My sister, Joyce, would have been 60 years old today. Here she is with the loves of her life. Maggie is beside her; she's holding Betsy, and Anna was not yet born. She was the most wonderful person I have ever known. She had a way of making everyone feel very important, very special. Our lives have had a huge hole without her. She passed away at 33 from malignant melanoma, leaving her three little girls for her husband, Phil to raise alone. He had lots of help from Grandma and Grandad Hill and the rest of the family. I know I will be with her one day, but I miss her so very much now.

i empathize with you dear friend. I am glad your sister and you were so close, because sometimes instead of bringing families together tragedy has a way of splitting them apart.

A hug from my heart !

Thank you ALL so very much for your comforting words, but most of all the love they represent coming from friends who recognize the pain we all share in losing such special loved ones. I had a really rough day yesterday and your loving words helped me more than you can know.
Thank you, my dear friends. I really could feel the love and hugs from far away. Maggie has a little baby boy now, and it makes her miss her mom all the more now. hugs to you all, jan

A very difficult time, sending a prayer for your sister and all her family, I lost my DH almost two years ago and the pain sometimes is unbearable my heart hurts I know I will be with him when my time comes.

Oh, Jan, Joyce and Maggie look so much alike then, Maggie has to truly look so very much like her mom now! My heart goes out to you in the loss of your sister, as I know you still miss her so much even after all the years. It's an ache that never goes away completely, and it's the wonderful memories that help us each day to continue on.
Hugs to YOU!!
Angel

My heart aches for your loss and tears have welled up in my eyes reading your message so full of love and loss. How we cope, when we lose our loved ones, I still haven't fathomed as the pain is a tangible thing inside your chest that makes it difficult to breathe. Please remember she is still with you and (I believe) that when we sleep and dream of a loved one who has passed it is that loved one's way of visiting us from beyond.
So dear friend, when you go to bed tonight, before you fall asleep, think of a special day you can share with your sister, run the whole scene through your mind, imagine lots of hugs and special conversations to share and bring her precious daughters to the party too and keep smiling to yourself the whole time, enjoying these beautiful thoughts..... then when you fall asleep the special day should continue in your dreams and Joyce will be there with you.
If only, sometimes, our dreams could come true
Hugs and love, Meg

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It is the special days that make us stop and think about the ones we lost. We really never get over missing them it just happens less often.
Hugs to you

It is difficult when we lose a family member. You have fond memories of her and that must be comforting.

I am so very sorry! I lost my brother when we were young. We were best friends! I know you will see her again...but it is hard now! If I had the money for three tanks of fuel in the Suburban...I would pop over and give you hugs while you told me all about her!

Hi Jan,

I feel for your loss, it's always hard losing someone you love so much. Time has a way of healing, but the memories are always there deep in your heart and soul as long as you are alive.

I know you will be with her again when your time comes and this is a promise from our Lord, which is a comfort to all who believe in Him. Love and blessings Chris

Some hurts just never go away !!But as u say one day when we get over there we will all be happy to see our loved ones hugs carolyn

Bless your heart. Missing someone is very hard. Praying for all who miss her.

Oh, Jan........I can feel your loss is still overwhelming at times, especially at particular times of the year. I am so happy that you know you will be joined with her one day, it helps to ease the pain. She is so proud of you for all you have accomplished in your life and will continue to watch over you until you meet again.....big hug, with love......Vicki

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by hightechgrammy 14 Mar 2013

Thanks, Vicki, I know you understand

She could make anything and would have loved machine embroidery right along with me! Notice the red gingham!

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by basketkase 14 Mar 2013

What a beautiful person and you can see the love & kindness in her face......gorgeous kids, too!

by rescuer 14 Mar 2013

She has that wonderful beauty that shows inside and out. I am sure you would have had a best sewing/quilting/embroidery friend in her.

by meganne 15 Mar 2013

How beautiful is it that Maggie is the image of her Mum, she must bring great joy to the family.