aunt Doreen was the always an exciting event and greatest pleasure in my childhood. Her home was always open to me throughout the years she lived there... even on 5 minutes notice. Aunt Doreen helped our struggling family...if not for her generosity there would have been no Christmas presents and her ongoing support kept a roof over our heads. She was honest, straightforward & certain conversations with her were instrumental in helping me through tough times in my childhood and adolescence. Aunt Doreen lived a very simple life, had very few possessions, but was one of the most giving people I've ever known. Thank you so much Aunt Doreen for being such a major positive influence in my life. Love, Rez (the spelling of my nickname came from Aunt Doreen - it was originally Rese)
