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My Liss

There's this girl I know. She hates marshmallows. Loves Mariah. Has an amazing turn out and can out pirouette you on your best day. She loves slurpees from 7-11and could likely live on cheese fries, frozen snickers bars, and ice cubes dipped in a bit of salt (only when I'm babysitting--DONT GO IN THE POOL). Her company is addictive, because of her love and energy. She could convince any parent to allow a sleep-over. She knew all about Bobby Magee and Desperado. She loved the color pink and Twilight Zone marathons on NYE. Her long, dark hair had a reputation of its own, as did her dark eyeliner. Once upon a time, I took her shopping at the mall (first time without a grown-up) for her first day of school outfit for Toms River. She slept in my bed for close to a year. Made me almost lose my drivers license over nachos between dance classes. We used to trade Halloween candy....traditionally....as though it were our jobs. I danced at her studio, and she made me nostalgic as I watched my baby put on her first tights and leotard. Her family is my family and has been for as long as I care to remember. She stood at my wedding and spoke to the videographer, stating "Ang...I thought I'd never see the day."Melissa....Lissy...you will forever be the lil baby that I'd put down for a nap for your mom...rubbing your back till you fell asleep (only wanting to wake you up as soon as you were resting). "Tradition" will never be the same. You're were my sister then, now, and forever. I can't tell you how you'll be missed because I can't imagine it myself just yet. But I love you.  I will never be anything but proud of the beautiful woman you became...yet always were.   And, with all my heart, I promise I will take care of those brothers of ours and I won't let go of those dreams we dreamt so many years ago, floating on our backs in the ocean.

Posted by Ang
Saturday October 25, 2014 at 9:21 pm
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