My darlin’s Aunt Della Mae passed away this past week.

Her funeral was yesterday. It was a great funeral.

It was a great funeral, because she was an amazing lady who had a great life. It was a celebration of her life. She was 85 years old and very accomplished. She was very educated. She was successful with her job. She and her husband spent years serving others and volunteering. She raised 6 children, has many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She traveled around the world. She had a beautiful yard and home and was a wonderful hostess. She played the piano beautifully.

Sometimes when I hear about the amazing things others have done with their time on earth I feel a little like I haven’t done enough. Like I haven’t used my time wisely. I know Della Mae wouldn’t want me to feel that way. Especially if those feelings came from hearing about her life.

She was the kind of person who cared so much about other people. And how they felt and how their life was going. My children all have felt loved and valued by her. I love her and she will be missed.

If she were here with me right now, she would tell me to be the best “me” that I can.

And that’s exactly what I’m going to do.

Della Mae’s children: Kerry, Klaine, Kim, Kevin, Kirk, Kip. Great people!