Shared Experiences

[Editor’s Note: Yet another check-in from one of SUMC’s newest friends!]

I am grateful in 2024 for love and family.

I had a close relationship with my mother and older sister. Both passed away last year, the last two people who had known me my entire life. Trying to celebrate the anniversary of their passing has been very difficult. As tears alternate with smiles, I am so grateful for the memories of time spent with them, the happiness in our voices when we called each other to catch up. Shared experiences are all the more special because we were there for each other. Most of all, I felt and was a part of their love.

Thank you, God, for having these people in my life.

-Dottie Keene